Colorful Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century German Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Cocktail Rings
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Retro Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s African Artisan Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold...
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Crystal, Moonstone, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Chalcedony, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold...
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodoli...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Ameth...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14...
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
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Finding the Right cocktail-rings for You
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
- What is a cocktail ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A cocktail ring is a large ring typically set with a precious gemstone. These opulent rings are ideal for cocktail parties, hence the name. These rings are designed with bright colors and flashy sizes to attract attention.
- Can engagement rings be colored?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be colored. Actually, any ring that appeals to you can function as your engagement ring. Some colored gemstones commonly used in engagement ring designs include sapphires, rubies, emeralds, amethysts and topazes. You can also find engagement rings with pink, yellow, chocolate and other colored diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gemstone engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, engagement rings can have colored stones. In fact, you can find engagement ring sets with many colored stones, including varieties of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. There are no rules regarding what can and can't be an engagement ring, so feel free to choose any piece that appeals to you. Shop a diverse assortment of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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