Crown Jewels: 20 cent Coin Ring by Lex Pott

Dutch designer Lex Pott reshaped and repurposed the coin as an everyday object in order to create an entirely different item. The aim is to create a collection of jewelry linked to the tradition of crown jewels that now become accessible to everyone. 

In the early days coins used to represent the real value of the material. But nowadays the value of a coin is based on agreements. This project shows how function and value are transformed as coins are reduced to an outline, showing their new value as being jewelry. Herewith he opens the discussion on value of material.

We also have the Crown Jewel: 10 cent coin ring, which has another lovely textured surface. 

Nordic Gold

Euro cent coins are made from Nordic Gold, which is a gold-coloured copper alloy. This alloy is difficult to melt and used exclusively for coins! It is non-allergenic and resistant to tarnishing.

About Lex Pott

Dutch designer Lex Pott (1985) doesn't hide his designs under indirect layers, but reduces them to the very essence. He goes back to the origins of the materials he uses most: wood, stone and metal. 

• Nordic Gold: copper (89%), aluminium (5%), zinc (5%) and tin (1%)
• Non-allergenic
• These rings won't tarnish
• 20 cent ring is 18 mm
• 10 cent ring is 16 mm
• Designed in The Netherlands
• This timeless ring is stunning by itself or wear it as a stacking ring!