Snakes are an ever popular motif in jewellery. The coil shape lends itself to pretty much anything you would want to wear – rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants.

Though I imagine it might be tricky to get this very sinuous serpent on your finger it certainly has a lot of drama and impact. Made of 18k rose gold and set with black and white diamonds, the piece is articulated to move with your finger, and extends up over the knuckle, with the head of the serpent at the base of the fingernail.

Available from LuiseViaRoma for €8,676 by designer Perlota who offers these serpents in other designs on the site as well.