Roger Lucas For Cartier Diamond Modernist Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by renowned Canadian jewelry artist Roger Lucas—celebrated as “The Lord of the Rings” for
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ROGER LUCAS 1970 Cubism Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cubism ring attributed to Roger Lucas. This is a fabulous sculptural geometric ring
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
1968 Roger Lucas Emerald, Diamond, Modernist Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large ring of Colombian emerald, diamond, and 18 karat yellow gold, by Roger Lucas, 1968, Canada
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
CARTIER 1970 By Roger Lucas Orbital Sculptural Ring In 18Kt gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Orbital cocktail ring designed by Roger Lucas for Cartier. A fabulous sculptural orbital ring
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker 1.5 Inch Long Lever Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement from one of the world’s most iconic maisons, these vintage Cartier door knocker earrings are crafted in Step into the world of timeless luxury with this extraord...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI 14K 3.46 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 3.46 Ct Natural Sri Lanka Vivid Blue Sapphire&Diamonds Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural Ceylon vivid blue Sapphire weighing 3.46 ct set on the 14K white gold ban...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap bracelet of chevron links, accented with round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an es...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite surmounts are intricately designed as stunning clusters, each adorned with shimmering marquise-shaped, round, and baguette diamonds. These captivating pieces feature de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Nazarelle GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k white and rose gold. For the center stone it features one oval Paraiba Tourmaline from Brazil, GIA certified (GIA: 2151487144 ) wei...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
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Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.68 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every st...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Spots Onyx and Emerald Eyed Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The famed Jeanne Toussaint Panther designs worn by the Duchess of Windsor and Barbara Hutton and otherr iconic Cartier clients Platinum diamond, sapphire, emerald eyes and onyx nose ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
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.