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
Antique Snake Ring Double Sided Face 10 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Eyes Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very unusual snake ring features a double sided face, with a tongue, one side shows sapphire eyes , the other diamond eyes.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Statement Diamond and Natural Emerald Snake Head Ring in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Diamond and Natural Emerald Snake Head Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.19 carats and diamonds of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruchi New York 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Snake Wrap Ring, 2.10ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ruby: 2.10ct total weight. Diamond: 0.04ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Blue Tourmaline White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond coil serpent ring set with 0,40 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 Clarity, centering a drop sha...
White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bypass Style Snake Ring with Emerald Eyes Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This captivating diamond bypass style snake ring, set in 18 karat yellow gold is an exquisite piece featuring a sleek snake design, adorned with shimmering diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the mythical serpent, this captivating ring features emeralds as piercing eyes and rubies intricately set to resemble the snake’s shimmering scales, with a delicate ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Shaped Ring With Ruby , Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:10.282g,D:0.51ct, Ruby:0.03ct,Sapp:0.14ct, Size: US-9
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique and Elegant Snake Bicolor Ring with Diamond Eyes White/Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Berlin, BE
unique and elegant snake Bicolor ring with diamond eyes white/yellow Gold 14k Introducing a breathtakingly beautiful white gold ring, exquisitely crafted with 14 karat gold to deli...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Head & Emerald Eye Wrap Snake Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond & Emerald Eye Wrap Snake Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately .10 carats of natural, round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Italian 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring with Diamonds Snake Design
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, sculpted into the sinuous form of a coiled serpent. Its fluid silhouette wraps gracefully around the finger, c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,141Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond, Pink Enamel and Ruby Eye Coiled Snake Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace bold, symbolic luxury with this captivating coiled snake ring, masterfully crafted in warm 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Kai Snake 2.12 ctw Peridot Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unleash the vibrant beauty of nature with the Kai Snake 2.12 ctw Peridot Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Heart Snake Ring Gold-Plated Silver Open Adjustable
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Snake Ring Gold-Plated Silver Open Adjustable Designer: J DAUPHIN The “Toujours Mon Coeur” ring is handcrafted in 14k gold-plated sterling silver. Two detailed serpent h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made snake ring in silver-topped 14k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.83 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.18...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Solid 18k Yellow Gold 6.50ctw Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Snake Wrap Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (96) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - VVS2-VS2 w/ Few SI1 Clarity - F/G Color Total Carat Weight: 6-6.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980 Art Deco Revival Green & Blue Enamel Snake Ring w diamond accents
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a fun and unique take on a modern snake ring, modeled off the snake rings of the 19th century with the double heads and the diamond accents on each.
Enamel, 18k Gold
Diamond with Cabochon Emerald Snake Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.72 carats with Cabochon Emerald 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.73 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Snake Double Stack Split Ring Negative Space Two-Tone 14K, Leaf, LR52577
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The diamonds in this ring weigh a total of 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Double Snake Ring with Ruby and Diamond Accents: 14K Dual Yellow and White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
We love this gorgeous bespoke ring with two intertwining snakes in different colors of 14K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exuding a bold yet elegant charm, this striking ring is crafted in 14k white gold, featuring a unique zigzag design adorned with 0.97 carats of vibrant ruby. Accentuating the vivid g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eye is set with one white diamond of a total of 0.01 ct. Ring size US 6.5- EU ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,092 / item
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eyes are set with 2 white diamonds. Ring size US 6.5- EU 12. Can be sized to any speci...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Twisted Snake Ring with Diamond Head and Green Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
On the head of the snake rests a mesmerizing square diamond, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication to the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Shaped Long Ring With Ruby & Sapphire With Pave Diamonds In Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.200g, Diamond:0.49ct, Ruby:0.03ct, Sapphire:0.11ct, Size: US-7"
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$592Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Multi Sapphire with Diamonds Set Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Multi Sapphire with Diamonds Set Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Karat White Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 0.147 carat and diamond 0.018 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Diamond Pear Shape Snake Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.43 ct. fancy deep orangy yellow pear shape diamond. Ring size 7.25. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. GIA certificate included.
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Fancy Pavé Diamond Snake Wrap Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.5 We absolutely adore this sparkling, slithering snake ring from popular jewelry designer, Le Vian.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Triple Snake Ring with Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire in 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed as three intertwined snakes crafted in 15 karat gold, each adorned with a natural and untreated ruby, diamond, and sapphire s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Design Snake Shape Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:2.16g, Diamond:2.72ct Ruby:0.02Cts Silver:5.488gm"
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
Antique Design Snake Shape Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:3.98g, Diamond:4.55ct Slv:10.40gm Ruby:0.60Cts"
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Sliced Geode Snake Shaped Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.96g, Diamond:4.52ct Silver: 15.88 gms RUBY:0.1Cts, GEODE:41.6Cts Size: 34X17 MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made snake ring in silver-topped 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.29 carats (G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural natural rubies totaling appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
0.50 Carat Diamond, Blue Enamel and Jade Eye Coiled Snake Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace symbolic power and striking color geometry with this captivating coiled snake ring, masterfully rendered in warm 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Brown Diamond with Cabochon Ruby Snake Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 4.45 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.24 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.47 grams "We first ope...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.35ct Ruby and Yellow Sapphires Pave' Snake Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Pave' Snake 18k Yellow Gold Ring, with Yellow Sapphires, hand picked, totalling approximately 1.35 carats, made in 18k Yellow gold with green emeralds as eyes. You can create ...
Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.4 CT Royal Blue Sapphire 1.4 CT Diamond Snake Crossover Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Snake Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Handmade 18k Gold GIA 1.97ct J VS2 Old Pear Cut Diamond Serpent Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 1.97ct (exact)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid gold Snake Ring - Victorian symbol of eternal Love - Vintage ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are pleased to introduce you to this stunning 18 karat yellow gold snake ring. It's eyes are made out of single cut sapphires, while six brilliant cut diamonds bring the snakes to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake ring with orange sapphire in 14k solid gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural yellow sapphire, rose sapphires and diamonds. September birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, 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
Reimagining classic high-jewelry animalier aesthetics, the fluid silhouette wraps gracefully around the finger. The snake’s head showcases a unique, geometric contrast with a glossy ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2.20 Carat Natural Emerald Ring Swirl Snake Mod Deco 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Mod Forest Snake Swirl Green. 1.60ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Emerald cut 8.5 x 6.7mm Diameter Transparent & Vivid Green .60ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Ring w/ Ruby Eyes & Black Onyx Made In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.37g,D:2.79ct ONYX BLACK:10.53Cts,RUBY:0.02Cts
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Pave Black Diamond Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K White Gold Pave Black Diamond Snake Band .30 cts. Black Diamonds .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Wrapping Serpentine Snake Ring with 10 Carat Pink Tourmaline
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid yellow gold snake ring centering a 10.23-carat pink tourmaline and 4 round cut diamonds set on the snake's eyes.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold Enamel Flexible Estate Fine Jewelry Scales
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish vintage snake ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Steel Flex Sz 9 Estate Snake Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
The steel tubogas design coils around the finger with diamonds set into 18k rose gold tips to the snake's head and tail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
House of RAVN, 18k Gold Coiled Ouroborus w/ Diamond Snake Tail, Serpentini Coll.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Coiled Ouroborus from the House of RAVN Serpentini Collection. Material: 18k yellow gold Weight: 10 grams Stone: diamonds Carats: approximately 0.56 carats Measurement: Re...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band .29 cts. Rubies .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$1,889Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring. Snake open ended ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1.50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Pave’ diamonds Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a unique Snake Diamond Ring, showcasing a remarkable GIA Certified Pear-shaped 1-carat Fancy Yellow Diamond with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Serpenti 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Emeralds
By Effy
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Diamond 0.33 Stone 2: Marquise Emerald 0.19 Length: 7/8" Effy Jewelry is a luxury jew...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary 1.15ct Diamond Serpent Ring with Ruby Eyes, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.15 Carat Diamond Serpent Snake Ring This Victorian art-deco style visceral reptile long snake zigzag diamond ring is articulate.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Pradera Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Diamond 0.33 Stone 2: Marquise Emerald 0.19 Length: 7/8" PRADERA is a second genera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Serpenti Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wrap Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Emerald 0.63 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.11 Stone 3: Round Black Diamond 0.02 Lengt...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Effy Serpenti 14K Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wrap Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Emerald 0.63 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.11 Stone 3: Round Black Diamond 0.02 Lengt...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate classic romance with this Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Duo Stones Snake Ring. Featuring a vivid ruby paired with a sparkling diamond, the two stones sit side by s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond GIA Certified No Heat 3.64 Carat Pear Shape Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a an elegant and stylish wrap around diamond and pear shape ruby snake ring. The ruby is pear shape and has the spread of a 1.30 carat plus size, although it is right unde...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Diamond & Enamel Cobra Snake Ring, Bracelet and Necklace Set
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring weighs 19.8 grams and features a bold 13.9 mm wide snake form.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage Snake Bangle Bracelet Gold Emerald Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Many of the diamond or colored gemstone eyed snake rings, wrapped around gold snake bracelets and Art Nouveau necklaces came from that era.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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