Labyrinth Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

The labyrinth of the Minotaur was said to be located deep within the great Palace of Knossos, the main palace of the Minoans, Crete's glorious Bronze-Age civilization. Fine gold Jewelry and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are characteristic of these sea loving people. Their culture was the inspiration for this ring with a rich blue topaz to represent the sea and two granulated 22k squares with blue diamond centers for the labyrinth.

Granulation is an ancient technique, mastered by relatively few goldsmiths. The technique is evident in museum collections featuring ancient jewelry. The 22k gold is a special alloy the artist makes, giving it a purity of 98% gold. She then creates sheet and wire from this alloy for fabrication. Ring band is sterling silver.

Signed on the back. Size 8 available immediately.