$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold geometry, vivid green accents, and one of the finest old-cut diamonds I’ve encountered make this extraordinary platinum ring an unforgettable statement piece. Centered by an app...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Taking center stage is a glowing 6.08 carat cabochon ruby with a vivid red color. It appears to be glowing as light moves across the stone. Surrounding the ruby are 2.19 carats of ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.43ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.43 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mellerio 1.70 carat amethyst platinum cocktail ring
By Mellerio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage platinum ring by Mellerio features a vivid amethyst framed by baguette diamonds, embodying timeless French elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique flower shaped ring features natural Yellow diamonds at the heart of the design. The rich colour of these diamonds is complimented perfectly by the delicate platinum flora...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Blue Color - Very Nice Clean Stone - 7.88 x 5.43mm (approx.) - 1.12ctw (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Platinum Baguette & Princess Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully tailored platinum wide band ring exhibiting a refined balance of brilliance, symmetry, and bold presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Cushion Morganite and Diamond Octagonal Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
At 12.30 grams, this is a substantial ring with a presence that reads clearly as a cocktail piece.
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 21.25CTW Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional estate platinum ballerina ring showcasing a breathtaking emerald-cut aquamarine weighing an impressive 19.26 carats. The center stone displays a rich, luminous sky-blu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is a gorgeous statement cocktail ring that can be layered with any platinum, silver, or white gold pieces.
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
1930s Antique Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.58 carat sapphire and 0.46 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
2.10 Carat Emerald 0.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat emerald and 0.42 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique emerald ring collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Gorgeous, Vintage, Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Estate Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
The word Twist was used to describe a popular dance in the early 1960s. Twist means writhing, pirouette, the same idea that inspired this ring, in a whirlwind of white gold and preci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Period, Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully crafted cocktail ring from the Retro Period of the 20th Century.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond Green Emerald Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum. Ring size 7. Main stone: Diamonds 1.70cttw.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.93 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.93 carat natural emerald and 0.92 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro-inspired Starburst Cocktail Ring is Stunning Features GIA Genuine Ruby and Diamonds expertly crafted in solid Platinum and an approximate total weight of 10.89 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.75 ct. rectangular cushion green tourmaline with 1.62 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum, ring size 5.75.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Retro GIA 5.00 carat sapphire diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Retro sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is a bold 1940’s jewel, designed with rich color, sculptural presence, and refined sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.0ct Diamond and Opal Cocktail Ring MF28-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Not for the conventional collector, this platinum cocktail ring makes its presence known through its commanding scale and uncommon gemstone character.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s Platinum Cocktail Ring w/ Emerald and Diamond
Located in Lexington, KY
This 1950s platinum cocktail ring features emeralds with diamonds and is absolutely beautiful.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Colombian Emeralad Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Ring Size: 4.75 Shank Thickness: 2mm Total Weight: 4.36 grams Polished 900 Platinum polished Colombian Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.97ctw Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3.97ctw Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring This stunning 3.97ctw Ruby Cocktail Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship Material: Platinum Gemstone Details:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1950s citrine ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Circa 1940s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Platinum Cabochon Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully composed ballerina-style cocktail ring crafted in platinum and centered by a remarkable natural cabochon emerald displaying a richly saturated glowing green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 0.38ct Diamond and Moonstone Cocktail Ring MF11-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The band tapers to 2mm at the back, retaining its milgrain detail and ornate texture.In estate condition, this Platinum 0.38 ct Diamond and 13.0 ct Moonstone Cocktail Ring comes with...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Cluster Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun cocktail ring featuring 19 cats eye chrysoberyl cluster set next to each other, which weigh a total of 10.30 carats.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 34.88 ct. aquamarine emerald cut with 1.02 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.5.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Opal and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.95 ct. opal oval with 0.80 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial oval-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.23 ct. ruby oval with 0.41 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 5.25.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine and diamond art deco cocktail ring platinum
Located in London, GB
4.28ct Aquamarine and diamond art deco cocktail ring platinum Aquamarine natural gemstone blue colour oval shaped total weight 3.08ct natural intreated Diamonds round brilliant cut t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is a gorgeous statement cocktail ring that can be layered with any platinum, silver, or white gold pieces.
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring by Rosior, Portugal, 2.16ct
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Offered as a unique piece, this platinum diamond cocktail ring represents a rare opportunity to acquire an important work of contemporary European jewelry—one that combines exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic and stylish ballerina style cocktail ring! It features a 5.82 carat cabochon chrysoberyl with a light cat's eye effect.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.68 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.68 carat aquamarine and 0.90 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Cats Eye Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive cocktail ring featuring a 27.25 carat cats eye tourmaline.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Platinum Oval Fire Opal 1.57ct Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Oval Fire Opal 1.57ct Cocktail Ring with Diamonds Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 1.57ctw oval cut fire Opal gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.81ctw of roun...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
6.90 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century Tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. 6.90ct round center bi-color green tourmaline in a platinum setting with a halo of 96 diamonds, totaling 1.65cts. 1 round g...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive cocktail ring featuring a 7.15 carat indicolite tourmaline with a vivid blue-green color.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
18.65 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive pear-shape rubellite tourmaline weighing in at 18.65 carats. It has a rich and vibrant red color that glows it in light and is set in the center of a chic plat...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
1930s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 4.78 carat aquamarine, 1.39 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering set a securely nestled Ruby, weighing approx. 0.44 Carat, surrounded by Diamonds, weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring features a stunning 14.5 mm black Tahitian pearl at its center, radiating deep, lustrous hues. Surrounding the pearl are 148 round b...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst Halo Statement Ring. 5.20ct Cushion Cut Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 5.30-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.25 US...
Amethyst, Platinum
$22,880Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine Ring. 13.40ct Cushion Cut Citrine Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 13.40-Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Citrine, Diamond Primary Stone: Citrine Jewelry Type: Cocktail Band Jewelry Style: Double Halo Ring Metal: Platinum ...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Mediterranean Coral Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this fashionable, chic and colorful ring is a piece of art on the finger. Centrally set with a light pink oval coral cabochon, embell...
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 3.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 3.44 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond cocktail rings collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Circa 1940s This Ring Definitely Has The Wow Factor!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.67 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant and stylish ring featuring a fine 5.67 carat blue sapphire. It has a rich and vibrant blue color with excellent brilliance and light return. It is complemented by 3.02 car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring will make a statement without uttering a word! This pinwheel design, cast in platinum, is centered with a round, brilliant cut diamond weighing appx. 1.00 carats, H-I col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Gem Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted 1980s ring is a gem oval cut aquamarine weighing 5.11 carats. The intense blue of this aquamarine would have ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful 1920s antique cocktail ring with classic Art Deco styling is centred by a chunky-faceted Old European 85 point (approx) diamond of J/K color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This estate platinum cocktail ring is a dazzling tribute to classic glamour.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century Opal and 1.50ctw Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This mid-century platinum oval opal and diamond halo ring is a rare and romantic estate jewel, centering a large oval opal measuring 13.5mm by 10.5mm with a bright white body color a...
Diamond, Opal, 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.
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