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Snake Head Necklace

14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds
14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds

14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

An elegant snake motif necklace featuring a mesmerising diamond-encrusted head, crafted in 14-karat

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head
Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head

Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head

Located in New York, NY

An antique Georgian period gold, turquoise, diamond and ruby snake necklace in the form of an

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Antique 1830s Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp
Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Pinchbeck long guard chain was created in 1825 ca. The snake head was a popular feature of the

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Antique 1820s English Chain Necklaces

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Pinchbeck

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

of the snake’s head. The necklace is in good condition, with a small amount of wear to the enamel

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond
An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond

An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An antique 18-carat yellow gold snake necklace, in the head a pear-shaped, faceted natural

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Antique 1820s French Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Two-Headed Snake Necklace With a Faux Aquamarine Crystal
Vintage Two-Headed Snake Necklace With a Faux Aquamarine Crystal

Vintage Two-Headed Snake Necklace With a Faux Aquamarine Crystal

Located in New York, NY

This vintage snake necklace is not signed, but it does have the look of Trifari. The gold tone link

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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace

Located in Morgan, UT

beautiful features through the necklace. The snake head set with a pear shaped garnet, an antique cushion

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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

VINTAGE GOLD TONE RAM HEAD RHINESTONE SNAKE COIL CHOKER
VINTAGE GOLD TONE RAM HEAD RHINESTONE SNAKE COIL CHOKER

VINTAGE GOLD TONE RAM HEAD RHINESTONE SNAKE COIL CHOKER

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a circa 1980 ram heads rhinestone choker attached to a snake coil. The ram heads have

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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Antique Victorian Turquoise Snake Head Snapper Ruby Eyes 18ct Gold Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Turquoise Snake Head Snapper Ruby Eyes 18ct Gold Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Turquoise Snake Head Snapper Ruby Eyes 18ct Gold Circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

An exquisite antique Victorian snake head decorated with Turquoise stone scales and Ruby set eyes

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Snake Head Necklace in 18kwg
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Snake Head Necklace in 18kwg

Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Snake Head Necklace in 18kwg

By Bulgari

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori diamond, aquamarine, sapphire and tanzanite snake head necklace in 18k

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

18K Diamond Head Snake Necklace circa 1900
18K Diamond Head Snake Necklace circa 1900

18K Diamond Head Snake Necklace circa 1900

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This piece is from the early 1900's and is very special as it is longer than most snake necklaces

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace
Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace

Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIORGIO ARMANI Jewelled Snake Head Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.67 inch (1.7 cm

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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

1970s William deLillo Pearl Snake Head Pendant Necklace
1970s William deLillo Pearl Snake Head Pendant Necklace

1970s William deLillo Pearl Snake Head Pendant Necklace

By deLillo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous 1970's Pearl deLillo necklace with a 3-D snake like head pendent. 3 large cat eye

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Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Head Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian gold snake necklace with a pave turquoise head biting its tail, circa 1880. The snake

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Victorian 18K Snake Necklace with Emerald Head and Eyes
Victorian 18K Snake Necklace with Emerald Head and Eyes

Victorian 18K Snake Necklace with Emerald Head and Eyes

Located in New York, NY

This is an exceptional Victorian Snake Necklace with a rather wide 18K coil design and a beautiful

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French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head
French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head

French Antique Enamel Gold Snake Necklace with Gem-Set Head

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold necklace in the form of an ouroboros snake comprised of articulated scaled links

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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Snake W/ Sapphire Head Pendant / Necklace
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Snake W/ Sapphire Head Pendant / Necklace

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Snake W/ Sapphire Head Pendant / Necklace

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely Snake pendant necklace is simple yet very special. As many of you know I love snake

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Edwardian 3 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Head Chain Necklace
Edwardian 3 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Head Chain Necklace

Edwardian 3 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Head Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely spectacular snake necklace from the Edwardian (1910s) era! This exquisite piece is

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

An antique snake pendant with blue enamelling and diamond head

An antique snake pendant with blue enamelling and diamond head

Located in New York, NY

An antique pendant in the form of a snake with blue enamelling and a diamond-set head suspending a

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Victorian Emerald-Set Gold Snake Necklace
A Victorian Emerald-Set Gold Snake Necklace

A Victorian Emerald-Set Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Firenze, IT

A Victorian emerald-set gold snake necklace, the head set with four emerald-cut emeralds and a

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Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Ruby Snake Necklace
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Ruby Snake Necklace

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Ruby Snake Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A spectacular antique Victorian snake necklace. The head is set with ornate foliate motifs around a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald Cable Link Double Snake Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald Cable Link Double Snake Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald Cable Link Double Snake Necklace

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is an absolutely Stunning Necklace! Made in 18K Yellow Gold, this double headed snake necklace

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Coral Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Pendant Necklace
Coral Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Pendant Necklace

Coral Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Pendant Necklace

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Fantastic 18 karat yellow snake pendant necklace.Snake head handmade by our artisans assembled with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Retro Snake Necklace
Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Retro Snake Necklace

Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Retro Snake Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

the message center. Marvelous retro snake necklace realized in 9k yellow gold and silver structure

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Marvelous retro snake necklace realized in 9k yellow gold and silver structure, and mounted with 62

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Snake Head Pendant Circa 1870
Opal Snake Head Pendant Circa 1870

Opal Snake Head Pendant Circa 1870

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W 1.1 in D 0.57 in L 2.8 in

Opal Snake Head Pendant Circa 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique and whimsical Victorian snake head pendant! The snake head is covered in opals with ruby

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold

Rare Gold Snake Necklace with Diamond and Emerald Encrusted Head
Rare Gold Snake Necklace with Diamond and Emerald Encrusted Head

Rare Gold Snake Necklace with Diamond and Emerald Encrusted Head

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful 14-karat gold reticulated snake necklace with diamond encrusted head and emerald set

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Vintage 1920s American Classical Roman Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain
Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain

Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain

Located in Rottedam, NL

An extremely rare and highly collectable antique gold chain necklace in solid 18ct yellow gold

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Antique Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace
Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace

Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

19th century 18 karat gold snake necklace with head completely encrusted with cabochon turquoise

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Enameled Diamond & Ruby Snake Necklace
Enameled Diamond & Ruby Snake Necklace

Enameled Diamond & Ruby Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Striking enameled gold and diamond snake necklace. Head totally encrusted in diamonds with three

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Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Serpent Necklace Collar 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800 Garnet Emerald
Georgian Serpent Necklace Collar 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800 Garnet Emerald

Georgian Serpent Necklace Collar 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800 Garnet Emerald

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

collar is fabulous, set with Emerald eyes and a lovely faceted Garnet set into the snakes head. Circa

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marble Bust of Cleopatra
Marble Bust of Cleopatra

Marble Bust of Cleopatra

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H 26.5 in W 21 in D 12 in

Marble Bust of Cleopatra

Located in Woodbury, CT

band with snake head, necklace of bees (?) and drop central medallion with wings, and the asp in her

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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Busts

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Marble

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Snake Head Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the snake head necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 18 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect snake head necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a snake head necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, deLillo and Ilias Lalaounis are consistently popular. A snake head necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also pear cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a snake head necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Snake Head Necklace?

On average, a snake head necklace at 1stDibs sells for $7,500, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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