All aboard our safari of sparkles.
Animal inspired rings, bracelets, and necklaces are proving incredibly popular this year, with high fashion brands and jewellery houses embracing their wild sides by seeking inspiration from the mighty animal kingdom. Allowing their wearer to embrace the fierce lioness (or sweet singing bird) that lies within, these pieces creatively celebrate our furry, feathery, and scaly friends in imaginatively whimsical and wonderful ways.
Like the Discovery Channel but with diamonds or National Geographic with precious gemstones, we’ve put together a list of some of the best animal inspired rings of the moment. From delicate hummingbirds to seductive serpents, come on an adventure and take your pick of our favourites below. Worn as a statement piece for your next night out or as a fun way to spruce up your office attire, they’re the perfect excuse to, well, go wild.
Featured Image Credit: Bulgari; Hero Image Credit: Boucheron
For a dazzling statement ring that bites back, the Cartier Panthère de Cartier Ring makes for a striking choice. The white gold ring features the French luxury jewellery brand’s iconic panther set with brilliant-cut diamonds, onyx stones, and two very fierce pear-shaped emerald eyes. The kind of ring only a strong woman could pull off, best suited for a roaring wild night on the town.
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Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele continues to be inspired by the animal kingdom. This beautifully imaginative Le Marchè des Merveilles 18k yellow gold ring comes with a red, yellow, or green patterned enamel design, and features a feline head that continues into a fin as it wraps around the finger. Two round brilliant cut diamond eyes adorn the head, making for an accessory that will catch eyes no matter where you go.
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Bulgari Serpenti Ring
Would our list really be complete without mention of Bulgari’s iconic serpent? Seductively coiling around the finger in ways only a piece from the Italian jewellery brand’s Serpenti Collection knows how, this 18k rose gold Bulgari Serpenti ring brings snake scales to life with a charismatic contrast of pave diamonds and snakewood. Seductive, hypnotic, and preciously powerful, the sensual ring becomes not only the spirit animal of Bulgari, but that of its wearer, too.
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Swarovski March Owl Motif Ring
For a less serious and more playful approach to the animal theme, this Swarovski March Owl Motif ring (approx. THB 5,465) makes for a light-hearted accessory that is easy to wear every day. Plated in gold, the ring features a mix of dark multi-coloured crystals, with an air of vintage glamour. A must-have and a great gift for the dedicated night owl in your life, pair it with any off-duty outfit for a beautiful – nay, hootiful – look.
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Saint Laurent Snake Ring in Silver Metal
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Minawala Gold Panther Ring
If you were in an impression that Indian fine jewellery was all about traditional motifs, then maybe you need to update you mood boards. You can always infuse some drama in your jewellery drawer with this gold panther double ring, studded with diamonds and emeralds. The ring was a part of ‘Neptis’ a collection created to celebrate 30 years of Minawala.
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Lisa loves to travel, and is always on the lookout for the world’s best nap spots. She’s a serious Asian art history nerd, and has a knack for languages and coffee table books. She hopes to publish her own novels one day, one of which will likely be called ‘All The Great Conversations I Had In A Bangkok Speakeasy.’ It’s a work in progress.
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