For centuries, silver belts such as this formed part of the bridal dowry among the mountain tribes of the trans-Caucasus. Boldly embossed with floral and geometric patterns, they were worn as visible symbols of wealth and position. The tradition of luxury to which the belts belong would have been well understood in imperial Rome, where the emperors and empresses appeared in public adorned with rich and costly treasures. Set with a coin from Rome’s golden age, this shimmering belt speaks of a timeless love of the beautiful and rare.