This ring is part of Gucci’s 2017 Le Marché des Merveilles collection and depicts a “serpent” from a fairy-tale world. The entire ring is formed by the coiling body of a slender snake, with diamond-set eyes that give the piece a playful and lifelike expression.
Crafted in rose gold, the ring’s structure is particularly intricate — the triangular snake head appears to emerge from the winding tail. The snake’s body alternates between polished and hand-engraved finishes, evoking the colorful texture of scales. The coiled posture of the serpent further heightens the complexity of its craftsmanship.
The most captivating detail lies in the asymmetrical design of the snake’s eyes, giving it a subtly anthropomorphic charm. One eye features a round brilliant-cut diamond held by two prongs set within a recessed channel, while the other is adorned with a raised, star-shaped eye covering. At its center is a bezel-set, independently cut star-shaped diamond, surrounded by a star motif engraved with angular lines that flow seamlessly into the scale-like pattern of the serpent’s body.
