Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size 55 353288
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sophisticated 18k rose gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The Serpenti Viper ring coils around the finger, comprising of alternating stations of 6 high poli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Cocktail Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, worked as a double headed se...
Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond platinum snake ring, circa 1970 This charming snake ring, coils twice around the finger of the wearer.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Snake Ring, London Hallmarked 1971
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring coils beautifully around the finger into a three-row solid band.
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Coral Cobra Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a stylized cobra motif, the ring coils in a bypass form, with the head rising at the center to frame a pear shaped cabochon coral.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold/Platinum Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb snake ring features a coiled 18K yellow gold textured body punctuated by vivid green emerald eyes, a pavé diamond-set crown, and a sparkling diamond accent wrapping a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$825Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Amethyst Cabochon Serpent Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by timeless symbolism, this Coiled Serpent Ring features a captivating natural amethyst accented by vibrant natural emeralds, all set within an elegantly sculpted serpent de...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring, 18kt Rose Gold, Pavé Diamonds, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring in 18kt rose gold with full pavé diamonds coils sensually around the finger, summoning the power and mystique of a venomous snake.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.10ctw Diamond and Emerald Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
As a symbol of eternity, wisdom, and renewal, the coiled snake translates beautifully into ring form — the body wrapping around the finger, head resting forward, tail curling beneath.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Snake Ring Ruby Marquise Serpent Gold Open Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpent Snake Ring Ruby Marquise Open Adjustable Gold Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, named Gypsy Wisdom, is a coiled serpent in gold plated silver with a marqui...
Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate
$12,950 / item
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Moonstone Snake Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Two luminous moonstones form the captivating heads of this sculptural snake ring, gracefully coiling around the finger in an elegant, fluid silhouette.
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Ouroboros White Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Ouroboros White Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, from the Eternal Renewal collection, is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a coiled...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Gold Plate
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Spiral Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Design Style: Mixed-Cut Diamond Spiral Statement Ring Details:- Item Code: SER-29935B Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.50 Grams Natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.28 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Pear Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold HRD Certified
Located in Deira, AE
A wrap ring earns its drama through construction, not just stones — and this piece is a single, continuous coil of 18-karat rose gold that spirals around the finger twice rather than...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Dinh Van 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Wrap Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double wrapped coiled bypass style ring Terminating as an abstracted spiraling ankh motif With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully signed Dinh Van...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 7 wire Wide Ring, Marrakech, Couture Model
By Marco Bicego
Located in London, GB
Elegant multi-strand ring in coil work in 18kt yellow gold, Sophisticated, and timeless, it is a true must-have.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Snake Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking creation by David Webb, this lifelike serpent ring coils elegantly around the finger, showcasing a bold pattern of white enamel accented with brilliant diamonds and ruby e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring Size 8.5-8.75 #22305
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring Size 8.5-8.75 This striking 14K yellow gold ring coils gracefully around the finger in a bold, snake-inspired design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
One-of-a-Kind Emerald, Charoite and Amber Snake Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Key Features & Materials Central stone: Charoite - deep violet oval cabochon Secondary stone: Step-cut emerald - vivid green Mount: Carved ivory-white setting - smooth organic for...
Amber, Emerald, Charoite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, two intertwined ...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate,...
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ring in Steel, Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
A striking creation from Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti collection, this Tubogas ring coils sensually around the finger, echoing the sinuous form of a serpent.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier Dinh Van 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double wrapped coiled bypass style ring Terminating as a spiraling ankh motif With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Dinh Van for Cartier Circ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.48 Ct Blue Sapphire And 2.76 Ct Diamonds Viper Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A bold expression of contemporary animalier jewelry, this sculptural Viper Ring coils elegantly around the finger, translating the sinuous movement and powerful symbolism of the serp...
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Flexible Diamond Snake 18 Karat Rose & White Gold Vintage Ring Crafted Italy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sculptural, this Italian 18 karat rose and white gold flex snake ring coils elegantly around the finger in a bold, dimensional design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Serpent Ring in Gold with Diamonds and Sapphire Eyes — 0.44 ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Designed in a graceful coiled silhouette, the ring wraps naturally around the finger, combining symbolism, refinement, and wearability.
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
750 18kt solid white gold Paolo Piovan Gioielli Diamond Boa Ring
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Consider several of its most recently made and dramatic styles: an icy diamond Cobra ring with ruby eyes that is poised to strike from the wearer’s hand; an icy and brown diamond rat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,588Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Open Diamond Wrap Ring Diamond Triad Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The ring coils around your finger, accenting every outfit perfectly.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Snake Ring with 1.80ct F VS1 Diamonds & Emerald Eyes
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Weighing 8.45 grams, the ring coils gracefully around the finger in a fluid, sculptural form—reminiscent of ancient talismans and timeless luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes, Vintage 1980, Size 5.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The serpents’ eyes are set with two vibrant 1.35mm rubies, totaling 0.03 carats, adding a subtle yet captivating pop of color. Designed to coil around the finger, the ring creates a ...
Ruby, 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
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
Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire & Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a unique coil design, adorned with a mesmerizing combination of deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Gucci Ouroboros Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Kingsnake Three Band Ring Size 5.25
By Gucci
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, the ring features a coiling Kingsnake, a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and eternal renewal.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Diamond & Malachite Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 49 US 5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
With the beautiful and captivating design from Bvlgari, this ring coils sensually around the finger combining the beauty of the precious scales with the sinuosity of the snake.
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
de GRISOGONO Blue Sapphire Pave Flush Serpent Snake Cocktail Ring White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lisbon, PT
de GRISOGONO blue sapphire serpent openwork cocktail ring in 18kt white gold, circa 2000. Designed in the shape of an abstract openwork snake coiled around the finger, this ring’s do...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
0.50 Carat Diamond, Blue Enamel and Green Garnet Eye Snake Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Channel timeless intrigue and vivid modern luxury with this masterfully sculpted coiled serpent ring, elegantly rendered in warm 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
David Spada New York Gold and Silver Aluminum Dangle Pierced Earrings
By David Spada
Located in Atlanta, GA
These spectacular David Spada, New York, signed dangling pierced earrings feature a trendy Space Age 1980s design with dangle articulated spirally coiled elements and assorted size r...
Attilio Codognato Signed 800 Silver & Red Coral Holly Tree Objet d'Art, Ca. 1990
By Attilio Codognato
Located in New York, NY
His signature vocabulary — micro-skulls, coiling serpents, poison rings, coral, and enamel — attracted a clientele of mythological proportions: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jacki...
Coral, Silver
c.1940s-1950s Abstract Sculpted Carved Wood Plastic Chain Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Bright red coiled alternating plastic chain link rings connecting each large chain piece.
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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