Antique Ring 18 Carat Gold Snake Jewelry Edwardian Love Token Vintage Serpent
Located in London, GB
Snakes are revered in many cultures, thought to represent creativity, fertility and transformation. Here, two entwined snakes take the symbolism a step further to create a beautiful ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$40,000 / item
Fabergé 18K Gold Black Sea Serpent Ring with Blue Sapphires & Opals, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
This narrative, sculptural ring, with a dynamic sense of movement, is modelled in yellow and white gold and silver, its sinuous shape accentuated with blue sapphires and highlighted ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold
Intini Jewels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Cut Cocktail Handmade Serpent Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and wonderful 19 carats natural ruby surrounded by 18 karat white gold shaped serpents protecting it. Some 0.08 carat diamonds embellish the jewel to create a unique design ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Fancy Brown Chocolate Diamond Pave Serpent Ring in 18k Gold w/ Tag
Located in Edina, MN
Unleash your inner seductress with our scintillating 18k white gold coiled snake serpent ring, a mesmerizing masterpiece that beckons you to embrace opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,036
Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Cut Diamond Double Serpent Ring, circa 1880
Located in Essex, GB
A superb diamond serpent ring. Two snakes / serpents form a triple coil around the finger, with beautiful snakeskin etching and engraving on the top half of the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,600
Amy Y 18 Karat, Diamond and Sapphire Contemporary Serpent Ring 'Noah'
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy's 18K-yellow gold, diamond and sapphire serpent ring 'Noah' is a fabulous replica of this lovely animal in nature.
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Serpent ring 18k / 7.61 ct. Lightning Ridge Black Opal/Diamond& sapphire 5.46cts
Located in Birmingham, MI
A one of a kind handmade serpent ring features one of the world's finest Black Opals from Lightning Ridge Australia, weighing 7.61 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,450
1920s Wide Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
15k yellow gold wide snake ring. This serpent ring can fit on a man or a woman.
15k Gold
Antique French Ruby Diamond Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Antique 18 karat gold serpent ring with diamond and ruby. The ring has a round diamond with an approximate weight of .10 carats, and a round ruby with an approximate weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Late 19th Century Diamond Ruby and Gold Serpent Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Late-19th Century 18 karat gold serpent ring with diamond and rubies by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,600
18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Snake symbolism has been used in jewelry for ages; from Queen Cleopatra & beyond. With its duality in meanings its a perfect symbol for rebirth through their ability to shed its skin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,885
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Serpent Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpent’s head is subtly in rose gold and body of the ring is detailed with the scales of the serpent.
Diamond, 14k Gold
New Italian 14KT Yellow Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An affordable way to bring a touch of luxury into your wardrobe, this stupendous snake ring boasts over 4 grams of rich, glowing 14kt yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,190
Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Serpent Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This contemporary serpent ring beautifully wraps around your finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$15,000
Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring depicts a coiled serpent motif. Russian control and maker marks.
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Garnet and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The serpent, historically a symbol of growth, transformation, immortality and healing- let this previously loved, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a garnet at the head, exemplify ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The serpent, historically a symbol of growth, transformation, immortality and healing- let this previously loved, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 0.13 carat Old Mine cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9ct gold and made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Width At Widest Part: 9mm Weight: 5.2g
Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Freshwater Pearl and Gemset Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold ring comprised of a snake set with diamonds and a demantoid garnet entwined around a fresh water pearl, in 14k. Numbered 10413. Top measures approximately 1.8 x 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Luca Carati 4.63 Carats Diamonds Gold Serpent Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The serpent’s body has writhed into a knot, his tail clutched in his mouth. Look closely to appreciate the stylized features of his head. Assorted sizes of brilliant round white diam...
Diamond
Art Nouveau Gold Serpent Ring with Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Lisboa, PT
Diamonds and enamel serpent gold ring 19.2kt – 800‰ serpent-shaped yellow gold ring with green enamel and 2 diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Art Nouveau Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is formed from two entwined engraved serpents.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian 19th Century 18K Gold Serpent Ring, Archaeological Revival, 15.15 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and symbolic jewel, this Italian serpent ring is finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 15.15 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,310
24 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Serpent Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful 24K yellow gold serpent ring features a snake motif with a mogul cut rust colored raw diamond.
Diamond, 24k Gold
Sold|$4,103
Boucheron 18K Gold & Jade Serpent Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron 18K Gold & Jade Serpent Ring From the 'Trouble' collection is this gold ring with two Serpents holding a Jade ball in their mouth.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,500
Gold and Diamond Double Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is designed as gold double serpents with old pear-cut diamond heads and rose-cut diamond eyes, a Victorian design popularized by the royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Pri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,500
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
With its shape reminiscent of a serpent and its texture as mesmerizing as delicate scales, this fantastic ring from Boucheron boasts 0.33ct of glistening diamonds against the warm nu...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,500
Antique Gold and Diamond Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 18 karat gold snake ring with diamonds. The eyes of the snake are 2 round old European-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .04 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$740
Gold Diamond and Garnet Serpent Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This Snake motif ring is compromised of 14k rose gold, gray diamonds and two green garnet eyes. 0.27 cttw gray diamonds 0.02 cttw green garnet eyes
Brown Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,240
Yellow Gold Flexible Coiled Serpent Ring
Located in Troy, MI
A charming ring with flexible scale links is beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. A motif representing wisdom, vitality, protection and seduction Ring size 6.5. Weighs 15.7 grams.
18k Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Boucheron diamond yellow gold ring from the Serpent Boheme collection crafted in 18k yellow gold set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Yellow Gold Serpent Bohème Ring JRG04BAB1
By BUCHERON
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fabulous 18k yellow gold Boucheron from the Serpent Bohème collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,500
Antique Diamond and Gold Double Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 18 karat gold double serpent ring with diamonds. The ring has a 2 old European-cut pear diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.00 carat, and 4 rose-cut diamonds wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Enamel Diamond Gold Serpent Sculpture Ring Masterpiece
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An undulating masterwork of polished gold, fancy diamonds and artful enamel, Juan has truly captured the movement of a live serpent and transformed it into a sophisticated ornament f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18K White Gold Diamond Serpent Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
A pair of serpents add elegance and creativity to this dynamic ring from Boucheron.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Serpent Gold Ring Featuring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold Snake Ring - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amazing detail all over the ring. The body is textured with a diamond pattern. The head has details for eyes, mouth and nostrilS. This unique...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,658
White and Yellow Gold Contemporary Serpent Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior contemporary 19,2k white and yellow gold ring featuring different serpents around a "nest" and setted with: - 1 amethyst with 1,61ct, - 2 sapphires with 0,60ct, - 111 white di...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Small Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
Molded into a highly intriguing texture and polished immaculately for an unblemished gleam, the charming 18K yellow gold is complemented by 0.15ct of lustrous diamonds in this gorgeo...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,200
'Serpent' Diamond Couture Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.25 Carat of Diamonds are studded in this beautiful ring inspired by a serpent. The ring has 2 carats of diamonds which are specially sliced for the design and 3.16 carat of a white...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Snake Serpent Gold Engraved Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Diamond Snake Serpent Wrapped Band Gold Ring Striking Vintage Diamond Gold Serpent Snake 15mm Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Lapis Lazuli Gold Serpent Boheme Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed as a textured bypass style band set with a pear-shaped cabochon lapis lazuli. Signed Boucheron French mark and maker’s mark. Ring Size Us: 3 3/4 (46). Gross weight: 9.40 grams.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Serpent Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming Edwardian ring is in the form of a serpent crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and set with an Old European cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18 Karat White Gold Serpent Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Boucheron Diamond Set 18ct White Gold Serpent Design Ring Brand- Boucheron Model- Serpent Design Ring Product Type- Ring Material(s)- 18ct White Gold Gemstone- Diamond Secondary Gem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,295
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Serpent Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Serpent Ring with Orange Gemstone Eyes Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 10.38 grams Size: Approx. 7.5-8 US (flexible coil) Width of coil: 3mm Length: 1...
Yellow Gold
Boucheron Serpent 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
The Boucheron “Serpent” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18K Gold Diamonds "Serpent Boheme" Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Flushing, NY
Boucheron 18K Gold Diamonds "Serpent Boheme" Ring Boucheron 750 Approximate Dimensions: 5 (Ring Size) 1.5 cm (Width) Approx.0.52 (+ / -) carats (Diamond) 9.6 grams in weight. ** ...
Diamond
Sold|$10,262
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fabulous 18k yellow gold Boucheron diamond ring from the Serpent Boheme collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,157
Boucheron "Serpent Bohème" Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron "Serpent Bohème" ring, formed of two pear-shaped sections pavé set with sixteen round brilliant-cut diamonds, in a cross-over design, with scale-like detailing, all mount...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
Two diamond shapes, both set with white round brilliant diamonds, are nestled together to create the serpent boheme toi et moi diamond ring from Boucheron.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Boucheron diamond ring from the Serpent Boheme collection featuring 16 of the finest Boucheron round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eleven Diamond Serpent / Snake Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Canterbury, England
A unique piece within our carefully curated Vintage & Prestige fine jewellery collection, we are delighted to present the following: Our diamond serpent / snake ring features eleven...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
A Massive Gold and Diamond Serpent Ring circa 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A grand gold and diamond serpent ring. The 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" 18k yellow gold and diamond ring in the shape of a three intertwined snakes.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Diamond Ring by Boucheron.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Ring 18K Gold, Platinum & Diamonds, 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the ring features the distinctive two serpent-head motif, each pavé-set with finely matched diamonds that capture and reflect light with exce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Serpent Boheme Toi et Moi Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic serpent boheme collection from Boucheron representing a symbol of eternity and protective spirit.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
An appealing shape graced with a compelling texture and impeccable finish, this enchanting ring from Boucheron exudes sheer luxurious allure of 18K yellow gold and a scintillating gl...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond Serpent Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Metal type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.81 grams Ring Size: 6 Features Diamond Accent on the Head, Tail and at random through the snake body. The diamonds wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 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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