GRS 2.44 Carat Burma Vivid Pink Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 2.44 carat oval vivid pink Burma sapphire and 0.86 carat diamond platinum 900 ballerina cocktail ring, featuring the intensely colored heated Burma sapphire in a four-p...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 2.91ctw Burma Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Wavy Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Clean Vivid Pink Color - No Heat - Burma - 100% Natural -1.43ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 2.77ctw Ceylon Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Wavy Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color - Heated - Ceylon- 100% Natural -1.35ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 3.32ctw Ceylon Vivid Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Purple Pink Color - Heated - Ceylon- 100% Natural - 2.78ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.81ctw Oval Deep Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Pink - 9.1x7mm - 2.01ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut - P...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.37ctw No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Target Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Clean Vivid Pink Color - No Heat - Ceylon- 100% Natural -1.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage GIA 2.84 carat no heat pink sapphire diamond white gold ballerina ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage pink sapphire and diamond ballerina ring is a glamorous 1990’s design, centered by a GIA-certified pear cut pink sapphire weighing 2.84 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.35 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
It is surrounded by prong and channel set long tapered and straight baguette diamonds and accented by prong and tension set round brilliant diamonds in this exquisite estate ballerin...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 14K Gold Ballerina Statement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 14K Gold Ballerina Statement This estate ring is made in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3.58ct Cabochon Cats Eye Vibrant Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Pink - Shows Cat's Eye - 3.15ct (exact - stamped) (42) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Gray Spinel, Pink Tourmaline and Aquamarine Ballerina Ring in 18K White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring's design is a delightful twist of a classic Ballerina set ring.
Aquamarine, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ballerina Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.25 This stunningly sparkly diamond and pink tourmaline ring makes a sensational statement. The dazzling diamond detailing fills the finger, making it shimmer from every...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3 Carat Diamond Pink Tourmaline Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: Platinum • Finger Size: 6.75 • Gram Weight: 7.4 Grams • Diamond Cut: Baguettea • Diamond color: I-J • Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 3 CT • Gemstone: Tourm...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Platinum 3 Carat Diamond Pink Tourmaline Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: Platinum • Finger Size: 6.75 • Gram Weight: 7.4 Grams • Diamond Cut: Baguettea • Diamond color: I-J • Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 3 CT • Gemstone: Tourm...
18 Karat White and Rose Gold "Ballerina" Pink Diamond Cluster Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
One 18ct Rose and White Gold "Ballerina" cluster ring featuring central diamond weighing 0.49ct 6-7PP, surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut 6-7PP pink diamonds, weighing 0.49ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
13.31carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating ballerina cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum weighing approximately 15.00 grams.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Natural Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very vibrant oval natural pink sapphire weighing 2.90cts, adorned with 1.36cts of baguette diamonds in a platinum ballerina style setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.37ctw No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Target Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Clean Vivid Pink Color - No Heat - Ceylon- 100% Natural -1.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Mid Century 8.00 carat pink tourmaline diamond 18k gold ballerina ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Mid Century ballerina ring centers around a vivid emerald cut pink tourmaline weighing approximately 8.00 carats, displaying a rich, luminous hue that immediately ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Rubellite Ballerina Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The natural beauty of the stones creates a lifelong statement piece. Ballerina ring crafted in 18K rose gold African Rubellite = 3.76 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ros...
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Approximately 1 Carat Elongated Oval Pink Sapphire. 20 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity & H Color Totaling Approximately 1 Carat. Current Fi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette-Cut Diamond Pink Zircon Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ballerina ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with a pink zircon and round G-H VS1-VS2 baguette-cut diamonds of an estimated 1.00 carats.
Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold
10.50ct Natural Pink Green Tourmaline Ring Ballerina Gypsy Cluster Cocktail 14Kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Bright Pink Tourmaline ring. clean clarity 11 Fine Gem Tourmalines 6mm diameter 3.50ct natural round Green Tourmalines. 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 15mm Diameter...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 20.56 Carat Vivid Pink Rubellite and Diamond Ballerina Style 18K Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Absolutely exquisite, large cushion cut vivid pink rubellite or rubelite, is talon prong set in 18 karat white gold and surrounded by prong-set baguette and round brilliant diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
40 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in New York, NY
40 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring In 18 Karat Pink Gold,Estate This ring has approximately 40 carat of high quality Amethyst which has great Color and clarity . ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 2.16 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ballerina style pink ring, with deep green center emerald, Crafted in solid heavy Platinum, the center is adorned by a GIA-certified Emerald with a clarity treatment weight of approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Multi-Color Kaleidoscope Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold, Kaleidoscopic configuration Ballerina ring mounted with central pink champagne Kunzite in a round pink Sapphire halo, with gently sloped radiating pear shaped Aquamar...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...
GIA 18K 0.98 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA/IGI 18K 0.98 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring* GIA/IGI-certified Kashmir unheated red purple Sapphire weighing 0.98 ct set on the 18K white g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
2.48 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Pink Sapphire and Double Diamond Platinum Art Deco Revival Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled oval Pink Sapphire, weighing approx. 2.48 Car...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,850Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.77ct Oval Pink Sapphire & 0.47ct Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant 0.77ct oval pink sapphire sits at the center of this elegant ring, framed by 0.47ct of tapered baguette diamonds that create a striking, architectural halo. Crafted in 18k ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.40Ct Very Fine Oval Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a beautifully cut Oval Shape 3.40Ct Pure Pink Sapphire. The pink color appears rich and translucent and the stone is practically flawless. The design of the ring i...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Intense Unheated Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Intense pink sapphire and diamond ring containing an oval dark pink sapphire weighing approximately 2.64 carats set amongst 18 diamonds that weight approximately carats. Mounted in ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 2.63 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.27 carats and Diamond 1.22 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 15.65 gra...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.82 Carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful cocktail ring crafted in platinum showcasing a spectacular GIA Certified Pinkish Purple oval Sapphire with a Thai provenance, weighing 3.82 carats, surrounded by 10 round b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 18K White Gold No Heat 1.50ct Pink Sapphire & 0.77ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A rare and romantic treasure from Samui Lapidary, this IGL‑certified 18k white gold ring centers on a 1.50ct natural purplish‑pink sapphire of Madagascar origin, certified with no in...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Superb 2.17ct Pink Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply gorgeous Estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning heated pink Sapphire weighing an absolutely impressive 2.17ct. The beautifully made Estate ring contains ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 18K 3.20 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.20 Ct Kashmir Unheated Pink Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 3.20 ct set on the 18K white gold band ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
$2,700Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.20ct Oval Pink Sapphire & 0.50ct Diamond Fine Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful ring boasts a saturated color oval cut purplish pink sapphire. The stunning oval cut sapphire is very clear and eye clean. The brilliant pave diamonds are set neatly i...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18K 3.06 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA/IGI 18K 3.06 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Sapphire Art Deco Design Engagement Ring* GIA/IGI-certified Kashmir unheated Pinkish Purple Red Ruby weighing 3.06 ct set on the 18K whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
2.00CT Pink Sapphire and .99CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.33 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.33 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold. This stunning piece features a rare and exotic natural purplish / pink sapphire gemstone front-and...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.85 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be mesmerized by the exquisite IGI certified 18K white gold Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring, a breathtaking masterpiece that captivates with its stunning natural beauty ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Stunning 2.44ct Fuschia Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply beautiful estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning heated pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighing an absolutely impressive 2.44ct. The beautifully made Estat...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified 2.63 Carat No Heat Grayish Purple Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Light Grayish Purple Cushion Sapphire. The sapphire is set in Art Deco Revival Style of Milgrain and Filigree The ring is 14K White Gold. The Sapphire is a cushion 2.63 Car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
5.65 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.65 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: US$7000.00 Center Emerald Cut Emerald Weight is: Approx. 4.50Ct (transparent) Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.30 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.30 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 2.80 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 9 x 7 mm Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exclusive Engagement ring features a rare Yellow diamond at the heart of the design, by framing an ornate arrangement of delicate pear-shaped white diamonds set in 18K gold. -...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold 3 Row Wide Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures 7 inches long and 3/4 inches wide. The bracelet features a hidden plunger clasp with a figure 8 safety...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond 6.10 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful brilliant cushion cut natural corundum ruby is GIA certified, prong set in 18 karat yellow gold and surrounded by prong-set tapered baguette and round diamonds in a timeles...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring 2 Carat Total
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Three-Diamond Shape Cocktail Ring in 2 CTW This exquisite vintage cocktail ring showcases a unique and timeless design featuring three distinct diamond cuts: marquise, pea...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1960s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage platinum cluster ring showcasing a vivid 1.45-carat emerald-cut emerald at its center, set in a four-prong yellow gold mount. The emerald is surrounded by an impre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Art deco platinum diamond and sapphire ring 18 old and 8/8 cut diamond total approx. 0.80 ctv G-I / VS-P, ring size 16.5 mm US size 6, weight 3 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline 3 Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite three-stone green tourmaline ring. At its heart lies a captivating 13.25 carat emerald step cut tourmaline, exuding ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.30 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.30 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 10 x 8mm Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire with Pink Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.48 carats with Pink Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.13 grams "We first opened doo...
Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Natural, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and 1.83 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s gree...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.