De Grisogono 18k Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grisogono 18K Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring Diamonds: 1.80cts Color: G-H Clarity: VS1/VS2 Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grissogono Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grissogono Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Diamonds 4.92ctw US Size 5.75 Retail $34,800.00
Diamond, White Gold
De Grisogono Matassa 18k White Gold Flower Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Berlin, DE
Embodying the bold and glamorous spirit of De Grisogono, the iconic Matassa ring is a masterpiece
de GRISOGONO 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring US 5.5
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Gorgeous de GRISOGONO ring made in 18K White Gold with Black & White Diamonds. Ring size is US
Diamond, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds De Grisogono Inspired Style Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K YELLOW Gold with DIAMONDS AND EMERALDS Cluster Cocktails Ring 18KY - 17.24 gm 79 Emeralds - 2.82 cts 225 Round Diamonds - 1.89 cts Size US 7 This glamorous ring inspired by t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.18 Carat AGL/AGTA Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a 6.18 carat natural Columbian emerald-cut emerald accented by trillion-cut diamonds and natural fancy yellow diamonds. The emerald is a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron "Laperouse" 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
18K Rose Gold and Diamond Serpent Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K Rose Gold and Diamond Serpent Ring diamonds 1.11ctw Size 7 Retail $8,400.00
Diamond, Rose Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Panthère de Cartier Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx - 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the Panthère de Cartier ring in 18K Rose Gold. The ring is set with 2 emeralds and 72 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 carats. Onyx is set on the nose of the Panthère...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic Harry Winston diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 12.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by ta...
Diamond, Platinum
Graff Tilda’s Bows In Diamonds
By Graff
Located in Weston, MA
Capturing the delicacy of a freshly tied bow by hand, Graff diamonds recreate the silk out of lively stones. The Tilda’s bow collection is a life-like recreation of the bow motif whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
HARRY WINSTON Sapphire and Diamond Bib Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of luxury with the exquisite Harry Winston Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips, masterfully crafted in radiant platinum. This stunning parure is adorned wi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond And Onyx Menotte Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Menotte Ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold with a high-polish finish, showcasing Cartier's timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The ring features a st...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 5.49 Emerald Platinum Yellow Gold Ring White Diamonds F/VVS Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
With this unique Emerald ring you will never be overdressed and still it will never be an Understatement. The unique Zambian Emerald with an octagonal shape step cut is amazingly be...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold
De Grisogono Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
Introducing the De Grisogono Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring, an exquisite and luxurious piece that showcases the exceptional artistry and innovation of the esteemed Swiss jewelry b...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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