Rich Antique 22k Band 1917 7.75 ouroboros back of ring measures 2

back of ring measures 2

this one has been begging to stay in the personal collection

Short but bold

While many of us associate rich purples with royalty (Kassia St Clair writes beautifully about the history behind this in The Secret Lives of Colour)

Rich Antique 22k Band 1917 7.75 ouroboros back of ring measures 2For millennia, the precious metal has been associated with the glow and power of the sun, and high karat gold makes the connection clear. The saturated hue has a beautiful warmth and shine. Gold alloys are softer in higher karats, so this old ring has developed some lovely wear over its lifetime with all the little scratches and dings that can't be replicated in a modern piece. While band rings are easy to resize, and often bear evidence of past