This unique, sterling silver cuff bracelet (or torc bracelet) features two rams, inspired by ancient Minoan culture, and embraced by Alexander the Great (see bottom of page for more details).

Bracelet diameter: approx. 60mm (2.36") x 50mm (2") - fits most women's wrists.
925 degree sterling silver, rhodium plated to preserve shine and durability (see below)
Made in Greece

*Rhodium is a precious metal, a member of the platinum family. Rhodium electroplating is used on jewelry in order to provide a surface that will resist scratches and tarnish while giving it a white and reflective appearance.

History
The ram was sacred in various entwined ancient civilisations, from as far back as the Mesopotamian civilisation (approx 3000 BC), to the Etruscan, Egyptian and Greek civilizations. The Minoans revered it as a symbol of fertility. Also, the ram was seen as the incarnation of the Egyptian god Jupiter-Ammon. When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt he visited the shrine of Ammon (or Amun). Embracing the god, upon and after his visit, he dressed himself with the skin of a ream and the horns as a head-dress. Thereafter the horns of the ram (known as the horn of ammon) were depicted much like a crown in Alexander's portraits and depictions on Alexander's coinage.

Torc (or torque) jewelry was ancient jewelry that was open-ended in the front and usually contained decorative, ornate animal heads on either side of the opening. Many historians argue that they were a sign of nobility while others suggest the torc to have been a decoration awarded to warriors for their deeds in battle.