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18K antique Emerald diamond polki indian ring
Located in Bangkok,, TH
polkis. The ring is an amalgamation of Indian as well as western style of jewellery making it a perfect
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

American Indian. 18k, 0.85 carat Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Miami, FL
weight of all precious stones: 0.85 carats. Weight: 19.70 grams. Custom made american indian face ring
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Head Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee) ​ ​Ring Measurements: 25.3 mm x 14 mm Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Diamond Count: 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring This sensational
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

0.85ct Round White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Ring Precious Stones 18K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Type: Cocktail Ring Metal Purity: 18K Gold Weight: 24.5 Grams Size: 6.5 (Sizable)
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20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

An Indian gold ring in 22K gold and diamond polki
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A ring with spectacular hand engraving done on 22K gold, the forms of engraving represents floral
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Early 2000s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Looking 22K gold indian kundan meena enamel ring studded with diamonds
Located in Bangkok,, TH
real flat uncut diamonds. The ring has hues borrowed from Indian culture with blue red and green base
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Enamel

22K gold Indian diamond Polki ring with green and red enamel at back
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold ring with its top in rectangular form studied with many uncut diamonds. The diamonds are
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

circa 1960s Indian Head Coin Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14K yellow gold Size: US 7 Weight: 15.2g Diamond Details: Cut: Round
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Swan Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Swan Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

'Turtle' Inspired Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
turtle inspired cocktail ring. Details of the ring are as follows: Color: F Clarity: Vs Ring Size: US 6.5
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring The blooming
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds & Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds & Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...

11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald & 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
round diamond are set in this ring. The details of the diamond are mentioned below: Color : F Clarity
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vivid Green Cabochon Cut Russian Emerald 18K Gold Ring ICL Certified
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
two glowing streams of Diamonds. Russia became an important source of emerald in 1830 when it was
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Uncut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Karsandas Lakhman Jhaveri
Located in Mumbai, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Uncut Diamond Cocktail Ring Indian Tradition fuses with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Indian Ocean Ring
Located in London, GB
Blue and Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. The Indian Ocean ring is handmade with
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Large Rose Cut Slice Diamond Indian Ring
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Victorian Ring with single cut diamonds set in oxidized Silver by Amyn
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Indian Ring in Silver Gold Gilded with Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Contemporary White and champagne hued diamonds in silver – gold gilded. UK
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Karsandas Lakhman Jhaveri
Located in Mumbai, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond And Enamel Cocktail Ring Indian tradition fuses with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Indian Ring in Silver and Gold Plated with Pink Corundum Sapphire and Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Contemporary Fabricated from gold and silver set with a central corundum sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

16 Carat Star Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Solid 18kt Gold (shown in picture) ◆Stone Weight: 16 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1.10 CT ◆Diamond Shape
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2010s Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
petals, Diamonds, emeralds and enamel on the border of the ring and below as well. The center of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

18Karat Gold Diamond And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
13.4CTS oval cabochon Ithaca turquoise center stone, set in 18K yellow gold with 6 pcs diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

David Morris Black Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Give your jewellery collection a dramatic update with this unique black diamond ring from David
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Early 2000s British Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring. Gorgeous and attractive ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s Indian Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar ring carved out of a 50ct Colombian emerald, highlighted with a rose cut diamond on a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, 24k Gold

Fancy Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Natural Sri Lankan not heated sapphire and Diamond ring. Sapphire is a fancy unique color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold 6.10 Carat, Natural Mozambique Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose gold. The combined weight
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

14.95 Carat GIA Blue Sapphire No-Heat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sitting proudly atop this platinum ring is a no-heat oval shaped sapphire weighing just under 15
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Unique 40.67 Carat Old Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond are mentioned below: Color: F Clarity : Vs Ring Size : US 6.5 Ring Size can be changed as per
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Tutti-Frutti Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very wearable and one of a kind, natural carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring set
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, 4-Piece Zambian Emerald & Princess Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Zambian Emerald & Princess Diamonds Cocktail ring set in 18K Gold. The 4 piece
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose & White Gold, Natural Fresh Water Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring, set in 18K white and rose gold. The pearl is natural
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Set in 18 Karat White Gold Oval Emerald, Ruby and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
natural, without any treatment. The weight of the diamond is 0.51 carats. The ring is made in Indian ring
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
0.98 carat Natural Colombian Emerald mounted on a Diamond pave white gold Ring.
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Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Large White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Knuckle Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant but bold this ruby and diamond knuckle ring is a show stopper! 29 oval rubies (each
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Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

11.19 Carat Vivid Red Ruby with 2.78 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond in an absolutely stunning ring. Own it to feel it !
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.90 Carat Vivid Red Hexagon Twin Ring with 6.30 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A piece to have in your collection. A ring which demands attention. Two specially cut hexagon ruby
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.66 Carat No Heat Vibrant Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18K Crazy Cuts Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Introducing the exquisite 1.66 Carat No Heat Vibrant Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18K Crazy Cuts Ring
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.05 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and 3.52 Carat Rare Pink Sapphire Party Wear Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
diamond are set. Ring Size : US 6.5
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 7.24 Carat, Zambian Emerald and Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Emerald & Pink Sapphire cocktail ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Emerald, is
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1908 Indian Head Bezel Set Coin with Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.25 This exquisitely unique piece is an Indian Head 2 1/2 Dollar Gold Coin set in a 14
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work This immaculate antiquated
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald,...

22K Gold Indian Navratan ring enamelled in green and yellow
Located in Bangkok,, TH
selected nine natural gemtones at top. The ring is set with real flat uncut Diamond Polki and nine precious
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pea...

22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Bird Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Bird Ring Handcrafted It’s not easy to define in
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Ruby Vintage Cocktail Ring Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Ruby Vintage Solitaire Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural heart shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Pink and White Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Pink and White Enamel Work This exquisite
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Anglo-Indian Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Anglo-Indian snake ring with emeralds, rubies, pink sapphires, and natural black (rare to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold

Nine Planet Gem Set Gold Ring
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An 18kt yellow gold ring set with: ruby, emerald, diamond, pearl, coral, garnet, sapphire, cats eye
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, C...

Enamel Diamond Gold Mogul Pillow Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An 18kt yellow gold mogul style pillow ring. The ring is set with rose cut diamonds and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Diamond Cocktail Rings Indian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond cocktail rings indian for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond cocktail rings indian among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a diamond cocktail rings indian has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Malpani Jewels and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. Finding a diamond cocktail rings indian for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Cocktail Rings Indian?

The price for a diamond cocktail rings indian starts at $1,790 and tops out at $38,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.