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Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring A yellow gold dome ring set with a yellow emerald cut diamond accented
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20th Century Unknown Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold diamond dome cocktail ring. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gemstone diamond 14k yellow gold dome cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This colorful vintage dome cocktail ring features rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds in a
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1980s Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphires Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold blue sapphires dome cocktail ring. Its weight is approximately 6.4 g
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20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphires Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K white gold blue sapphires dome cocktail ring. It has an oval cut faceted blue
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20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearls Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold Pearls and Turquoises dome cocktail ring. Its weight is 9.9 grams. There
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20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Swirl Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Swirl motif high dome cocktail ring, in 14k yellow gold. Perfect example of the 1960's vintage
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.41 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Open Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's sapphire and diamond open dome cocktail ring, with oval blue sapphires and white
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Blue Cabochon & Diamond High Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage high dome cocktail ring showcasing a lapis lazuli blue cabochon the center stone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Black and White Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold, Black and White Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. Rows of semi
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1970s American Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave diamond dome cocktail ring with certificate
Located in London, GB
This striking pave diamond cocktail ring contains 331 round cut diamonds varying in size from 1.1
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1980s Italian Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vibrant Opal Diamond Platinum Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a powdery violetish blue-green Opal, surrounded by two rows of round diamonds
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Late 20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Chopard L.U.C. Diamond Heart 18k Pink Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Chopard L.U.C. Diamond 18K Gold Abstract Heart Dome Cocktail Ring forged in 18K rose gold
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1990s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Chaîne d'Ancre Dome Cocktail Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Chaîne d'Ancre Dome Cocktail Ring. This Hermes yellow gold ring is a true
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20th Century French Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Ring Size: 8 (please allow two additional
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20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate GREGG RUTH 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 5.56ct
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional cocktail ring by designer Gregg Ruth crafted in 18K white gold and set with 5.56ctw
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Textured Red + Angel Skin Coral Cabochon Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive, large cocktail Ring c. the late 1960’s hand done in 18K yellow gold centered by an
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Textured Bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Offering a stunning sparkle and timeless elegance, this bold cocktail ring is a true statement
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1970s Unknown Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple and Blue Sapphire Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Lovely vintage cocktail ring bursting with vibrant color. This beautiful piece
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Old Cut Diamond Platinum Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptional handmade dome dress ring features a beautiful old cut diamond claw set in the
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1930s English Edwardian Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold E-F / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Lovely vintage style diamond dome ring bursting with sparkle! It features 26 round
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Important Diamond and Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
An important dome ring Circa 1970 featuring pave diamonds set in a honeycomb fashion. The dome is
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1970s Unknown Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.01 Carats Total Pink Sapphire and Pearl Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable cocktail ring featuring a row of round cut pink sapphires, accented on each side with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1970s Pave Diamond Beaded Pebbled Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 1970s David Webb style cocktail ring featuring a marquis shaped raised pave diamond
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Late 20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond Green Enamel 18K Gold Channeled Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
his regal design will captivate everyone! This Vintage 1950's ring, Features textured Green
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1970s American Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Dome Cocktail Ring with Emerald Cabochon & Pave Diamonds — Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Cabochon & Pave Diamond Dream Cocktail Ring Dare to dazzle with this breathtaking Emerald
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1960s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 18K Diamond Carved Aquamarine Peridot Amethyst Dome Cocktail Ring Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful one of kind cocktail crafted in 18K yellow gold and inlaid with beautifully carved
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Italian Bypass Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This estate circa 1980's cocktail ring is italian made in solid 18K yellow gold with an assemblage
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1980s Italian Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb 14.4 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
David Webb Mid-Century sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified 14.4 carat top color
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Large Pear Princess Marquise Round Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 9cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely incredible ring that you are sure not to see on anyone else. From the moment you
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire & 1.28 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Ring: 23.0 x 17.5 x 8.6 mm Ring Size: 5 Hallmark: 750 JJ Item #: BR-1071-101323-09
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20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18
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20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Modern 14k Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring with a Florentine Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bench-made Mid-Century Modern dome ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. The dome shaped head
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20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 ct. Oval Cut Thai Heated Ruby Estate Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of the most fabulous, chunky cocktail rings we’ve recently laid our eyes on! In the most
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Ruby, 18k Gold

11 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond ring, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold. Featuring over 11 carats of vivid oval and round blue
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1980s Artisan Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Open Work Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This unique French dress ring features a beautiful old European cut diamond mounted in a four
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1950s French Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Snowflake White Gold Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful mid 20th century diamond cocktail ring featuring prong set round diamonds that sit on an
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.85 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold dome shaped ring setting. 82 round diamonds approx. total weight 3.85cts, G, VS-SI
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Mid-20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Square Baguette Wide Band Dome Cocktail Ring 7.35ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A cocktail ring that is nothing short of absolutely spectacular. Done in 18K yellow gold, it has
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sumptuous 4.35ctw Sapphire & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A sparkling mid century sapphire, and diamond cocktail ring in platinum. Centered by a cabochon cut
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1950s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified .94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. GIA certified center cabochon center sapphire with 56 full cut
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Late 20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 18K Cocktail Dome Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Vintage Buccellati High Dome Cocktail Ring from the MARCI Collection.  At the heart of
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1960s Italian Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

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Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cocktail Ring A vintage dome cocktail ring set with 35 round diamonds Approximate
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20th Century Unknown Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cluster Round Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This stunning vintage diamond cluster dome ring, elegantly set in gleaming 14 karat
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Rigid Style Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Fluted Style Ring. Fluted dome cocktail ring in hammered
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20th Century American Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Cocktail Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cocktail Dome Ring David Webb GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 2.30 ct emerald
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1970s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. The ring features a total of one
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1990s American Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Big and Bold 18K Yellow Gold David Webb Bombe Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. This Mid-20th Century bombe dome cocktail ring is true to that tradition in every respect. A total of
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond 1960s Swirl Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage swirl dome ring circa 1960 with bright sparkly Diamonds and Sapphires in a 14k yellow gold
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20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.30 Carat Diamond Dome Heart Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover an elegant delight with our 1.30crt diamond dome heart yellow gold cocktail ring. The
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Late 20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia B Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Band Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Sonia B cocktail ring. Three center rows of red Rubies with 5 rows of fine white diamonds
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Late 20th Century Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Modern Diamond 2-Tone Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Mid Century Modern Diamond 2-Tone Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. At the
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.10 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Enamel Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid Century diamond enamel cluster cocktail ring. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k
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1950s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Aquamarine Water Splash Design 18k Gold Cocktail Cluster Wide Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Aquamarine Water Splash Design 18k Gold Cocktail Cluster Wide Ring. Very nice deign like a water
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1980s Brazilian Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati GIA No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Dome Cocktail platinum Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring – Platinum & 18K
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1980s Italian Retro Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Rubelite, Star Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond ring. Cushion brilliant cut center sapphire in a cluster of round and rose
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1970s Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Kt Gold Dome Shaped Cocktail Ring Blue White Enamel Flowers Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Blue and white enamelled floral domed cocktail ring made out of 18K yellow gold. Ten white
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1960s Italian Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Domed Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant domed cocktail ring with diamonds and a design of intertwined twisted 18 karat gold
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1960s Italian Modern Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact dome cocktail ring vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 83 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a dome cocktail ring vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing dome cocktail ring vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any dome cocktail ring vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 41 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a dome cocktail ring vintage, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage?

On average, a dome cocktail ring vintage at 1stDibs sells for $1,875, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $34,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.