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18K Gold Coil Snake Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
-tooled gold workmanship eliciting the scales of the snake. The third eye is a faceted, pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Emerald Enameled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
-karat gold. Depicting a scaled snake artistically rendered in vibrant green and white enamel. The snakes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as two coiled snakes with textured scales and knotted tails. Swirled around a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Antique 1840s French Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Snake Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is designed as three coiled snakes with engraved scale texture throughout Snake heads are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Buccellati Double Headed Snake Serpent Ring Sterling Silver Vintage Jewelry
By Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
snakes are intertwined with lifelike scale detail evident around the entire ring. For centuries snakes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Turquoise Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring a stylized snake head with deeply engraved scales and ruby cabochon eyes. Completed by a concealed
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring. Hand engraved scale head, tongue and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
. The snake features lifelike scale detail to the bracelet, terminating to the snake head - the diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. Coiled
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Snake Ring Turquoise Diamond 7 Large Cocktail Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
elaborate snake with its lifelike scale detail terminates to the diamond set head. The tail coils around the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Snake Ring 19k Gold Continental Pearl Ruby Eyes Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
snake features lifelike scale detailing with ruby set eyes and a pearl to the mount. The ring is great
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Baroque Pearl Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Gold Snake Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as two intertwined snakes with deeply engraved scale texture throughout Each
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Hardstone 18 Karat Gold Scarab Snake Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spins on a vertical axis - with highly rendered pair of snakes forming surround. Featuring textured
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Snake Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
highly rendered twisting snake surround Engraved with scale texture and emerald flush-set in head 1.0 mm
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Snake Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Clip on Signed Jewelry
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Torrance, CA
bold earrings feature snakes coiled with textured scale like detail to the body. Greek jeweler Ilias
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian French 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Snake Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with scale pattern and open mouth holding bezel One snake is yellow gold and the other platinum With
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.22 Carat Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
twisted snakes with engraved scale texture throughout. Accented by rose cut diamond eyes - weighing
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is designed as a curling snake with mesh tiered scales and engraved scale texture
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian 2.46 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
highly rendered twisting snake shoulders. With engraved scales and flush set ruby eyes. Completed by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Infinity Love Knot Antique Snake Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered snake with engraved scale motif and texture throughout. Depicted
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Kingdom Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass ring is designed as a coiling snake with a harlequin scale pattern Eyes are red enamel
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Mahogany Stair Rail Newel Post with Carved Dragon Head and Snake Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
sculpture with a snake-like, scaled body. At first glance the snake-like body may look incomplete, but it is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Mahogany

Bulgari Italy Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flexible Snake Serpenti Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as a geometrically coiling snake. With stylized and offset scales that stack
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique snake necklace, with a gold scale link body and blue enamelled head, set with natural
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Cocktail Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a remarkable cocktail ring designed by David Webb in 1970’s. A coiled snake with scales of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Ruby 10 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band is designed as a coiled snake with a grooved scale texture throughout Centering an old
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Netsuke in the form of a snake in boxwood with inlaid eyes and signature
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of a snake tangled on itself, each scale is carved with precision, and the overall
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Ilas Lalaounis Greek 18k Gold Textured Lion Snake Swirl W/ Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
design with a scaled and snake-like body. The lions eyes nicely stand out with fine vivid red rubies and
Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coiled Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Naturalistic bronze scaled coiled snake with highly detailed fangs, forked tongue, teeth and eyes
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Cross over 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Two Panels of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
crafted in carved 18K yellow gold, simulating the scales of the snakes. This exquisite Retro bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th century Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mirror /Picture Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size gold gilt wooden picture frame/mirror featuring carved mythical god, serpents and snake
Category

Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Boucheron Toi et Moi Serpent Bohème Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
. 18K Yellow Gold takes on the rippled texture of scales. A minimalist snake-head motif glistens with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Diamond and Gold Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
finger, this 18 karat white gold snake ring has masterfully crafted scales and a head pave mounted with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Blue Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous work of art by David Webb. The flexible snake like scale bracelet is hand crafted in 18
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Sergent Palissy Majolica Serpent Ewer, France, circa 1870
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Realistic glazing is applied to a highly textured ground, particularly to the scales of the snake and the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Sets of One-Hundred Vintage Ceramic Roof Tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
distinctive and practical, putty-colored tile. Repurposed in snake and scale-like patterns for walls and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Massive Gold and Diamond Serpent Ring circa 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
shape of a three intertwined snakes. The detailed "scales" set with approximately 3.00 cts of mixed cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Silver Enamel Ruby and Diamond Bangle Watch, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful snake, the scales applied with white enamel, the eyes set with marquise-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tourmaline Medusa Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with each other. The snakes have a wonderful scale-like surface on their bodies and rest atop a
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1991 Barry Kieselstein Cord natural python handbag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
small open compartment…In excellent condition with minor lifting of the scales (characteristic of snake
Category

1990s American Handbags and Purses

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orvet Mesh and Tassels Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
work from the 1950s. Our opinion : The orvet mesh is worked like the scales of the snake, giving many
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Ouroboros Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Kingsnake Three Band Ring Size 6
By Gucci
Located in Simpsonville, SC
transformation, rebirth, and eternal renewal. The snake, meticulously detailed with scales and sinuous curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century "Lalouette"Bust by Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
fish scale ornamentation. Intertwining snakes on the breast plate anchor an animal’s pelt around her
Category

20th Century American Busts

Materials

Silver, Bronze

18k Yellow Gold 3 Ct Pave Diamond Serpenti Viper Slim Bracelet Size medium
Located in New York, NY
with the snake's sinuous scales. Crafted in 18k white gold and adorned with full pavé diamonds, it
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Snake Scale Pattern, All 14K Gold Lv
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
with an alternating diamond snake scale pattern that stands up well to everyday wear. The fold-over
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Snake Scales Coil, White Enamel, Diamond Circle Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted out of 18K gold and platinum, with a coil design, featuring white enamel scales, enhanced
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 0.56ct. Snake Lariat Necklace in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata Fine Design presents an exclusive and one of a kind black onyx & diamond snake scale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Angela Cummings ​18 Karat Gold and Diamond Snake Half-Hoop Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Angela Cummings half-hoop earclips, designed in snake scale textured gold with a satin finish
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Tiger and Snake Sculpture in Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in Astoria, NY
applied to the tiger, the snake scales visible along its curling body. Markings include the artist's
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

C1800 18K Slender Ouroboros Snake Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
cuts along the band, which suggests the snake's scaled texture. The continuous line of the orobouros
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Rattlesnake Snake Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Elaine Pike
Located in New York, NY
Lazuli bead. The brooch has engraved details throughout creating the snake's scales. The brooch is a
Category

20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Vintage Jaeger snake design belt, Gunmetal and Diamanté
By Jaeger
Located in NEWARK, GB
the body has been designed to imitate a snakes scales and the belt fastens with a push c clip. The
Category

Late 20th Century European Belts

14k Antique Snake Ring Around Art Nouveau Around 1910
Located in Berlin, BE
intricate details of the snake's scales and texture of its body make this ring a true work of art. The ring
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond and White Gold Snake Motif Flexible Bypass Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
karat white gold bracelet features both plain and diamond embellished squared snake 'scales' set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Cobra Snake Gold Bracelet with Turquoise and Garnets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with matching decoration, to the completing all-around, very supple linkage simulating snake scales
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Claude Montana Por Ideal Cuir Vintage Black Snakeskin Spaghetti Strap Dress - 40
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
good condition with only minor lifting of the snake scales. It features a striking black snakeskin
Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Snake Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the snake scale you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a snake scale 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 snake scale over the years, but those made by Sunita Nahata, Angela Cummings and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any snake scale from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a snake scale, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Snake Scale?

On average, a snake scale at 1stDibs sells for $3,227, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $19,140 for the highest priced versions of this item.