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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Ring With Heart And Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good, small scratches (see on pictures)
Material : gold: 750/°°° 18 carats, two diamonds
Color : gold
Size : 46
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990 Silver 925 Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wow! This 1990 synthetic ruby cocktail ring is such a statement ring! Beautiful large cocktail ring made from silver 925 featuring a large...
Category
1990s Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver
Oscar de la Renta Polished Gold Calla Lily Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Milford, DE
Flower chic statement ring from Oscar de la Renta. A polished golden calla lily.
Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5
Gold plated.
Get the matching pin!
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la ...
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate
Cultured Pearl 14k White Gold 1970's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Decorate your hands with this beautifully made ring. Bring this 1970's ring back to life and add it to your jewelry collection. This cocktail ring is made to be shown off as it is large in size. This ring is made out of five large blue pearls that is held into place with swirling metal pieces. The detail is amazing on this piece as the metal-work is impeccably done to depict thin and delicate tree branches. The cultured pearls have a beautiful color with a hint of fluorescence to it. This ring is a 5.5 and can be resized. This ring will be perfect to match with your summer dresses. There are no large flaws to this ring and it is in good condition but please note that it is vintage from the 1970's. Try a patterned Yves Saint Laurent or Gucci printed dress...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver blue sapphire Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond
-Diamond color- white with a tint of grey
-Diamond weight- 3.60ctw
-Metal- 925 Sterling silver
Metal color- oxidized silver...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with a gradation of 31 round brillant cut diamonds, 10 diamonds weighing 0.24 carats, 10 diamonds weighing 0.12 carats and 11 diamonds weighing 0.1...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 carat white gold Tahiti pearl and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round Tahiti pearl of 8.20 mm. surrounded by 29 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.09 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color: H
Clarity: S...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18 carat white gold rubies diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 43 baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.29 carat in total and 36 square rubies weighing 1.90 carat.
Qualité du diamant
Couleur : F - H
Clarté : VS...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Gold
Topaz 18k Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your evening look with this gorgeous ring! Circa mid-20th century, this 18k gold ring features a think band with a beautiful blue topaz gemstone in the center and 4 total ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
18 carat yellow gold cross diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold cross ring designed with 22 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.55 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clarity : S...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 41 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clarity : VS2
Weigh...
Category
2010s Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous teardrop earring and ring set crafted from 14k Gold and set with an Onyx center stone and two rows of VS1 diamonds. Total weight in grams is 25.27 and ring is a size 7.5. Ea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Art Deco Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver and Marquisette Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring is sterling silver and the design is set with surround marquisettes with angled coral and onyx and topped with a tiny tiny real pearl. It has a flair and is...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Certified Blue Topaz Natural Emerald & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Celestial Sparkle - A Blue Topaz Ring with 22.4ctw Non-Oil Natural Emerald and 9.0ctw Blue Sapphire Gemstones on Platinum plated Sterling Silver: This mesmerizing cocktail ring features a magnificent 13 ct. 1x18.2x13.2mm cushion natural untreated blue topaz...
Category
2010s African Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Pl...
Vintage 18.22 Carat Amethyst and Sapphire Sterling Silver Architectural Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fabulous Architectural Solitaire Amethyst Cocktail Ring. Featuring a Hand set 18.22 Carat Oval Amethyst, measuring approx. 20mm x 15mm. Each corner enhanced with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum and Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Owl Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Lapis and Diamond Platinum and Gold Owl Ring. Securely Hand set with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.50tcw and Ruby eyes, a...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kenneth J Lane KJL Pave Crystal Disco Ball Cocktail Ring, Silver Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your evening attire with the Kenneth J Lane Disco Ball cocktail ring. This exquisite piece features a dazzling display of pave-set crystals that catch the light from every an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal
Kenneth J Lane KJL Yellow Star Cocktail Ring, Enamel & Crystals Gold Tone Sz 4-8
Located in Milford, DE
Add a splash of sunshine to your ensemble with this Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring. This vibrant piece boasts a radiant yellow enamel setting, adorned with gold star accents that eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Rainbow Multi Color Tourmaline Flower Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Grab this vibrant natural Rainbow Multi Color Tourmaline Flower Cocktail Ring. Crafted with 22 natural Tourmalines in yellow, green, pink, and blue colors, this stunning floral maste...
Category
2010s African Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970's Enamel and Gold Buckle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Enamel and Gold Buckle Ring from the 1970's in 14k gold with guilloche enamel in bronze. Unmarked but tested. Smaller size. Size 4. Buckle 5/8" x 5/8". 1970's USA.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Four Stones Green Tourmaline Gold Plated Cocktail Ring
Located in Amagansett, NY
Stunning gold plated cocktail ring with 4 raw green tourmaline stones vertically set. This ring is a size 7.5.
Natural imperfections and striations in the tourmaline are present whic...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Beautiful Blue gemstone sterling silver eternity band stack band ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This designer oxidized sterling silver ring consists of :
Metal- Silver
Metal Purity- sterling silver
Color of metal- oxidized silver
Gemstone- Blue Sapphire (Lab grown)
Category
2010s Indian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
AC Zuni Signed Navajo Artisan Inlay Ring
By Zuni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the chance to get this ultra-rare piece of fine jewelry by AC Zuni that you cannot get anywhere else! This ring will make your outfit! This vintage 1940's Mother of Pearl and Turquoise ring has to be in your jewelry collection! It is universal and can pair with most of your closet. The beautiful deep blue turquoise with the red contrasting with the sterling silver really makes a statement. The geometric cuts of the stones made into a Navajo figure creates a highly designed look that is so interesting to look at. This is in good vintage condition, with tarnishing, but still has so much life to live. Review the photos. Vintage jewelry is meant to last a lifetime and will always be a great investment piece. This piece can easily be dressed up or down for any occasion! Style this incredible piece with a vintage Alaïa dress...
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Black Rhodium & Gold Plated Rough Cut Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Located in Amagansett, NY
Unique and one-of-a-kind rough cut tourmaline cocktail ring. The ring is sterling silver with rhodium and gold plated. The ring also has oval cut tourmaline stones in orange, dark gr...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Rhodium
1970s Solid Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1970s Solid Silver Cocktail Ring, a unique and playful piece that brings a touch of whimsy to your jewelry collection. This beautiful pure silver ring features a deli...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Tourmaline & Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Amagansett, NY
Three stone deep forest green raw cut tourmaline 14K gold plated over sterling silver cocktail ring. This ring features 3 raw cut vertically set tourmaline stones with two round topa...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$2125 Stunning 18K White Sold Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Sz 6
Located in Leesburg, VA
$2125 Stunning 18K White Sold Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring Sz 6
Materials: 18K Gold
Ring Size: 6.00
Hallmarks: LJ (UK Assay Marks) 750
Total Weight (grams): 5.90
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst and Multi-Color Sapphire, Tsavorite Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Amethyst and Multi-Color Sapphire, Tsavorite Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 4.0 cm
Length: 3.5 cm
Ring Size: 54
Total Weight: 22.71 grams
*Please note that the silver setting...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Fei Liu Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Peony Cocktail Ring - Size M1/2
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
The effortlessly luxurious petals of the Peony flower have been admired across the world for centuries. Historically grown in the gardens of Chinese emperors, Peony blooms are a symb...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold 1970s Tourmaline Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 14K Rose Gold 1970s Tourmaline Ring, a stunning vintage cocktail ring that exudes luxury and elegance. This exquisite piece features a beautiful green tourmaline cent...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Silver
1.00 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Sapphire Diamond and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Round Natural Blue Sapphire weighing 1.00 Carat. Enhanced Half Circle...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10Kt Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal and Citrine Double Flower Ring Size 6
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
10Kt Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal and Citrine Double Flower Ring Size 6
The ring features 10 total Mexican fire opals, arranged in two flower settings. Each opal measures approxima...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century Modern Enamel Flower Gold Moi et Toi Crossover Bypass Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 'Toi et Moi' Flower Crossover Green and Red Flower Bypass Diamond Gold Ring. Hand crafted Brushed 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size: 7, we offer ring resi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
PONTIEL Art Deco Jonquil Glass Emerald Cut Stone Black Line Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant cocktail ring has the unique appearance of being marked by two parallel black lines that run through the glass stone. The strong geometrical motif showcases the clean sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
PONTIEL Art Deco Lavender Glass Emerald Cut Stone Black Line Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant cocktail ring has the unique appearance of being marked by two parallel black lines that run through the glass stone. The strong geometrical motif showcases the clean sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
AJD Diamond Slices on Antiqued Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant flower design of diamond slices and chips on antiqued sterling silver. This beauty is 23 x23 MM wide and a size 7. No changes by seller.
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
PONTIEL Art Deco Clear Glass Emerald Cut Stone Black Line Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant cocktail ring has the unique appearance of being marked by two parallel black lines that run through the glass stone. The strong geometrical motif showcases the clean sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Ring Haute Couture with Purple Enamel and Rhinestones, 2004
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Golden metal beetle ring with purple enamel and rhinestones. 2004 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. To be mentioned, a slight discoloration of the golden metal on the ri...
Category
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Fancy Colored Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Butterfly ring is perfect to wear to that special event. There are fancy champagne, black and white brilliant cut diamonds all over the butterfly design for a beatiful ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ethiopian Opal, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has a 15.5 x 11.5 vibrant Ethiopian Opal with with a halo of Rubies and Diamonds for a perfect accent. There is a double shank with diamonds. The Opal is 4 prong s...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian style uncut rose cut diamond emerald 925 silver statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This stunning old Victorian finish ring is one of its kind.
It consists of:
Diamond- Natural Uncut and rose cut diamond
Diamond color- Tinted yellow
Metal- Silver
Metal purity- 925 s...
Category
2010s Asian Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Colombian Emerald Square Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the breathtaking 14K Gold Colombian Emerald Square Cocktail Ring, a vintage masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 1970, this stunning ring featu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
18K Solid Gold Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the timeless elegance of the 18K Solid Gold Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring, a classic vintage piece that exudes sophistication and charm. Crafted in the 1970s, this luxuriou...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold
12.57 Carat Big Oval Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver for Women
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing our 12.57 Carat Big Oval Amethyst Cocktail Ring! Crafted with exquisite detail in sterling silver. This genuine amethyst ring embodies elegance and sophistication, making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
10Kt Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Filigree Style Ring Size 7.25
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
The ring features an oval cut and prong set sapphire as the center stone. It measures 7mm in length and 5.02mm in width. Surrounding it in a marquise shaped main setting are 12 addit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 3 stone halo Ring in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 3 stone Zambian Emerald ring has a round 10mm Zambian Emerald center and two 4.5 mm round emeralds on the side all surrounded by a halo of shimmering brilliant cut diam...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Cocktail Ring in 925 Sterling Silver for Women
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing our Vintage Emerald Cocktail Ring! Crafted in sterling silver, this vintage ring showcases a vibrant emerald gemstone, elegantly surrounded by shimmering diamonds in a fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
EGL Certified 27 Round Natural Pyrope-Almandine Garnet Signet Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Introducing our exquisite EGL Certified 27 round natural pyrope-almandine Garnet Signet Ring on platinum coated sterling silver, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design that exudes...
Category
2010s African Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Gucci Tiger Head Ring
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible ring by GUCCI representing a golden tiger's head
Condition : excellent
Made in Italy
Model : unisex ring
Material : metal
Dimensions : size 63
Hardware : golden metal
Deta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Tiffany&CO by Paloma Picasso Rhodolite and Silver Ring TDD51/52 US5 3/4
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiffany&CO ring by Paloma Picasso in 925/1000 silver, Art Deco style, adorned with a beautiful rhodolite (garnet family) in shades of red rose. Finger size 51/52 or US5 3/4, internal...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rhodolite, Silver
Serpent Fancy Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14KB Gold
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind serpent ring has over 120 round fancy colored brilliant cut diamonds and is a perfect ring for that special event. There are two natural tapered baguette Rubies fo...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Christian Dior Vintage Fancy Ruby Diamonds Ring T49 US4.75
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior ring circa 1990 Art Deco style in gold metal paved with brilliant-style rhinestones and a stone imitating ruby, signed. Finger size (on ring sizer) 49 or US4.75, inter...
Category
1990s French Cocktail Rings
Vintage Red Carpet 7.58 Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Statement Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Securely centering an Oval Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, weighing approx. 7.58 Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Natural ruby emerald brilliant cut diamond 18K gold statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby, emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds in 18K gold is a true style statement. This beautiful ring consists of:
Net weight- 6.410 grams
Dia...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Costume Jewelry Lab Grown Blue Color Sapphire CZ Diamond Ring by Clive Kandel
Located in New York, NY
Lab Grown Royal Blue Kashmir Color 12 Carat Sapphire CZ Diamond Ring set in Palladium clad sterling. The most realistic and gorgeous Royal Blue colour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
EGL Certified 1ct Moonstone and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Indulge in the celestial charm of our exquisite Natural 1ct Moonstone and Ruby Cocktail Ring. At the heart of this enchanting piece lies a captivating 1ct cabochon moonstone, renowne...
Category
2010s African Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Silver Garnet and Marcasite Flower Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
Silver statement ring featuring a lovely flower design set with garnets and marcasites. Ring size UK O 1/2, US 7 1/4, inside diameter 1.85cm / .72...
Category
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
7.56 Carat Blue Topaz Halo Cocktail Ring for Women in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing our 7.56 Carat Blue Topaz Halo Cocktail Ring! Crafted in sterling silver, this vintage silver ring showcases a vibrant topaz gemstone, elegantly set in center design. Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fashion Jewelry: Antique and Vintage Cocktail Rings for Sale
Shopping for cocktail rings in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs?
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.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted cocktail rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell, Kenneth Jay Lane, Elsa Schiaparelli and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
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.
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 in our collection of fashion jewelry, 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.