While the ancient Romans may have coined the design, we were the first to bring this classic pendant back to life with our best selling Lucy Williams x Missoma piece. Let's take a look back on its journey.
A History Lesson On Coin Necklaces
Beginning in 269 B.C., Roman coins of various sizes were crafted in bronze, gold and silver. These coins were minted in over 40 different cities – the name of the Rome mint being Juno Monet, which is where we get the term ‘money’ from. Striking it rich or what.
While men would often wear coin rings, bearing the face of the ruling emperor to draw attention and show their status, Roman women preferred to wear necklaces, earrings and bracelets. When in Rome (or just dreaming of Italy) we do as the Romans do.
Love, Lucy
Our longest-standing jewellery collaboration, we’ve been designing with Lucy Williams for ten years with all the sell-out collections. The partnership sees the coming together of Lucy’s much sought-after style, and our iconic design. After the incredible success of the original collection, who else could help us give amulet status symbols the 21st century touch with a fresh interpretation?
Behind the Design
Discover more about this iconic piece that's stood the test of time, from the inspiration to styling tips.
January 2017
Lucy goes on a birthday trip to Rome and is inspired by the ancient iconography she finds there.
February 2017
By chance, our founder Marisa finds vintage coins on London's Portobello Road, somewhere the two women both love visiting and perusing the knick-knacks.
March 2017
Cast from an old Roman coin, we design our Roman Arc Coin Necklace in-house in our London studio.
October 2017
The Lucy Williams x Missoma Roman Collection is officially born, featuring coin pendants and Roman-inspired designs brought back to life in tones of gold and silver.
2018
The best selling Roman Arc Coin Necklace is now available in silver.
2022
We make the pendant engravable so you can make yours one-of-a-kind. Did someone say the ultimate gift?
Three Ways To Wear
01. Go Solo
Coin necklaces are a timeless staple in your jewellery wardrobe, that shine brightly enough on their own. Nail your minimalist styling with this single focal point.
02. Group Hang
Want to maximise the look? Team with a chunky, more modern choker – such as our Axiom Necklace – to bring some balance to your layering and highlight its ancient iconography even further.
03. Make It A Set
So good we made it part of our layering sets. Our favourite? Shop the Roman Arc alongside a flat curb chain and malachite style that completes the trio (but we all know the coin is still the leader of the pack).
