.55 GIA Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Snake Ring Platinum

This snake cocktail ring centers on a .55 carat, GIA certified paraiba tourmaline, cut into a shield shape to form the serpent's head. Two cabochon emeralds sit as the eyes, adding a deep green pop against the tourmaline's cool blue-green tone.

Eighty old European cut diamonds, totaling 1.15 carats, pave the snake's body in a scaled pattern, with black onyx accents lining the design for contrast. Old European cut diamonds give off a soft, warm glow rather than sharp fire, so the sparkle here feels gentle and romantic instead of blinding.

The ring sits in platinum, giving it a cool, solid weight on the hand. Paraiba tourmaline in this neon blue-green saturation is hard to come by, which makes the stone the real standout on this piece.