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Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
cut diamonds, ruby and emerald. Ring total weight 2.60 grams Ruby and emerald total weight 1.17 karat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by a crown of diamonds, blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies. diamonds 0.50kt tot weight 18.6gr
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Dome Shaped Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pinkie cocktail ring has been made out of 14 karat gold and is deorated with diagonal
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Vintage 1950s Post-War Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamonds, Rubies & Emerald cocktail ring/band 18K s-9
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cocktail ring/anniversary band (most likely 1950's) channel set with 18 square step cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds Tutti-Frutti Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold 45.80 ct (gemstones) Tutti-frutti cocktail ring. It depicts a dome made
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Flower Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely ring in yellow gold 18k and platinum with Diamond, Ruby and carved Emerald. Circa 1950. Ring
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 1950 Tutti Frutti Bombe Ring 13.35 Ctw Diamonds Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized jeweled Tutti-Frutti cocktail ring. A mid-century Hollywood regency bombe ring made in
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Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings

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

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 3.25 Carats of Natural Rubies & Diamonds. The
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Large 18k Gold Citrine, Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Large Citrine Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, showcasing an emerald-cut citrine weighing
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Coral Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds Sapphires, Rose Gold/Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
decorations studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a carved coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with two flowers of coral surrounded by diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This ring was totally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Red Coral, Rose Gold/Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowery frame in rose gold and silver studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The origin
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, White Coral, 14 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, White Gold, Ro...

2.70 Carat Diamonds 4.66 Navette Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique round shape cocktail retrò ring realized in 9K rose
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Tutti-Frutti Gold Ring Diamond Emerald Carved Ruby, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful tutti-frutti motifs ring featuring four carved rubies set in 18 karat (tested) yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue and Yellow Sapphires Coral Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by 9K rose gold and silver leaves detailes studded by rose cut diamonds, precious rubies, emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k Gold, ...

Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 9k Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers and leaves made of rose gold and silver studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral,...

Coral Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
decorations studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Tutti Frutti 1950 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 46.81 Cts In Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Tutti-Frutti jeweled domed cocktail ring. Iconic colorful piece of jewelry from the late
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...

Retro Citrine Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 14K yellow gold ring set with one rectangular scissors cut citrine weighing approximately 54ct
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, White Coral 14 Kt Rose and White Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds and sapphires. This fabulous ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths White Coral
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Pink Moonstone and Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring of Foliate Design
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold and pink moonstone cocktail ring in a mount of overlapping leaves set with
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Vintage 1950s Gilded Age Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Tutti-Frutti gem set cocktail ring. Fabulous domed colorful piece, created in Italy with the
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Colors of Life" Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
production. It bears diamonds (ct. 4,00), emeralds (ct. 1,20), rubies (ct. 1,10) and sapphires (ct. 2,00
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Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

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Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with this ultra-rare VCA cocktail ring. Circa 1950's, this
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Andre Vassort. Beautiful French piece created around the 1960's at the
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Trombino Ring, circa 1955
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
brightly colored stone including blue sapphire, ruby, emerald and more rarely a diamond or colored diamond
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rough-Cut Emerald and Ruby Nugget Statement Ring, 1970s
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage 70's cocktail ring. The 1" x 3/4" 18k yellow gold freeform ring with four rough-cut Chatham
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Seed Pearl Dome Ring in 22 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and seed Pearl Dome Ring mounted in 22 Karat Gold. This singular and
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Mid-20th Century Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold

Tutti Frutti 1950 Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 46.81 Cts in Gemstones
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Tutti-Frutti jeweled domed cocktail ring. Iconic colorful piece of jewelry from the late
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

2.34 Carat No-Heat Burma Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A majestic and wonderful find - a gemmy (as good as it gets) red emerald-cut ruby, weighing 2.34
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Coral Ruby Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a cluster of diamonds, multi-colour sapphires, emeralds and rubies. diamonds 0.13kt tot weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French 1950s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tutti Fruti Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring numerous new colorless diamonds mixed with vivid blue sapphires, red rubies and green emeralds
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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

Amethyst/Ruby 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Cocktail ring with approx. 20 carat emerald cut Amethyst with six small rubies on the sides.
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Aquamarine Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro Aquamarine Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring. The main gemstone is a rectangular step
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Emerald Cut Amethyst & Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat rose gold retro design ring set with one 18.5x14.7mm emerald cut amethyst, flanked by
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Central Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Little Pearls Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, emeralds, rubies and littlre pearls. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Engraved Orange Coral Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rose Gold/Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and silver studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and a pearl. This beautiful ring is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds, plus decorations of rubies, emeralds and color sapphires, This ring is totally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Baroque Pearl, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
decorations studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Dark Red Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a cerved dark red coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1950s Seaman Schepps Ring Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Torino, IT
, 3 cabochon Emeralds and 5 diamonds, weighing a total of 14.5 Grams This rare cocktail ring is an
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Emeralds Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure. The ring features flowery motif, embellished with a central emeralds, silver leaves
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Retro Citrine and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and stunning Retro, 1950's ring, featuring a large 18.18ct. emerald cut citrine of good
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural Burma Ruby Ring 4.21 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful natural, rectangular cut Burma ruby ring. The ruby weighs 4.21ct and measures 10.43 x
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1950 Retro Italian Multi-Gemstones Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
An elegant Retro ring, hand-crafted in 18k yellow Gold, set with fine sapphires, rubies and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Handcraft Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
old diamonds, sapphires,ruby and emeralds. Ring total weight 6.30 grams Ring size 8.10 US 16.90 Ita
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...

Beautiful Aquamarine and Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Approx. 13.00cts rectangular cut medium to light blue Aquamarine. There are 6 round cut rubies, 3
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century French Diamond and Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century French Diamond and Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one old mine
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A lovely Van Cleef & Arpels Retro ring with round brilliant cut diamonds and emerald cut rubies in
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940's Retro Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro platinum ring with aquamarine, diamonds, and rubies. The ring has a rectangular-cut
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Thai Princess Ring, circa 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
inspired ring set with a variety of gems. 19 white sapphires plus blue sapphire, emerald, ruby, moonstone
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Vintage 1950s Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Corals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Gold and Silver Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.40 ct Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose ...

1950s Large Multi Gem Domed Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Large Multi Gem Domed Ring The dazzle and glamour of the fabulous 1950's converge on this
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Vintage Tutti Frutti Ring and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a colorful array of cabochon emeralds, rubies and sapphires, studded with diamonds totaling
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Aquamarine Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950 gem blue untreated natural 6.03ct Aqua in a simple white gold ring with bright red Rubies
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Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
), surrounded by a beautiful frame of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. This ring is totally
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold,...

Large 1950s French 18 Karat Tutti Frutti Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
1950’s French 18K multi gem tutti frutti dome cocktail Ring. The dome shaped ring set with multi
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Mid-20th Century French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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1950 Cocktail Ring Emerald Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and 9k gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby over the years, but those made by Andre Vassort, René Boivin and Tutti Frutti Jewellery are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring ruby, from our inventory of 54, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1950 Cocktail Ring Emerald Ruby?

The price for a 1950 cocktail ring emerald ruby starts at $294 and tops out at $89,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,500.

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.