Vintage Antique Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s German Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s English Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s German Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Gilded Age Cocktail Rings
Opal, Topaz, Silver
1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right cocktail-rings for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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