Gucci Garden Silver and Blue Enamel Snake Motif Ring
View Similar Items
Gucci Garden Silver and Blue Enamel Snake Motif Ring
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Weight:9.9 g
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 21st Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Southampton, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1867311stDibs: LU6828326372
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Gucci Silver Diamond Ghost Charm RingBy GucciLocated in Southampton, PAAdd a spooky twist to your style with this Gucci ring. Designed in collaboration with Trouble Andrew, this 4mm-thick sterling silver ring has a GG-embossed band adorned with a dangling ghost charm...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Silver
- Platinum 0.67ct Diamond and Blue Sapphire Starburst RingBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PAThis diamond and blue sapphire ring makes a stunning symbol of love. It is crafted in everlasting platinum and topped with a gorgeous 1.20 ct round sapphire. Surrounding the dazzling...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
- Hermes Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Enamel Band RingBy HermèsLocated in Southampton, PAA must-have for your vintage jewelry collection. This extraordinary piece from Hermès presents three solid gold bands intertwined to form a single ring. Each 18K yellow gold band has...Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
- 18K Yellow Gold 4.95ct Diamond and Blue Sapphire RingBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PAWith a wide band and a channel setting, here's the ring for the bold and daring. This piece features a yellow gold band designed with two tracks or channels of tapered baguette diamo...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18K Yellow Gold 0.64ct Diamond Enameled Flower RingBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PAInspired by the beauty of nature, this enameled jewel captivates with its charming aura and graceful demeanor. The ring features a unique split band that supports a four-petal blosso...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
- Luca Carati 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver and Grey Rhodium Diamond "S" Charm RingBy Luca CaratiLocated in Southampton, PADesigned in a fairly minimalistic manner and still producing an intriguing visual presence, this marvelous ring from Luca Carati boasts perfectly smooth shapes and a tastefully contr...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, Rose Gold
- Gucci Milano Vintage Red and Blue Enamel Ring in Solid .925 Sterling SilverBy GucciLocated in Miami, FLEnamelled ring designed by Gucci. Beautiful vintage ring, created in milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci. This cocktail ring has been crafted in the shape of an X in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. Embellished with applications of red and navy blue hot enamel over a guilloche pattern Weight: 10.4 Grams, (6.67 Dwt). Size: 5.75 sizeable. Measurements: 20 mm 10 by mm (0.79 x 0.79 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian gold assay mark and signed, "®GUCCI MADE IN ITALY 10". Gucci, was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci...Category
20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$479 Sale Price20% Off - Alexis New York Silver Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Wrap RingLocated in New York, NYImpressive snake wrap ring, crafted by Alexis NY, set in 18k gold over sterling silver, adorned with vibrant enamel, 0.32ctw G/VS diamonds and 0.20ctw rubies. Ring size, 5.75 (sligh...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel
- Round Blue Sapphire and Blue Enamel Slim Band Ring in Sterling SilverLocated in New York, NYThis elegant ring features one round-cut blue sapphire prong sets between blue enamel shank on top of a slim band sterling silver ring . Metal: Sterling Silver Gemstone: Blue Sapp...Category
2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsBlue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
- Blue Topaz and Blue Enamel Slim Band Ring in 14K Gold over Sterling SilverBy UnbrandedLocated in New York, NYThis elegant ring features one square-cut Swiss blue topaz prong sets between blue enamel shank on top of a slim band ring in 14K yellow gold over sterling silver. Metal: 14K Yello...Category
2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsBlue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
- Antique Blue Enamel and Diamond Band RingLocated in London, GBHere we have a charming antique enamel and diamond band ring. The piece has been crafted from 15ct rose gold and showcases a single line formation of graduating chunky table and old ...Category
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
- Gucci Sterling Silver Black Enamel Tiger BandBy GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZDesigner: Gucci Material: sterling silver Dimensions: band measures 10mm wide Weight: 11.58 grams Size: 10Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.