Tigran Mets Pendant Necklace, 14K Gold

Tigran the Great, Tigran Mets, ruled Armenia in the first century BC, when the kingdom reached its largest size. His coins show him in profile, wearing the Armenian tiara with a star between two eagles. Our pendant carries that same profile in gold on mother-of-pearl: a small piece of history and pride you can wear every day. Handmade to order in our Yerevan workshop.

• 14K (585) yellow gold with a mother-of-pearl insert
• Round pendant with a polished gold rim
• Handmade to order: about 3–4 days to make, then 1–2 weeks to reach you
• Shown on a gold chain; message us to confirm the chain style and length you would like

Why mother-of-pearl: mother-of-pearl is the natural pearly lining of a shell. It shimmers in soft pink, lavender and white, and no two pieces are exactly alike, so your pendant is one of a kind.

A gift with meaning: a Tigran Mets pendant is a lovely gift for a birthday, a graduation or a christening, and for family abroad who carry Armenia with them.

Care: mother-of-pearl is softer than gold, so take the necklace off before swimming, showering or applying perfume and lotion, and store it on its own in a soft pouch. Wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth.

Read about the symbols behind it in modern Armenian jewelry, see our family pendant necklace, add a gold chain, or browse all necklaces.