Snake year stylishly slithers in

New York--In Chinese astrology 2013 is the Year of the Snake, and luckily for the industry, jewelry inspired by the slender and slithering is trendy right now.

While rings appear to be the most popular for their depiction, designers also have wound the serpent into earrings, necklaces and eye-catching bangles and bracelets. Colorful gemstones often play the part of reptile’s beady little eyes, and scales are defined by diamonds and texture.

Click through this special report to see some snake designsss.