Antique Gold Ring for Men. Double Snake Head with Diamond Ring Victorian Era
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.10 carats total Diamond Cut: Not specified Stone Setting: Prong setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Victo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Nordic Men Unisex Twisted Snakes Ring solid 18K Gold Ø US9.75 / 11.56 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring for Men or Women Designed as Interweaving Snakes in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold
Men’s Amethyst Snakeskin Textured Silver Band Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Men’s Snake Skin Ring with Round Amethyst. Men’s Gothic Amethyst Oxidized Silver Snakeskin Statement Ring.
Amethyst, Silver
Men's Snake Ring Signet Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 12.5 Estate Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage snake ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The square signet mount features a snake meandering from the side shank onto the mount. Half of t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Men's Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Sublime antique man's ring, it is made of 2 snakes that wrap around the finger. The head of the first one is set with a sapphire an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Victorian Roman Ancient Amethyst Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Men's Snake & Devil Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval ancient carved amethyst intaglio measuring approximately 11.7 mm x 10.0 mm Medium-light purple in color and carved to depict a figure with a donkey; Roman in origi...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Snake Nest Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Heavy 37 Grams Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed panther & snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The elaborate and beautifully detailed ring highlights a panther perched in a predatory position to steal the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.18 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Size 10 Zuni Snake Ring by Effie Calavaza
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Effie Calavaza's original men's size 10 snake ring features a striking combination of turquoise and silver.
Silver
Men's Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings
Located in Northampton, MA
When she was eighteen, Victoria became Queen Victoria. When she was twenty-one, she proposed to her cousin, a German prince named Albert. He said yes and presented her with an engage...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mens Art Deco Sterling Signet Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Super cool and unusual Mens Art Deco Sterling signet Ring with snake motif and crescent shaped sapphire glass paste stone and garnet eye.
Sterling Silver
Men's Diamond Snake Ring 18K, Size 13, 100% Original, 1850 (or older)
Located in Northampton, MA
Spectacular and rare: this 19th-century snake ring was created by hand-pulled gold wire which was pounded flat, coiled, fused and engraved with rich detailing. A small hand-cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
Circa 1930's 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Sharp circa 1930s diamond and 18kt yellow gold double snake ring. This striking ring contains 4 small sparkling single-cut diamonds set into a star-cut pattern on the face of the mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Vintage Double Snake Intertwined Ring with Diamonds Coil Serpent Serpentine V1268 ♥ The item measures 12.9mm in length (North South) direction, 18.7mm in width (east West)...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Coiled Snake Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gorgeous design ring, dated '1900, handcrafted in 18K gold. The head of the snake is embellished with a large sparkling Old mine cut Diamond eye, weight 1,30 Carat graded I/J Color S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring ca. late 19th - early 20 century in solid 18K Yellow Gold.Coiled body with engraved scales, the head decorated with two natural old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.25ct / ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Snake Ring, London Hallmarked 1971
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark W W L D This 9ct yellow gold snake ring is truly stunning. The ring coils beautifully around the finger in...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Four Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring 14k Stamped Circa 1910 Art Nouveau 14ct gold ring, with flowing openwork shoulders and set with four matching old‑cut diamonds, each held in softly carv...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Heavy Solid 14k Yellow Gold Textured Freeform Band Ring sz 6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can NOT custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 11.1mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to south...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Clamper Cuff Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A hand crafted sterling silver clamper or cuff bracelet with a herringbone pattern along the lines of John Hardy. It is hinged on the side for easy on and off. The top features two...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Worn stamp Makers Mark G. H Circa 1910 An 18ct gold diamond ring, circa 1910, set with six illusion set diamonds in a crisp geometric panel. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Antique Art Nouveau snake ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Antique ring from the Art Nouveau period. The band is designed as a double snake, the two bodies coiling closely around each other. A ruby and a rose-cut diamond are set into the he...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Five Stone Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1918 Makers Mark W.F & R An elegant 18ct yellow gold band set with five diamonds arranged across a softly contour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, Birmingham 1965, Double Headed Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1965 Makers Mark H & G This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Unisex Ring X- links solid 18K Gold Ø US8 / 2.15gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Ring from ca. 1930s - 1960s made of X - links soldered together. Unisex type. Yellow Gold.Hallmarked 18K, Swedish customs hallmarks. The band is 5 mm wide. Size...
18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18k Gold Single Coiled Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An authentic Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring in polished 18k gold. The band has a segmented, scale-like design that wraps around the finger in a single coil, with a clean overlap at the ...
18k Gold
Silver925 Natural Amethyst Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Amethyst, Silver
1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Personalized Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Castel Del Monte" Man Handcrafted Hammered Modern Design Ring available in rose gold, white gold and yellow gold. measu...
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...
English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a tapering gold mount decorated with a blue enamel foliate pattern, in 15k gold. Eng...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat Emerald-Cut Emerald (10.65 x 7.6 x 6.1mm) in a bezel setting. A simple and classy r...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s 1.50 Carat Colombian Emeralds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 1.50 Carat Colombian Emeralds Ring 18k Gold. The ring features 3 emerald stones weighting approx 0.50 ct each by measurement for a total of 1.50 carat weight. The emera...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Snake Ring with Ruby, Art Nouveau, Circa 1890s
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
An 1890s 14K gold snake ring adorned with a 3,4 x3,8 mm faceted oval ruby. Size us 6,5. Weight 3,1 grams Health, wisdom, eternity, everlasting love or venomous prowess? The serpe...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: English Victorian Estate Hallmarked Town of Chester Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old European/Antique Single Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 0.35 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Orange / Rose / Red Gold with bezel set fine intaglio on Red Onyx depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural guardian....
Onyx, 18k Gold
1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone, faceted baguette cut 18 mm x 9 mm / ca. 15 ct . Swedish hallmarks of jewelry workshop ...
Jade, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karats Yellow Gold Satin Oval Dome Blue Topaz Fashion Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Fashion ring designed by Rossella Ugolini, 18k yellow gold domed ring, handcrafted in Italy. Embellished with a Blue Topaz gemstones faceted oval cut (10 x 8 mm) in solid 18K yellow ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1903
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1903 This stunning antique ring showcases a beautifully crafted single-headed snake design, elegantly coiling around the fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1929, 18k, London, England. The double snake rings speak of "the two of us", and traditionally signal fidelity, friendship, and trust. Featuring a sleek design underscored by ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Substantial Art Nouveau Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large scale antique Art Nouveau period double serpent diamond and 14K yellow gold ring. Late 19th Century The two snakes artfully, intricately coiled to form a striking d...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 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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