5.24 Carats Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Gold Platinum Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful & Exotic Flower Ring. The ring is PLT 950/18K White & Yellow Gold There are 3.46 Carats in Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds VS Clarity There are 1.78 Carats in Wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
3.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Daisy Flower Ring. The Ring is Platinum 950 And 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage ruby and diamond flower ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report car...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut emerald surrounded by 6 marquise cut diamonds & 6 round cut emeralds in a flower motif.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Swirl Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Swirl Flower Cluster Ring Description: A dazzling 14K white gold ring designed in an elegant swirl motif, featuring a brilliant cluster of round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond flower Cocktail Ring A 14k yellow gold ring with 21 diamonds approximately .45 cts & 16 sapphires approximately .20 cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Flower Motif Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Flower Motif Sapphire & Diamond Ring An 18 karat white gold ring set with a center oval sapphire framed by round cut diamonds Stamped 750 Ring Size: 6.25 Resizable free of charge
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut diamond center diamond surrounded by pear shape emeralds & round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Ring size: 8 Flower dimension:19x19mm Diamonds: 0.6ct, SI/G
Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-14k White Gold -Ring size: 6.75 -Diamonds: 1.2ct -VS clarity, G color -Flower dimension: 12.5x12.5mm
Lotus Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.87 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 8.29 Grams of 18K White Gold Ref. 73980
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are set in a flower pattern with 0.76 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set on its edges giving the ring brilliance and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking and intricate ring featuring a floral design adorned with round-cut diamonds. The diamonds, totaling 1.29 carats, exhibit a brilliant white color, enhancing the elegance o...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
I/VS1), surrounded by six ruby petals, accentuated by another flower studded with diamonds. Ring size 8 (can be altered).
Diamond, Ruby
Flower Diamond 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .15 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose, White and Yellow Gold The ring is a size 7 and may be re...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Flower Diamond 10 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 10-karat gold and set with .67 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Rose, White and Yellow Gold The ring is a size 7 and may be re...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring Description: This feminine cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central floral motif composed of 12 oval rubies to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline Flower Ring with Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful flower ring is made with 18 karat gold, 3 carat total weight of green tourmaline and .40 carat diamond center stone.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mandarin Garnet Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special ring designed as a flower centered by a vivid orange mandarin garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond-Halo Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet elegant ring featuring a 0.65 carat oval shaped ruby. The ruby has a beautiful vivid red color and is haloed by 0.85 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds which makes a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro diamond 18k rose gold flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a blossoming flower, this charming Retro ring from the 1940's is set with 6 old mine, round, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.35 carat in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Tests 56.5% gold with an XRF analyzer. The ring weight is 10.6 grams. The diamonds are good quality, round brilliant cuts, 0.10 total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Ring size: 7 Diamonds: 0.6ct, VS/F
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.34 Carat Diamond Rose Flower Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 8.34 carats. Can be worn as a ring or pendant. Ring size 7 3/4, resizable 2 inch diameter
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring showcasing a central old mine diamond with a pristine white hue. Surrounding the centerpiece are additional diamonds, each set in intricate floral pattern...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Crossover Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous floral diamond crossover ring featuring cascading round diamonds that resemble flowers on a diamonds baguette band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Contemporary diamonds flower 18k white gold ring created like waves that become a flower.
Diamond
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Orange and White Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Orange and White Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring Description This ring is crafted in 14kt white gold and features a central floral design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Lily Flower Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An intricately designed cocktail ring unlike any other. Five calla lilies in a sideway bouquet featuring 2.78 carats of round cut deep black diamonds and 1.82 carats of round cut whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Ruby Diamond Platinum Flower Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by large pear-shaped diamonds set on its outsides creating a flower. Adding to that are round brilliant-cuts set down the shoulders of the ring, totaling 2.07 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Chanel Diamond Large White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Flower Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds E color VVS2 clarity total weight 2.50ct .50ct in the middle comes with GIA certificate VVS1 cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Flower Bouqet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is eye-candy! The sparkle and detail will have you drooling. There is something so effortless about a clustered ring. This ring features a yellow 18k gold wrapped band that...
Diamond, Ruby
1960s Large Flower Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive Ring with 2.25c atw. of beautiful diamonds set among textured 18k yellow gold petals. US size 6 (it might a tiny bit off because of the balls to keep it from flipping) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this amethyst, diamond, and 18k yellow gold flower ring, designed as a five-petal floral motif composed of pear-shaped amethysts surrounding a diamond-set center.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Gold Flower Ring with Moonstone, Emerald & Diamonds
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA Ring Moonstone, Emerald, Diamonds & 14k Gold One-of-a-kind Flora Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold
18K Gold Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring – White, Pink & Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A standout statement piece for weddings, celebrations, or elegant evenings. 18K Pink,Yellow, and White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surf...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.18 ct approx Ring size US 7, can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Crafted in 18-karat Yellow Gold, this limited-edition state...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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JR 4.44 Carat Diamond Briolette Titanium Flower Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 4.44 carats Diamond Briolette Titanium Flower Ring Magnificently striking cocktail Flower ring is Crafted in titanium, using 4.18 carats Diamond Briolette and 0.26ct pave Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Tiffany & Co Paper Flowers Diamond Platinum Large Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Paper Flowers Large Ring by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Pear Shape Emerald Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Pear Shape Emerald Flower Cluster Ring A breathtaking celebration of elegance, this 18k yellow gold ring showcases four exquisite pear-shaped emeralds, totaling approxim...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Green Aquamarine, Morganite and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusually cut and faceted green aquamarine and morganite stones create the center of this flower ring. The petals are brilliant cut and pave' set diamonds set in an oxidized sterlin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Mid Century .99 carat diamond platinum flower cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum flower cluster ring features a luminous 0.99-carat old mine-cut diamond surrounded by shimmering old European-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.05ct Diamond Art Deco Flower Ring MF34-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Purple marquise cabochons punctuate the composition, adding a subtle pop of color.In estate condition, this Platinum 2.05 ct Diamond Art Deco Flower Ring comes with a gift box.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k White gold flower or starburst diamond dome ring with a crossover notched band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage This incredible estate ring is crafted in combination of solid 14K White and Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930 Art Deco Platinum flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the Deco Platinum Ring, a dazzling piece of jewelry that epitomizes the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco era. This ring is adorned with a combination of full cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Multi-Colored Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous and dramatic flower-motif ring comprised of multi-colored, round faceted gemstones--pink, green, blue, yellow and orange.
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: 5 pink pear cut sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 3.29 Carats Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Di...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Red Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Red Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut red sapphire surrounded by pear shape & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring Flower 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring Flower 14K White Gold Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond Amethyst Citrine Gold Flower Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A Dome style Diamond Citrine Amethyst 18K White Gold Flower Dome Ring This stunning ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bunch Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.50 carats approx. Ring size US 7, can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edition Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW This stunning vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White and Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Charoite Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This absolutely stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with genuine Russian Charoite, Diamonds, and Amethysts.
Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
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.
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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