Cindy’s TrendTracker: Serpentine Designs

TrendsFeb 22, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Serpentine Designs

Snakes have been a reoccurring theme in jewelry since the beginning of time, symbolizing both good and evil in many cultures.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

Stephen Dweck’s sterling silver “Snake” earrings with turquoise drops ($315)stephendweck.com

Snakes have been a reoccurring theme in jewelry since the beginning of time, symbolizing both good and evil in many cultures.

For jewelry, the shape alone is an intriguing way to get metal and stones to wind their way around arms and fingers. The design possibilities are endless with this theme and that’s why it’s seemingly the most popular singular motif around today--it seems that every designer has at least one serpentine design.

Here are 16 versions of slithering gorgeousness to liven up any look.

Stephen Dweck’s sterling silver “Snake” earrings with turquoise drops ($315)<br />
<a href="http://www.stephendweck.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">stephendweck.com</span></a> — Stephen Dweck’s sterling silver “Snake” earrings with turquoise drops ($315)
stephendweck.com

These sterling silver snake cufflinks by Jacks or Better are available as black rhodium-plated or with an antique satin finish ($330). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.jacksorbetterjewelry.com/index.html"><span style="color: #ff0000;">jacksorbetterjewelry.com</span></a> — These sterling silver snake cufflinks by Jacks or Better are available as black rhodium-plated or with an antique satin finish ($330).
jacksorbetterjewelry.com

Natalie Regnier’s sterling silver “Anaconda” earrings are cast from real anaconda snake bones ($638).<br />
<a href="http://www.nregnier.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">nregnier.net</span></a> — Natalie Regnier’s sterling silver “Anaconda” earrings are cast from real anaconda snake bones ($638).
nregnier.net

Edgeworth Jewelry’s meticulously handwoven “Serpent” cuff is made in 18-karat yellow gold and stainless steel ($2,400).<br />
<a href="http://www.edgeworthjewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">edgeworthjewelry.com</span></a> — Edgeworth Jewelry’s meticulously handwoven “Serpent” cuff is made in 18-karat yellow gold and stainless steel ($2,400).
edgeworthjewelry.com

Anthony Lent’s 18-karat yellow gold snake pendant with chalcedony and diamonds ($2,560)<br />
<a href="http://www.anthonylent.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">anthonylent.com</span></a> — Anthony Lent’s 18-karat yellow gold snake pendant with chalcedony and diamonds ($2,560)
anthonylent.com

This 18-karat rose gold and diamond “Snake” band is by Alex Sepkus ($3,120).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.alexsepkus.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">alexsepkus.com</span></a> — This 18-karat rose gold and diamond “Snake” band is by Alex Sepkus ($3,120).
alexsepkus.com

Arman Sarkisyan’s sterling and 22-karat gold snake bangles offer ruby and diamond accents ($3,200). <br />
<a href="http://www.armansarkisyan.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">armansarkisyan.com</span></a> — Arman Sarkisyan’s sterling and 22-karat gold snake bangles offer ruby and diamond accents ($3,200).
armansarkisyan.com

This diamond pavé-set ring by Finn Jewelry has an unexpected 18-karat gold snake slithering around it ($3,700). <br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.finnjewelry.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">finnjewelry.com</span></a> — This diamond pavé-set ring by Finn Jewelry has an unexpected 18-karat gold snake slithering around it ($3,700).
finnjewelry.com

Wendy Yue does a triple serpent look; from left, an 18-karat rose gold ring with white and yellow diamonds and tsavorites ($13,700); an 18-karat white gold ring with white and yellow diamonds and blue sapphires ($19,100); and an 18-karat white gold ring with yellow diamonds, white sapphires and tsavorites ($5,300).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.wendyyue.com/index.php"><span style="color: #ff0000;">wendyyue.com</span></a> — Wendy Yue does a triple serpent look; from left, an 18-karat rose gold ring with white and yellow diamonds and tsavorites ($13,700); an 18-karat white gold ring with white and yellow diamonds and blue sapphires ($19,100); and an 18-karat white gold ring with yellow diamonds, white sapphires and tsavorites ($5,300).
wendyyue.com

Armenta’s oxidized sterling silver and yellow gold spiral blade ring features white and black diamonds and blue-green tourmaline ($5,290).<br />
<a href="http://armentacollection.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">armentacollection.com</span></a> — Armenta’s oxidized sterling silver and yellow gold spiral blade ring features white and black diamonds and blue-green tourmaline ($5,290).
armentacollection.com

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'Effy Jewelry's “Jardin Critters” snake ring is made in 14-karat rose gold with white diamonds, cognac diamonds and tsavorites ($5,500).
effyjewelry.com'

Marc Alary’s 18-karat yellow gold “Snake” brooch offers a white briolette diamond ($6,490). <br />
<a href="http://marcalary.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">marcalary.com</span></a> — Marc Alary’s 18-karat yellow gold “Snake” brooch offers a white briolette diamond ($6,490).
marcalary.com

These “Queen of Scots” earrings by Wendy Brandes are made in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond eyes ($7,500). <br />
<a href="https://www.wendybrandes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">wendybrandes.com</span></a> — These “Queen of Scots” earrings by Wendy Brandes are made in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond eyes ($7,500).
wendybrandes.com

Borgioni’s 18-karat white gold “Four Ringer” ring is set with white and black diamond pavé ($13,968).<br />
<a href="http://borgionis.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">borgionis.com</span></a> — Borgioni’s 18-karat white gold “Four Ringer” ring is set with white and black diamond pavé ($13,968).
borgionis.com

Katy Briscoe’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow gold, mint tourmaline crystal and diamond “Snake” pendant ($24,000)<br />
<a href="http://www.katybriscoe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">katybriscoe.com</span></a> — Katy Briscoe’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow gold, mint tourmaline crystal and diamond “Snake” pendant ($24,000)
katybriscoe.com

Bibi van der Velden’s “Snake” ring features a faceted blue topaz set in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request).<br />
<a href="http://www.bibivandervelden.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">bibivandervelden.com</span></a> — Bibi van der Velden’s “Snake” ring features a faceted blue topaz set in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request).
bibivandervelden.com

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Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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