From ancient Greek philosophy, the Ouroboros, a snake-serpent eating its own tail, is the Gnostic symbol of eternity, rebirth and the unity of everything, representing both the sun and soul of the world. A pair of detailed, 1" (25mm) diameter pewter ear-hoops of a serpent with green Austrian crystal eyes, appearing to swallow their own tails when worn. With surgical steel ear posts and plastic scrolls.