Bringing a little piece of the Mediterranean to wintry New York – that’s exactly what coin ring jewellery does. It’s jewellery with history, attitude, and just the right amount of drama. And for someone like me, living in Italy and obsessed with anything coin-related, it’s not just an accessory – it’s a whole style language.

Think of Syracuse: a Sicilian city where Ancient Greek and Roman worlds collided. Those blown-up Ancient Greek coins turned into medallions, the theatrical masks threaded together like tiny talismans – they’re not just pretty. They’re conversation starters. They’re mood pieces. They’re fashion with a past life.

Here’s how to wear coin jewellery like you mean it – whether you’re in freezing New York or sipping espresso in a Sicilian piazza.

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1. Build Your Story in Layers

Coin jewellery is narrative by nature – myths, gods, masks, empires. So don’t be shy: layer it.

  • Start with a short choker-style chain with a small coin or mask motif sitting high at the base of your neck.
  • Add a medium-length pendant – something with a bigger medallion that feels like a focal point.
  • Finish with a long chain (mid-chest) with a single oversized coin or a cluster of small ones.

Style tip:
If you’re wearing a simple black roll-neck in New York winter, those layered gold coins instantly look like you’ve just stepped off a Sicilian stage. Sleek, warm, and timeless.

Keep the chains in the same metal family – all warm yellow gold, or all aged bronze. Mixed metals can work, but with coin jewellery it can look chaotic very quickly. The drama should come from the pieces, not from a fight between silver and gold.

2. Channel the 90s Supers – Bodycon and Gold Coins

Those iconic 90s Peter Lindbergh shots of the Supers in bodycon dresses and gold coin jewellery still hold up today. That’s your blueprint.

  • Pair a figure-hugging knit dress (ribbed, long-sleeved, midi length) with one bold statement coin necklace. No need to layer five in this case – one big medallion is enough.
  • Add chunky gold coin earrings – mid-length, nothing too long that competes with your neckline.
  • Throw on sheer tights and high boots and you’ve got that unapologetic 90s energy, updated for 2025.

Balance is key.
If your necklace is oversized and theatrical, keep the dress minimal – solid colour, clean lines. You want people to see the jewellery first, the outfit second, and you holding it all together.

3. Winter in New York, Heart in the Mediterranean

How do you wear coin jewellery when you’re wrapped in coats and scarves?

Think strategic visibility.

  • Choose a short coin necklace that sits above your crew-neck or roll-neck. You want it framed by the neckline, not hidden under it.
  • With big coats, focus on earrings and rings. A pair of theatrical mask drop earrings, peeking out from under your hair or beanie, adds that Greco-Roman stage drama even when you’re freezing at a crosswalk.
  • Stack coin rings on your index and middle fingers for power. One big signet-style piece with a deity, and smaller, thinner bands to support it.

Colour-wise, lean into the Mediterranean palette underneath your layers:

  • Terracotta, olive, deep teal, and creamy neutrals.
  • These tones echo aged coins, Sicilian stone, and sea – and coin jewellery looks richer against them than against neon or icy pastels.

4. Wearing Theatrical Masks as Modern Talismans

The Greco-Roman masks in the Mythos collection aren’t just decorative – they’re tiny reminders of emotion, voice, and story. Treat them like talismans, not just trinkets.

  • Wear mask motifs close to your throat or heart – as a short pendant or over the sternum – to symbolise speaking your truth.
  • If you’re going into a big meeting, a difficult conversation, or even a date, choose one piece that feels like armour:
    • a mask bracelet
    • a stacked coin cuff
    • or a single bold pendant.

Style them with sharp tailoring:

  • Oversized blazer, crisp shirt (maybe with the top buttons undone so the medallion has a stage), tailored trousers, loafers or heeled boots.
  • This mix of theatre and structure gives “CEO meets Greek tragedy” – in the best possible way.

5. Mediterranean Nonchalance: Coins with Linen and Denim

Living in Italy teaches you one very important style rule: never try too hard, but always look like you did.

In warmer weather or when you’re dreaming of summer:

  • Pair coin necklaces with unbuttoned linen shirts, layered over a simple tank or bralette.
  • Add coin hoop earrings – small hoops with a single dangling coin are chic, wearable, and don’t scream “tourist”.
  • For daytime, coin pieces look amazing against:
    • Faded blue denim
    • White cotton
    • Sun-kissed skin (real or fake, I’m not judging).

This is your “Syracuse market day” look – effortless, tactile, and relaxed.

6. How Much Is Too Much?

Coin jewellery wants to be maximalist, but you still need to edit.

Use this simple rule: choose one focal zone.

  • Neckline focus: If you’re stacking heavy medallions around the neck, keep earrings minimal (simple studs or very small hoops) and bracelets understated.
  • Ear focus: If you’re wearing dramatic coin + mask statement earrings, skip the necklace and go for a single slim chain or nothing at all. Let your ears tell the story.
  • Hand focus: If you love stacking coin rings and chunky bracelets, keep the top half clean – maybe just a delicate short necklace.

Coin jewellery already carries visual weight. You want people to read the details – the profile of a goddess, the texture of the metal – not be overwhelmed by too many competing elements.

7. Day vs Night: Switching the Mood

By day:

  • Opt for smaller coins, more delicate chains, and softer styling.
  • Think: one medium-sized medallion on a fine chain, small coin studs, maybe a skinny bracelet.
  • Pair with knits, denim, shirt dresses, trench coats, and loafers or sneakers.

By night:

  • Scale everything up.
  • Add larger medallions, layered chains, and more assertive earrings.
  • Swap cotton for silk, matte for shine, flat shoes for heels or glossy boots.
  • Coin jewellery loves low light – restaurant candles, bar lighting, theatre foyers. The metal catches the glow and suddenly you look curated, not accidental.

8. Mixing Old and New – Like a Modern Syracuse

The beauty of coin jewellery is that it sits in between ancient and now.

  • Pair a modern minimalist outfit (for example, a monochrome cream suit or black wide-leg trousers with a fitted top) with heavily detailed Ancient Greek-style coins. This contrast keeps you from looking like you’re in costume.
  • If you have vintage or inherited pieces, mix them with contemporary designs from collections like Mythos – that makes your look personal, not straight from a shop window.
  • Don’t be afraid of a bit of patina. Coin jewellery looks more authentic when it’s not super shiny and perfect.

9. Making Coin Jewellery Your Signature

If you adore coin jewellery (like I do), make it part of your visual identity.

  • Choose one “always” piece – a medallion or mask pendant you wear almost every day, no matter the outfit. People start to associate that silhouette with you.
  • Build around it with seasonal pieces:
    • heavier chains and cuffs in winter
    • lighter, more open designs in summer.
  • When you travel – New York, London, Sicily – photograph your outfits with the same coin piece styled differently. Over time it becomes your personal mythology, your own “Mythos collection” of memories.

Coin jewellery isn’t just pretty metal around your neck. It’s history, theatre, rebellion against fast fashion, and a quiet nod to all the women before us who wore talismans for courage, protection, and self-expression.

Whether you’re stomping through slushy Manhattan streets or wandering through a sun-drenched Italian piazza, those ancient coins and masks are your reminder: you’re allowed to be dramatic, emotional, powerful – and beautifully adorned while you’re at it.