Aequilibritas Signet Style Ring
Aequilibritas(Latin) noun. Balance, equilibrium.
Created with the idea of balance in mind. At the center, the ouroboros, a serpent eating its own tail, is a symbol that pervaded the ancient world and was widely used in alchemy to illustrate the cyclical nature of creation and destruction. The center is oxidized to an almost black shade for a stark contrast.
The sides carry a skull on one and a face on the other, life and death as two parts of a whole. Below them lie two intersecting crosses of Lorraine, representing the maxim "as above, so below." A reminder that all things have a counterpart to keep them in balance, and that in times of darkness, light follows.
Inside, a solid sterling silver coin shows a cicada flying towards the moon. The moon is the alchemical symbol for silver, the metal we make our pieces in, and the cicada symbolizes rebirth, much like the long-forgotten stories Remains tries to bring new life to through our jewelry.
| Metal | Solid sterling silver (.925) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Oxidized to bring out details |
| Sizes | US 3–12, made to order |
| Production | 3–4 weeks |
Although made in the style of a signet, the letters are readable rather than mirrored, so they will read backwards if pressed into sealing wax.
Production time
All of our jewelry is made to order and carefully hand-finished just for you. Please allow 3–4 weeks of production time. If you need this sooner, please email us before purchasing at info@remainsjewelry.com and we'll see if we can work with your timeline.
Care
- Remove for heavy lifting and hands-on work, and keep away from harsh chemicals.
- Polish with a jewelry polishing cloth. Avoid brushing the recessed oxidized areas, silver dips, and polishing pastes to preserve the finish.
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