Antique Platinum OEC Diamond Ruby Engagement/Cocktail Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: Platinum Natural Old European Cut Diamond 1.40 cttw - center stone 0.82ct Ruby Ring size: 6.75 Weight: 5.1 grams R-77 Gorgeous antique ring crafted in platinum and adorned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.98 Carat Natural 'AAA' Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.98 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 1.94 Carat Diamonds Made in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by Tiffany and Co after its only known source: Tanzania...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.55 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Oval Ruby Ring with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A bold, statement-making choice for a cocktail ring or elevated engagement ring. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Oval Ruby Ring with Sunburst Pear Diamond Halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.29 Carat Natural Round Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Halo Cocktail Ring featuring a 4.29 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 1.78 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
0.24 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 0.24 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.59 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discove...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
IGI-Certified 1.4ct Pear-Cut Emerald, Sapphire &Ruby Ring with Triangle Diamonds
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Set in sleek 18K White Gold with a modern split band, this statement piece blends glamour and Art Deco elegance, perfect for collectors and lovers of vivid, high-end design. ✨ Diamo...
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.47 ct Marquise cut and round brilliant cut White diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Ring with Marquise shape Natural white diamonds made in floral design, making a statement piece. - Marquise White Diamond- 2.05 CT - Round brilliant-cut White Diamonds- ...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.27 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.27 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.75 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.97 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.97 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.10 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon and 1.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of ye...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.99 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.99 Carat Natural Royal Blue, Sapphire and 0.39 Carat Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.18 ct Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.18 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.81 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14.00 Carat Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ring featuring a 14.00 Carat Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and 1.08 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl exhibit a unique, naturally occurring phe...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.70 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.87 Carat Natural Alexandrite Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous ring featuring 4.87 Carats, Natural Alexandrite Cat's Eye and 0.53 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Alexandrites produce a natural color-change phenomenon as the...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Jade Diamond and Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb ring, jade and ruby ring, designer cocktail ring, diamond and enamel ring, luxury statement jewelry, fine jewelry investment, vintage David Webb, 18K gold and platinum rin...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1.74 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.74 Carat Australian Black Opal and 1.06 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting flas...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.43 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.43 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.76 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardn...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.43 CWT Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.436 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.09 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds h...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI Certified Pear Shape Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning Emerald centerpiece stone from the mines of Muzo in Colombia, embraced by sparkling white diamonds. The Emerald is entirely natural with no indications of thermal treatmen...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Untreated Ruby Trapezoid Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring features a certified natural untreated ruby weighing 4 carats, complemented by elegant trapeze-cut diamonds on either side. The vibrant red is beautifully highligh...
Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.27 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 5.27 Carat Natural, Madagascar Sapphire and 0.45 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they exc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.29 Carat Natural Untreated African Spinel and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful halo ring featuring a 2.29 Carat Natural Unheated Spinel and 0.69 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Spinel has been frequently confused with ruby, but it’s a gem...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Green Diamond and Pink Diamond 2.47 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined expression of exceptional rarity, this remarkable ring is centered around a captivating cushion-cut natural fancy yellow-green diamond of extraordinary beauty. The striking...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1.81 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.81 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and 1.00 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.62 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.626 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.98 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting fla...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
4.35 Carat Natural No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring CGL Certified 4.35 Carat Natural, unheated Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.93 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durabilit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
1.65 Carat Natural Vivid-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.65 Carat Natural Colombian, Vivid-Green Emerald and 0.97 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.84 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 2.84 Carat, Natural, Non-dyed Jadeite and 0.97 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure an...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.67 Carat Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.674 Carat Natural Colombian, Muzo-Green Emerald and 0.70 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.08 Carat Natural "Salt and Pepper" Diamond Solitaire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.083 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Diamond set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thousands...
Diamond, Platinum
2.14 Carat Natural "Salt and Pepper" Diamond Solitaire Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.143 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Diamond set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thousands...
Diamond, Platinum
9.88 Carat Natural Colombain Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 9.88 Carat Natural Emerald Cabochon and 2.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Vivid-Green Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.12 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Unheated Winza Ruby Ring – GRS "Pigeon's Blood" Natural Ruby
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable statement ring showcasing an exceptionally rare 5.40 carat natural Winza ruby, certified by GRS (GemResearch Swisslab) as Vivid Red ("Pigeon's Blood") with no indication...
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.72 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 3.72 Carat, Natural, Non-dyed Jadeite and 1.32 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure an...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
15.66 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 15.66 Carat, Natural, Non-dyed Jadeite and 2.32 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure a...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
4.27 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 4.27 Carat, Natural, Non-dyed Jadeite and 1.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure an...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.83 ct Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.01 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This dramatic navette ring is quite the spectacular find! Sleek and slender, this romantic gem has a delightful and intriguing design. The diamond-sprinkled openwork navette shape f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Unheated Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire and 0.45 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.10 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.104 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.67 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.04 ct Natural Vivid Green Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.04 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.56 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.92 Carat Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ring featuring a 4.92 Carat Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and 3.23 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl exhibit a unique, naturally occurring phen...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.00 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.91 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.51 Carat Vivid Green, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.51 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.15 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.17 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.17 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.61 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting flas...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
8.18 Carat Natural African Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 8.18 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 1.50 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
7.05 Carat Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Three Stone Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 7.05 Carat Natural Blue Zircon and 0.19 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below. Conta...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and 0.85 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.91 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.91 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.58 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting flas...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
4.22 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.22 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.66 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting flas...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
2.302 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.302 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.53 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting fla...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.16 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.164 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.60 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting fla...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.08 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.08 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.97 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Demantoid Garnet's only known source used to be the Ural...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
2.39 Carat Natural, Unheated, Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.393 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.57 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.579 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.78 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.01 Carat Natural East African Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.01 Carat Natural Madagascar Sapphire and 1.03 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.95 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 4.95 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire and 1.70 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they exc...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
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.Â
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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.Â
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.