Ouroboros Necklace
This chunky silver necklace from Brooklyn jewelry designer Digby & Iona makes a sure statement. An elongated, textured cable chain holds an engraved silver pendant with rose gold overlay of a snake and shaking hands. The words 'Hen To Pan' encircle to the edge of the pendant, which translates to 'One Is The All' from an early alchemical illustration of the ouroboros.
Digby & Iona
As a young boy growing up in Maine, Aaron Ruff was fascinated with the idea of stumbling upon hidden treasures and unearthing ancient relics. The son of a craftsman, Ruff grew up with a strong sense of artistry and construction. Working as both a carpenter and cabinetmaker, he enrolled at Parsons to study furniture design. After taking a class in jewelry making, Ruff soon discovered his true craft. While enjoying the familiarity and technique of creating furniture, he found a more intimate connection with constructing objects that people could wear and cherish. Created in 2006, and based in Brooklyn, New York, the Digby & Iona collection is inspired by everything from history and literature to the design of nature and tools of necessity. Ruff also draws from his childhood fantasies of exploration, which lends a playful quality to his work.
