Sicis Jewels Gold & Titanium Micro Mosaic Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
Blue Topaz Diamonds Pink Gold Titanium Made in Italy Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Handmade in our workshop, the titanium and 18 kt gold ring features an octagonal blue topaz, bezel set and two lines of natural diamonds. Here all the details: 18 KT pink gold gram...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Titanium, Rose Gold, Gold
Alexis NY Purple Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purple titanium three leaves ring by Alexis NY, with 0.56ctw H?VS diamonds. Ring size 6, top is 35mm x 28mm. Marked with an Alexis snake hallmark, Ti, 0.56ct, 052475. Weight - 5.4 g...
Diamond, Titanium
Alexis NY Golden Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
Golden color titanium leaf motif ring by Alexis New York, with 0.41ctw G/VS diamonds. Ring size 5.5, top is 1" x 1". Marked with Alexis snake hallmark, Ti, 0.41ct, 052468. Weight ...
Diamond, Titanium
Alexis NY Purple Titanium Diamond Leaf Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis New York purple titanium ring, featuring three leaves, adorned with approx. 0.56ctw G/Vs diamonds. Ring size 5.5, top is 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". Marked with Alexis snake hallmark, T...
Diamond, Titanium
$11,970Sale Price|30% Off
JR 4.44 Carat Diamond Briolette Titanium Flower Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 4.44 carats Diamond Briolette Titanium Flower Ring Magnificently striking cocktail Flower ring is Crafted in titanium, using 4.18 carats Diamond Briolette and 0.26ct pave Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Michael Kanners Titanium, Turquoise and Diamond Ring Number One
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This ring embodies the perfect combination of nature and contemporary design with the impressive 44 carat turquoise, revealing a trace of it's original black matrix, mounted in titan...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Titanium
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond 2.39ct Ring in Golden Titanium IGI certificate
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
Matural champagne diamond ring in golden titanium with a 2.39 carat brilliant cut stone, featuring sculptural stepped contours inspired by archival designs of René Sim Lacaze. This ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Titanium
Michael Kanners Titanium, Turquoise and Diamond Bypass Ring Number Three
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This ring embodies the perfect combination of nature and contemporary design with the beautiful pair of turquoise cabochons, revealing just a trace of their original black matrix, mo...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Titanium
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold & Titanium, Yellow Sapphires & Diamonds "Flutter" Butterfly Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Yellow Sapphires "Flutter" Butterfly Ring set in 18K White Gold & Purple Titanium. The weight of the Yellow Sapphires is 11.00 carats...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
$6,750Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Green Titanium Gorgeous Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold and Titanium Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Ring Contains approx...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
18K Statement Custom Flower 2.50 Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold and Titanium Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
High-End playful Flower Ring, made of 18k yellow gold (750 hallmark) and Titanium. This designer-style ring is completely 3-dimensional and a showstopper! With vibrant hues of violet...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Sicis Jewels Quetzal Ring in Gold, Titanium with Diamonds & Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium, Gold
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Violet Purple Titanium Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold and Titanium Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Ruby and Fancy Diamond Ring. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
NWT 15, 000 18KT Gold Violet Purple Titanium Gorgeous Fancy Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold and Titanium Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Green Emerald and Fancy Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Statement, 2.88 carats, Yellow Diamonds Pave white Gold and Titatnium Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Titanium.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Vhernier Fibula Collection White Diamond Titanium Cocktail Ring
By Vhernier
Located in Valenza, IT
Absolutely Chic, yet Timeless: this is Fibula Collection 0.68 Kt, 26 White Diamond(D-E, IF), Titanium setting, Cocktail Ring.
White Diamond, Titanium
Vasilis Giampouras Tourmaline Deep Blue Titanium Cocktail Ring
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
Deep Blue Tourmaline Titanium Ring by Vasilis Giampouras at Second Petale Gallery A unique celestial blue titanium ring. The center part of this masterpiece is the cushion-cut tourma...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Titanium
Andreoli Titanium Tsavorite Green Garnet Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 18 Karat
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Titanium Tsavorite Green Garnet Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 18KT.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Contemporary Blue Titanium Open Butterfly Ring With Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
A truly rare sighting, this ravishing butterfly ring is a contemporary nature-inspired jewel with a jaw-dropping effect. Boasting an eye-catching wingspan, the open ring is composed ...
Diamond, Titanium
18kt Gold and Titanium Flower Ring with Marquise Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From our award winning COUTURE line. Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one-of a kind titanium Ring features a beautiful combination of brilliant cut round diamonds (0.43cts) and Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
«Ariel» Tourmaline, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold and Titanium Ring
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
Inspired by mermaids and the marine world, the Ariel ring revisits the Art Nouveau aesthetics with a totally contemporary energy. White gold and titanium blend together and swirl, en...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Titanium
Blue Titanium Ring, Tanzanite Cabochon 2.25ct. Sapphires 1.87ct. Diamonds 0.12ct
Located in Paris, IDF
This ring is made to order only. Ring hand crafted in Blue Titanium with 119 handset stones: Tanzanite cabochon 2.25 ct., Sapphires 1.87 ct., White Diamonds 0.12 ct. Intricate work...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Titanium
Neha Dani Mozambique Ruby and Diamonds on Titanium Scarlet Ring
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
The Scarlet Ring by Neha Dani is sculpted with a wreath of grey Titanium feathers set with 1.31 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 1.22 Carat Rubies. The deep red of a certified ...
Diamond, Ruby, Titanium
1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Gold Diamond and Blue Titanium Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold, diamond and blue titanium ring with original "Constantino I, Period 306-337 A.D." bronze coin with ctw 0.23 of diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
"Ariel" Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold and Titanium Ring
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
Inspired by mermaids and the marine world, the Ariel ring revisits the Art Nouveau aesthetics with a bold contemporary energy. White gold and titanium blend together and swirl, enhan...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
4.65 Carat Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Titanium Ring Blue Anodic Color
Located in Valenza, IT
One of a kind “Rosone” titanium ring with blue sapphires brilliant cut weighting 4.65 cts and spot white diamonds brilliant cut weighting 0.77 cts. This ring is anodized in blue elec...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Titanium
1884 Collection Ancient Roman Coin Rose Gold Diamond and Purple Titanium Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold, diamond and purple titanium ring with original "Caracalla, Period 201-210 A.D." bronze coins with ctw 0.45 of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Titanium Ring “Rose” with 14 Karat Gold Detail and 0.09 Carat Diamond
Located in Kaunas, LT
One of the inexhaustible sources of inspiration for jewelry makers is our amazing nature. This sophisticated ring was inspired by a rose, a flower of eternal beauty. This ring is ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Titanium, Gold
Vasilis Giampouras Royal Elegance Titanium Blue Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamond
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
Blue Oval Topaz Ring by Vasilis Giampouras at Second Petale Gallery Our Royal Elegance Titanium Blue Ring, where in its center lies a captivating oval-shaped blue topaz, exudes an en...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Titanium
Neha Dani Paraiba Tourmaline, Sapphire, Diamond on Titanium and Gold Nuray Ring
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
The Nuray Ring by Neha Dani has a one-of-a-kind 9.33 Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon accented by 1.01 Carat Round Full Cut Diamonds, 0.71 Carat Round Rose Cut Diamonds and 0.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Purple Sapphire, ...
Neha Dani GIA Certified F-VVS1 1.40 Cts Diamond in Titanium & Gold Amishi Ring
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
The Amishi Ring showcases the beauty of a GIA Certified F-VVS1 1.40 Carat Full Cut Round Diamond surrounded by palm fronds sculpted out of Titanium in Natural Grey colour. The ring i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
54 VS G Color Diamonds 2, 68 Carats 18 Carat Yellow Gold Titanium Spring Ring
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
This amazing ring which boasts 54 brilliant cut VS G color diamonds for a total of 2,68 carats is made of 18 carats yellow gold with a titanium spring. It will never lose the shape....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A cherry red-orange Fire Opal is centered in this ring and weighs 1.3 carats. The color is a top grade red orange vivid color and VS clarity, extremely rare for this gemstone. The ...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
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The ReBelles Rocket Girl Cocktail Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique ...
Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Purple ...
Carbon Fiber Ring, 18k Gold, White Diamonds 2.1ct., Peridot 7.75 Ct.
Located in Paris, IDF
This ring is made to order only. Completely customizable. Ring handcrafted in Carbon Fiber, handset White Diamonds 0,7 ct., 18W gold 8.30 gr., Peridot 7.75 ct. (stone size 12x12x7...
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Vasilis Giampouras Unique Peridot Trillion-Cut Green Ring
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique Peridot Trillion-Cut Green Ring by Vasilis Giampouras at Second Petale Gallery This unique peridot trillion cut ring, with its vibrant green hue, is carefully designed to off...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Titanium
18 Karat White Gold, Titanium and White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Cocktail ring crafted in white gold and titanium 18K White gold = 10.60 grams Diamonds G Colour VS Clarity = 11.9...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Arunashi Blue Moonstone Sapphire Titanium Ring
By Arunashi
Located in Carmel, CA
Designed by famed designer Arunashi, This hand made, extraordinary ring features an extremely clean Blue Moonstone of the highest quality weighing 20.70 carats. It is surrounded wit...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Moonstone, Titanium
Aquamarine Natural Diamonds Teal Titanium Made in Italy Margherita Burgener Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Designed and handmade in titanium, set with diamonds, designing an oval shape all around the octagonal cut Brazilian aquamarine. The lower part of the design is also set with diamo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Titanium
Statement Diamond Lizard and Conch Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fashion-forward diamond lizard ring is a true statement piece that combines nature-inspired design with unmatched elegance. Crafted from 18K white gold, the ring showcases a cap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
11.57 Carat Vivid Green Emerald & 1.70 Carat Diamond Royal 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This extraordinary 18K gold ring is a true testament to luxury and regal elegance, showcasing an 11.57-carat vivid green emerald carving and 1.70 carats of brilliant white diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Titanium
Aquamarine Diamonds Blue Titanium Made in Italy Margherita Burgener Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Contemporary, innovative and classic at a time, the ring is fully handcrafted in titanium wires that are bent around the beautiful octagonal cut aquamarine of more than 20 carats. Mo...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Titanium
Blue Titanium Ring, Tanzanite Cabochon 2.25ct. Sapphires 1.87ct. Diamonds 0.12ct
Located in Paris, IDF
Ring hand crafted in Blue Titanium with 119 handset stones: Tanzanite cabochon 2.25 ct., Sapphires 1.87 ct., White Diamonds 0.12 ct. Intricate work in titanium is done by hand by hig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Titanium
Orsa Maggiore Diamonds Titanium Moss Agate Cocktail Ring
By Orsa Maggiore Jewels
Located in Cremona, IT
The ring is cast in titanium, with a blue-tinted silk-effect satin finish. It sets a rectangular moss agate with intertwined titanium wires and two rose-cut diamonds in claw setting...
Agate, Diamond, Titanium
Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The King of Sasanian Ring from 'The Poetry of Art Collection' by Austy Lee. Drawing inspiration from asthetics from around the world during his travel, Austy created this magnificent...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$15,860Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 3.25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 3.25ct but faces up like a 4ct diamond. Approximately I/J color and VS clarity. Compliment...
Diamond, Silver
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Boucheron "Laperouse" 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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.
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