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Victorian Opal Snake Pendant Necklace Long Antique Gold 1800s Rare
Victorian Opal Snake Pendant Necklace Long Antique Gold 1800s Rare

Victorian Opal Snake Pendant Necklace Long Antique Gold 1800s Rare

Located in New York, NY

A rare antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Opal Snake Pendant depicting two snakes or serpents wrapped around each other in a dramatic 3 inch length.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Snake Winged Phoenix Bird Ring Egyptian Revival Antique Gold
Opal Snake Winged Phoenix Bird Ring Egyptian Revival Antique Gold

Opal Snake Winged Phoenix Bird Ring Egyptian Revival Antique Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a museum quality antique Egyptian Revival Opal Snake Phoenix Bird Ring. The antique ring has a central hexagonal Opal cabochon of great beauty.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 10k Gold

Opal Snake Earring 14k Gold Diamond J Dauphin
Opal Snake Earring 14k Gold Diamond J Dauphin

Opal Snake Earring 14k Gold Diamond J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rock n Roll Suicide Snake Earring 14k Gold Opal Diamond J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Rock n Roll Suicide Snake Earring by J Dauphin is a single earring handcrafted in solid 14k...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Large Blue Lapis Opal Snake Eating 1.75ctw Diamond Pendant
Vintage Solid Gold Large Blue Lapis Opal Snake Eating 1.75ctw Diamond Pendant

Vintage Solid Gold Large Blue Lapis Opal Snake Eating 1.75ctw Diamond Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Thickness: 8.9mm (at the center snake head) Bail Dimensions: 14.8x10.5mm (approx. - inside) Condition: Vintage.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Snake Serpent Cuff Bracelet Opal Black Diamond Gold Plated J Dauphin
Snake Serpent Cuff Bracelet Opal Black Diamond Gold Plated J Dauphin

Snake Serpent Cuff Bracelet Opal Black Diamond Gold Plated J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

J Dauphin Opal Snake Cuff Gold Serpent Bracelet Black Diamond A sculptural Victorian style serpent cuff handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, featuring a substantial, tapered archite...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Black Diamond, Opal, Brass, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Snake Earring Gold White Diamond Opal J Dauphin
Snake Earring Gold White Diamond Opal J Dauphin

Snake Earring Gold White Diamond Opal J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White Diamond Opal Snake Earring Single 14k Gold J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Rock’n Roll Suicide Snake Earring by J Dauphin is a sculptural single statement earring handcrafte...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Snake Opal Diamond Stud Earrings
Snake Opal Diamond Stud Earrings

Snake Opal Diamond Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful Snake stud earrings is handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver, 3.3 carat opals and features impeccable white diamond pavé, totaling 0.21 carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal

$969Sale Price / item|44% Off

Snake 14k Gold Ring with Opal

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Snake ring with Opal. Opal gold ring. Snake gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring
Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring

Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

This snake ring has been meticulously crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Interwined Snake Opal Diamond Drop Earrings
Interwined Snake Opal Diamond Drop Earrings

Interwined Snake Opal Diamond Drop Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful Snake drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold and sterling silver.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Snake Cuff Bracelet Opal Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
Snake Cuff Bracelet Opal Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin

Snake Cuff Bracelet Opal Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Natural Opal Ruby Snake Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Victorian Bangle Designer: J Dauphin The Opal and Ruby Serpent Cuff is a slender, coiled bangle handcrafted in 14k gold-plated ...

Category

2010s Indian Romantic Bangles

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass

14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring
14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring

14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring

Located in Chesham, GB

This beautiful solid 14K Rose Gold serpentine ring is set with three fiery Opals measuring 2.75mm (0.10" inches), 2.5mm (0.09" inches) and 1.75mm (0.07" inches) along the head and tw...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Silver Snake Bangle Bracelet with Opal and Ruby Victorian Style
Silver Snake Bangle Bracelet with Opal and Ruby Victorian Style

Silver Snake Bangle Bracelet with Opal and Ruby Victorian Style

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ictorian Style Snake Bangle Sterling Silver Opal Ruby Designer: J Dauphin The Victorian Style Snake Bangle is a definitive piece handcrafted in solid sterling silver.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver
Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver

Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Natural Opal and Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "Poison in Me" Series The Opal Serpent Band is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k ye...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Gold Snake Four Finger Ring Natural Opal and Ruby Statement Jewelry
14k Gold Snake Four Finger Ring Natural Opal and Ruby Statement Jewelry

14k Gold Snake Four Finger Ring Natural Opal and Ruby Statement Jewelry

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The snake head is set with a luminous natural opal and vibrant ruby eyes, transitioning into a high-polish gold body that coils seamlessly across multiple fingers.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and snake on branch painting.
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and snake on branch painting.

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and snake on branch painting.

$352Sale Price / item|50% Off

W 0.62 in L 0.79 in

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and snake on branch painting.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with opal cab, green snake on branch drawing. Handmade Paint animal themed Shell Earrings with opal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Snake Diamonds Rubies Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cuff Bracelet
Snake Diamonds Rubies Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cuff Bracelet

Snake Diamonds Rubies Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cuff Bracelet

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Dominating the snake's head is a large opal, renowned for its playful color reflections that capture light in surprising ways, making it the focal point of this stunning jewel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Snake design 14k gold engagement ring
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring

Snake design 14k gold engagement ring

$1,175Sale Price / item|62% Off

Snake design 14k gold engagement ring

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Pear black opal gold ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

The head, however, is further embellished by the eyes and a collar set with opals.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings White Gold and Opal Snakeskin Bangle Bracelet
Angela Cummings White Gold and Opal Snakeskin Bangle Bracelet

Angela Cummings White Gold and Opal Snakeskin Bangle Bracelet

By Angela Cummings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Angela Cummings 18K White Gold and Opal inlay " Snake skin " Bangle Bracelet, having a curved wave design, the bracelet measures 7/8 inch at the widest part and tapers to...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring

Located in Suwanee, GA

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Opal Snake Pendant Set with Coniac Diamonds and Red Sapphires
Opal Snake Pendant Set with Coniac Diamonds and Red Sapphires

Opal Snake Pendant Set with Coniac Diamonds and Red Sapphires

By Kary Adam

Located in Seattle, WA

Kary Adam Designed, 14kt Blackened Gold Opal Pendant with Coniac Diamonds, Red Sapphire Eyes in and a Carved Opal Snake.

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Opal Snake Pendant in 18kt White Gold set with multi colored Sapphires
Opal Snake Pendant in 18kt White Gold set with multi colored Sapphires

Opal Snake Pendant in 18kt White Gold set with multi colored Sapphires

By Kary Adam

Located in Seattle, WA

18kt White Gold Pendant with a Carved Opal Snake of 17 Carats Adorned with 8 Sapphire Rounds of 0.34 Carats in Blue Purple and Green.

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Emerald Eyes Dated 1872
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Emerald Eyes Dated 1872

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Emerald Eyes Dated 1872

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A beautiful antique Victorian ring depicting a coiled snake with green Emerald eyes and crowned with a natural Opal on the head which is approx. 1.60ct and radiates a kaleidoscope of...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Silver Gold Fire Opal Paste, circa 1850
Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Silver Gold Fire Opal Paste, circa 1850

Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Silver Gold Fire Opal Paste, circa 1850

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A wonderful antique Victorian brooch depicting a circular serpent biting its tail which in Victorian times represented love, loyalty and eternal love. The piece is decorated with sp...

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold

Red Opal, Sapphire, Pave Diamond Sterling Silver Snake Bracelet- Exotic & Fabulous
Red Opal, Sapphire, Pave Diamond Sterling Silver Snake Bracelet- Exotic & Fabulous

Red Opal, Sapphire, Pave Diamond Sterling Silver Snake Bracelet- Exotic & Fabulous

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful exotic Sterling Silver Gemstone Bracelet with Red Cabochon Opals, an oval Sapphire on the Snake Pave Diamond Head, with Red Stone Eyes. 15 CTW Red opal gem bracelet, diam...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pink Opal Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Pink Opal Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Pink Opal Snake This stunning snake ring features 0.98 carat of white round diamonds, the body is covered with pink opal.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal Snake Ring of 9ct Rose Gold, Circa 1914
Antique Opal Snake Ring of 9ct Rose Gold, Circa 1914

Antique Opal Snake Ring of 9ct Rose Gold, Circa 1914

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The snake’s head is crowned with a luminous opal cabochon, shimmering with flashes of color that enhance its mesmerizing presence.

Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Handcraft Opal Snake 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Coral Pendant Necklace
Handcraft Opal Snake 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Coral Pendant Necklace

Handcraft Opal Snake 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Coral Pendant Necklace

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Handmade by our artisans assembled with natural coral,onyx,diamonds and snake opal Pendant necklace total weight 19.30 grams Coral bead size 7 mm Onyx barrels size 13 mm Chain lengt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Coral Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Opal Coral Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

Opal Coral Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Exquisite snake shaped bracelet in 14Kt gold (gr 160). It is embellished with opals, diamonds and coral. opals (9.80gr), diamonds(7.53Kt) coral(20.20gr). total weight 159.7gr Rf....

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal and Diamond Snake Pendant
Victorian Opal and Diamond Snake Pendant

Victorian Opal and Diamond Snake Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exceptional pendant showcases a captivating black opal with flashes of blue, green and orange colour tones.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Victorian Opal 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring

Victorian Opal 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring designed as curling snake with scale textured body and green eyes Centering a 13.0 x 10.4 mm cabochon boulder opal Opal is translucent and has very strong blue/green play-of-c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century Snake Lion Golden Fleece Opals Fire Opals 18 Karat Gold Earrings
21st Century Snake Lion Golden Fleece Opals Fire Opals 18 Karat Gold Earrings

21st Century Snake Lion Golden Fleece Opals Fire Opals 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery

Located in Valencia, ES

And by tentacles, the snakes that symbolize infinity and harbor passion, represented by two fire opals of 3'34 Carat.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Fire Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Diamond and Fire Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Diamond and Fire Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and it is embellished with two fire opals and a sublime diamond stone that weighs 0.39 carats.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

26.33 Carat Opal, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
26.33 Carat Opal, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

26.33 Carat Opal, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

By Mousson Atelier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Five gorgeous Snake guard the opal in this Ring 27x39x34.6 mm 32.95 gm US Size 8.0 EU Size 56.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Early Victorian Opal Garnet 14k Yellow Gold Snake Necklace. Featuring two cabochon opals with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carat.

Category

Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Ruby 14 Karat Gold Snake Band Ring
Victorian Opal Ruby 14 Karat Gold Snake Band Ring

Victorian Opal Ruby 14 Karat Gold Snake Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring is designed as a coiling snake - deeply engraved to depict texturous scales Head is set with an oval opal cabochon measuring approximately 5.5 x 4.2 mm Translucent with strong...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Ruby Snake Bangle Arm Cuff Bracelet Bronze J Dauphin
Opal Ruby Snake Bangle Arm Cuff Bracelet Bronze J Dauphin

Opal Ruby Snake Bangle Arm Cuff Bracelet Bronze J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Ruby Snake Bangle Arm Cuff Bracelet Bronze J Dauphin Hand made in Los Angeles Made to order 3-4 weeks to be completed

Category

2010s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Bronze

Victorian 10K Gold Curly Twisted Snake Opal Diamond Conversion Ring
Victorian 10K Gold Curly Twisted Snake Opal Diamond Conversion Ring

Victorian 10K Gold Curly Twisted Snake Opal Diamond Conversion Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique Victorian 10K Gold Curly Twisted Snake Opal Diamond Conversion Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear.

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold

Fire Opal Necklace, Est 4.15 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain
Fire Opal Necklace, Est 4.15 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain

Fire Opal Necklace, Est 4.15 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain

Located in Canterbury, England

A unique piece within our carefully curated Vintage & Prestige fine jewellery collection, we are delighted to present the following: Our individual necklace, features a prominent la...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Stickpin
Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Stickpin

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickpin is designed as a stylized snake with texturous scales and expressive features.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Ruby Snake Ring Gold Adjustable Cocktail Ring Fashion J Dauphin
Opal Ruby Snake Ring Gold Adjustable Cocktail Ring Fashion J Dauphin

Opal Ruby Snake Ring Gold Adjustable Cocktail Ring Fashion J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Ruby Snake Ring With Head and Tail in 14k Yellow Gold and White Gold Adjustable Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "The poison in me" made in 14K Yellow Gold H...

Category

2010s American Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Garnet Diamond & Opal Blue Enamel Snake Arm Bangle Bracelet
Vintage 14k Gold Garnet Diamond & Opal Blue Enamel Snake Arm Bangle Bracelet

Vintage 14k Gold Garnet Diamond & Opal Blue Enamel Snake Arm Bangle Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Clasp: Hook Clasp Width: 31.4mm (1.2") (top of the bangle - north to south - at the tail), 13mm (0.51") (bottom of the bracelet) Thickness: 12mm rise off the wrist (at the snake's he...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Ring
Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Ring

Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cantering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 6.5 x 9.0 mm - white body color with spectral play-of-color Bezel set and flanked by two winding snake shoulders with pierced looping...

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

This astonishing antique ring features a large oval cabochon opal on top, held in place by 6 flat claws and surrounded by a coiled snake, whose eyes are represented by 2 small emeral...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Snake Pendant 14k Gold Enamel Gemstones
Antique Snake Pendant 14k Gold Enamel Gemstones

Antique Snake Pendant 14k Gold Enamel Gemstones

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Small gemstones are set along part of the snake’s body. The opal drop hangs from the snake’s mouth.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Krementz Late Victorian Diamond Opal Enamel 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Krementz Late Victorian Diamond Opal Enamel 14 Karat Gold Stickpin

Krementz Late Victorian Diamond Opal Enamel 14 Karat Gold Stickpin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval white opal measuring approximately 10.5 x 7.5 mm, with excellent play of color, displaying the full spectrum, with excellent polish and luster Bezel set with a twi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring

Located in Suwanee, GA

Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Opal Snake Bronze Brass Bracelet Bangle J Dauphin
Ruby Opal Snake Bronze Brass Bracelet Bangle J Dauphin

Ruby Opal Snake Bronze Brass Bracelet Bangle J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ruby Opal Snake Bronze Brass Bracelet Bangle J Dauphin This bangle is inspired by Victorian age.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Bronze, Brass

Opal Snake Bracelet Bangle Victorian Style Ruby Eyes Bronze J Dauphin
Opal Snake Bracelet Bangle Victorian Style Ruby Eyes Bronze J Dauphin

Opal Snake Bracelet Bangle Victorian Style Ruby Eyes Bronze J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Snake Bracelet Bangle Ruby Eyes Bronze J Dauphin It has 2 ruby eyes and an opal on the head, Last image shows a bracelet with a white diamond on the head.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Necklace Diamond 14k Gold 10k Esemco Chain
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Necklace Diamond 14k Gold 10k Esemco Chain

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Necklace Diamond 14k Gold 10k Esemco Chain

By Esemco

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond snake necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Snake Ring
Opal Diamond Snake Ring

Opal Diamond Snake Ring

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This snake ring is unusual as I have never seen an Opal Snake ring.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Snake gold ring with Opal.
Snake gold ring with Opal.

Snake gold ring with Opal.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Snake gold ring with Opal. Opal 14k gold ring. Snake gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Snake Ring with Opal English circa 1876 Unisex
Snake Ring with Opal English circa 1876 Unisex

Snake Ring with Opal English circa 1876 Unisex

Located in Northampton, MA

This particular snake ring features a stunning and, in my opinion, quite perfect natural Australian opal that measures approximately 7mm x 5.5mm and displays the full spectrum of col...

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Ruby Snake Ring in Gold and Silver
Opal Ruby Snake Ring in Gold and Silver

Opal Ruby Snake Ring in Gold and Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Ruby Snake Ring in Gold and Silver J DAUPHIN "The poison in me" made in 10 Karat Gold and Silver The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological sy...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Opal Diamond Gold Ring England
Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Opal Diamond Gold Ring England

Antique Victorian Snake Serpent Opal Diamond Gold Ring England

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual Victorian snake ring is set with two opal cabochons. It is stamped with English hallmarks for 18 karat gold and Birmingham. ring size: US 6.5 / EU 53

Category

Antique 1870s English More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin
Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Opal Ruby Snake Necklace Italian Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Transformation" Hand made in Los Angeles Available for immediate delivery Historically, serpents and snakes rep...

Category

2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin
White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin

White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White Diamond Opal Gold Earring Snake Statement Piece Single J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Rock'n Roll Suicide" Made in 14 karat Gold with Silver back Comes as a single earring Hand made in ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring

By Mousson Atelier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring The Snake is the first to be met by the Little Prince from St.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapp...

Rose Cut Opal with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds Snake Shape Dangle Earrings
Rose Cut Opal with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds Snake Shape Dangle Earrings

Rose Cut Opal with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds Snake Shape Dangle Earrings

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

"18KT:2.820g, Diamond:2.50ct, SiIver:10.640g, ONYX:1.65ct, OPAL DOUBLET:8.55ct, SAPPHIRE:0.5ct Size: 54X20 MM"

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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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 cabochon eyes in 15 karat yellow gold, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Art Nouveau English Opal Snake Ring
Art Nouveau English Opal Snake Ring

Art Nouveau English Opal Snake Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

The head of the snake is decorated with a single cabochon opal which is oval in shape and two rubies represent its eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A wonderful antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold snake ring crowned with a beautiful 0.75ct natural Opal.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Ruby Eyes, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Ruby Eyes, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold Ruby Eyes, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fabulous antique Victorian snake ring modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and set with red Ruby eyes and crowned with a beautiful natural Opal which is approx. 0.90ct.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Striking Victorian Opal and Gold Snake Ring
Striking Victorian Opal and Gold Snake Ring

Striking Victorian Opal and Gold Snake Ring

Located in Farnham, GB

A stunning Victorian Snake ring set with an opal. Two snakes adorn the shoulders of this beautiful piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Georgian Snake Necklace
Georgian Snake Necklace

Georgian Snake Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Georgian snake necklace consisting of opal, enamel and diamonds.

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Antique Early 19th Century American More Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Diamond

1960s Enamel Gold Snake Bracelet
1960s Enamel Gold Snake Bracelet

1960s Enamel Gold Snake Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A splendid 1960s coiled snake blue enamel bracelet. The 18KT gold snake has f flexible scales and a body accented with blue and white enamel, red Ruby eyes, Opals, cabochon cut Gar...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Heart Brooch 18 Carat, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Snake Heart Brooch 18 Carat, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Snake Heart Brooch 18 Carat, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The Rubies are the snakes eyes, with the beautiful Emeralds and Opals set into the snakes head.

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Enamel Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Vintage Enamel Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Vintage Enamel Opal Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Located in Lombard, IL

Vintage multi-colored enamel opal and 14k yellow gold snake ring. Opal measured approx. 2.89 x 2.90 mm Quality mark 14kt Size 5.5

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian 15ct Gold Emerald Opal Ruby Snake Cluster Ring
Early Victorian 15ct Gold Emerald Opal Ruby Snake Cluster Ring

Early Victorian 15ct Gold Emerald Opal Ruby Snake Cluster Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

Designed with a closed back emerald to centre and six round opals surrounding. Interestingly designed with a snake type head to each shoulder, each set with rubies for eyes.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold

Art Nouveau Black Opal Pendant
Art Nouveau Black Opal Pendant

Art Nouveau Black Opal Pendant

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W 0.5 in D 0.2 in L 0.6 in

Art Nouveau Black Opal Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Art Nouveau black opal and snake motif pendant. Snakes were a common motif of the period, as were all natural elements. 14 Karat yellow gold pendant with bezel set fine qua...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 14k Gold

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in Santa Barbara, CA

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Opal Snake For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the opal snake 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, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an opal snake from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic opal snake over the years, but those made by J DAUPHIN, Meghna Jewels and Kary Adam are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding an opal snake for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Opal Snake?

Prices for an opal snake can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $20,956, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,690.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design

Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.

Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)

Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!

There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.

So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.

There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).