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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Snake Charmer

My obsession with snake themed jewelry is endless...so I was thrilled to recently learn that New York City vintage jeweler Doyle and Doyle has collaborated with Anthropologie in offering some fabulous options culled from it's collections.  Aren't these Victorian era snake rings amazing?  And, I love that  Anthropologie explains a bit of the history behind such beauties...
If snakes aren't your thing, there are some other really lovely pieces, such as these two gorgeous vintage estate rings. 

The idea of owning a piece of jewelry with a bit of history behind it, is so appealing. Taking statement jewelry to the next level as conversation piece... (not to mention great "ice" breaker!)
Posted by coopermultimedia at 3:20 AM
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40 comments:

  1. daisychainJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    the snake ring is so amazing!

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  2. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    some really beautiful rings! Love number 2 and 3

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  3. StaceyJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    These are so uniquely beautiful!

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  4. DebbyJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    oooooohhh..... I'll take the purple vintage estate ring! xo

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  5. Chic 'n Cheap LivingJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Love the vintage estate rings!

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  6. David TomsJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Jewellery with history is so chic, and like you love victorian snake pieces. My Grandmother had quite a few

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  7. Acanthus and AcornJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    My mother had a really cool gold snake bracelet in the 70's that I loved! The rings are fantastic and a great price for something so fun!

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  8. pretty pink tulipsJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    You know how I love a statement ring!! :) These are amazing..that amethyst one would make me very happy!! Ice breaker, is right!!

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  9. quintessenceJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Couldn't agree more - you know how much I LOVE knowing the back story. And I've always loved wrapped snake rings! What a fun collaboration.

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  10. The BuzzJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I'm totally "charmed" with estate jewelry and so agree that something with a story is worth owning! Love that purple ring!

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  11. avant garde designJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    i love a vintage look to just about everything, including jewelry. while snakes are not my thing, i'm loving all of the other choices. how cool to pair with anthropologie. that store is the bomb! ;)

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  12. Style AtticJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    You hypnotized and charmed the pants off of me...in the last two pieces, that black one is hip and square! Niiiiice :)

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  13. I Dream OfJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Stunning! Anything with a bit of history is more interesting...and these are beautiful, too. Great find.
    Jeanne

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  14. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Really like that last ring. I sell vintage jewelry (even have a snake bracelet in my shop right now) so obviously it's my thing, I love it and most of the time you aren't going to run into anyone else wearing it. Thrilled Anthro is doing it, of course it's them - always so chic.

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  15. Kelle DameJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I LOVE the second one! How unique!! I'd take the last black one too!
    Have a great week!
    Kelle

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  16. Deanna PaiJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    My most prized piece of jewelry is a silver snake ring that I picked up for a cent in Rome. I can't get enough of it. I love the first ring; the spirals are perfect!

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  17. stylebyrachaelJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Oh so beautiful and fun!

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  18. lisaroyhandbagsJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love that first ring! And that they're all gold! :)

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  19. The Rural SocialiteJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I can understand why you'd be obsessed, but snakes freak me out just a bit too much. :)
    I'll take the black ring instead!

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  20. Bailey@ peppermintblissJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I'm normally really not a purple lady, although I do love my birthday the amethyst...but I think you have rubbed off on me because I cannot get ENOUGH lately and that ring is just fab.

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  21. Amber Blue BirdJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    i hate snakes, they scare the crap out of me but I wouldnt mind snake jewelry

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  22. TheklaJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    i love rings<3 i have an addiction with them check out my blog hope you like my rings;)xxx


    http://inablondeworld.blogspot.com/

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  23. Dancing BranflakeJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love snake rings! I had one in high school but lost it. All the boys thought it was the coolest thing. I really really really want one again. I love that first one!

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  24. JosieJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    These are all stunning -- love the first one! I love cocktail rings because they're definitely great conversation pieces.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  25. StitchforkJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I need to break some ice -- I'll take the last ring with the black stone!
    xo Cathy

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  26. HamptontoesJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Loving #2...fabulous! Yes, jewelry with a story is wonderful.

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  27. AmandaJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I am dying for a vintage Cameo ring...you might just have convinced me I must have an estate piece :)

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  28. shari @ little blue deerJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    No, no snakes ARE my thing! Love these, and if I didn't just get a gorgeous Melinda Maria ring for Christmas, I'd probably buy one! XX!

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  29. theLENNOXXJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Agreed, I love snakes too! I have a lot of vintage jewelry in my collection, my favorites are always the rings. I'd love to be the owner of a chic snake ring like that.

    xo Linda

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  30. this free birdJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wow these are gorge Sue. I love the first one, as well as the one with the purple stone. Totally unique and fab!

    xo,
    C

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  31. style'nJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Love all of these...actually my mom just gave my sister and me some of her old jewelry. I love it b/c it has so much meaning and history behind it.

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  32. KathyJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    The ring in picture #4...classic

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  33. CDSJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Diggin' the snakes! I have a pair of bracelets...these rings are beautiful though!xo

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  34. Connie @ SogniESorrisiJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I have a snake ring with a ruby eye (my birthstone) but my snake phobia is such that I can't even bring myself to put it on.

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  35. Prippy HandbookJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I love snake jewelry, too! My fave earrings are little gold snakes with diamond eyes.

    Brilliant teamwork with Anthro on the line.

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  36. SophieJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    obsessed with all of these!! XOXOXOX


    sunnypeaches.blogspot.com

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  37. JennyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love the snake rings!

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  38. Rock'n Roll BallerinaJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love these pics! I have passion for jewelery as well;)

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  39. Jane K. SchottJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I had a beauty some years ago that was given to me by a mentor of mine and I lost it. You have reminded me how much I miss it. Need to come up with $1,300!!!! Anthropology is just sooooo smart!

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  40. Oh, My DarlingJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Wow, never thought of snakes as gorgeous until now.

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