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Retro Ruby and Diamond 18 KT Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This sophisticate Retro ring is 1940 circa, Italian origin Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Unique 53.50 Kt Peridot Diamonds 18 KT White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
F/G color and VVS clarity 18 KT white gold grams 18.12 Length inches 1,393 = cm 3.51 - Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti taglio brillante. Questo
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Gold Diamond Accent Power Crystal Cocktail Ring
By Mckenzie Liautaud
Located in New York, NY
Mckenzie Liautaud 18 Kt yellow gold Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring Polished 33 x 23 Rock Crystal
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold

White and Fancy Diamonds Cocktail 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with white diamonds
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro 18 kt. bianco e nero con diamanti neri taglio brillante
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti e tanzanite. Questo pezzo fa
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt Gold Fancy Color Diamonds, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with 3 fancy color
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Rubies Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti e rubini multi-cut. Questo
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti taglio triangolo e tanzanite
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1, 22 carat Diamonds 18 kt gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Cocktail ring in 18k white gold mounted with white diamonds
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-J-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
  Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -J- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-N-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -N- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-D-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -D- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-F-Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -F- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -V- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-X-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -X- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-R-Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -R- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Australian Pearl Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro 18 bianco kt. con diamanti taglio brillante, diamanti
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Ruby Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti, rubini e tanzanite firmato Fraleoni. Questo
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Tanzanite, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Emerald Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti, smeraldi e tanzanite. Questo
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ct 15.64 Aquamarine and Diamonds 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful and sparkling color combination of white and blue stones. This cocktail ring has a very
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Ring with Diamonds & Onyx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 18 kt gold with onyx Ring size: 52.5 EU / 6.25 US ( can be adjusted for free) Total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx

AJD Beautiful 5Ct Tourmaline, Peridot & Diamonds 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Peridots and .04Ct of diamonds is set in a unique handmade 18 Kt yellow gold ring size 5 (sizable). (There
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive 34.75 Carats Diamonds Platinum 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum and 18 kt. white gold ring with navette, baguettes and round-cut diamonds. Navette diamond
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.97 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Designer Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An extraordinary Cuban Link Pave Set Diamond Ring crafted in luxurious 18 KT rose gold. This ring
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2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald & Diamond ring 18KT gold cocktail ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning cocktail diamond ring with emerald center. The emerald is from Colombia, bluish green in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt White Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
is a twist of diamonds, all is mounted in 18 Kt white gold. Tot weight 9.8 g Diamonds 1.23 ct Ring
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2010s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti, zaffiri, smeraldi e rubini
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald & Diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind green Emerald diamond ring, made in gorgeous cocktail style in 18KT gold. Metal Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti, zaffiri blue e rubino glass filled firmato
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18kt yellow gold cocktail diamond ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered: 18 kt yellow gold cocktail ring, 1950s. The ring is made of wire and set with 17 pieces of
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Lab-created Emerald Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Anello realizzato a mano in Italia in oro bianco 18 kt. con diamanti, smeraldi lab-created e
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Cocktail Ring Baguette Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
with baguette diamonds in 18 karat white gold. Each detail of this ring exudes sophistication and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
Emerald Diamond Ring from our collection. Crafted with care and precision, this ring features a brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy and White Diamonds 18 kt Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Cocktail Ring in 18kt White, Yellow and Gold composed of
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1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this cocktail ring is a true work of art, designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Important Turquoise Diamond 18Kt-Gold Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Introducing an exquisite Large Dome Shaped Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of Haute Joaillerie
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Black and White Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in Rome, IT
18 Kt. white gold ring with black & white diamonds and South sea round pearl. This impressive ring
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gol...

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Cocktail Ring Marquise Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 2.40 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 5.43 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 5.61 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA certified Pink Diamond cocktail ring 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Floral cocktail ring made with GIA certified pink diamond in center and small diamonds all
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in IN
. :- 0.62 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 4.25 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This September birthstone ring
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petronilla 2.60 Carat White Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Flower Tulip Cocktail Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
2.60 Carat White Diamond White 18 Kt Gold Flower Tulip Cocktail Ring This ring is inspired by the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt. Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Ruby Pink Sapphire Lobster Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow and white gold cocktail ring with 4.30 ct. of round-cut diamonds, 3.20 of round-cut
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1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Amethyst Pink Quartz 18 Kt Rose Gold Made in Italy Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
skilled artisans in our workshop 18 KT rose gold g 18.30 n. 70 diamond ct 2.14 quality of the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Palmiero Diamond 18-Kt White Gold Ring
By Palmiero
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Outstanding dome marquise ring by the famous Italian designer Palmiero. The contemporary design is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Contemporary diamonds flower 18k white gold ring created
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond

18 Kt Pink Gold and Rock Crystal Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This ring has a very elegant and fanciful design. The mirroring gold below the stones gives
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Modern Cocktail Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
. Cocktail ring handmade in Italy by Stanoppi Jewellery since 1948, all our jewels are produced only in our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Giorgio Chilleri Bow Cocktail Ring 18 kt Gold 1.80 Cts Diamonds Onyxes Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Giorgio Chilleri. An statement retro piece, carefully crafted in Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 18kt White Gold, 4ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Diamonds: ca. 4 ct Beautiful color and clarity Material: 18 Kt white gold Total Weight: 11.3 gram Ring
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20th Century Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphires Diamonds White 18 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring Made In Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
A surprising aquamarine is the main feature of this 18 karat white gold ring, sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring Hues of deep red emit
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Gold 1.17 Carat Diamond 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Round Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Kt Gold 1.17 Carat Diamond 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Round Cocktail Dome Ring A perfect symbol of
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Portofino Ring with Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
elegant rose gold mosaic makes this ring unique. Designed and handcrafted in Italy. Ring in 18 kt rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt. Rose/White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
G/VS/SI 2 pieces of brilliant cut diamonds: (2*0.11) approx. 0.22 ct G/VS Grade: 18 KT
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2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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18kt Diamond Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18kt diamond cocktail ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 44 vintage or 134 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 18kt diamond cocktail ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 18kt diamond cocktail ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Margherita Burgener, Crivelli and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18kt diamond cocktail ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18kt Diamond Cocktail Ring?

Prices for a 18kt diamond cocktail ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,420 and can go as high as $169,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,953.

Finding the Right cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.