Mystic Medusa Ring

Here’s my latest ring, the Mystic Medusa Ring. I've had in mind for a while to make some serpent-inspired jewelry. This ring features a snakeskin pattern deeply imprinted into the sterling silver band while a bronze serpent winds its way around the length of the band - it is hand drawn by me and etched into the bronze. The back of the ring features a snake-like swirl pattern and my logo poppy tag. A beautiful, oblong cabochon of iridescent labradorite adds colors of shimmery blues, greens and browns. It's one of a kind, and is available in my Etsy shop.



I wanted to write a little about the inspiration behind it and there’s so much interesting information out there about Medusa and snake mythology, I thought I would share a little of what I found:

Medusa is a figure in Greek mythology known for turning men to stone when their eyes met hers. Her name means guardian, protectress, and “wisdom of the sovereign woman”. While Medusa may be commonly depicted as a fearful demon, she is also widely recognized as the archetype of the Dark Goddess. Although the typical image associated with her is that of the hideous snake-haired monster, Classical texts also refer to her as having once been a beautiful maiden. Her story is among the most well-known stories of Greek mythology, but Medusa's origins actually date back thousands of years prior to Classical Greek lore. Her roots go back to African mysticism and the Serpent Goddess of the ancient Libyan Amazons. Her myth has since been distorted and marred by patriarchal society's fear of women's mysticism. Today she is regarded as the feminist personification of female rage.



Snakes, with their ability to shed their skin, are the totem of rebirth and immortality. With serpents that crown her head, Medusa represents a connection to the underworld. The serpent may be emblematic of Medusa, but it is also an important symbol in Goddess mythology in general. Serpents have been associated with women since antiquity, and have long been representative of primal female power and wisdom. They carry with them the notion of destruction, renewal, regeneration and the ability for woman to know the truth from within herself.

I'll be working on more serpentine jewelry in the weeks ahead, so please check back.