I spent almost all night, on this one. Was enjoying looking for different options.
I hope 497 is optimal (or at least close to it).
EDIT (next day) - Yokosooo's 437 gave me a few more hours of searching. Found some big cuts and quite some smaller optimizations.
(And again I hope, it does not go lower.)
The solution itself (for 219) is not breathtaking to me, but the process of looking for it was very enjoyable! :)))
Soooo manyyyyy options!
And just before solving I finally found a 2 off. :))
Before that I was stuck at 10 off, and even before that I was at 303 steps (today's morning).
I do like this level. Has a sweet name, too.
(The ring is safe, now! ;) :) )
103 attempts, all together, for me (been trying on and off, since it came out).