Rich Antique 22k Band 1917 7.75 ouroboros While many of us associate

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)

Short but bold

5 and can be resized within a half size• Two baguette cut diamonds approximately 0

The soft cushion shape of the old mine cut diamond is perfectly offset by a white gold diamond-shaped frame

Rich Antique 22k Band 1917 7.75 ouroboros While many of us associateFor 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