Diana M. Platinum diamond ring 11.05 cts tw of heartshaped ruby and emerald
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond ring featuring 11.05 cts tw of heartshaped ruby and emerald with 6.60 cts tw of diamonds surrounding the band. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jew...
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The diamond stones are set in fine platinum, enhancing their brilliance, while the rubies are elegantly nestled in yellow gold, adding a warm touch to the overall design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Layered Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A bold, glamorous choice as a cocktail ring or elevated engagement ring. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Design: Oval Ruby Ring with Two Tier Diamond Flower Halo Center...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Certified Natural Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful no heat, natural oval shape ruby cabochon weighing over twelve carats, accented with two tapered trapezoid shape step-cut diamonds, set in Platinum. The ruby accompanies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.29ct Burma Ruby 1.47ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum ring. The ring is centered with lovely GIA certified marquise cut Burma ruby that weighs 1.29ct. The ruby is accentuated by sparkling round and baguette c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Ruby of dimension 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for approximately 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carat yellow G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k YG
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Ring features one natural unheated oval Ruby originating from Thailand, w...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sophia D, 0.81 Carat Yellow Diamond and 1.25 Carat Ruby Ring set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
0.81 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring accentuated with 1.25 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamonds set in platinum Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ar...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
7.25 Carat No Heat Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.26 Grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone: Type: Natural Ruby Carat: 7.25 Cut: Cushion Tre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Pavé Diamond Statement Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Pavé Diamond Statement Dome Ring Description: This bold cocktail ring features a substantial domed profile meticulously encrusted with a dense field of shimmering round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 2.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Fleur de Lis Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's Sapphire and diamond Fleur de Lis cocktail ring. Platinum top and 18k rose gold setting. 5 natural no heat Sapphires in the shape of a Fleur de Lis, with 25 old mine and rose...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2.05 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.05 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.05 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose cut diamonds and two round cut rubies, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous saddle ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum. The center holds a natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Incredible Eight Carat Certified Ruby and Diamond Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful oval 8.06 carat ruby set in a handmade micro pave diamond mounting with special cut side diamonds. 1.56 carats of diamonds set in platinum. Pictures do not do this ring j...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.57 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 4.57 Carat, Natural, Aquamarine and 0.22 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring A platinum ring with fine detailing set with an oval-cut ruby and an antique cut diamond Ring Size: 5.75 Complimentary resizing Signed: Hartdegen M...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 3.25 Exquisite in its design and timeless in its elegance, this vintage Tiffany & Co. ring is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. At the heart of this masterpie...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.75 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.75 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 1.40 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by Tiffany and Co after its only known source: T...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
4.45 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.45 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 0.72 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by Tiffany and Co after its only known source: T...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
4.26 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.26 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 0.72 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Tanzanite's name was given by Tiffany and Co after its only known source: T...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
15.74 Carat Tiffany & Co. Diamond Rubies Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring An extraordinary creation by Tiffany & Co., designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.83 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Estate Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.69 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1907
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique synthetic ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster / dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.90 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.90 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.905 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A central oval and faceted unheated Burmese Ruby (measuring appx. 7.29 x 5.56 x 3.61 MM) accented by two round full-cut diamonds weighing appx. 1 carat. Mounted in Platinum. Ring Si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sophia D, 1.30 Carat Pear Shape Center Diamond and Ruby Ring set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
1.30 carat pear shaped diamond ring with 1.20 carat rubies. Round diamond total weight 0.33. Set in Platinum. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pear shape and Round Brilliant cut White Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant amalgamation of beautifully shaped white diamonds, created to make a one-of-a-kind ring that catches a glimpse. Pear and Round Shape White diamonds: 0.76 cts Round Brilli...
White Diamond, Platinum
4.91 Carat Cabochon Natural Red Ruby Burma No Heat GIA and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Ruby and Diamond Platinum and Gold Bombay design Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.63 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.63 Carat Natural Emerald and 2.07 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
10.04 carat "Intense Red" Burma Ruby set in a custom, handmade platinum and diamond mounting featuring 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% Certified Burma Ruby A ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat 5.71ctw Ruby Old Mine Diamonds Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Vintage Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Red - Burma - No Heat - 3.52ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Gen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
9.00Ct Natural African Ruby & Old Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.00Ct Natural African Ruby and European Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $12,000.00 Total Natural Cut Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.00...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive synthetic ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic and substantial ring by David Webb, showcasing the bold sculptural language and rich gemstone combinations for which the house is renowned. The ring features a striking ar...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 24.88 Carat Star Ruby Diamond White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Cabochon Star Ruby and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified natural star Ruby accented with round and baguette diamonds in a 14k white setting.
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring This ballerina-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant .94-carat oval ruby at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1940s Retro Platinum & 14K Rose Gold 1.2tgw Ruby and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum, and rose gold ring, comprising one large old European cut diamond, sixteen smaller rose cut diamonds, and eight square and rectangular cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ruby and diamond ring. Set with sixteen round brilliant cut natural unenhanced rubies to two horizontally set tapered rows in open back grain settings with an approximate com...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Length: 13.1mm Head Width: 12mm Head Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring Description: This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant 1.58-carat oval-cut ruby as its center...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Description: This exquisite cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant 1.02-carat round ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unheated 1.23ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA - Gorgeous!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply magnificent and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum, and featuring a stunning, completely unheated and untreated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.23c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French 2.28 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.28 carat diamond and 0.52Ct Ruby, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond 'Trombino' ring. An important piece, set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby, with an approximate weight of 4.42 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF17-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring will serve as an opulent addition to any jewelry collection. Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold accents beautifully complement the breathtaking 11.81 carat Star Ruby cabochon center ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous dress ring crafted from platinum during the later stages of the Art Deco movement. At the centre of the face we find five round faceted transitional-cu diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 3.8 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Ruby Ring & Diamond Halo in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.80 carat Purplish Red oval cut no heat Burma Ruby. This ruby is radiating a rich, vivid red color. Truly spectacular considering no heat treatment. Mined from the Mog...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.42 Carat Natural Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.42 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.19 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A platinum You & Me ring with a heart-shaped diamond and ruby set with two tapered baguette diamonds. The 2.19 carat diamond is...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 4.61 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.10 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.66 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 2.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Multi-Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Multi-Cut Diamond Halo Ring Description: This sophisticated cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a vibrant 1.03-carat oval ruby with a deep, satur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.24CT Natural Oval Ruby Platinum Art Deco Setting with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
For those who adore vintage, this art deco cocktail ring is an absolute must-have. The natural oval ruby is truly a work of art, complemented by emerald cut diamonds on either side, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel GIA and Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel GIA and Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring Indulge in the opulence of this Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
6.00 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 6.006 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and 1.27 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.01 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Platinum Three-Stone
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and elegance, this handcrafted platinum ring showcases a breathtaking 4.01 carat natural Mozambique ruby, certified by GRS as unheated with an ex...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This gems-set vintage cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in high polished finish solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in platinum or the settings of the diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
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.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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