Victorian Burma Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Double Snake Ring in 18k Gold, C. 1890
Located in Altrincham, GB
Their fierce eyes are set with sparkling old cut diamonds, and the ring wraps around the finger three whole times- Where each snake's tail gracefully ends at the shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, By SCALA GIOIELLI
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Discover the magnetic elegance of this extraordinary 14-karat yellow gold snake ring, a finely crafted piece that blends artistry, symbolism, and luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Yellow and Black Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Particular snake shape ring in 9 karat rose gold structure and silver mounted with an emerald on the head, two black diamonds as eyes and the body studded with yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond 36.25 Carat Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail 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, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with .11 carats sapphire, .03 carats ruby and .49 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Snake Ring with Turquoise, Diamonds, and Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with .11 carats sapphire, .03 carats ruby and .50 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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
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
18K Yellow Gold Snake Bold Unisex Ring with Ruby Diamond Rossella Ugolini Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow gold snake ring handcrafted in Italy. This stunning ring features a 1 carat Ruby oval cut stone on the head of the snake, while the tail is adorned with a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 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
Double Headed 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring Diamond and Ruby Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double Headed Snake Wedding 14K Ring with 4 bezel set diamonds in each head.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Diamond Snake Tail Stacking Cuff Wedding Bridal Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Snake Tail Ring 14k Solid Gold Stacking Cuff Ring Wedding Bridal Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases an elegant snake motif adorned with natural diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Snake White Yellow Pink Diamond Sapphire Pearl 18kt Gold Ring and Jewelry box
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Snake White Yellow Pink Diamond Sapphire Pearl 18kt Gold Ring and Jewelry box This ring is a snake in white gold completely covered by many white, light pink and yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapph...
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ct Round Brilliant Diamond and 0.07ct Emerald Cut Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ct Round Brilliant Diamond and 0.07ct Emerald Cut Diamond Snake Wrap Ring Style: Snake Wrap Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.15 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
Rose Gold Snake Ring with Moonstone and Diamonds, 1.73ct & 1.10ct, 11 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
Snake unique moonstone diamond ring, 750 gold, Rose gold jeweller's art ring in the form of a "snake" 750 gold moonstone diamonds, incomparably beautiful animal jewellery, worked in...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,300Sale Price|20% Off
New Handmade 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Big Strong Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made, handcrafted snake ring in solid 18k gold from our own workshop, set with natural diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$444Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring Animal Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring featuring natural diamond of 0.14 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiral Marquise Diamond Snake Wrap Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Snake motif wrap ring features one marquise shape natural diamond weighing 0.21 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,455Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" 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, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum Green Red Stones Pearl Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Peridot or Green Tourmaline - Step Cut - Bezel / Pave Set - Green Color (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Prong Set - White Color - 7.8mm (a...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold and platinum snake ring, circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes Material: 18kt white gold Diamonds: 1.75ct white brilliant cut diamonds and 2.04ct bla...
White Diamond, Black 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
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold and rose gold mounted with a sapphire and a ruby on the head and the body studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond & Emerald Eye Wrap Snake Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond & Emerald Eye Wrap Snake Ring Style: Gold Snake Wrap Ring Material :14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.15 Carats of...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Flexible Coiled Snake Ring with Pavé Diamonds & Ruby Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The snake's head is richly detailed, with sparkling round diamonds pavé-set across its surface and two vivid marquise-cut rubies forming the eyes, adding a striking pop of red to the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,926Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Emerald Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made snake design ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.88 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approximately 3.6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Thin Snake Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Thin Snake Ring in 14k White Gold featuring natural Blue Sapphire of 0.15 carat diamond of 0.01 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 0.36ct. Snake Scale Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Check out the full collection on our storefront! Black Onyx & Diamond Snake Scale Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx: 0.36 carat, fancy cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.69 Carat Peridot and Diamond Gold Serpent Snake Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning 4.69 Carat Peridot and Diamond Runway Snake Serpent Ring, hand crafted in 14k white and yellow gold; Ring size: 6.5 Approx. weight of pear shaped Peridot: 4.69 ct.; Diamond ...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Alexis New York Snake Flexible Wrap Ring Silver Gold Enamel Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Snake Flexible Wrap Ring made of 18k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds approx 0.20 carat Natural Ruby (pink tone) approx 0.12 carat White Enamel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$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
18ct Gold 1950s Emerald Cut Amethyst Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake Fraternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring features a stunning emerald-cut amethyst stone in the centre, flanked by two brilliant-cut diamonds on either side.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.35ct Blue and Yellow Sapphires Pave' Snake Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphires Pave' Snake 14k Yellow Gold Ring, with Yellow Sapphires, hand picked, totalling approximately 1.35 carats, made in 14k Yellow gold to help the slim design, to have mor...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$988Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Open Snake-Inspired Bypass Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unleash your bold elegance with this captivating snake-inspired ring, meticulously crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, round cut, 0.22ct, B 6/3, VS - 1 diamond, old mine cut, 0.20ct, W-ST...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage pear cut snake ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Natrix White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold coil snake ring band, set with 1.246 carats of white round cut diamonds, FG color, VVS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 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
Fabulous Twirl Snake Ring in 18kt White Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous Twirl Snake ring in 18kt white Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby Eyes Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.24ct, 4 Baguette cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1, 90 Ct Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design 18 Karat Burnished White Gold 1,90 Karat Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Emerald And Diamond Full Finger Snake Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald And Diamond Full Finger Snake Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift For Women.
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$16,735Sale Price|20% Off
Bonebakker 4.70 Carat diamond white gold snake ring with brilliant and rose cut
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional ring is designed as a coiled snake. It is pave set with 2.72 carat rose cut diamonds and 1.98 carat brilliant cut diamonds resembling the pattern of snakeskin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
HM 1919 18K Quadruple Coiled Snake Ring w 5 graduated diamonds, size 11/2
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K gold Hallmarked LONDON 1919 snake ring has 5 graduated diamonds and a sweet derpy face.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby Snake Ring Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Coil Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is cast in silver with 14k gold plating, a sculpted serpent that coils around the fing...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1.01 Carat Trillion Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Snake Serpent Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Red Carpet GIA Trillion Diamond and Emerald Platinum Serpent Snake Fabulous Statement Ring.
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
15K Yellow Gold Art Deco Snake Ring with Diamond and Ruby Eyes, 1940
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake ring in circular format is simple yet delightful.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Lovers Knot Unisex Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two entwined snakes with grooved looping bodies and dimensional heads One head is bead set with a single cut diamond and the other a round cut ruby Diamond weighs approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold 1, 90 Karat Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karat Burnished White Gold 1,90 Karat Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring A beautiful sensual cocktail design ring inspired by the...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Snake Ring with Emerald and Drop Cut Diamonds, Total Carat Weight Ct 2.80
Located in Rome, IT
Snake-shaped ring, with 12 emerald-cut diamonds and 2 pear-cut diamonds, for a total weight of ct 2.50.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold serpent ring. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent q...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold serpent ring, large version. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for t...
Diamond, White 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 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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