Centred on a 20 mm bronze coin of the Carthaginian world, minted in Sardinia circa 300–264 BCE, this ring presents Tanit wearing a wreath of barley and leaves, a pendant necklace and an earring with three pendants. As the chief deity of ancient Carthage, Tanit signified strength, protection and prosperity, the animating spirit of a confident maritime power.
Preserved in extremely fine (XF) condition, the coin retains crisp detail. Tanit’s portrait reads as fierce and poised. The reverse shows a horse’s bust to right, with pellet and crescent, long associated with Carthage’s energy and freedom. A rich brown patina deepens the coin’s presence.
Set in 18k rose gold, the coin is held within a refined bezel and an architectural shank pavé-set with 28 black diamonds. Their discreet scintillation creates a constellation against the warm metal. The Tanit Ring harmonises ancient history with contemporary craft, honouring the legacy of Carthage and its revered goddess.
Now cherished by a creative glass artist, an independent woman whose clarity of mind and resolve recall Tanit’s guardianship and Dido’s founding intelligence, building a legacy of quiet strength.
“An undisputed star of the Tanit collection is the Tanit Ring. Centred with a second-century B.C. bronze coin bearing a detailed profile of the Carthaginian fertility and mother goddess Tanit, the ring is graced with a galaxy of 28 tiny black diamonds that glitter with subtle allure.”
