Good Omens || Aziraphale's Jewelry || Costume Analysis 

The costume department for Good Omens certainly out did themselves, that’s for certain. ❤

"easily forgiving others" *distant sounds of thousands of people sobbing*

I think the pinky ring is incredibly important. Neil Gaiman has said that there things he and Terry Pratchett wrote for a sequel would be in season 3, but season 2 was necessary to lay the foundation for season 3. My wild headcanon is that Crowley's memories of being an angel are in Aziraphale's ring, just like Gabriel's memories of being Gabriel were in the fly. This explains why Azi wasn't wearing the ring before the beginning. He also asked Crowley in Rome if he was still a demon! Crowley made fun of him for the question, but what if it was a legitimate question?? If Crowley wasn't a demon anymore, Azi could give him his memories back that he kept in his ring! Crowley keeps meeting people in season 2 who knew him before he fell but he has no memory of them. Is his mind that slippery, or have all his memories been removed? We wouldn't want anyone to think there's an institutional problem in Heaven, after all

Really enjoyed this. Another tidbit I found interesting in an interview with Michael Sheen is that something that he said helped him get into character was learning that Crowley "miracles" all of his clothes into existence, whereas Aziraphale finds all of his articles of clothing, keeps them, and takes care of them.

I love this level of detail provided there is evidence for the explanations , and you show us that indeed the costume people really have it together. So do you! The entire show is a "miracle" of excellent detail and authenticity. Taken together, even subconsciously, this highest level of props, costuming and wardrobe is what gives us the feeling we are really there, that we know these characters and that they are real. So thank you so much. More please!

Had me a laugh at the cufflinks, I never noticed what shape they were before. Lyre. _Liar._ What a funny little detail, I'm dipping my whole leg into that interpretation. This is a fantastic visual reference, and a good reminder to -cough- any artists who forgot to draw his ring, but I mean, who would forget such an important detail, _excuse me..._

I love the theory that his ring is…just like the fly…a container for angel Crowley‘s…who ever he was…memories, that Crowley gave him before he fell. Azira is keeping it until he can finally give it back to him one fine day.

Ooo I hope that by the end of season 3, he'll be wearing a different ring! 🙈

As a visually impaired fan, I didn't even know he had a ring-so thank you. Love the show. Thank God I live in an era where audio description on these shows is widely available and generally well done.

My only response is: Oh my sun (Aziraphale) and stars (Crowley)! This romance is written in the heavens. So much of this show is about the passage of time. Humanity first learned to track the passage of time using the sun and stars as their guides. Humanity's history, and the history of this couple are ineffably linked. No wonder they are so powerful together.

Kate Carin replaced Claire Anderson on Season 2 costume design (I assume merely because of scheduling conflicts) - and I love some of the new touches Kate brought to the show - especially the tartan flourishes. Kate also did Around the World in 80 days (BBC - 2021) -- which also stars David Tennant, and features some lovely bespoke period costumes.

I noticed the slight emphasis on his pinky ring, they deliberately have it in frame more than once, so I would suspect some special meaning to it. It does make perfect sense for the heraldry to indicate his position as Principality. I absolutely love details like this, which most viewers would never notice. His special tartan also lends to his identity as well. Keep up the excellent detective work!

I have pondered the story and meaning of the pinky ring myself. What an in depth analysis of the jewelry. It's absolutely brilliant! Like you I will be watching season 3 for the exact moment that Aziraphale is no longer wearing the ring. Thank you so much for your hard work!

Bravo! The sheer unbridled nerdiness has brought a tear to my eye! I bet Neil Gaiman and the props department at Good Omens would love this.

Such a lovely analysis of those tiny details, I appreciate the work you put into your research - the symbolism of the ring, cufflinks and brooch are awesome 😎. Thank you ❤😊

Your analysis are always so interesting to watch.. I recently thought about how Crowley and Aziraphale have good looks in terms of fabric selection and style. It seems to me that there is a certain pattern in how Aziraphale continues to wear vintage clothes even in the 21st century.. as if this is connected with tme, as for centuries it was connected more with the aristocracy, which, especially in the 19th century, had more opportunities for charitable activities or enlightenment of others (hello Edinburgh episode), but after the industrial revolution, the aristocracy and its influence essentially died out... but Aziraphale continues to refer to this layer of the population with his clothes. (interestingly, Aziraphale does not apply almost modern styles to himself for the entire 20th century, while Crowley always organically fits into each new decade)

I didn't even think about the possibility of costume Easter eggs, and so well done that it can't just be coincidence too

Aziraphale may take off the ring in S3 OR perhaps he will give it to Crowley, symbolizing where his loyalty and devotion will go fully ❤️.

Omg Sendarya I'm so happy you managed to do this full time! You put so much work into all of this it makes me happy that it's paying off! ❤❤❤

My GOD!! I absolutely love the idea that in season 3 he throws his ring away as a symbol that he no longer cares for heaven❤❤❤❤

The medal could be a gift from Heaven/Gabriel when in the deleted secen (the opening of the bookshop- Script book) when Gabriel gives him a medal, tells him to keep it, for doing such a good Job of twarting Crowley XD

"Sorry, crying jumpscare" 😂😂😂 I knew he had the ring and the waistcoat chain thingy, but hadn't realized they were so detailed! The costume department really went all out!

Great job...but the figure on the fob is probably a "winged Victory" holding a laurel wreath/crown. With the wings it can be both a traditional Victory figure and an angel...AND the crown can double as the halo you suggested. A symbolic two-fer all around.

2:20 *I forgive you* for the jumpscare...

I have to tell someone what I think "should" happen to the ring. I think Aziraphale will take it off when he resigns Heaven and leave it on the Metatron or Michael's desk. Crowley will come to Heaven looking for Aziraphale not knowing he's gone, see it and take it. He'll put it in his pocket or something and in a battle or explosion or something to do with the Second Coming it will fall out of his pocket and become burned - completely blackened. Aziraphale will find it on the battlefield but he won't put it back on. He'll show it to Crowley saying "This was my ring, representing my office in Heaven. I gave it back when I resigned. Now because of -all that's happened - it's forever changed. It's so much more beautiful than I ever could have imagined it before. I want you to have it" and gives it to Crowley, representing accepting him as a demon, that the results of their choices - his choices in heaven that made him a demon changed him and that he's acceptable and beautiful as he is, and he's not changing back. And now it's Crowley's "engagement ring."

Ooh, ooh, what about during the body swap, where the camera focused on Azi's right hand that was tied to the arm of the chair? 🤨 Was I just imagining a glint of red like there was suddenly a gem in that pinky ring? That was the first hint I picked up that something was off with Azi when I watched for the first time. I mean, why else would they focus on the ring like that? Also, I never knew it designated a rank, I always just assumed it was like those celibacy rings that are sometimes worn by religious youths to signify a promise to stay pure. Aziraphael must have had all of that jewelry made for himself because what understanding would any other deity have about the significance of such a silly earthly object? "Oh, we've observed humans give other humans these kind of things for doing good things, so we felt we must do the same for you. Congratulations for doing a good thing, here's a cold, shiny, hard thing in recognition!" 🤡 (Nope, not much respect for the Archs from me. Just a bunch of clowns in my book!) Thank you so much for this video! I'll have to look at my finances to see if I can join your Patreon because I really do enjoy your work (especially because absolutely none of my local friends would be even slightly interested in GO, so I'll have to make & rely on online friends lol) but just in case, I'm grateful you plan to keep putting content here as well. So excited for Thursday's big video! 🫂❤️

Thank you so much for doing Aziraphale's ring! I've been wondering about it but haven't seen anyone analyze it. I'm very happy it was you. Your content is always so thorough and thought out.

I’ve been wondering about his ring. If I’m not mistaken I believe the other angels wear similar rings, so I’m sure you are correct about it being a symbol of his rank. Bravo on the video, as usual! Thanks for the crying jump scare lol.

Ok, so that angel on the fob- it looks more to me like Nike (the winged goddess of victory in Rome/Greece), holding a laurel wreath crown. I say this as a Roman archaeologist with an interest in coinage symbolism lol

I love love love how you pick a topic/detail from this show and then just dive right in! I did notice Aziraphale's ring, but once I saw the other angels had them too, I figured it was just "an angel thang".😂 Now that you've pointed out the care and research that the costume department put into his ring, I feel like an ignorant slacker. Thank you so much for enlightening us all, @sendarya. Can't wait to see your Patreon page up and running.❤

another great video//love mini Mondays. perfect 2 have along with my breakfast cake...a temptation i could not resist.

Loved this analysis, congrats!

I think they ought to be exchanging wedding rings. Out with the pinky promise to heaven and in with the ones they've been loyal to all along: each other.

Love this!!! Please do a video about Crowley's accessories! Would love a deep dive on the Ouroboros belt and "Aeternitas Mega 4" watch.

i love how everyday i find more and more every tiny little detail that went into the costumes, sets, lines HELL EVEN WHERE SOME CHARACTERS ARE STANDING IN A MOMENT!! there are SOSOSOOO many details in good omens that are just so cool to learn abt bc everything sews up together wonderfully

I already wondered about this. There's quite a lot of emphasis put on the ring throughout the series by zooming in on it.

imagine Aziraphale rush in heaven's office and slam the ring and flaming sword on the desk "I QUIT"

I love this one! There are so many little details in the show that add to the rewatchability and conversation. It's part of what makes it so fun

I love all your videos! I work as a costume designer, so I'm always interested in learning more about the costume design in the show. His ring had always caught my eye. I read somewhere that a pinky ring would be a signifier of gay men in some societies, in some points in time. But then I noticed the other angels also wear rings on their pinkies (I observed it in Michael and Uriel in S2), so I guess the ring in the show is much more connected to heaven. Anyway, love the analysis! Please bring more on the costumes if you can ♥️ there are so many cool details, such as Crowley wearing a blue shirt in the 40s as not to be confused with a Blackshirt! It speaks so much about his character.

this is such a great video and you pointed out some details i didnt notice before, great costume analysis!!

There's a deleted scene that takes place in the 1800s when Aziraphale gets awarded a medal so maybe that's what it is?

You mentioned his watch fob maybe being a medal from heaven that he only started wearing after 1800? Yeah, in 1800 he was finally opening his bookshop when Gabriel and Sandalphon showed up to give him a medal and told him he was being sent back to Heaven. Crowley pulled a quick prank with a tailor's dummy to get Gabriel to change his mind, but Gabriel told him to keep the medal. This was in the UK version of the script book.

I stumbled across your videos when started making a cosplay, so I really love the detailed costume analysis. Can you please make a vid on roman costumes of Crowley and Aziraphale😢

No way Sendaryaaa, your analysis are the best u didn't stop i love this energy

I don't understand why his waistcoat has to be so wasted. I assume that velvet becomes like that after years of wearing it, but why Aziraphale's has look like that? Like that's a part of his personality? Or maybe they're not allowed to buy new clothes in a long long time? Why? 😅

OMG, IT'S SO GREAT😳💖!! Thank you so much for this amazing analysis🛐!!!

One thing I remember reading about, regarding speculation on Aziraphale's ring, was that wearing a pinky ring on the right hand was, for a period of time, a code for queer men.

I'm guilty of not noticing ANY of his jewellery 😂 now I recall he does touch the ring from time to time? Is there any pattern to when?

If he takes off his ring as a symbol that he's finally letting go of his idea of heaven, they will adress the ring in some way beforehand. Because if they don't, it won't be meaningful, it will just be him taking off a random piece of jewellery.

and another incredible video of yours

What a wonderful video! I love costume analysis, you have a new subscriber and a new fan!

He may also wear it on his right hand because he was the guardian of the eastern gate, the "right" direction if you're facing north. Most likely your analysis of rank but it's a fun coincidence I think

I love amazing costume and prop details. Where do you get this information?

Gosh, I love how well researched and explained is this analysis of costume!

You have no idea how LONG I've been wondering about the ring. The show doesn't explain it, Neil hasn't said a word! But this video has finally given me something to work with. Our angel has had that ring since the Beginning of Time, it has got to mean something/be important-- She went hard on the costumes, I really want some for myself ;_;

What an interesting video! Thank you for all this wonderful info

Quick thought ,he still wearing it cus he still guard the edan(human)

Do you think the fob is the medal referenced in the deleted season 1 scene where Crowley brings Aziraphale chocolates? If so, very cool that they included it in the costuming despite the scene never being filmed! Amazing video as always, I absolutely adore your analyses! Honestly had never registered the ring at all, but I think you're absolutely right that all of this is very intentional - I'll definitely be looking out for Aziraphale fidgeting with the ring in season 3 now!

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YYEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHH

I should be packing for my trip right now, but it can wait 5 minutes! 😅❤

I’m hoping to see the ring on Crowley’s ring finger in season 3- right where Aziraphale places it during the wedding.

Love your analysis. It's always a mirror of my own thoughts and questions. Thankyou.

I personally think that if his ring has any significant connection to Aziraphale being a guardian of Eden, for sure he would have kept it all of these years later. Yes, he gave them a flaming sword but also he and Crowley had a very deep, perception changing conversation that day and, well...we see how he is with keeping his momentos =) Heading over to patreon rn rn rn :D :D

If the fob only appears post 1800 it might be the medal that Gabriel gave him in the unshot bookshop-opening flashback (the one where Crowley has too much fun doing the voices while acting out a one man show for Gabriel about what a wiley and terrifying opponent Aziraphale is and how, if Aziraphale were recalled to Heaven, Crowley could finally get away with all his evil schemes Aziraphale has been dauntlessly thwarting. We were robbed. ROBBED I SAY!)

I appreciate the crying jumpscare warning, very thoughtful thank you. Great video and analysis, I do enjoy some good delving into minute good omens details 😎🤩

Very interesting. Thank you

I was litterally just thinking about aziraphales ring a couple minutes before this video showed up on my dashboard! perfect timeing and a great video!

This vid is so helpful in my building of my Az cosplay. Thanks for the breakdown!

FYI, it's called a signet ring, not a pinky ring. They became popular in the middle ages as a way of signing and sealing letters - the crest was placed into hot wax, which left an imprint as it was removed. They became a symbol of wealth and status as they held a family crest, and are still worn today as family heirlooms (I actually am wearing mine right now)

This is bloody fascinating. Lovely analysis

I wondered it it was a dragon or a lion on his ring, thanks for clarifying with the comparison pictures. However, now I got a knot in my stomach because the first thing Adam killed with his sword was... a lion. And a lion randomly running around in the desert is a bit.. odd... Just not sure if this was foreshadowing for Shadwell discorporating him or... something else (like humans killing Aziraphale during the second coming). But then again if that were to happen... maybe they finally get to (temporarily) share a body and (hopefully) won't explode. heh.

omg!!! Ive never noticed that Aziraphale wears jewerly!!!

Hii, would you have any links to the info about ring placement meanings??? It sounds so interesting!! :DD (I’ve been trying to look stuff up but can’t find anything decent :’) )

Utterly brilliant!

I did clap.👏

That's an amazing theory. I always thought it was funny he had a pinky ring due to their association with corrupt people in the media. Think mafia bosses

Glad i found your channel! Loving the info of the show! Thanks and keep up the great work!!!

Just a fun fact, did you know that Michael Sheen name his baby Lyra 😊😊

I’m so in love with everyone who worked on this show, I can’t believe they put that much effort into something no one would notice, I didn’t even notice he had a ring until the last episode of s2 I hope that if he does take it off he keeps the ring somewhere, maybe in a nice little box, maybe wear it as a necklace sometimes, I don’t think he could ever get rid of it fully

I’m pretty sure the medal is from a deleted scene where aziraphale is given one and told to come back to heaven but Crowley sets up a plan to trick Gabriel into thinking aziraphale the only angel who can thwart Crowley so Gabriel ends up letting him stay. I’m not sure what year it was but it was just before aziraphale bookshop opening and the scene never even got filmed, it was just an idea I think, if I’m wrong I’m sorry Also loved this analysis keep it up ‼❤

Seeing the ring up close, can the curved shape of the ring band possibly be a coincidence when it looks a bit… snakey?

Oh my, you always surprise me! I thought, jewelry, nah, not so interesting but it's Sendarya so I have to watch it... and then you proceed to blow my mind with all this meaningful stuff! XD

its so impressive that you notice such tiny details! thank you for taking the time to share them with us

Awesome, I don’t pay that much attention to the small details it must be said but this was very interesting and yes that ring sounds like the perfect match for him.

4:28- Rooster pose Aziraphale is hot AF, and we need to talk about this.

I wonder if the tree (on the pinky ring?) symbolizes the tree of life?

Thank you for doing this one. I have been trying to figure out what exactly his ring looks like. Loved this. Very interesting as well. Nothing on this show is by accident.

Please do crowleys if possible. I saw he had some red piece in his collar jacket in season 1 but it’s not there anymore so I wondered if anyone can tell me what that was

This was a wonderful! I have been curious of the ring's meaning, since it has been there since the apple incident. I figured it must have significance for some some plot point. The number of hidden meanings, symbols and Easter eggs in this series is amazing , and I probably don't understand most of them, so I relish your dives into the details! ( Eccles cakes??)

The only thing that tweaks me slightly is that, looking at the lion straight on, ring face up it's facing left (dexter) rampant, not right (sinister). It's changed forms, it's maybe possible that it's something part of him allowing him to keep from being reassimilated into Heaven's cheer team. Like Crowley's got his snake tattoo. And Aziraphale hides it from any Angels that stop by. Otherwise, spot on and I'm all for this theory!

I interpreted the rings as symbols of the higher levels in the hierarchy of heaven and possibly the restructure that happened after the rebellion. Both Michael and Uriel wear a gold ring in their pinky in the left hand (The opposite of Aziraphale) and Saraqael also wears one in her ring finger of her left hand and we don't see a ring on Muriel, someone of very low status in Heaven.

Wow I love this, this show is so full of details

Great work! Thank you! I hope yo see more of the other angels' rings in S3

The fob is Nike the Greek goddess of victory.

wonderful video, super interesting! i love these little symbolic touches in costuming that are clearly so well-researched. i think it's also worth mentioning that signet rings worn on the pinky are sometimes used by gay men to signal to others that they're gay, and Aziraphale has certainly adopted his identity as THE Southern Pansy regardless of not actually having a gender or sexuality!

This is great, I absolutely love symbolism

I wanted to make a video suggestion summarizing every lie in season 2. Basically it could be all character's lies, because upon rewatching some parts I notice that even Muriel lies (that they're a police officer and have been on earth around 200 years). So, it's not shocking that even the purest of potats of heaven lie. Nevertheless, there are many. And I think Aziraphale's choices for lying are more important than ever to analyze. I have a sense that he was 'in actuality' (possibly despite his own beliefs) also a former angel. Not a full angel anymore. He seems to have a really difficult time with that though. But he's lying and bribing and, perhaps the worst part is more or less ignore all the (good&bad) ideas Crowley tried to share with him. Without trying to draw full conclusions, I think he was experimenting with his newfound status and has become far less purely good. And the lies are an interesting part of all this. Feel free to use any details/thoughts experiments, as we all go through this together after all, and every single thought towards working out the details is incredibly welcome.

Lol this vid couldn’t have dropped at a better time cuz in my mind I’m thinking of a human AU and wondering if the pinky ring should be a constant or be something Crowley uses to propose. We’ll see how this vid influences me 😂

I confess, I didn't notice.

Some people have said that the pinky ring changes over the years. That it takes the current form around the time Crowley and Aziraphale make "the arrangement" mentioned during the Shakespear flashback. Did you look into this at all?