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Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique, pearl, garnet, blue enamel, and yellow gold necklace, formed as a snake, comprising four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yello...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case

Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case

Located in London, England

Date & Origin 1880s-1890s, English Era Victorian (1837 - 1901) Measurements Case 9.5cm x 13 cm x 2.5cm Length of necklace 36.5cm (with snake 39cm) Snake 2.5cm x 0.9cm Heart 1.5cm...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Garnet and Citrine Snake Necklace, c.1850s
Victorian Garnet and Citrine Snake Necklace, c.1850s

Victorian Garnet and Citrine Snake Necklace, c.1850s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the Victorian era, this stunning necklace takes on the likeness of a snake. Crafted in 15 carat yellow gold the handcrafted piece features a collection of garnets and citri...

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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Citrine, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Antique Pearl Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Located in London, GB

Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back claw settings with a combined weight of 4.00 carats, flanked by two round cabochon gar...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 3.06 carat garnet and 0.13 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold necklace in the form of a snake; part of our diverse antique jewelry ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Enamel Snake Flower Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1860
Victorian Garnet Enamel Snake Flower Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1860

Victorian Garnet Enamel Snake Flower Pendant Necklace Antique Gold 1860

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a very rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a flower with a Bohemian Garnet center and lovely enamel adornment. The snake pend...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 20kt gold garnet and emerald snake necklace
Victorian 20kt gold garnet and emerald snake necklace

Victorian 20kt gold garnet and emerald snake necklace

Located in Braintree, GB

A remarkable Victorian-era snake necklace, finely crafted in 20K yellow gold, symbolizing eternity, wisdom, and protection—a motif highly popular during the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Link Necklaces

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Gold

Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet
Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet

Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet

Located in Midhurst, GB

1960s 9ct gold curb chain with a Victorian 9ct gold, garnet and sapphire snake motif clasp. Story: I made this necklace by combining two identical curb bracelets, both in 9ct yellow ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold

Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840

Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840

Located in New York, NY

The snake necklace dating to circa 1840. The serpent snake head and heart are set with four spectacular Rose Cut Diamonds of great beauty.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sterling Silver Snake Chain Necklace with Peridot and Garnet Eyes
Sterling Silver Snake Chain Necklace with Peridot and Garnet Eyes

Sterling Silver Snake Chain Necklace with Peridot and Garnet Eyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

A condensed herringbone pattern snake chain necklace with a looping snake at the front with faceted garnet eyes and a faceted, pear-shaped third eye in peridot.

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Peridot, Sterling Silver

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant
Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a captivating pendant taken from the Victorian era. At its heart lies a large cabochon garnet, exuding a deep, rich red hue. Surrounding this focal stone is an intricate...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare

Located in New York, NY

A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The ext...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace 18K Gold, Diamond & Enamel c.1860
Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace 18K Gold, Diamond & Enamel c.1860

Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace 18K Gold, Diamond & Enamel c.1860

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this fabulous Victorian 18ct gold reticulating snake necklace made c.1860. Captivating, stylish and a marvel of fine jewellery making, Victorian snake neck...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

The snake necklace dating to circa 1840. The snake head and the suspending heart are set with colored stones.

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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

$6,650

W 1.07 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent entwined around itself with a gemset pendant bail. Gemstones including moonstone, turquoi...

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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...

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Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace

Located in Morgan, UT

AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has beautiful features through the necklace.

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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Middleton, WI

I was thrilled when I came across this fabulous Victorian garnet snake necklace that was handcrafted around 1870 in England.

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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Cleopatra 20 carat Garnet Blue Topaz Snake Branch Necklace-Sterling Silver Gold
Cleopatra 20 carat Garnet Blue Topaz Snake Branch Necklace-Sterling Silver Gold

Cleopatra 20 carat Garnet Blue Topaz Snake Branch Necklace-Sterling Silver Gold

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Calling Exotic Cleopatra fans to own this Egyptian Revival Snake Necklace! Gorgeous Mesmerizing Sterling Silver/ Gold Wash Double Snake Necklace with 17.52 carats total of 2mm each ...

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20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Topaz

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Garnet and Champagne Diamond Snake Ankh Necklace
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Garnet and Champagne Diamond Snake Ankh Necklace

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Garnet and Champagne Diamond Snake Ankh Necklace

By Azza Fahmy

Located in London, GB

Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Ankh Necklace adorned with semi-precious stones and an entwined Snake motif.

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2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Si...

Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant
Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant

Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent locket pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 10k yellow and rose gold, the front of this locket features repoussé detailing. The raised repoussé detailin...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets, Sterling Silver

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

Turquoise Snake Pendant with Three Tsavorite Garnets - Sterling Silver Carved Iranian turquoise set in sterling silver in our Italian studios, surrounded by three emeralds. A one-off...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Early-Victorian bi-colour gold-backed pendant from 1830 embodies a treasure of symbols through a deep pink garnet heart, a silver-topped bow, snake, cross and anchor encrusted w...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

1850s Antique Gold Snake Chain
1850s Antique Gold Snake Chain

1850s Antique Gold Snake Chain

Located in New York, NY

A long four foot antique gold chain in the Gothic revival style with Moorish overtones of design. The 15 karat gold chain culminates in a snake head clasp accented with garnet eye...

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Antique 1850s British Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Vintage Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace in Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace in Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace in Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A stunning vintage Victorian garnet snake necklace set in yellow gold. The necklace features a snake motif that is beautifully handcrafted in yellow gold with hand-engraved detailin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace
Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace

Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1890 15K yellow Gold Snake Necklace, Very soft and Comfortable to wear, set with Garnets.

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English Drop Necklaces

A Beautiful Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace.
A Beautiful Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace.

A Beautiful Victorian Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace.

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold and garnet snake from necklace. England, circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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15k Gold

Victorian 1860s Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Victorian 1860s Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Victorian 1860s Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Located in London, England

A magnificent Victorian garnet snake chain necklace. Suspended from the snakes mouth hangs a small heart shaped locket, fronted with a foil backed cabochon garnet rub over set in 9ct...

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Antique 1860s Unknown More Necklaces

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This superb Victorian era gold necklace is designed as a finely carved almandine garnet snake head holding an almandine garnet heart-shaped locket.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet

Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

Located in London, GB

An early Victorian snake necklace, with eight cabochon-cut garnets set in the head, in closed back claw settings, surrounded by scrolling wirework, the mouth is open, with pointed te...

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Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Fabulous antique garnet 14k yellow gold snake necklace
Fabulous antique garnet 14k yellow gold snake necklace

Fabulous antique garnet 14k yellow gold snake necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Center stone: 2 oval cut, 2 cabochon cut, and 1 round cut garnets Total garnet weight: Approximately 1.70 carats Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Antique Circa: 1840's Hallmarks: Shell pu...

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Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

Located in London, GB

An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with faceted garnets and pale green beryls set in the head and heart pendant, in closed b...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold

Antique Garnet Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860
Antique Garnet Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860

Antique Garnet Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860

Located in London, GB

A Victorian garnet and diamond snake necklace, with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, in a floral design, in silver settings, on a cabochon-cut garnet, forming the head, with a diamond ...

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace. Featuring two cabochon opals with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carat.

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Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Hand Engraved Graduated Link Garnet Snake Mourning Necklace
Antique 18K Gold Hand Engraved Graduated Link Garnet Snake Mourning Necklace

Antique 18K Gold Hand Engraved Graduated Link Garnet Snake Mourning Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an incredible antique necklace crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a magnificent snake necklace adorned with fine garnet stones.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage White Enamel 18 Karat Garnet Pearl Snake Necklace, circa 1960
Vintage White Enamel 18 Karat Garnet Pearl Snake Necklace, circa 1960

Vintage White Enamel 18 Karat Garnet Pearl Snake Necklace, circa 1960

Located in North Hollywood, CA

I have seen a couple similar in style and they state it is Victorian which they are not. This necklace is made with a smooth coil snake chain which defines the 60's ear of snake jew...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl, Garnet, Blue Enamel and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1850
Victorian Natural Pearl, Garnet, Blue Enamel and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1850

Victorian Natural Pearl, Garnet, Blue Enamel and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl, garnet, blue enamel and gold snake necklace, with a cobalt blue enamelled head, set with natural half pearls and cabochon garnet eyes, with gold engraved f...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Whistle Pendant
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Whistle Pendant

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Whistle Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a captivating whistle come pendant dating back to the Victorian period. The design features a tubed serpent motif, intricately crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Snake Necklace

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Snake Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian snake necklace, with turquoise set in the head, the eyes are set with garnets and the eyebrows and nose are set with rose-cut diamonds, on a tapering articulated scale ri...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Gold and Multi Stone Snake Necklace
Antique Gold and Multi Stone Snake Necklace

Antique Gold and Multi Stone Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat gold and colored stone-studded chain featuring a 10 stone pendant with a snake motif. This turn-of-the-20th-century pendant is comprised of five horizontal links that grad...

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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold

Snake Necklace 15K Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel 17"
Snake Necklace 15K Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel 17"

Snake Necklace 15K Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel 17"

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous Blue enamel Snake necklace is fabulous. It is 17" which s better than most as they tend to run small like 15" which is too small for most women of today.

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Vintage 1910s British Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné

French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné

Located in Miami, FL

The front part of the choker is made up of two intertwining snakes. Their eyes are decorated with four round red garnets.

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Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gold and Black Diamond Star Pendant on Snake Chain
Gold and Black Diamond Star Pendant on Snake Chain

Gold and Black Diamond Star Pendant on Snake Chain

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H 1.4 in W 0.67 in D 0.182 in L 18 in

Gold and Black Diamond Star Pendant on Snake Chain

By Martha Seely

Located in Carlisle, MA

The Antares Origins 14k gold pendant ( 8.56 gms) with a 6mm center black diamond is surrounded by black diamond melee. Thirty - 1mm, Ten - 1.4mm. The pendant is 1-3/8" long and jus...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Pendant Diamond Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Coiled Slide
Antique Victorian Snake Pendant Diamond Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Coiled Slide

Antique Victorian Snake Pendant Diamond Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Coiled Slide

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian pendant (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. 12 estimated 0.03 carat old rose cut diamonds total an estimated 0.36 carats (estimated...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Necklace
Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Necklace

Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Necklace

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H 1 in W 0.19 in L 16 in

Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Necklace

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear-shaped garnet third eye and faceted garnet eyes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Antique Garnet 9 Carat Gold Snake Necklace
Antique Garnet 9 Carat Gold Snake Necklace

Antique Garnet 9 Carat Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This snake necklace is modelled in 9 carat gold. The head has beautiful engraving and is set with three garnet stones.

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Antique Early 1900s British More Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace
Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace

Victorian Garnet Diamond Antique Snake Pendant Necklace

Located in Banbury, GB

An exquisite Victorian necklace designed as a snake holding a heart-shaped pendant.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Diamonds, Topazs, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace
Diamonds, Topazs, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace

Diamonds, Topazs, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace

Located in Napoli, Campania

The snake body is covered with garnets and topazes;on the head,diamonds and two garnets as eyes.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Garnet Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Victorian Garnet Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet 18 Karat Gold

Victorian Garnet Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

A rare antique Victorian Snake Heart Necklace or Bracelet with spectacular large Bohemian Garnet cabochons in 18 Karat Gold.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Retro circa 1940s 14 Karat Gold Snake or Serpent Necklace Garnet Eyes
Retro circa 1940s 14 Karat Gold Snake or Serpent Necklace Garnet Eyes

Retro circa 1940s 14 Karat Gold Snake or Serpent Necklace Garnet Eyes

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This highly unusual snake necklace has a diamond coiled link chain that is beautiful with a lovely faced snake.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Artist Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace
Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace

Victorian Garnet, 15 Karat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Pendant Necklace

Located in Banbury, GB

An exquisite Victorian necklace designed as a snake holding a heart-shaped pendant.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

Sterling Silver Snake Necklace
Sterling Silver Snake Necklace

Sterling Silver Snake Necklace

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H 1 in W 0.19 in L 16 in

Sterling Silver Snake Necklace

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear-shaped peridot third eye and faceted garnet eyes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot
Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot

Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exceptional hand-tooled and woven sterling silver coiled snake necklace with a faceted pear-shaped peridot third eye and faceted garnet eyes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Woven Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot Third Eye
Woven Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot Third Eye

Woven Sterling Silver Snake Necklace with Peridot Third Eye

Located in Nantucket, MA

Supple, hand-woven sterling silver snake chain with peridot third eye and garnet eyes. Clasps in front. Contemporary. Fine Jewelry, Nantucket, MA

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2010s Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann

Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Alfred Thielemann

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are delighted to present an exquisite Imperial Russian gilt silver egg-shaped pendant. This elegant charm is adorned with a striking figural snake and seven deep red garnet caboch...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace
Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in London, GB

A fine Victorian turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collet-set turquoise cabochons, the head decorated with rose-cu...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

A Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

A Fine Victorian Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in London, GB

A fine Victorian turquoise snake necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collet-set turquoise cabochons, the head decorated with rose-cut ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket
Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

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H 1.88 in W 0.32 in L 17.25 in

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

Fiery red cabochon garnets act as the snakes eyes and a rhodolite garnet rests at the back of the head as well as dangling from its mouth.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace circa 1900 18 Carat Gold Silver
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace circa 1900 18 Carat Gold Silver

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace circa 1900 18 Carat Gold Silver

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A magnificent and fascinating necklace which boasts beautiful lifelike engraving on the snake’s head and has been beautifully crafted.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace

Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian unusually large, 2-toned 15kt gold snake necklace with cabochon garnet and mine-cut diamond head.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace

Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Victorian garnet & diamond snake necklace set with pear shaped and round garnets measuring app. 15.0 x 9.0, 7.2 x 5.2 & 2.0mm and a Rose cut diamond measuring app. 1.7mm, fashioned i...

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Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Mid-Victorian Garnet and Snake Gold Pendant Necklace
Antique Mid-Victorian Garnet and Snake Gold Pendant Necklace

Antique Mid-Victorian Garnet and Snake Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled as a cartoonish snake coiled around a large oval garnet cabochon prize. The stone is foil-backed, meaning that the light reflects back throu...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique Garnet Gold Snake Pendant
Antique Garnet Gold Snake Pendant

Antique Garnet Gold Snake Pendant

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W 0.5 in L 0.88 in

Antique Garnet Gold Snake Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique garnet snake pendant measuring app. 7/8 (including bail) x 1/2 inch wide, featuring a round faceted garnet measuring app. 9.0mm, framed by an engraved, coiled snake, fashione...

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Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar
Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar

Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A rare Victorian snake collar, set with five almandine garnet carbuncles and featuring a round locket drop. The head is carved with beautiful foliate detailing - very typical of the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar
Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar

Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning necklace dates to that time - around 1860 - and is made in 15k yellow gold with a 14.5" hand-forged chain which graduates up in size from the tip of the tail to the hea...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian Red Garnet and Diamond Set, Gold Snake and Heart Pendant Form Necklace
Victorian Red Garnet and Diamond Set, Gold Snake and Heart Pendant Form Necklace

Victorian Red Garnet and Diamond Set, Gold Snake and Heart Pendant Form Necklace

Located in New york, NY

Additional Details The present necklace is a sophisticated Victorian era gold necklace circa 1850-1880, designed as a finely carved almandine garnet snake head holding an almandine ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace
Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace

Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

At the front of the necklace, the snake's tail and neck overlap several times, forming a wavy design.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Like the dragon, the snake is also adorned with multiple gemstones, including garnet eyes and a .50ct emerald that is prong set at the center.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Gold Snake Necklace in Fitted Box
Victorian Turquoise Gold Snake Necklace in Fitted Box

Victorian Turquoise Gold Snake Necklace in Fitted Box

Located in Austin, TX

Mid 19th century snake necklace in its original fitted box. 15k gold with persian turquoise and garnet eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket
Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite gold padlock locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautiful piece is made of vibrant 18kt yellow gold and forms the shape of a large padlock with an ornate desig...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival Brass Articulated Snake Necklace
Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival Brass Articulated Snake Necklace

Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival Brass Articulated Snake Necklace

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1930s Egyptian Revival, articulated brass snake figural necklace. The piece is flexible and has a slight stretch to it allowing it to adjust in size.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Egyptian Revival More Necklaces

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Garnet, Brass

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Garnet Snake Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact garnet snake necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 29 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a garnet snake necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a garnet snake necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Martha Seely are consistently popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a garnet snake necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Garnet Snake Necklace?

Prices for a garnet snake necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $785 and can go as high as $70,157, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,290.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

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Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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