Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring 1950s

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Mid Century 4.30 carat total weight diamond platinum cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional Mid Century cocktail ring is a powerful expression of 1950s glamour, where architectural design and abundant diamond brilliance converge in a striking, sculptural fo...

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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Birk's Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Platinum Ring

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STERLE. An Emerald and Diamond Ring.

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in London, GB

Designed as a central cabochon emerald measuring approximately 12.8 x 10.4mm, between angled pannels set with baguette-cut diamonds, to a similarly-set bifurcated shank, 1950s, signe...

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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Large Aqua and Diamond Gold Ring

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Large Aqua and Diamond Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 33 ct intense blue aquamarine is surrounded by 27 small quality diamonds (3 cts) and set in platinum and mounted on a 18 kt gold ring. This ring has been resized and has n...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gold, onyx and diamond ring by Ettore Sottsass

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Diamond Cluster Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Dramatic diamond cluster ring; this beauty makes a real statement and is set with a central brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.40ct which is surrounded by brilliant cut and marquise di...

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1950s Midcentury 15.40 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a basket set emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 14.75 carat Transparent and a saturated deep Santa Maria color Flanked by baguette and round brilliant cut diam...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant

$12,000

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s to choose from, but Retro and Modern platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and J.E. Caldwell & Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring 1950s?

Prices for platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $385,000, while platinum diamond cocktail ring 1950s, on average, fetch $8,077.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.