BVLGARI SERPENTI Snake Head Necklace with Sapphires & Full Pave Diamonds
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Authentic BVLGARI SERPENTI high jewelry necklace. Full pave diamonds with sapphire accents, iconic snake head design.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
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 articulated ouroboros serpent with a turquoise studded body, diamond-set head, and caboc...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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 period representing eternity in love and friendship. The material Pinchbeck was th...
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The graduated chain is crafted of flexible links, which resemble snakeskin, and is fastened securely with a box clasp to the side of the snake’s head. The necklace is in good conditi...
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Colombian emerald in a slightly bluish green color (10.6 x 8.0 mm, NEL certificate: E 24202...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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.
Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Morgan, UT
AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has beautiful features through the necklace.
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
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 rhinestone eyes and the wreath they share (the closure) is encrusted with rhinestone...
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W 0.75 in D 0.52 in L 1.42 in
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.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 white gold. Accompanied by Bulgari box and certificate of authenticity.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
18K Diamond Head Snake Necklace circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This necklace is 16" plus the drop for the snakes head.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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) Wearable Length: 17.51 inches (44.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic GIORGIO ARMAN...
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 amyethest stones on pendent, pendent is in crusted with pearls.
Pearl
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.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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 square cut Natural Emerald in the head.
Emerald, 18k Gold
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 with green, black and white enamel decoration and a rose diamond head with ruby eyes,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 jewelry and probably have the largest collection of Snake jewelry. Whenever I see a ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ruby pendant, in 18k.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 further pear-shaped emerald and with three colour gold textured and polished foliate de...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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 trio of beautiful pear-cut green emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 is an 8mm cable link that is 17 inches long and measures 135.1 grams.
Emerald, 18k Gold
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 natural coral,sapphires,enamel and diamonds Necklace total weight 140.50 grams Sa...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver, Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. Marvelous retro snake necklace realized in 9k yellow gold and silver structure, and mounted with 62 intense r...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous retro snake necklace realized in 9k yellow gold and silver structure, and mounted with 62 intense emeralds along the snake body, 2 rubies as eyes, and little diamonds on th...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 cabochon eyes in 15 karat yellow gold, circa 1870.
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold
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 eyes.
Diamond, Gold
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W 0.38 in D 0.44 in L 14 in
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 crafted in 18kt yellow gold and platinum and features a double-headed snake motif at ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Solid 18K Thick Gold Snake Necklace, Dog Head Watch Chain
Located in Rottedam, NL
This unusual chain has a puffy snake pattern and is decorated with sculpted dog head.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
19th century 18 karat gold snake necklace with head completely encrusted with cabochon turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Enameled Diamond & Ruby Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking enameled gold and diamond snake necklace. Head totally encrusted in diamonds with three large rubies plus ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Serpent Necklace Collar 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800 Garnet Emerald
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Steeped in history this necklace is really wonderful. It weighs 92.5 grams It measures 18 1/2 inches in length The snake head measures 55mm down x 15mm across The Garnet measures...
Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Marble Bust of Cleopatra
Located in Woodbury, CT
Beautifully carved unusual bust with contrasting marble highlights of an arm band with scarab, head band with snake head, necklace of bees (?) and drop central medallion with wings, ...
Marble
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
20th Century Gold Link & Swarovski Crystal Snake Choker Necklace By, Trifari
By Trifari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Rare Gold Plate Chain Link & Swarovski Crystal Clear Rhinestone Double Snake Head Choker Style Necklace By, Trifari. Features a fold over box style clasp, signed on the ...
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.
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