Gold as a material has such a rich history and a strong spiritual connection. It is a well-loved metal that still features so heavily in modern life. Even though here at ASC we predominantly use silver for our jewellery, we also love to use the warm tones of gold and connect to its interesting background.
Gold was used in ornaments in ancient civilisations, and was often linked to deities and royals because of its shine and permanence. In Ancient Egypt, it was used to decorate tombs and temples. It has been used in jewellery from as far back as 3000 B.C. in Iraq. In modern times gold has been used as a predominant form of jewellery, particularly in reference to showing love and commitment as seen in engagement and wedding bands.
Spiritually speaking, gold represents the sun and an assertive, masculine energy, in contrast with silver which represents the moon and feminine energy. As it is resistant to corrosion and acids, gold has been used to symbolise prosperity, eternity, and perfection. It has also come to represent unconditional love and spiritual purity.
In the ASC Collection, we have a selection of gold rings that were created by request based on some of our most popular silver rings. You can layer the Gold Plain Ring, Gold Twisted Ring and Gold Hammered Ring together to form a beautiful warm toned stack. Originally made as a commission for a dear friend, the Gold Roller Ring is a bit of fun while staying clean with its simple design. The Gold Thin Hammered ring has been a steady best-seller since it was first introduced to the ASC collection as this piece adds texture and interest to any look. The Gold Circle Ring is an elegant expression of simplicity, a play on negative space, and is the perfect statement piece for all gold lovers.
Our commissions are where we really get to explore and play with this metal. From Yellow to White to Rose Gold, Corinne has been able to work closely with clients to realise their vision for that special piece. From wedding bands, engagement rings, to remakes of a childhood favourite piece, the joint effort between client and Corinne has yielded some amazing results. This image features matching wedding bands in 9k Yellow Gold and 14k Rose Gold set with beautiful pink sapphires. Pink Sapphire mean good fortune, love and compassion, so it was a perfect addition to their rings.
Whether you feel connected to the rich history of gold, the colour, or its spiritual ties, this unique metal with so many different tones can suit any skin tone. We also have so much fun mixing up some gold in with our silver pieces. We have loved exploring this metal and if you have a design in mind you would love to make come to life, please email Corinne with what you have in mind and we can go from there.
Do you own any of the gold pieces from the ASC collection? What do you have your eye on, and what would you love to see? We would love to hear your thoughts. Hit us up on our socials or via email asilvercircledesign@gmail.com