A minimalist statement piece rooted in British wedding tradition.
This single British sixpence necklace features a genuine Queen Elizabeth II sixpence coin carefully soldered onto a sterling silver jump ring and suspended from a delicate sterling silver chain. Each piece is finished by hand in our Cambridge workshop, creating a necklace that is simple, meaningful, and easy to wear.
The sixpence has long been associated with luck, prosperity, and happiness, particularly in British weddings. Traditionally placed in a bride’s shoe, it appears in the familiar rhyme:
“Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue,
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.”
This necklace offers a modern way to wear that tradition - close to the heart, rather than hidden away - making it a thoughtful choice for brides, bridesmaids, or anyone drawn to jewellery with story and symbolism.
Matching earrings are designed to pair with this necklace and are automatically discounted when added to your order.
The sixpence features:
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side
A floral reverse design representing the nations of the United Kingdom on the other
Struck between 1953 and 1967, these coins carry both historic significance and a sense of continuity, making each necklace quietly special.
Coin: Genuine British Queen Elizabeth II sixpence
Date range: 1953–1967 (or let us choose for you)
Chain: Sterling silver
Chain length options:
14 inch (35.5cm)
16 inch (41cm)
18 inch (46cm)
20 inch (51cm)
Each coin is carefully selected from circulation and polished by hand, with gentle signs of age that add to its individual character and authenticity.
This necklace makes a thoughtful and enduring gift for:
Brides and bridal parties
Weddings and anniversaries
Milestone birthdays
Anyone drawn to British heritage and timeless design
For an elevated gifting experience, this necklace can be upgraded to arrive in our Mintique of Cambridge luxury branded jewellery box, making it particularly special for weddings and important occasions.
Sixpences from this era were minted in cupronickel and are polished to a bright finish, which can be easily maintained with an occasional gentle wipe using a soft cloth or using a jewellery polish cloth (add our own recommended cloth to your order).
If you have a known nickel sensitivity, please consider this when purchasing, as small amounts of nickel may come into contact with the skin. If you require a hypoallergenic alternative, we also offer similar designs made using sterling silver sixpence coins.
As with all Mintique of Cambridge designs, this necklace is made slowly and intentionally using genuine historic coins and careful craftsmanship to create jewellery that feels personal rather than mass-produced.
Each piece is presented ready for gifting, with optional upgrade to our luxury Mintique of Cambridge jewellery box.
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Handmade in Cambridge, UK
All pieces are handcrafted by Katie in her Cambridge workshop - never mass-produced.
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Thoughtfully packaged in recyclable materials with minimal waste.
Each piece from Mintique of Cambridge is handcrafted from genuine vintage coins - designed, made, and polished by hand in our Cambridge workshop. Discover the story behind our jewellery and the meaning it carries.
Each Mintique of Cambridge piece is handmade from genuine vintage coins, designed to be treasured for years to come. With a little care, your jewellery will stay as beautiful as the day it was made. Learn how to clean, store, and protect your coin jewellery.
We want you to love your jewellery but if something’s not quite right, we’ll make it right. You have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. Find more information on our refund policy here.
Christmas returns extension:
All purchases made from 20th November automatically qualify for our extended Christmas returns period. You have until 31st January to return or exchange your item.
All our jewellery is handmade to order. We take pride in making every piece just right. More details about our shipping policy here.
Rings dispatched within 2 weeks of ordering.
Other jewellery within 2 weeks of purchase.
Custom orders up to 3 weeks depending on design and complexity - we will discuss this when ordering.
All items are handmade to order in our Cambridge UK workshop by me (Katie!). Learn more about the Mintique Of Cambridge story here.
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Necklaces: The easiest way to work out your preferred necklace size is to find a necklace you already wear and like the length of. Open it and measure clasp to clasp. This will give you the total length. Bear in mind if you are ordering a double coin necklace this will add to the over all length i.e ordering an 18 inch Sixpence double coin necklace will result in an overall length of 18 inches PLUS the width of the 2 coins.
Rings: Please place your order with your best guess. I always double check your ring size before sending your handmade ring to you - find out more about my Perfect Fit Method here.
