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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Burmese Artisan Cocktail Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Morganite, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Danish Retro Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 1...
2010s American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Jade, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern More Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond...
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Balinese Classical Greek Fashion Rings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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