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Coining It A vintage vibe and solid investment
COINING IT Styles in jewellery come and go, but the one timeless piece to pull an outfit together is a classic gold coin necklace
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The iconic gold coin necklace is ideal for everyday wear, whether teamed with a T-shirt and jeans or layered with other neckpieces for a more stylised, elegant look. The necklaces come in a multitude of designs and are one of the oldest, and most enduring, fashion trends on earth.
While coins are incorporated in rings, bracelets and even earrings, the most popular form has always been necklaces. Gold coin necklaces can be worn on their own or paired with other chains and delicate beads. As accessory chameleons, these pieces can either add a touch of sophistication to a casual outfit or serve as the finishing touch to a sophisticated garment. Like gemstones, gold coins in jewellery can be very pricey (if the coins are genuine gold) or far more affordable, if they’re simply coin-like pendants or motifs. While a gold necklace made of genuine Kruger Rands, for example, would
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▲ Mignon Daubermann Jewellery Design. have a very hefty price-tag, most coins today aren’t made of precious metals. For those who love coin jewellery, there are thousands of designs to choose from. Best of all, coin jewellery always offers a nice vintage vibe. It’s versatile, but distinctive, allowing you to add a personal take to the way the item is worn. We predict this trend is going to grow bigger, so it's time to upgrade your jewellery collection.
The other side of the coin…
Coins, of course, have immense appeal to numismatists, who collect them not for personal adornment, but as an investment.
“When you start coin-collecting, it’s best to focus initially on bullion value,” advises Sharon Eades of Moon Investments, whose bullion range provides high-quality metals in a variety of sizes that make investing more accessible. “Bullion coins contain high-grade gold or silver, making them excellent precious metal investments.”
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These unique pieces are real headturners and statement-makers, with their own fabulous ‘wow!’ factor.
