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2.68 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels
2.68 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels

2.68 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

This elegant platinum ring centers a remarkable 2.68 carat oval-cut black opal displaying

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum

2.00 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels
2.00 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels

2.00 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring by Meghna Jewels

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

This striking platinum ring centers a captivating 2.00 carat oval-cut black opal displaying vivid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

2.03 Carat Oval Sapphire and RBC Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
2.03 Carat Oval Sapphire and RBC Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring

2.03 Carat Oval Sapphire and RBC Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 2.03 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.15 Carat Peridot and 0.70 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 2.15 Carat Peridot and 0.70 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 2.15 Carat Peridot and 0.70 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Vintage 3.41 Carat Peridot and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 3.41 Carat Peridot and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 3.41 Carat Peridot and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

3.20 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
3.20 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

3.20 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 3.05 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage 3.20 carat pear cut Madagascan sapphire and 3.05 carat diamond, platinum ring

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.98 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
1.98 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock

1.98 Carat Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Platinum 1.98ct Oval Sapphire Center Diamond Cocktail Ring This stunning 1.98ctw Sapphire Cocktail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Large Extra Platinum 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring - Size 8
Large Extra Platinum 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring - Size 8

Large Extra Platinum 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring - Size 8

Located in Boca Raton, FL

; Sapphire Cocktail Ring, available in size 8. The exquisite blend of natural pearls, sparkling diamonds, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring

Antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 carat diamond and platinum cocktail

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990s 7.75 Carat Aquamarine and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
1990s 7.75 Carat Aquamarine and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1990s 7.75 Carat Aquamarine and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage 1990s 7.75 carat aquamarine and 1.65 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part

Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.92 Carat Aquamarine and 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 2.92 Carat Aquamarine and 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 2.92 Carat Aquamarine and 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

and impressive vintage cocktail ring has been crafted in platinum. The unusual and substantial twist

Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Marquise and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Blue Sapphire Marquise and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum

Blue Sapphire Marquise and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamond rounds and baguettes. Handmade platinum mounting in size 5.75.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Emerald and RBC Diamond Platinum Oscar Worthy Ring. Centering a securely Hand set

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.56 carat Diamond and 0.86 carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
0.56 carat Diamond and 0.86 carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring

0.56 carat Diamond and 0.86 carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in MADRID, ES

This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in platinum 950 and features diamonds and sapphires. It has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Red Carpet 1.50 Carat Trillion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage Red Carpet 1.50 Carat Trillion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage Red Carpet 1.50 Carat Trillion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Red Carpet 1.50 Carat Trillion Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Simply Beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique  9.07 Carat Jadeite and 2.84 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Antique  9.07 Carat Jadeite and 2.84 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

Antique 9.07 Carat Jadeite and 2.84 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

8.14 Carat Round Pink Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
8.14 Carat Round Pink Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

8.14 Carat Round Pink Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Bright pink rubelite tourmaline diamond platinum ring. Large 8.14ct round center tourmaline in its

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique 1930s 7.28 carat aquamarine and 1.30 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

yellow gold ring with platinum halo top. This meticulously crafted ring is the perfect blend of

Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Mid-Century Russian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified
Mid-Century Russian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified

Mid-Century Russian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A unique and special ring featuring a large and impressive emerald weighing approximately 40 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring

1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the marks for platinum (10% irid platinum*). This fine cocktail ring is supplied with an independent

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Vintage 1920s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Antique Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and 0.96ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique Art Deco 1.20 carat sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.46 Carat Adjacent Diamond Jade Cabochon Center Cocktail Ring Platinum
0.46 Carat Adjacent Diamond Jade Cabochon Center Cocktail Ring Platinum

0.46 Carat Adjacent Diamond Jade Cabochon Center Cocktail Ring Platinum

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Jade cabochon center gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.46ctw

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1950s 20.50Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and 2.15Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
1950s 20.50Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and 2.15Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1950s 20.50Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and 2.15Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified
Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified

Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

brilliant-cut diamonds making a double-halo around the jade. Hand-fabricated in platinum in a navette-shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Opal and Diamond Engraved Cocktail Ring. This amazing

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco
1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco

1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.49 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring

17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

stone in a platinum 18k white gold cocktail setting with 6 old mine cut accent diamonds. The crown is

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Experience unparalleled elegance with our Art Deco 1920's cabochon ruby and diamond cocktail ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA 10.77ct Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Drop Pear Cut Cocktail Ring
GIA 10.77ct Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Drop Pear Cut Cocktail Ring

GIA 10.77ct Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Drop Pear Cut Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Cocktail Rings will captivate the eyes of everyone! From the astonishing, center with an Exquisitely GIA

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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Ruser 7.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, AGL
Ruser 7.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, AGL

Ruser 7.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, AGL

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

platinum and has diamonds down the split shank. This ring is from the 1950's- 1960's when large bold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

13.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
13.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Cocktail Ring

13.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

13.60 emerald cut aquamarine center stone with two emerald cut sapphires in a platinum cocktail

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco style 2.84 carat diamond turquoise emerald platinum cocktail ring
Art Deco style 2.84 carat diamond turquoise emerald platinum cocktail ring

Art Deco style 2.84 carat diamond turquoise emerald platinum cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This extraordinary Art Deco style cocktail ring is a bold contemporary jewel inspired by the vivid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Large Oval Cabochon Star Ruby 0.44ctw Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Platinum Large Oval Cabochon Star Ruby 0.44ctw Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring

Platinum Large Oval Cabochon Star Ruby 0.44ctw Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Color - 0.44ctw (exact) Material: Solid .850+ Platinum (tested) - Stamped PT900 Weight: 9.39 Grams Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 45.18 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified 45.18 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified 45.18 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1920's translucent 45.18 carat star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Platinum setting

Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Antique 2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Antique 2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive emerald

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

19.61 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
19.61 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum

19.61 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

overpowering its commanding presence. Set in polished platinum, the ring has a clean, refined feel that

Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

3.5 Carat Elongated Fancy Amethyst and Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring
3.5 Carat Elongated Fancy Amethyst and Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring

3.5 Carat Elongated Fancy Amethyst and Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 3.5 Carat Elongated Fancy Amethyst. Accented by

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Retro 21.67 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Retro 21.67 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Retro 21.67 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

Dive in to the stunning beauty of this Retro Aquamarine cocktail ring. The emerald cut Aquamarine

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Colorful Jelly Opal & Trillion cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size 4.5
Platinum Colorful Jelly Opal & Trillion cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size 4.5

Platinum Colorful Jelly Opal & Trillion cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size 4.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.22ctw (exact) Material: Solid .850+ Platinum (tested

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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Cocktail Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cocktail platinum ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a cocktail platinum ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a cocktail platinum ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our cocktail platinum ring for sale are for women, but there are 2404 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Cocktail Platinum Ring?

The price for a cocktail platinum ring starts at $1 and tops out at $7,800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,258.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.