1920s Ruby Cocktail Ring
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Ye...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Ruby, 9k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Ruby, 9k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Ruby, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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