Edwardian 18K Gold English Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
glow. Made popular by Queen Victoria, buckle rings were a favorite motif during the 19th century and
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold English Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
glow. Made popular by Queen Victoria, buckle rings were a favorite motif during the 19th century and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1860 15K yellow gold Turquoise snake ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her
18k Gold
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
15K Snake Ring in Circular format
Located in North Hollywood, CA
into the mainstream as Queen Victoria's engagement ring was two snakes entwined with each other, this
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
18K gold snake ring hallmarked for Birmingham 1903
Located in Baltimore, MD
rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her engagement
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Victorian Inspired Belt Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
by Queen Victoria, buckle rings were a favorite motif during the 19th century and have remained in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring Ruby Eyes Three Dimensional Gold
Located in New York, NY
myriad of meanings attributed to the snake. Queen Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Globe Ring Turquoise Moonstone Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
. Queen Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert. Consequently, the snake became a
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
$9,653Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,653Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.68 Cttw Blue Sapphire Serpent Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Serpents have been an iconic symbol in jewelry for ages from Cleopatra to Queen Victoria
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 1890s 14K gold snake ring adorned with a ruby
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
finger rings. By the beginning of the 19th century long snake collars were being worn. Queen Victoria was
Ruby, 14k Gold
South Sea Keshi Pearl – 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Helsinki, FI
motif in jewelry, symbolizing wisdom, eternity, and love. Iconic examples include Queen Victoria
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18kt Gold Snake Ring with 3.50ct Ruby & 0.45ct Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
significance—serpent rings of this kind were made popular in the 1830s when Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Globe Ring Turquoise Moonstone Gold Antique Serpent
Located in New York, NY
snake. Queen Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert. Consequently, the snake
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Extra Wide Snake Ring 14k Rose Gold Garnet Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
faithfulness. Deeply popular during the Victorian era, particularly after Price Albert gifted Queen Victoria a
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
by Prince Albert in 1840 for an engagement ring for Queen Victoria. Condition: Very Good Marks: 18K
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique 22 Karat Sapphire Ruby Double Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
popular in the 1800's when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a Betrothal ring in the image of a
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Spectacular Substantial Art Nouveau Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
for Queen Victoria.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hallmarked 1918 18K Double Headed Snake Ring w/ Diamond and Ruby Gemstones
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.39tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring in history which was a gold and emerald ring happened in 1840 when Queen Victoria married Albert
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Ring Garnet Eyes Three Dimensional Gold Antique Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
snake. Queen Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert. Consequently, the snake
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
timeless motif in jewellery as a result of the entwined snake ring that Queen Victoria received when she
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
variation inspired by Queen Victoria was the "spark" ring set with a single tiny diamond -- a metaphor for
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
Antique Victorian Snake Bracelet Coiled 18k Yellow Gold French Import Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Albert gifted Queen Victoria a serpent shaped engagement ring. With 2025 the Year of the Snake the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian No heat Sapphire Snake Necklace, circa 1890s.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
eternity, wisdom, and enduring love, became especially popular after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18K Yellow Gold & Pear Cut Garnet Serpent / Snake Brooch, c1850’s
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Prince Albert gifting Queen Victoria a serpent ring as an engagement ring). The brooch is performed in
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Stud Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Serpents have been an iconic symbol in jewelry for ages from Cleopatra to Queen Victoria
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
popular during the Victorian, particularly after Price Albert gifted Queen Victoria a serpent shaped
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
reason that Prince Albert chose to present Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the shape of a snake
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Accented Serpent Dangle Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Serpents have been an iconic symbol in jewelry for ages from Cleopatra to Queen Victoria
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet Snake necklace, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
Queen Victoria. They represent eternal love, wisdom, rebirth and protection amongst other things
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,729Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Drop Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,594Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,594Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,594Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,594Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Dangle Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian motifs. This brooch could have been inspired by Queen Victoria's wedding ring, as it was a snake
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,190Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Pink Yellow Sapp 18 Karat White Gold Statement Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Queen pronounced the snake
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent ring for their engagement, and the image of the serpent came
Turquoise, Gold
Unavailable|$2,800
Victorian Single Diamond Head Snake Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
When Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as an engagement ring, he set off a new love
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,250
Victorian Diamond and White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
of antique jewelry. Lovely as a right hand ring or as an engagement ring -- Queen Victoria herself
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,800
Anna Sheffield Emerald and White Diamond Victorian Serpent Ring
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
love since ancient times. Queen Victoria was given a Snake ring upon her engagement to Prince Albert -a
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Vintage Style Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era experienced a queen never seen before in history. Inspired by queen Victoria, this
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Style Halo GIA Round Brilliant White Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by queen Victoria, this vintage style engagement ring is adorned by intricate milgrain
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian circa 1850 Natural No Heat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
stickpins, was to be found in every well-dressed gent’s wardrobe. In the early years of Queen Victoria
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,750
Victorian 15 Carat Solid Gold Rare Coiled Snake Large Sized Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
in jewellery Queen Victoria’s with her snake engagement ring, set a trend throughout Europe for snake
Ruby, 15k Gold
Sold|$2,450
Antique Diamond Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her engagement
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$1,550
Antique Gold Snake Ring circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking snake ring in 18K gold set with emerald eyes. Queen Victoria's engagement ring was a snake
Sold|$4,800
Antique Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a snake engagement ring. The ring is size 8 and measures 34
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
C1940 SILVER SNAKE RING WITH DIAMOND HEAD and scales
Located in Baltimore, MD
, commitment rings or engagement rings. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received
Garnet, Diamond, Silver
Sold|$1,175
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
healing. They also became popular in the Victorian period due to Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Double Headed Snake Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
snake's head. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1895 18K Diamond Headed Coiled Serpent Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
motif owing to Queen Victoria who popularized snake rings when she received a snake ring as her wedding
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert. Fully hallmarked for London 1876
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Serpent Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
jeweller has managed to recreate the three 'rings' that create the serpent's body. It is thought that Queen
Diamond, 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.
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