Description
Sculptural 14k gold and pearl bypass ring. Pearls have long been regarded as mystical. Some believed them to be the tears of Eve. In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, pearls were closely related to Aphrodite, known as Venus by the Romans, the goddess of love. Indeed, Greek mythology has it that Aphrodite was born when Kronos, the father of Zeus, severed the testicles of his own father, Ouranos, and threw them into the sea. This brought forth a boiling sea foam from which Aphrodite emerged in a shower of pearls. Building on this wonderful - if somewhat unsettling - story, the Romans referred to Venus as “pearl” or “pearl of the sea".
Sizing + Info
This piece is vintage.
Ring is a US size . Most rings can be sized at no additional charge. Please contact info@kindredblack.com to inquire.
Shipping
$10 standard shipping, free shipping on orders of $100 or more