• Shinar Jewels Caesar's Elephant Necklace in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring an elephant motif inspired by Julius Caesar's ancient Roman coinage.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Caesar's Elephant Necklace

Caesar's Elephant Necklace

£48.00 GBP
£48.00 GBP
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An ancient emblem from Caesar's march into history.

Inspired by Julius Caesar's celebrated elephant denarius of 49–48 BC, this necklace reimagines one of the most distinctive coin designs of the late Roman Republic.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

Elephant denarius of Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, 49–48 BC

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

16mm

CHAIN LENGTH

Adjustable to 16", 18" or 20" (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm or 50.8 cm)

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

Caesar's Elephant

In 49 BC, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army and plunged the Roman Republic into civil war.

Around this extraordinary moment, a mint travelling with Caesar's forces began producing a silver denarius bearing one of the most memorable designs in Roman coinage.

An elephant advances across the coin, its feet above a strange serpent or dragon-like creature. Beneath it appears a single unmistakable name: CAESAR.

The precise meaning of the imagery has been debated for centuries. Museum catalogues variously describe the creature beneath the elephant as a serpent or dragon, while different interpretations have been proposed for what the scene itself represented. Whatever its intended message, the design became closely associated with Caesar during one of the defining moments of his career.

On the other side appeared implements of Roman priesthood, reflecting Caesar's position as Pontifex Maximus, Rome's chief priest.

Inspired by this remarkable coin, the Caesar's Elephant Necklace carries its ancient elephant, mysterious creature and surviving CAESAR inscription into a piece of jewellery made to be worn today.

WEAR THE PAST.
Caesar's Elephant
ARCHIVE NOTE
DENARIUS OF JULIUS CAESAR
Roman Republic · 49–48 BC · Silver
Museums Victoria · Photograph: Justine Philip · CC BY 4.0
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES