Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique double snake ring dating from the Edwardian era. Each snake has been set with a
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,800
1920s Gold Diamond and Turquoise Snake Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- 14k yellow gold, turquoise, diamond A striking and wonderfully heavyweight vintage snake ring
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This classic coiled double snake ring is modelled in 15k yellow gold, with clear Chester hallmarks
White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic snake ring circa. 1940. The center diamond on the head of the snake weighs approx. .75cts
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
This fabulous antique dual snake ring was handcrafted in France around 1890. It was made in 18
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian 14k Black Enamel and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Edwardian snake ring is beautifully rendered in 14K yellow gold with an inscription reading, "C.E.R. Jr
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond and Ruby Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
This Victorian Snake Ring is set with an old European Cut Diamond and a beautiful Ruby, which may
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring, Circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
gold it features five graduated old cut diamonds along the head of the snake. Snake rings were made
Sold|$895
Coiling Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian coiling snake made by Vaughton & Sons in 1899. The firm was founded in 1819 and is
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold And Diamond Snake Ring - Circa 1910
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
5.5mm, low rise and very comfortable on the finer. In our opinion a Snake rings face is all important
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Gold Snake Ring Cabochon Garnet, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Art Deco 9ct Yellow Gold triple coiled snake ring is fully hallmarked Chester 1920
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring Dated London, 1898
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian snake ring is fully hallmarked London 1898. Serpent
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,450
Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This statement ring is a 2mm wide snake and wraps around three times in14k gold. The body is
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold snake ring crowned with a beautiful 0.75ct natural
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chiseled 18k Yellow Plain Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an exquisite 18k solid gold ring featuring a beautifully twisted snake with striking red
Ruby, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Red Ruby Double Snake Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
double snake ring from the early 20th century. The ring features two twisted snakes, one with a diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring Dated 18 Carat, Birmingham, 1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Edwardian Diamond set Snake ring is fully hallmarked Birmingham 1905. A trilogy
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Victorian double snake ring crowned with Red Cabochon Ruby eyes and four old
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
Antique Victorian Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
and an inner Gold Hallmark for 18K. This Ring makes a great pinky if you are the right size. Condition
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Ruby Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A fabulous antique Victorian snake ring modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and set with red Ruby eyes and
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Momento Mori Diamond Ruby Skull Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Snake ring is stunning. Skull jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$5,500
Deco Diamond and Demantoid Snake Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpentine finery! The detail on this platinum snake is wonderful! He has a .35 carat Old
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Sold|$1,750
1920s Diamond Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
, while the engraving brings the scales and texture to life! *14k yellow gold *ring size 9
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,200
Antique Victorian Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The broad Head with Bulging Old European Cut Diamond Eyes and with slightly parted mouth showing two small fangs and with a thick 3 coil body, all in unmarked 18k Gold. Qualities: Br...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian 14k gold ring, featuring snake , decorated with a diamond and emerald eyes. Ring is a
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,400
Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Double Snake Ring
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A gold double snake head ring. 18k yellow gold item features bezel set diamonds (approx. .5tcw
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,700
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
inner coil with an 18c Gold mark and GB makers mark A very comfortable Ring to wear. Condition: Good
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian single head Silver Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
With a very hard to find FIVE COIL BODY. Fully hallmarked for the city of Birmingham and with the date letter 1883 and the makers mark S&G. Finger size 6...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,200
Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Of 4 coil form, very comfortable to wear and fully hallmarked for Birmingham UK 18k Gold and the date letter for 1901 and the makers mark SH & Co Condition: Good Finger size: US 8 1...
18k Gold
Sold|$1,800
A broad Victorian Gold Four Coil Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Set with a line of four small Diamonds in its head and fully hallmarked for 18 ct Gold by the city of Birmingham 1878 Maker H W LTD Finger size 10 1/4 USA size U 1/2 UK
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian Gold and Ruby single head Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
this snake a little smile. This compact and pleasant Ring is size 6 1/4 US and size M UK
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond Gold Coiling Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Snake with rose cut diamond eyes and an old mine cut diamond set as the head. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian Gold and Diamond single head Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The broad head set with two Rose Diamond eyes in almond shaped settings and the parted smiling mouth with tongue showing. The two coil undulating shank stamped 18 ct and the makers m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian Gold and Diamond double headed Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Each head with a wide grin and set with a small Diamond and the two coil shank fully hallmarked by the city of Chester 18ct Gold and the date letter for the year 1900. The makers m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
A 19th century Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The single head set with a fine cabochon Sapphire and Rose Diamond eyes with "scale engraving" around the head and a happy little smile and an undulating body. No hallmarks and tests...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Double Snake Ring Unisex 9 Carat Dated 1913
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 9ct Gold Edwardian unisex serpent ring is dated Birmingham 1913. The ring is
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful antique Victorian ring depicting a fabulous coiled snake crowned with a teardrop
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
A George V Gold and Diamond single head Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
hallmarked inside by the city of Birmingham for 18 ct Gold and the date letter for 1922 and the Snake with a
Diamond, 18k Gold
An Edwardian Gold and Diamond set double headed Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
letter for 1901. The maker LS made these Snakes with parted mouths and slight grins. The finger size is
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Victorian double headed Gold Snake Ring of twist design
Located in London, GB
Diamond eyes. The two coils wrap around the finger and the maker JWB Ltd has given both snakes broad
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Coiled Snake Ring with Tiny Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This minimal Victorian coiled snake is made in 18k gold and dates to the mid 1800s. The rather
Diamond, 18k Gold
A petite Victorian Gold and Turquoise double headed Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The two coils entwining the finger and within, the full hallmark for the city of London 15ct Gold and the date letter for 1857 and the makers mark GR.GR. Both heads set with a caboc...
Turquoise, 15k Gold
SOLD Victorian Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Joelton, TN
A Victorian Snake 18k Yellow Gold. Weight 5.37 grams The detailing on this ring is exquisite!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond Pearl Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
central Diamond hugged by intertwining snakes. This ring is set with fabulous Georgian workmanship of its
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Garnet Serpent Ring, Antique 1900s Garnet 18k Gold Snake Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Not one of those subtle snaky rings - this charming cobra is almost whooping 4 grams of solid high
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique French Garnet Serpent Ring, Antique 1900s Garnet 18k Gold Snake Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Not one of those subtle snaky rings - this charming cobra is almost whooping 4 grams of solid high
Garnet, 18k Gold
A Victorian Gold and three stone Rose Diamond single head Snake Ring
By William Devenport & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
the date letter for 1849. The makers mark is WD and he made this Snake with a closed mouth and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Flat Cut Garnet Snake Ring 9 Carat Gold Dated Chester 1912
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Edwardian serpent ring which is fully hallmarked and dated Chester 1912. The ring
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,050
Edwardian Double Snake Garnet Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1900. English in origin, 9k rose gold and garnet chunky double snake ring. One stone is garnet
Garnet, Spinel, 9k Gold
Sold|$1,390
Victorian Double Snake Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1897. A wonderful late Victorian English 18k double snake ring. The double-coiled snake bodies
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian White Diamond "Twin Snake" 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly style Victorian double snake ring, each serpent set with an old mine cut diamond in
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Garnet Double Snake Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period snake ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Double snake head design. A
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,450
Rose Gold Locket Ring
Located in Austin, TX
rose gold snake ring available in-store.
Antique Edwardian Snake Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated 1917
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Edwardian large Snake ring is fully hallmarked Chester 1917. The ring is set in
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,800
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Serpent Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine antique coiled snake ring dating from the late Victorian era. It's set with a chunky old
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,095
Art Deco Ruby and Gold Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Snake Coil Ring - c. 1915-1930 - 15k yellow gold, two round brilliant-cut rubies of
Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Gold Ring Dated London, 1901
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian Diamond snake ring is a symbol of intertwined love. Serpent jewellery became popular during the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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