Georgian 9k Gold Mourning Hair PinThe ouroboros is an ancient symbol steeped in myth and legend that depicts a snake, or sometimes a dragon, eating its own tail. Just as the snake, a symbol of creative life force, sheds its own skin and regenerates new skin, the ouroboros sustains itself by eating its own tail. This rare 9k gold mourning brooch features a braided lock of hair in the center. There is evidence that this is actually an early conversion piece from a clasp. Many Georgian