Zgarda Necklace with 5 Antique Silver Coins | Heritage Choker
Necklace made of pearlescent beads, adorned with authentic coins from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Poland. It is a perfect blend of folk heritage and contemporary luxury—taking a traditional Romanian amulet concept (zgarda) and translating it into a refined, timeless heirloom. The light-colored beads softly reflect light, creating a gentle glow that highlights the antique silver coins. This piece combines history with elegance—traditional motifs presented in a modern, refined form. Each coin is a genuine historical artifact, giving the necklace not only decorative appeal but also cultural significance. In traditional rural society, coins worn as jewelry served as a direct display of a family's financial standing and the young woman's dowry Gold or silver coins indicated prosperity. Wearing a specific number of coins—such as five—showed that the family was well-off enough to spare real currency for adornment. The number 5 represents balance, vitality, and protection (associated with the five senses and the five fingers of a hand, symbolizing human capability and strength). Having five coins provided a centered, symmetrical look—usually with one prominent center coin flanked by two on each side—symbolizing harmony and completeness.