18 Karat Italy Unisex Huge 3.40 Carat Diamonds Ruby Lioness Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Deco Lioness Ring Mens / Ladies 2.00ct. White diamonds, F-G color Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity. 1.00ct. Natural Fancy yellow diamonds. .40ct. Natural rubies (in eyes and mouth) ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Pink Ring with 27.40ct Huge Pear Shape Morganite & Multi Color Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt gold pink gold Huge Pear Shape Morganite Ring & Multi Color Natural Stones & Diamonds Centre stone: Natural Beryl Morganite Stone, Pear Mixed cut, intense pink, 27...
Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
23 CTW Huge Cushion Vivid Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Ceylon Heat Only
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nikki
GIA Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 18K Certified Natural Fine VS Huge 7.54 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents....VINTAGE LUXURY. HUGE 18K GIA CERTIFIED EMERALD DIAMOND 7.54 CARAT RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 2.32 CARAT TRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD. CROWNED ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Sapphire Diamond Certified 18K No Heat Ceylon Blue Fine Huge Ring 12.04 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents... VINTAGE LUXURY. GIA CERTIFIED 18K GOLD HUGE 12.04 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND ANTIQUE RING & BOX! HUGE 9.52 CARAT BRILLIANT ROYAL BLUE GI...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Huge Unique 110 Carats Red Pink Maroon Rubellite 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Red Pink Maroon Rubellite 110 Carats Rubellite Oval Cushion Shape Form 31 mm X 27mm Dimensions Diamonds: 0.80 ctw G VS Quality 40 Grams Ring Size 6 + 5.5 ball sizers inside Unique ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Huge One of a Kind Navajo Sugilite Feather Ring Wilbert Cora Vandever 14K 925
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning, massive ring is a one of a kind custom creation by the talented Wilbert and Cora Vandever. Its sterling silver with a 14k yellow gold feather and 3 beautiful 8x10 sug...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Huge 63 Ct Natural Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Ring in 14 Kt Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Beautiful Filigree Ring in 14 Karat yellow gold This is a ring which has a 63 carat of high quality natural Lapis Lazuli Cabochon , Vintage ring with beautiful filigree wo...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Hammered Dome Ring 1 3/8 Inches Long
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing vintage Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold hammered torsade style dome ring measures a full 1 3/8 by 1 1/4 inches, and rises to a full 1 inch above the finger when worn. This u...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Round Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Round Natural Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamonds all around the stone 18 Karat White Gold Estate Approximately 16 mm Round A classic, Cocktail ring Huge Opal very clean no inclu...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum , stamped on the ring A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 16 mm Pearl very clean , in r...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Extra Large Fantasy Oval Cut Lemon Citrine and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Huge, show-stopping cocktail ring absolutely lights up the finger.
Diamond, Citrine, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
27 Carat Cushion Shape Morganite & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
27 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring with 1 Ct diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 27 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
16 Carat Cushion Shape Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
16 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 16 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and shine ring.
Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carat Oval Shape Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
20 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 20 Carat of very clean no inclusion Morganite full of luster and shine ring.
Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
12.54 Carat Natural Oval Shape Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12.54 Carat Natural Oval Shape Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 12.54 Exact Carat weight of very clean no inclusion Aquamarine Oval sh...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Natural Lemmon Topaz Checkerboard Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Natural Lemmon Topaz Checkerboard Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Estate Size 6 A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 18 Carat of very clean long Cushion shape Lemmon Topaz , full of...
Topaz, 18k Gold
45 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 45 Carat Natural Aquamarine & 2.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat white gold , Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 45 Carat of very clean no inclusion Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
28 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
28 Carat Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 K Yellow Gold , Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 28 Carat of very clean no inclusion Aquamarine cushion shape , full of ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Oval Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate Size 7 18 Karat White Gold Estate Size of the stone 25MM X 16.5 MM A classic, Cocktail ring Huge Opal very clean n...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
125 Carat Natural Pink Round Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
125 Carat Natural Pink Round Coral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds all around the stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 125 Carat of very clean no inclusi...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
7 Carat Natural Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Natural Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 7 Carat of very clean no inclusion Blue Topaz Oval s...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Huge 33.40 Carat Natural Impressive London Blue Topaz and Diamond 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HUGE 33.40 Carats Natural Impressive London Blue Topaz and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural London Blue Topaz Weight: 32.00 Carats (VVS) London Blue Topaz Measures: 22.21 ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
3ct Huge Dome diamond cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning sparkling dome ring made with 3 carats of diamonds VS/SI clarity and F-G colors in 14KT gold. Size 7. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, comp...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Diamond ring Wide top 14mm top diamond ring 18KT white gold cocktail ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Huge 14mm top diamond ring in 18KT white gold made with diamonds. GRAM WEIGHT: 10.09gr METAL: 18KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: VS-SI Ca...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Huge 10.90 Carats Baguette Cut Diamond Multi Row Domed Cocktail Ring in Platinu
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This stunning diamond ring is a masterclass in modern luxury, showcasing an intricate layout of baguette-cut diamonds set seamlessly across the dome shaped band. The cl...
Diamond, Platinum
28 Carat Aquamarine & 6.25 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
28 Carat Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 K Yellow Gold , Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 28 Carat of very clean no inclusion Aquamarine cushion shape , full...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Natural Pink Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold, 125 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
125 Carat Natural Pink Round Coral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds all around the stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 125 Carat of very clean no inclusi...
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Huge 46.21 Carat Emerald Cut Unheated Aquamarine Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 This jaw-dropping solitaire cocktail ring will fill your finger with massive sparkle and shine. A stunning, eye-catching piece that makes a big statement with its imp...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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