• Shinar Jewels Florus Necklace in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring a polished gold pendant with elegant classical-inspired by a true ancient Roman coin.
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Florus Necklace

Florus Necklace

£48.00 GBP
£48.00 GBP
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An ancient flower, struck in Rome.

Inspired by an open flower struck on Roman coinage under Augustus, c. 19 BC.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

Flower coinage of Lucius Aquillius Florus under Augustus, Rome, c. 19 BC

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

19mm

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

The Flower of Florus

Around 19 BC, Lucius Aquillius Florus served as one of Rome’s moneyers: officials responsible for overseeing the production of coinage. A denarius issued in his name pairs the portrait of Augustus with an open flower on its reverse, encircled by the inscription L AQVILLIVS FLORVS III VIR.

The flower is an unusually delicate subject for a Roman coin. The Münzkabinett Berlin interprets it as an allusion to Florus’ cognomen, connected with the Latin word flos, meaning flower. It is a small and personal image on a coin made during the early years of Augustus’ new imperial order.

The FLORUS NECKLACE takes its inspiration from this ancient floral emblem: a quiet detail from Roman monetary history, reimagined as jewellery to be worn today.

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The Flower of Florus
ARCHIVE NOTE
FLOWER DENARIUS OF LUCIUS AQUILLIUS FLORUS / Rome · c. 19 BC · Plated bronze / Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin · Photograph: Reinhard Saczewski · Public Domain
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