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
1.82 Carat Jubilee Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white Mounting is stamped for platinum, circa 1950s Jubilee diamond is circa 1897 (Queen Victoria
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Egyptian Revival Cleopatra's 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
proposed to Queen Victoria. This antique ring is a perfect conversation starter and will complement any
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HM London 1914 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
fabricated in 18K gold. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 9K Double Snake Ring w Garnet Heads
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her
Garnet, 9k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Engraved Triple Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as an engagement ring, and started a Victorian trend of
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Wrapped in History: A Victorian Serpent Ring with Muzo Emerald
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
eternal love as lore has it that Prince Albert gave to Queen Victoria a serpent ring with the Glorious
Emerald, 15k Gold
Romantic Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Similar vintage (1839) and style that Prince Albert gifted to Queen Victoria as an engagement ring, this
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosecut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring, since Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria a snake ring on their betrothal. Snakes are though to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring with London Hallmarks
Located in New York, NY
Albert gave a snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria. The snake in this case signified eternal love
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904
Located in Baltimore, MD
symbol of eternal life and eternal love. Queen Victoria's engagement ring was a snake. Our snake ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian .30 Carat Diamond, Ruby and 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a snake ring, symbolizing eternal love The snakes appear almost
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
C1820 15K faceted basket set amethyst ring with an ourobouros band
Located in Baltimore, MD
in England when Queen Victoria received an emerald snake ring as her engagement ring from her beloved
Amethyst, 15k Gold
18K Antique Victorian Snake Ring with Diamond Head and Carved Detailing
Located in Baltimore, MD
circular diamond, securely embedded within. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria
Diamond
Vintage Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
are a timeless motif in jewellery as a result of the entwined snake ring that Queen Victoria received
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Memorial Ring with Enamel and Diamond in 18 Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
. Linnet was renown for fine and delicate work. He made jewelry for Queen Victoria. The ring is a standout
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Enamel, Pearl Cluster, Diamond and Gold Memorial Forget-Me-Not Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. The ring is inscribed "Mary Wilkinson died 1st of June
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stock Number: We-11098 Inspired by the orange blossom jewelry made popular by Queen Victoria, this
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Buckle Orange Blossom Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stock Number: We-11009 Inspired by the orange blossom jewelry made popular by Queen Victoria, this
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wheat i Love You Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blossom jewelry made popular by Queen Victoria, this exquisite ring is a timeless and luxurious addition
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,150
Antique Snake Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
became popular when Queen Victoria received a snake ring for her engagement to Prince Albert.
Gilt Metal
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Snake brooch - Antique French serpentine cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
utensils. Furthermore , Queen Victoria wore a snake ring. She received it from her Prince-to-be Albert as
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and 3.0 Carat Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
chose to present Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the shape of a snake in 1939. The first
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victoria a snake ring, a craze for snake jewelry took off through England. This lovely necklace has a
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$24,850
Gold and Diamond Victorian Snake Bangle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Victoria with an engagement ring that took the form of a snake with its tail in its mouth. The design was
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Tubogas Snake 18 Karat Yellow Collar Necklace by Brevettato
Located in London, GB
Victoria with a continuous snake ring, set with her birth stone, emerald - and thus the trend was re
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 20k Yellow Gold Articulated Turquoise and Garnet Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
devotion. Most notably, Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria a serpent ring as an engagement token
18k Gold
Victorian Snake Necklace Bracelet Enamel Diamonds Heart, 1840
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria. The snake in this case signified eternal love. Snake jewelry
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Queen Victoria with a snake engagement ring. This particular style of snake jewel where the snake holds
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Emerald Snake Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
era after Queen Victoria received a snake ring from Prince Albert on their engagement. This was not
Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian gold necklace with turquoises and snake motif, mid 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
in 1839 in Great Britain Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a ring in the shape of a snake
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Enamel Queen Victoria Empress Badge Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and enamel Queen Victoria Empress Badge ring. Size 5 3/4 Badge shaped ring with
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Cameo Opal Intaglio of Queen Victoria Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Probably by Wilhelm Schmidt, mounted in a yellow gold ring, cameo 12mm high. Size 7
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,950
Antique Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Baltimore, MD
is a symbol of eternal life. Queen Victoria's engagement ring was a snake. The ring is a flexible
Ruby, 10k Gold
Antique 18k yellow gold snake ring, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
, exceptionally well designed. Snakes in jewellery were catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Garnet Snake Ring, 9k Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert. A charming antique ring. Fully
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Gold Snake Ring with Diamond Studded Head
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian snake form was popularized by Queen Victoria, who was given a ring in the image of a snake by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 9k yellow gold skinny snake ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
catapulted into fashion in the Victorian era owing in part to Prince Albert gifting a snake ring to Queen
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral snake ring, 22k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
into popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert but have been
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Five Diamond Studded Snake Ring HM 1894
Located in Baltimore, MD
into the gold in an unusually secure setting. Snake rings became popular in England when Queen Victoria
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Double Snake Ring, Turquoise, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
jewellery were catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage double snake ring, 9k yellow gold, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
it's antique counterparts. The snake ring was catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring with Opal English circa 1876 Unisex
Located in Northampton, MA
because Prince Albert presented his bride, Queen Victoria, with a snake ring as a wedding ring. The coiled
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Snake Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
dulled in comparison to the other. The snake ring was catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Snake Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert. Fully
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
diamond. The snake ring was catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k gold double snake ring, Garnet, Victorian style
Located in NEWARK, GB
popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert, they were popular tokens of
Garnet, 9k 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
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
Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold Serpent Retro
Located in New York, NY
Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert. Consequently, the snake became a popular
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Jewelry Sleek Black Diamond Serpent 18 Karat White Gold Statement 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
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rose cut diamonds (0.09ct, RW, SI-P1). The ring is silky smooth. When Prince Albert gave Queen
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring for Queen Victoria. Tested for 14K gold. Condition: Very Good, superb patina Size: 8 US
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Snake Lily Pad Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
attributed to the snake. Queen Victoria chose a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert. Consequently
Diamond, Gold, 10k 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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