129AD Pendant
129AD Pendant
$210.00
Honour Hadrian’s Peace.
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When choosing a necklace, length is a key factor for both style and comfort. Here’s a breakdown to help you make the perfect choice:
Lengths
- 50cm: Ideal for most men and a slightly longer option for women. Sits high on the chest, ensuring comfort.
- 40-45cm: A good standard length for women. May fit like a choker on larger necks. Not typically worn with pendants and can flip over T-shirt collars.
- 60cm: Hangs low and suits various neck sizes. Quite often worn with pendants over the top of a shirt.
- 70cm and Beyond: These are quite long, often reaching the bottom of the sternum, especially if you don’t have a large neck. They’re usually worn over a shirt and pair well with pendants.
Diagrams below for visual reference.
Important Style Considerations
- With Collars: Long necklaces might not sit well over the top of a button up shirt. A shorter chain, like 50cm for most men and 45cm for most women, is advisable.
- Without Collars: Avoid very short (40cm for women, 45cm for men) necklaces as they can flip over and under the neckline – it looks kinda messy.
- Under Shirts: Thicker, longer chains with pendants can create a bulge. Opt for thinner or shorter chains or wear them over your top.
- Over Shirts: Longer chains are more suitable, they get a bit further away from the neckline which helps avoid a cluttered appearance
- Versatility: An adjustable necklace can change length, making it suitable for different outfits.
When choosing a necklace, length is a key factor for both style and comfort. Here’s a breakdown to help you make the perfect choice:
Lengths
- 50cm: Ideal for most men and a slightly longer option for women. Sits relatively high on the chest on most men and around the mid chest on women.
- 40-45cm: A good standard length for women. May fit like a choker on larger necks. Not typically worn with pendants and can flip over T-shirt collars.
- 60cm: Hangs low and suits various neck sizes. Quite often worn with pendants over the top of a shirt.
- 70cm and Beyond: These are quite long, often reaching the bottom of the sternum, especially if you don’t have a large neck. They’re usually worn over a shirt and pair well with pendants.
Diagrams below for visual reference.
Important Style Considerations
- With Collars: Long necklaces might not sit well over the top of a button up shirt. A shorter chain, like 50cm for most men and 45cm for most women, is advisable.
- Without Collars: Avoid very short (40cm for women, 45cm for men) necklaces as they can flip over and under the neckline – it looks kinda messy.
- Under Shirts: Thicker, longer chains with pendants can create a bulge. Opt for thinner or shorter chains or wear them over your top.
- Over Shirts: Longer chains are more suitable, they get a bit further away from the neckline which helps avoid a cluttered appearance
- Versatility: An adjustable necklace can change length, making it suitable for different outfits.
I offer change of mind returns for store credit. If your piece has any quirks you think shouldn’t be there, let me know and send me a some photos. If it looks like a workmanship problem I’ll issue an immediate full refund or replacement upon return postage.
Bought the wrong size? The course of action depends on whether the necklace is too small or too large. If it’s too large, just send it back and I’ll size it down for free. If it’s too small, send it back ASAP for a replacement. Alternatively you could purchase a necklace extender which will allow you to lengthen the piece anywhere from 1cm-10cm.
You can get a hold of me via Instagram DMs, text, email, phone, Facebook Messenger, or that little chat bubble down the bottom right. Here are my links:
Instagram – @urban.sterling
Facebook– @urban.sterling
Phone – 0431723311 (This is my personal number, if I sound confused just tell me you’re after Mr Sterling.)
Email – [email protected]
What are your shipping times?
- Rings/Pendants: 7-12 business days (Australia), around 15 days (international).
- Bracelets/Necklaces: 3-4 business days (Australia), about 12 days (international).
- Buy now, size later orders begin production as soon as you notify me of the size you need.
- I’ll email you updates at every stage of production.
Do you include physical invoices in packages?
No I don’t. All invoicing is done via email, so if your order is a gift you can ship it directly to the recipient’s address or give them the entire package so they can unbox it themselves.
Will your chains turn my skin green?
No they won’t. This occurs when rings are made of low quality materials and plated to look like silver. Copper, for example, will produce the green finger effect. Argentium silver is the highest quality silver alloy available, so it won’t have this effect.
Sustainable Metal Sourcing: I use Argentium silver for my rings, a 100% sustainably sourced and recycled metal produced by the Argentium Company, ensuring ethical and environmentally friendly practices.
Certified Suppliers: Palloys, the only Australian casting company certified by LBMA, OECD, and World Gold Council, supplies metals that comply with strict ethical standards, including the RJC certification for responsible jewellery practices.
Australian Labor and Manufacturing: I use exclusively Australian labor and manufacturing for all aspects of production, maintaining slavery-free supply chains and supporting the local economy, with the exception of FSC-certified packaging from Denmark and certain parts of my chains that are handmade in Italy.
When choosing a necklace, length is a key factor for both style and comfort. Here’s a breakdown to help you make the perfect choice:
Lengths
- 50cm: Ideal for most men and a slightly longer option for women. Sits high on the chest, ensuring comfort.
- 40-45cm: A good standard length for women. May fit like a choker on larger necks. Not typically worn with pendants and can flip over T-shirt collars.
- 60cm: Hangs low and suits various neck sizes. Quite often worn with pendants over the top of a shirt.
- 70cm and Beyond: These are quite long, often reaching the bottom of the sternum, especially if you don’t have a large neck. They’re usually worn over a shirt and pair well with pendants.
Diagrams below for visual reference.
Important Style Considerations
- With Collars: Long necklaces might not sit well over the top of a button up shirt. A shorter chain, like 50cm for most men and 45cm for most women, is advisable.
- Without Collars: Avoid very short (40cm for women, 45cm for men) necklaces as they can flip over and under the neckline – it looks kinda messy.
- Under Shirts: Thicker, longer chains with pendants can create a bulge. Opt for thinner or shorter chains or wear them over your top.
- Over Shirts: Longer chains are more suitable, they get a bit further away from the neckline which helps avoid a cluttered appearance
- Versatility: An adjustable necklace can change length, making it suitable for different outfits.
When choosing a necklace, length is a key factor for both style and comfort. Here’s a breakdown to help you make the perfect choice:
Lengths
- 50cm: Ideal for most men and a slightly longer option for women. Sits relatively high on the chest on most men and around the mid chest on women.
- 40-45cm: A good standard length for women. May fit like a choker on larger necks. Not typically worn with pendants and can flip over T-shirt collars.
- 60cm: Hangs low and suits various neck sizes. Quite often worn with pendants over the top of a shirt.
- 70cm and Beyond: These are quite long, often reaching the bottom of the sternum, especially if you don’t have a large neck. They’re usually worn over a shirt and pair well with pendants.
Diagrams below for visual reference.
Important Style Considerations
- With Collars: Long necklaces might not sit well over the top of a button up shirt. A shorter chain, like 50cm for most men and 45cm for most women, is advisable.
- Without Collars: Avoid very short (40cm for women, 45cm for men) necklaces as they can flip over and under the neckline – it looks kinda messy.
- Under Shirts: Thicker, longer chains with pendants can create a bulge. Opt for thinner or shorter chains or wear them over your top.
- Over Shirts: Longer chains are more suitable, they get a bit further away from the neckline which helps avoid a cluttered appearance
- Versatility: An adjustable necklace can change length, making it suitable for different outfits.
I offer change of mind returns for store credit. If your piece has any quirks you think shouldn’t be there, let me know and send me a some photos. If it looks like a workmanship problem I’ll issue an immediate full refund or replacement upon return postage.
Bought the wrong size? The course of action depends on whether the necklace is too small or too large. If it's too large, just send it back and I'll size it down for free. If it's too small, send it back ASAP for a replacement. Alternatively you could purchase a necklace extender which will allow you to lengthen the piece anywhere from 1cm-10cm.
You can get a hold of me via Instagram DMs, text, email, phone, Facebook Messenger, or that little chat bubble down the bottom right. Here are my links:
Instagram – @urban.sterling
Facebook– @urban.sterling
Phone – 0431723311 (This is my personal number, if I sound confused just tell me you’re after Mr Sterling.)
Email – [email protected]
What are your shipping times?
- Rings/Pendants: 7-12 business days (Australia), around 15 days (international).
- Bracelets/Necklaces: 3-4 business days (Australia), about 12 days (international).
- Buy now, size later orders begin production as soon as you notify me of the size you need.
- I'll email you updates at every stage of production.
Do you include physical invoices in packages?
No I don’t. All invoicing is done via email, so if your order is a gift you can ship it directly to the recipient’s address or give them the entire package so they can unbox it themselves.
Will your chains turn my skin green?
No they won’t. This occurs when rings are made of low quality materials and plated to look like silver. Copper, for example, will produce the green finger effect. Argentium silver is the highest quality silver alloy available, so it won't have this effect.
Sustainable Metal Sourcing: I use Argentium silver for my rings, a 100% sustainably sourced and recycled metal produced by the Argentium Company, ensuring ethical and environmentally friendly practices.
Certified Suppliers: Palloys, the only Australian casting company certified by LBMA, OECD, and World Gold Council, supplies metals that comply with strict ethical standards, including the RJC certification for responsible jewellery practices.
Australian Labor and Manufacturing: I use exclusively Australian labor and manufacturing for all aspects of production, maintaining slavery-free supply chains and supporting the local economy, with the exception of FSC-certified packaging from Denmark and certain parts of my chains that are handmade in Italy.
This pendant is an incredibly realistic replica of an ancient Roman coin from Emperor Hadrian’s reign, minted in the year 129AD. Hence the name. The piece is a 1:1 recreation of the real coin in 940 Argentium silver. You can see the original gold artefact in the last couple photos. One side of the coin features a portrait of Hadrian, while the other shows him mounted with a lance. Hadrian was the first Roman emperor to be depicted with a beard.
Emperor Hadrian’s reign from 117 to 138 AD was a masterstroke of leadership, blending military strategy with a profound love for culture and the arts. Under his watchful eye, the Roman Empire flourished, focusing on strengthening its borders with monumental feats like Hadrian’s Wall rather than conquering new territory, and nurturing a golden age of art and philosophy.
Hadrian himself, with his iconic beard, embodied the wisdom of the philosopher-king, making his mark not just in the annals of governance but in the heart of Roman culture. His architectural legacy, epitomized by the awe-inspiring Pantheon, and his dedication to the empire’s prosperity, set a new benchmark for leadership. Hadrian’s era was more than just a chapter in history; it was a testament to the power of wisdom and vision in shaping a civilization that still captivates our imagination today.
At the time, beards were worn primarily by philosophers and scientists. Hadrian believed an emperor should be as wise as he was powerful, and the beard was a mark of this. The first recorded instance of the “philosopher-king archetype.” This trend continued with his successor, Antoninus Pius, then Marcus Aurelius – widely considered not only one of the greatest philosophers, but also leaders in recorded history.
The COSIII on the rear of the coin stands for “Consul Tertium”, meaning consul for the third time. A consul was the highest elected public official of the Roman Empire. They served terms similar to today’s elected officials. The coin this ring was based on was minted during Hadrian’s 3rd term, so it’s engraved as such.
The coin is attached to the chain via a flattened, 2D bail. This clean, modern style of bail contrasts with the worn appearance of the coin. On either side of the connection point a trident and the Roman numeral for 3 are engraved, referencing Hadrian’s posthumous status as the third of the “Good Emperors”.
The Five Good Emperors were the ancient Roman imperial succession of Nerva (reigned 96–98 AD), Trajan (98–117AD), Hadrian (117–138AD), Antoninus Pius (138–161AD), and Marcus Aurelius (161–180AD), who presided over the most majestic days of the Roman Empire, and by extension most of human history.
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