12 Shimmering Snake-themed Jewellery To Wear This Chinese New Year

Usher in the year of the Snake with a suite of jewellery that will tip the scales of fortune in your favour.

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By Brandon Chia - published 15 Jan 2025

In traditional Chinese culture, gold and gemstones symbolise good fortune and wealth, giving us the perfect reason to don our best jewels and slither into the new year to celebrate this year’s zodiac, known for its incredible wisdom. From costume creations to glittering fine jewellery, our curated list of snake-themed jewellery will impress Lady Luck (and your relatives) this Chinese New Year.

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1. Elsa Peretti Snake Bangle, $11,900, Tiffany & Co.

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This token of good luck crafted from 18K gold encapsulates Elsa Peretti’s penchant for fluidity and movement across her designs, with a new twist in the form of three diamonds set on the tail for extra glimmer.

2. Snake Brooch, Mikimoto

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Mikimoto has launched its 2025 Ruyi collection, with inspirations from the revered knot symbol of good fortune and celebration. The collection consists of necklaces, rings and earrings with golden South Sea pearls but the yellow gold snake brooch featuring a pearl and green garnet on both ends of the platinum branch truly steals the show.

3. Serpent Bohème Toi et Moi Ring, $16,950, Boucheron

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Gorgeous, feminine and modern, the Serpent Bohème collection might be a little abstract as a snake-themed jewellery creation, but it’s definitely worth considering this Chinese New Year. Of course, the diamond-paved drops will add a touch of sparkle to your new year fits.

4. Serpenti Necklace, $6,540, Bvlgari

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A special occasion calls for a special edition rose gold Serpenti pendant necklace set with brilliant red rubies as a nod to the auspicious colour. After all, some extra luck in 2025 can’t possibly hurt.

5. Snake Drop Earrings, $299, Swarovski

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For maximalists who gravitate towards the shiniest things in life, these rhodium-plated snake earrings combine a variety of white crystals cut specifically to form the reptile’s flexible body, with a single teardrop-shaped zircon that makes its head.

6. Lucky Animals Snake Clip, $12,900, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Everyone could use a little bit of whimsy during this holiday season. Van Cleef & Arpels’ snake clip, crafted from yellow gold, malachite and onyx, will not only jazz up a simple blazer or dress but also draw smiles as you go from house to house.

7. Chance Infinie Ring, FRED

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Snakes are often associated with the infinity symbol, which is also auspicious in Chinese culture. FRED has captured infinity and the lucky red hue of rubies in its Chance Infinie collection with special editions in pink gold.

8. Tribales Earrings, $820, Dior

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Time for an astrological touch with Dior’s tribales earrings with snakes depicting constellation and moon symbols—elegant and perfectly on theme for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

9. Snake Bracelet, about $1,215, Chloé

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This sculptural snake bracelet is slithering off the Chloé runway and onto your wrist. This design was inspired by the embroidery on an archival dress with a vintage gold-finish and a refined coil design that makes it look alive.

10. Snake Earrings, $1,900, Loewe

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Speaking of vintage, these gold-plated silver earrings are hand-painted with white enamel as a nod to those originating from the ‘70s. The baguette-cut jade stones on both sides are also a nice touch for the brand’s Chinese New Year capsule collection.

11. Black Opium Serpentine Hayya Ring, about $10,499, Marei

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Channel the mysterious allure of the snake zodiac with this handcrafted duo snake ring in yellow gold, decorated with 1.6 carats of brilliant white diamonds and black enamel.

12. Cobra Large Pendant Diamond Earrings, about $22,755, Nadine Aysoy

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Make a statement when you walk into every room this Chinese New Year with these earrings featuring voluptuous yellow gold scales and shimmering round diamonds, which decorate the piece in a satisfying, proportionate order.