Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a coral on the head, two rubies as eyes and all the body is studded with diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$730Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The snake's body is intricately detailed with a shimmering row of pavé-set diamonds, leading to a striking head adorned with two vibrant pink ruby "eyes" and a brilliant diamond crown.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,556Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made snake design ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.26 carats (G-H color, VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.02 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Enamel Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage enamel snake ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (H color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage snake ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.46 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Green Garnet & Brown Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 35 Brown Diamonds 0.25 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 49 Green Garnet 0.80 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 13.88 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine Snake Ring 14k Gold Black Diamond Marquise Serpent Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Aquamarine Serpent Black Diamond Gold Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Gypsy Wisdom, is handcrafted in solid 14k gold, a serpent centring a marquise cut aqua...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Le Vian 14k Yellow Gold Double Snake Head Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the stunning Le Vian Gold and Black Diamond Snake Design Ring, a captivating piece that seamlessly blends elegance and boldness.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage snake design ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,879Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Snake Swirl Ring, 0.22ct
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold swirl snake ring featuring a marquise-cut diamond crown complemented by diamond eyes, with a total diamond weight of 0.22 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Silver 1ct Diamond and Ruby Snake Fashion Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 1 Carat Diamond and Ruby Snake Fashion Ring intertwines elegance and bold design, creating a captivating piece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$730Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The snake's body is intricately detailed with a shimmering row of pavé-set diamonds, leading to a striking head adorned with two vibrant pink ruby "eyes" and a brilliant diamond crown.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18kt White & Yellow Gold Diamond Snake & Skull Ring Handmade 4.95ct
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White & Yellow Gold Diamond Snake and Skull Ring Handmade 4.95ct Very cool Snake and Skull ring made out of 18 kt yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, flexible serpent ring, the coiled black sterling silver body is linked to a 18 Karat yellow gold tail and head, two brilliant cut white diamonds eyes. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K White Gold Diamond Coil Snake Band Ring with Marquise Diamond Head
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant take on the serpent motif, this 14K white gold diamond coil snake ring wraps gracefully around the finger in a five-band spiral design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,015Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,773Sale Price|20% Off
New Handmade 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. 💎 A newly made handcrafted snake ring in 18k gold, set with a natural center diamond of approximately 0.68 carats, natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats in all (G-H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Round Diamond Serpent Snake Animalier Cocktail 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Set in yellow gold, the shimmering snake ring slithers up the finger with 0.86 carat round diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and designed in an elegant three snake motif, with each serpent forming a graceful, sculptural coil across the finger.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating expression of Bulgari’s iconic design heritage, this Serpenti Viper Band Ring is exquisitely crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent motif...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Black and White Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure studded with white and black diamonds on all the body and the tail.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with two rubies as eyes,diamonds on the head and enamel on the body. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Gold Diamond Snake Wrap Triple Band Ring Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: Effy Material: 14K Gold Stones: Diamonds - total weight 1 carat Design: Snake Wrap-Around Triple Band Style Ring Weight: 5 grams Ring Size: (Add size if known) - resizing avai...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake This one of a kind vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K Rose gold and set with genuine Earth-mined Emeralds and dia...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique-Inspired 14K Gold & Silver Snake Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Marcianise, IT
A jewel with strong symbolic value and a distinctive design, this snake-shaped ring combines the elegance of precious materials with the charm of antique-inspired craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Open Snake Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
This Stunning and Charismatic Snake ring is crafted of 14K Gold and features approximately 0.06 ct. of Diamonds and 2 blue sapphires approximately 0.02 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Gold, Garnet, and Diamond Figural Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold, garnet, and diamond ring. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a coiled snake.
Diamond, Garnet, 10k 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
Diamond and Ruby Snake Heads Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Snake Heads Width: ~0.70" Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 round red rubies Ruby Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$15,893Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18kt Gold Snake Ring with 3.50ct Ruby & 0.45ct Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Early Victorian-era snake ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and styled in a coiled serpent design—symbolising eternal love and protection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond & Ruby Snake Ring in Silver-Topped Yellow Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
An exceptional late Georgian serpent ring (circa 1820–1835), expertly modeled as a sinuous snake coiling gracefully around the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Rose Gold Snake Wraparound Emerald Diamond Ring Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K Rose Gold - durable and elegant Stones: Emerald - 0.1 carats Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - 0.8 carats total Design: Snake-Inspired Wraparoun...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, 18K white gold diamond serpent ring featuring eighty-seven micro set diamonds weighing 0.48 carats. Signed Jona. Size US 6.5 can be sized. Dimensions: H ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edwardian period fine natural pearl, diamond and 18K yellow gold snake ring Early 20th Century Featuring a dramatic lustrous natural deep grey pearl 6.5mm in diameter wi...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Serpent Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Serpent Diamond and Ruby Ring This visceral reptile snake zigzag ring is a simple version of the cocktail broad ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This captivating snake-shaped ring is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, blending the elegance of a two-tone design with the artistry of fine jewelry craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Coiled Snake Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds, Modern Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual and stunning coiled snake ring with round, faceted emeralds along the band, hand-tooled and granulation gold workmanship and emerald third eye and the eyes of the snake ar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage cocktail 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring, 6.30ct Old European Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique vintage 18k rose gold cocktail snake ring set with 21 old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Rose 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.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent Serpentine V1268 ♥ The item measures 12.9mm in length (North South) direction, 18.7mm in width (east West)...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elegant 14KT Yellow Gold Snake-Design Ring with Diamonds & Blue Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning 14KT yellow gold ring features a unique snake-inspired design, with 14 brilliant round-cut diamonds and two exquisite blue sapphires, adding a luxurious and refined tou...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Opal. Opal gold ring. Snake gold ring.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Amethyst. Amethyst gold ring. Snake gold ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Emerald
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Emerald. Emerald gold ring. Snake gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Ruby. Ruby gold ring. Snake gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Peridot
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Peridot. Peridot gold ring. Snake gold ring.
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring. This beautiful Victorian rose cut diamond coiled snake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with sapphire. Blue sapphire gold ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Snake Pink Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Snake Pink Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Ring US Size: 6.5 42 Diamonds - 0.28 CT 70 Green Garnets - 1.65 CT 68 Pink Sapphires - 1.62 CT 2 Rubies - 0.09 CT 18K Ro...
Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Long Snake Diamonds and Tsavorites ring in 18k Gold & Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Long Snake Diamonds and Tsavorites ring in 18k Gold & Silver Ring in 18K gold weighing 2.28 g, silver 5.22 g, 213 diamonds 1.50 ct and 134 tsavorites 1.13 ct ◘ Weight 8,027 gr. ◘ G...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Long Snake Diamonds and Tsavorites ring in 18k Gold & Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Snake Ring in 18 K Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Tsavorites Ring in 18K gold weighing 2.28 g, silver 5.62 g, 345 diamonds 2.44 ct and 2 tsavorites 0.04 ct Size 14 ◘ Weight 8,02 gr....
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester- The date letter has rubbed Maker's Mark S.U- Samuel Usher (circa 1880s) Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian double-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Substantial Art Nouveau Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large scale antique Art Nouveau period double serpent diamond and 14K yellow gold ring. Late 19th Century The two snakes artfully, intricately coiled to form a striking d...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.25ct Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring MF10-013025
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Intentional in its layering, the design draws the eye in as its details come into focus.In estate condition, this 18K White Gold 2.25 ct Diamond and 1.90 ct Sapphire Snake Ring MF10-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,970Sale Price|25% Off
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Emerald 18K White Gold Grain Cocktail Snake Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds Weight 1.60 karat Emerald weight 1.81 karat Sapphire weight 1.22 karat Ring total Weight 6.70 grams Ring Size 7.75 Us 16 ITa (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Toi & Moi Snake ring with Multi Color Stones & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Double Snake ring Set with Precious Stones Precious stones: Diamonds: 50 diamonds Emerald: 200 Topaz: 26 Material: 18kt White Gold Total weight: 21.6 gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Snake Bypass Ring, 0.68ctw, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Set Snake Bypass Ring. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this captivating piece features a mesmerizing...
Diamond, Gold, 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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