This beautiful ring features an 8x6 oval shaped stone set horizontally within a double helix design. It is 7.5mm in the front and tapers down to 2.5mm around the band.

For a 3 stone version of this ring, check out our 8x6mm Horizontal 3 Stone Double Helix Ring (RS-22c).

If you want a band in this motif without a stone, see our

Thin Double Helix Band (WB-106).

The double helix represents intricate knot work seen throughout Europe, but it is also of a more modern, scientific significance. The ultimate structure of life, the Double Helix links us all genetically to each other. Its shape, appearing in art and nature for millions of years before its discovery in 1953, has always represented life. The ancient Sumerians praised the helix as the representation of the snake god Ningishzida, who was also the god of the trees and healing. The influence of his symbol can still be seen on any hospital seal, having been the inspiration for Hermes’ caduceus. One can see this in the many depictions of knots and snakes twisted into a double helix, all representing the cycle and motion of life.

Item number: RS_22