The reigns of Trajan and his successor Hadrian mark the high point of the Roman Empire. Though different in personality, each was a brilliant leader, a man of vision. Their confident portraits on these silver coins evoke the wealth and splendor of the classical world at its peak. The deep midnight blue of lapis was prized throughout antiquity and it forms the perfect complement to the mellow glow of silver and the radiance of gold. The result is a necklace of timeless beauty. It would have caused as great a stir in the palaces of Rome as it will in the modern world. A lovely adornment for those who appreciate a classic touch.