What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

Diamond Cocktail Rings 1950s

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Berca Original 1950s Yellow Beryl Champaigne Diamond Crown Shaped Cocktail Ring

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1950s Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Powerful leaf design platinum mount ring circa 1950. The ring is set with a center marquise cut diamond weighing approx .50 cts., two side marquise cuts, 8 baguettes and 6 round cut...

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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

1950s 18 Karat Gold Buccellati Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Certified by SSEF

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1950s 18 Karat Gold Buccellati Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Certified by SSEF

By Buccellati

Located in London, GB

The oval yellow sapphire set within a sculptural mount accented with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, signed Buccellati, size 49 1/2. circa 1950's SSEF cert 72237 dated 14 Jan 20...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s Aquamarine, Ruby with Baguette Diamonds, White Gold Ballerina Fancy Ring

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1950s Aquamarine, Ruby with Baguette Diamonds, White Gold Ballerina Fancy Ring

Located in New York, NY

One Ladies 14kt White Gold Ballerina Ring Designed with a One Carat Beautiful Color Prong Set Aquamarine Stone,Ring Is Also Embellished With Numerous Fan Shaped Tapered Baguette Diam...

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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1950s Illario Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Natural Sapphires Ring

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Oscar Heyman 1950s Baguette Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Very Fine Ruby & Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum, Oscar Heyman, New York made circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings

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Mauboussin Paris 2.70 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1950s

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1950s Natural Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Estate Cocktail Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Handcrafted in platinum, this 1950's estate ring features an 1.50 carat marquise shape natural emerald gemstone surrounded by marquise and baguette cut diamonds. The diamonds weigh a...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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$2,400

1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr

Located in SE

Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid...

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Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond Cocktail Rings 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of diamond cocktail rings 1950s. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of diamond cocktail rings 1950s includes designs that are universally popular, but Retro and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Oscar Heyman produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, oval cut and emerald cut diamond cocktail rings 1950s for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond cocktail rings 1950s for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Diamond Cocktail Rings 1950s?

On average, diamond cocktail rings 1950s at 1stDibs sell for $4,330, while they’re typically $345 on the low end and $385,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 rings, vintage 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.