Ouroboros Snake Hoops Large

Alchemical – The magical transformation of alchemy.

The mystical Ouroboros symbol is the oldest in the world, held in awe and wonder acrosscontinents for two thousand years.From the golden shrine of Tutankhamun to the hopeful laboratories of the Renaissancealchemists, the circular ‘tail devourer’has accrued many layers of meaning. The ancientGreeks encircled it with the words “One is All”.

The Egyptians used it to depict the way theysaw time – as a series of repetitive cycles. The Gnostics’ perceived it as the divine andearthly existing in unison.Wear this powerful hand-carved earringas a reminder of the cyclicality ofnature, the circle of life and death, and to take your place in the eternal cycle of time.

Handmade in London for adventures everywhere. Devour obstacles. Bask in opportunity.

Materials

Certified Recycled Sterling Silver

Gold Vermeil (Certified Recycled Sterling Silver, Plated with 18ct Yellow Gold).

Choice of ruby or emerald gemstones.

Measurements

Hoop:4.5cm x 4.5cm,Snake Head: 0.6 cm