Damaskos Archaic 18K Gold Ring with Rosettes

This ring is drawn directly from Minoan-era archaeological sources. Its defining feature is the Rodakes — rosette patterns used in ancient Greek ornament — rendered here in 18K gold across a surface finished to a matte, sandblasted texture. It sits apart from the Byzantine pieces in the collection: where those draw from medieval Constantinopolitan tradition, this ring traces a line back further, to the Archaic and Minoan periods of the Aegean.

The ring is handcrafted in solid 18K gold, weighing 4.80 grams. The matte finish is achieved through sandblasting — a controlled process that diffuses light across the surface rather than reflecting it, giving the piece a quiet, worn quality consistent with ancient originals. Each rosette detail is worked by hand, with no two rings identical in their final surface character. The result is a piece that reads as both historical object and wearable jewelry.

Damaskos is an Athens-based atelier specializing in the reproduction and reinterpretation of ancient Greek jewelry forms using traditional goldsmithing methods. This ring is designed for daily wear and pairs naturally with other pieces from the Archaic line — including coordinating bracelet, earring, and necklace forms available in the collection.