Antique Triple Snake Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique ring dating to 1900–1910, designed as three intertwined serpents in 14-karat
Vintage 1910s Band Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Triple Snake Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique ring dating to 1900–1910, designed as three intertwined serpents in 14-karat
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Triple Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a striking triple-snake design that wraps elegantly
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Snake Ring Snake 18 Karat Gold Ring Fashion Diamond Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Triple Snake Ring is set with round diamonds that wraps gracefully around the finger and whose
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Triple Coiling Pirope Garnet Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Remarkable sized huge triple coiled traditional Victorian solid 9 Ct rose gold ring in the shape of
Garnet, 9k Gold
Deco period Triple Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, American. This Art Deco period triple snake ring has a spiritual vibe that
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Three-Stone Diamond Triple Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish triple snake ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Style Triple Snake Ring with Gemstones
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A modern creation inspired by Victorian designs, this 18 karat yellow gold ring consists of three
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Engraved Triple Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
A solid 18k gold Victorian snake ring set with two old mine cut diamonds and one emerald, circa
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
C.1880 18K Triple Coiled Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial 18K antique triple banded Victorian snake ring set with 2 diamonds as the snake's eyes
Diamond, 18k Gold
HM London 1914 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking 18K sapphire and diamond double snake ring fully hallmarked for London in 1914 and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes, Hallmarked London, 1904
Located in Baltimore, MD
This slithering 18K gold snake ring with diamond eyes is a delight to wear. The snake motif, in
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early Victorian 18K Triple Layered Snake Ring with a Garnet Studded Head
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautifully engraved wide 18K gold snake ring with a garnet topped head makes a wonderful statement
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 10k Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Triple-Headed Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
everlasting love. The ring’s triple-headed design is especially rare, offering both bold visual impact and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dramatic Victorian triple headed snake ring set with 2 rubies and 1 diamond. The snake's tails
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Platinum and Gem Set Late Victorian Triple Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Rose Gold and Platinum Triple Snake Ring, measuring 1/2 inch wide and set with an old
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Gold and Diamond Triple Head Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fine Antique Gold and Diamond Triple Head Snake Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced band depicting three stylized snake heads Centering a cushion cut ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Triplet Snake Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
extraordinary Late Victorian Tiffany & Co triple-headed snake ring. Exuding all of the magic and passion you
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring Garnet Eyes
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine antique 9ct Yellow Gold triple coiled snake ring is set with deep red Garnet eyes
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Ring
Located in Kennebunkport, ME
14 karat yellow and white gold Victorian diamond and emerald snake ring. The triple wrapped around
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Art Deco Gold Snake Ring Cabochon Garnet, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Art Deco 9ct Yellow Gold triple coiled snake ring is fully hallmarked Chester 1920
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Mason-Kay Jade Designer Natural Jadeite Designer Snake Ring
Located in Littleton, CO
yellow gold triple swirl snake ring (two swirls on the inside, but three on the front) features a highly
Jade, 18k Gold
GVS 1.10 Carat Triple Diamond Snake Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Triple Snake ring is a unique and trendy model set with 1.10 carats of GVS Diamond. The triple
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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