Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage diamond jewelry collections. This stunning vintage 1950s diamond ring ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold; part of our internationally made jewelry and estate jewelry collections This s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Diamond and 15K Yellow Gold Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.42 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 5.75 - 3.6g
Located in Providence, RI
This dazzling 14k yellow & white gold ring showcases a stunning floral-inspired design, centered around a brilliant round-cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.28ct Diamond & 0.24ct Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.28 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Emerald — 6 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Emerald • Saturated Green luminous, glowing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive oval cut sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.10 carat emerald and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse range of gemstone jewellery.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gold five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A Multi-Tone Amethyst and Rhodolite Garnet "Cluster" Ring in 9k Gold
Located in Den Haag, NL
Exuding the lush, intoxicating hues of a twilight vineyard, this cocktail ring is a masterclass in tonal harmony. A dense, meticulously arranged tapestry of gemstones creates a "bubb...
Amethyst, Garnet, 10k Gold
$25,460Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.40ct Yellow YZ Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern multi yellow YZ diamonds open shank with 2 GIA reports. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.40 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion cut diamonds, 3.70 carats total. O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Round & Baguette Cuts, 18K, UK, 1960s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring — Round & Baguette Cuts A bold and brilliantly sparkling 18ct gold ring, designed around a striking multi-tier diamond cluster that delivers serious p...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,186Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi-Shape Marquise Pear Open Cuff Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sculptural, striking, and completely on-trend — this graduated multi-shape natural diamond open cuff ring is a bold fine jewelry statement that commands attention.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 16.13 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 12.88 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.65ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1901 England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1911 18k Yellow Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.66ct, London
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Oval Madeira Citrine & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Madeira Citrine - Elongated Oval Cut - Multi Prong Set - Deep Orange Color - 14.8x10.6mm (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - ...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Fiery Oval Opal Scalloped Open Work Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Multi-Prong Set - Fiery Color - 15.85x11.96mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.97 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 ( fi...
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Multi-Colored Diamond and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our 18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Each piece is a unique testament to unparalleled craftsmanshi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL RING 1960s 14K White Gold 3.35 CTW Diamond & 2.00 Ct Emerald.
Located in Miami, FL
cocktail ring features a natural 1.35-carat round brilliant-cut diamond paired with a secondary 1.10-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, creating a magnificent double-center focal lay...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Purple Amethyst Rainbow Color Gemstone Diamonds 14K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning piece features a captivating purple amethyst as the primary stone, elegantly set in a gold band. The design is enhanced with additional multi color rainbow semi preciou...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine Pink Sapphire Black Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking statement ring featuring a large, vibrant orange amber at its center. The ring is adorned with intricate multi-stone detailing along the band, enhancing its bold and luxu...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 0.28 carat natural ruby, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set five stone/cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.35ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.35 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White & Rose Gold Large GIA 14.76ct Red Rubellite Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly magnificent, custom made, brand new cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k white and rose gold and features a large and breathtaking rubellite solitaire, multi prong...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2.21 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.21 carat emerald cut emerald and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our emerald engagement rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal and Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold made in UAE
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Exquisite 18K white gold cocktail ring centered on a captivating oval opal (0.77 carats), secured in a refined four-prong setting.
Opal, 18k Gold
Multi-Shape Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Ring, Total 4.00 ct set in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A dazzling celebration of color, cut, and craftsmanship, this extraordinary 18K gold ring features a rich mosaic of fancy yellow and white diamonds totaling approximately 4.0 carats....
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.00 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.72 Carats Total Diamond Cluster Concave Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This glittering diamond ring is an absolute show stopper. Bright, icy white round diamonds shimmer and shine brilliantly throughout the entire piece, while the polished...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Inspired Platinum Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring, 3.84 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Art Deco inspired diamond cocktail ring is a spectacular statement piece that captures the elegance and glamour associated with classic high jewelry design. Crafted in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Zorab Creation 43.57 Carat Black Spinel White Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Zorab captures simplicity, elegance, and style with his Multi-Faceted 43.57 Carat Black Spinel dome shaped cocktail ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
Natural Baguette Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking piece is an 14-karat gold mosaic square statement cocktail ring featuring an abstract layout of baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,992Sale Price|20% Off
5.38 Carat Pear Morganite Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K Rose Gold By Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills presents a romantic, collector worthy ring centered on a substantial 5.38 carat pear shaped morganite, chosen for its soft blush tone and luminous prese...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 5.9 Grams Stones: 1.65 ct. Oval Sapphire: 8.3 x 6.4 x 3.75 mm 0.77tcw Diamonds (Round and Baguettes) Measurements: 17.7 x 19.95 x 7.15 mm Ring Size: 6.75 Hallmark: 18K, 1 .6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The multi-strand mount displays a feature 0.46ct round cut natural blue sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1970's cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Multicolor Sapphire Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.84 ct Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.16 ct Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH Sto...
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
Floral Yellow Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Perfect for high-profile gala events, garden weddings, or as a breathtaking centerpiece for an elegant evening ensemble. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0...
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...
Floral Cluster Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A well-balanced design that stands out without feeling heavy on the hand. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.77 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Suitable for occasions where a distinctive yet wearable piece is preferred. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 1.14 ct Clarity: VS Color: Fancy Grayish Yello...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
Vintage 3.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Art Deco style diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Fancy Brown & Yellow Diamond Pave 18K Gold Tilted Shield Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 8, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Oval Shield Statement Ring / Tilted Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Size: 8 (adjustable) Weight: ...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Elegant marquise-cut white diamonds fan out like delicate petals, all mounted on a sophisticated 18k solid white gold band with pavé-set accents. This complex, multi-stone arrangemen...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Fancy Color Wide Natural Diamond Band Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Perfect for red-carpet events, high-profile galas, or as a distinctive luxury anniversary gift that celebrates a lifetime of radiant color. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Sh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
French 3.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Natural Tanzanite Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Tanzanite Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.07 ct Color: Violet Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.74 ct Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH S...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Paraiba Color Apatite Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cocktail ring. Colorful ring. Rainbow ring. Multi Color Gemstone Ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g.
Apatite, Paraiba, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive 3.56 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster / cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Halo Two-Finger Ring in 18K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This bold, multi-stone arrangement is designed to spread across the hand with an effortless luxury, making it a definitive statement for high-fashion events, cocktail parties, and mo...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 2.25ctw Cushion Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond, Baguette Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This exquisite gemstone is securely held in a classic four-prong setting, surrounded by a sophisticated double-halo and a multi-textured band. Expertly crafted in gleaming 14-karat w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold trilogy cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond cocktail ring collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.30ct Diamond Chevron Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive multi-diamond cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Pear Brilliant Statement Royal Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Royalty Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
We refine the inside edges, pressure points and balance of this High Jewelry Statement Ring in 14K White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning o...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,730Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Anniversary 2.7 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.7Ct SI/H Natural Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Anniversary Ring 18k White Gold The ring is thoughtfully crafted with a floral-inspired cluster design, where each marquise and pear di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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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