Ouroboros is a Greek word meaning 'tail devourer,' and it's one of the oldest mystical symbols in the world. Many ancient cultures invented the snake-eating-its-own-tail image independently, but all used it to represent the same thing: the cyclical nature of the universe. Use this snake like the ancients did: to meditate on the concept of renewal and destruction. Or just watch his diamond-studded head sparkle in the sun. His tiny scales and head are polished smooth, almost to abstraction.
thedetails
- Age
Contemporary
- Materials
14k yellow gold, diamond.
- Custom Label
Diamond is .02ct. Available in whole sizes only. Snake's body / ring band measures approximately 2mm wide on average.
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theInspiration
In Norse Mythology, the ouroboros appears as the serpent Jörmungandr, one of the three children of Loki and Angrboda, which grew so large that it could encircle the world and grasp its tail in its teeth.
Image: Ouroboros on an unknown tombstone.
please note:Terms of Sale
During the archive sale, shipping is FREE for purchases over $300 within the continental US. For US-bound purchases under $300, a flat $10 fee will be charged to cover packaging and shipping costs. International orders will be subject to our normal shipping fees, and may incur customs charges. Please refer to our FAQ's for more information on our international shipping policy.
For sale orders, we'll be shipping via USPS first class mail. Any orders valued over $1,000 will ship via UPS ground, insured and with signature required. Since these sales are always extremely popular, expect to wait up to 4 weeks for shipping and handling; for any orders involving sizing or stamping, expect to wait up to 4-6 weeks. We have one employee and expect many hundreds of orders. You'll receive an email when your order ships, which may take several weeks. Please be patient!
To keep things cheap for everyone, we will be using basic, minimal packaging for all archive sale orders. We are unable to provide gift wrapping or notes for any sale orders—sorry!
If you place multiple orders, email us with both your order numbers. We’ll refund you the second shipping fee and will combine all items into one package.
All sale items are FINAL SALE. No refunds or exchanges.
