Blue Sapphire Round Snake Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.75 ct. blue sapphire round. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7.25.
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Round Snake Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.75 ct. blue sapphire round. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7.25.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Snake Style Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring, featuring a bold design with round yellow diamonds set in a pave style, accentuating the central row of graduating baguette-cut white diamonds. Yellow D...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Snake Ring, Early 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Finger size: 7 1/4. Weight: 8,56 gr. The setting of this ring is fashioned as two intertwined snakes, each with a marquise brilliant-cut white diamond and a marquise brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring. A snake shaped ring featuring three pear shape diamonds, two round cut diamonds as the eyes and one pear shape ruby. Diamond Weight: approximately .55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald 18K White Gold Grain Cocktail Snake Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An eternal symbol of seduction, rebirth, and elegance, the snake motif receives one of its most captivating and precious interpretations in this vintage ring. Masterfully crafted in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,216Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Enamel Snake Ring, Artisan Design, Italy Circa 1961
Located in North Hollywood, CA
There is some enamel loss but little and it does not deflect from this lovely ring. The gold is 18K Yellow Gold and the snake takes on many curves.
18k Gold, Enamel
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Bold Snake Ring, Handmade in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Bold Snake ring, meticulously handcrafted in 18k Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby & Green Garnet 18k Gold Two Snake Ring - Size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Snake Diamond Ruby & Green Garnet 18k Rose Gold Ring in size 6 is a stunning piece of fine jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Zambian Emerald & Diamond Snake Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.903g,D:0.30ct, Emer:0.76ct, EU-54
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snakeskin Diamond Ring Snake Skin 18K Gold Band by Homero Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Snakeskin Diamond Ring Snake Skin 18K Gold Band by Homero Vintage This one of a kind designer ring is finely crafted in solid 18K white gold and is set with genuine snakeskin and di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Snake Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.4 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Snake Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.4 Carat Diamond Snake Ring 18K Gold This snake ring is set with 0.4 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique snake ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold. This rose gold ring been modelled in the form of a coiled snake*.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Coral Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Wide Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and sculptural vintage serpent ring circa the 1970s, crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold with a platinum sizing insert.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Two Snakes, Emeralds, Diamonds, Interlocking Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Get lucky with this almost impossible to find David Webb two golden snakes ring. Two substantial size serpents are intertwined and wrapped together creating one intricate look. Set w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Snake Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 0.11 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.8 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Avakian Pink Blue Tourmaline Tsavorite Diamond 18K White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original Avakian signed 18K white gold diamond, tsavorite, and tourmaline snake cocktail ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring ca. late 19th - early 20 century in solid 18K Yellow Gold.Coiled body with engraved scales, the head decorated with two natural old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.25ct / ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Snake Bypass Ring Greek Design 18K Yellow Gold Size 5.5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic snake bypass ring is a bold and symbolic statement piece, expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and made in Greece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ring designed as a snake. Signed 750 and Italian Hallmarks, Circa 1980
18k Gold
1.34 Carat Weight of Brown Diamond Snake Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Striking 18K yellow gold snake ring featuring a 1.34 carat weight of pear-shaped brown diamond head with diamond-set eyes.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Size 6, Unisex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This stunning snake ring slithers around your fingers adorned with diamonds and emerald eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance takes center stage with the Snake Ring 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Ring, exquisitely crafted in radiant 14K white gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 3.1 Carats White & Brown Diamonds Snake Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 3.1 Carat Diamond Snake Ring Luxury Cocktail Snake Ring A stunning 18k yellow gold snake ring, handcrafted in Italy with 3.1 carats of champagne, whi...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Fancy Diamond Garnet & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 35 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.09 CT 49 Ruby 0.82 CT 18KR 4.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond & Ruby Eye Pave Set Double Headed Snake 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Finely detailed vintage style double headed snake curving design with curled over tail ring crafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.63Ct Sapphire and 0.77Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring has a substantial, multi-strand form, modelled in the shape of two intertwine...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold rutilated quartz and Black & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pradera Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold rutilated quartz and Black & White Diamonds Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Snake Viper Black Onyx & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with rich black onyx and brilliant natural diamonds. Inspired by the iconic serpent motif that has become one o...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Mother of Pearl & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with luminous mother-of-pearl and brilliant natural diamonds. Inspired by the iconic serpent motif that has bec...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18k TT Gold 5.9ctw Sapphire & Emerald Fancy Diamond Snake Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - 6.5mm - 1.06ct (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Se...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
English Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in England around the turn of the 19th century, this 18K gold double snake ring is set with diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k gold ring with two snake heads, ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57), 14.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with two snake heads – ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide and 4.0 mm high.
18k Gold
2.5ct Yellowish Pear Shape Natural Diamond Snake Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This is the unique engagement ring of your dreams. One natural elongated pear shape diamond is mounted on a one-of-a-kind 2mm-wide by 2mm-height snakeskin textured wrap-around satin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large antique Edwardian diamond, ruby and 18K yellow gold coiled snake ring Early 20th Century The sinuous snake coiled in five circles creating an impactful design, the he...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Snake-Style Band Ring Brilliant Cut Natural White Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This certified snake-style band ring elegantly coils around the finger, featuring a mesmerizing blend of multi-cut and brilliant-cut Natural White Diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Wendy Brandes 18K Gold and Diamond Year of the Snake Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring was created in New York City by our expert goldsmiths. The design was inspired by Mary Queen of Scots, cousin to Elizabeth I. Elizabeth's advisors referred to Mar...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Rose Gold Snake Shiny Ring with Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Sarab Collection Snake Ring takes its shape from the patterns and marking of the desert. Interlacing the finest round cut diamonds and rose gold nuggets to create an echo of the man...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Ring With Full Pave Diamonds Snake 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bvlgari With its signature blend of pure aesthetics, enveloping shapes and charismatic flair, the Serpenti Viper 18 kt white gold ring with full pavé diamonds is an essential interpr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,300Sale Price|20% Off
New Handmade 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Big Strong Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 14.9 grams solid 18K gold... The Snake head Diamonds have rose cut and are totally 1.34 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Alexis NY Snake Ring Flexible Silver & 18k Gold Black Enamel Diamond and Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Snake Flexible Wrap Ring made of 18k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds approx 0.47 carat Natural Emerald Eyes Black Enamel.
Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Enamel Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold Large Coiled Serpent Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage enamel snake ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.73 Carat Tsavorite Garnet & Ruby Eye Pavé Snake 18K Black Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K black gold coiled snake cocktail ring entirely covered in 156 vivid green tsavorite garnets totaling 1.73 carats in a full pavé setting, with two ruby cabochon eyes totaling 0.04...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1.35ct Ruby and Yellow Sapphires Pave' Snake Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Pave' Snake 18k Yellow Gold Ring, with Yellow Sapphires, hand picked, totalling approximately 1.35 carats, made in 18k Yellow gold with green emeralds as eyes.
Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Snake Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A striking fusion of mystery and elegance, Serpentina Royale wraps the finger in a serpent form, symbolic of transformation and strength. Crafted from 18K yellow and white gold, this...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring. A beautiful vintage mixed metal gold and steel Bvlgari Alveare ring with flexible spring design.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
South Sea Keshi Pearl – 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Helsinki, FI
This unique ring intertwines timeless symbolism with exquisite craftsmanship. At its heart is a South Sea Keshi pearl, elegantly entwined by a diamond-studded serpent. The design dra...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tsavorite Eye and Diamond Snake Coil Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite Eye and Diamond Snake Coil Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 3.5 carats and tsavorite of 0.1 carat.
Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire and ruby 0.38 ct. Ring size is ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.73 Carat Tsavorite Garnet & Ruby Eye Pavé Snake 18K Black Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K black gold coiled snake cocktail ring entirely covered in 156 vivid green tsavorite garnets totaling 1.73 carats in a full pavé setting, with two ruby cabochon eyes totaling 0.04...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K White Gold Snake Ring - Emerald Eyes & Pave-Set Black Diamonds Unleash your bold and fearless style with this stunning 18K White Gold Snake Wrap Ring, a symbol of powe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 4.33 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 19.30 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Three Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carat Color/Clarity: I-J / VS1-2 Accent Stones:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Animal Black & White Diamond Ruby White Shell 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x3.90x3.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "99 Black Diamonds 1.46 CT 63 White Diamonds 0.89 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 4 White Shell 0.61 CT 18KW 7.00 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Coiled Snake Ring, 0.70 Ct Diamond, 18K Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Napoli, IT
Popular throughout history, meaningful love token, snakes represent eternity and symbolic for many cultures This beautiful vintage coiled snake Diamond ring is 1920 ca, hand crafted ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18KT Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique 18KT gold snake ring with two entwined serpent heads, each highlighted with old cut diamonds. The design is more elaborate than a simple crossover ring, with the diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18KT Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique snake ring in 18KT gold, designed with two opposing serpent heads crossing over the finger, each set with an old cut diamond. The ring has a bold sculptural form, with the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1ct G VS2 Diamond Biting Snake Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of elegance with our stunning 18k White Gold Snake Design Diamond Ring. This exquisite fashion ring features a captivating 1ct G VS2 diamond, certified by the pres...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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