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Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring. The ring features a 17.05mm faceted prong-set smoky
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elaborate 18k Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elaborate 18k Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring showcases a
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine large modernist 14k gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring. With a large faceted pear
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Modernist 14k gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring. With a large faceted marquise
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous and timeless cocktail ring circa 1950s. Features a 35 carat smoky Quartz in a beautiful
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1950s Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Size: 6 (complimentary sizing available upon request) Weight: 16.36 grams
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20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cocktail Ring. Delicately sized at 5, this exquisite piece showcases a mesmerizing emerald-cut smoky quartz
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Solid Gold and Faceted Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage ring made of 14 karat solid yellow gold with a faceted smoky quartz. The ring is stamped
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20th Century Dutch Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Smoky Quartz Domed Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s domed cocktail ring set with checkerboard cut smoky Quartz in a raised granulated top. In an
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1950s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

25.00 Carat Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Smokey quartz cocktail ring. Open vine scroll design 14k yellow gold setting with a 25.00
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Late 20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
very essence of 1970s style. The central stone, a smoky quartz, captivates the eye with its bewitching
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1970s French Artisan Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Ring. The ring features a 14mm square bezel-set step-cut Smoky
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Smoky Quartz Ring. The ring features a 24 x 12mm step-cut Smoky Quartz. The ring has a
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1980s American Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 19.05Ct Smoky Quartz and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 19.05 carat smoky quartz and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail
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1970s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, White Gold, Yellow Gold

20 Carat Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Gold Vintage Retro Cocktail Ring Estate Fine
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz Albion Diamond Halo Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Yurman Style: Albion Hallmarks: © D.Y. 925 Metal: Sterling Silver Finger Size: 9 Gemstone: Smoky Quartz
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver

14k Gold Rectangular Checkerboard Dark Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Southport, CT
color smoky quartz center, approximately 11.61 CTS, set with split prongs and flanked by round faceted
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

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

12k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz 'App. 12.02 CTS' Ring
Located in Southport, CT
12k yellow gold ring. This handsome ring features a large emerald cut, pale light brown color smoky
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold

Facet Cut Smokey Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The twenty five carat oval center facet cut smoky quartz stone makes a bold statement as it
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1960s American Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

18k Gold and Smoky Quartz Ring by Örneus Guldsmedja Made Year, 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring is adorned with an oval shaped, faceted smoky quartz. The smoky quartz is
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1960s Swedish Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Antique French 14.18 Carat Smoky Quartz and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This antique smoky quartz and diamond ring is hallmarked to
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1930s French Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Ziba by Le Vian Smoky Quartz Prasiolite Citrine Ring Sterling 925 10.38ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Smoky Quartz Carat: 7.80ct Cut: Oval Checkerboard Color: Brown Genuine Prasiolites Carats
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Citrine, Quartz

Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Rose Gold Cushion 1.20ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this designer ring showcases a sumptuous smoky quartz solitaire framed by an effervescent halo of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz Amethyst Prasiolite Diamond Ring Sterling Gold Pltd 9.65ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
(rose gold plated) Stone Information: Genuine Smoky Quartz Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Color: Brown
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold

Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Grading Results: Stone Type: smoky topaz Shape: cushion briolette Carat:3 ct (Approx.)...
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20th Century French Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Grading Results: Stone Type: smoky topaz Shape: cushion briolette Carat:3 ct (Approx.)...
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20th Century French Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

White 18 k Gold and Smoky Quarts Cocktail ring by Bengt Liljedahl, Made 1960
By Bengt Liljedahl 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat white gold ring is adorned with a large faceted cut smoky quartz stone. The head of
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1960s Swedish Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ziba by Le Vian Tourmaline Garnet Quartz Citrine Cocktail Ring, Sterling 6 1/2
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Citrines Treatment: Heating Cuts: Oval & Round Color: Yellow Genuine Smoky Quartz Cut: Oval Color: Brown
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline

14k Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Delectable smoky quartz, the chocolatey sibling to other popular quartz varieties of amethyst and
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1980s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ziba by Le Vian Tourmaline Citrine Quartz Amethyst Garnet Ring Sterling
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Red Genuine Smoky Quartz Cut: Oval Color: Brown Total Carats: 9.53ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline

Cartier Smoky Quartz Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
finish featuring a half bezel set large 16mm round smoky quartz gemstone accented 10 round cut diamond on
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1990s French Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Smoky Quartz Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K white gold cocktail ring. The central cushion-cut smoky quartz stone is encompassed
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20th Century American Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Massive Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade smoky quartz cocktail ring with organically shaped sterling silver setting, circa 1960
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1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Flowers Cocktail Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds 18.70 Carat Smoky Quartz
Located in Valenza, IT
quality Brown diamonds and 0.50 ct of white diamonds brilliant cut with a notable oval cut smoky quartz of
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Ornate 20.9ct Natural Smoky Quartz 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in FLEMINGTON, AU
that tappers up and securely holds the magnificent 20.9ct natural smoky quartz. The piece is a genuine
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1990s European Artisan Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Great Smoky Topaz and Brown Diamond Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
This fun smoky topaz - 6.24 ct, ring is set with white diamonds around the center stone and at the
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

Suzanne Belperron Chevaliere Ring
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Suzanne Belperron Chevaliere ring, designed as a smoky quartz dome set to the center with a
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1940s American Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold with a large emerald cut smoky quartz cocktail ring.
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1940s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Large 30ct Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 45 Carat Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat rose
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

35 Carat Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Large Oval Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage estimated 35ct smoky quartz cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chaumet Liens Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
elegance and refinement. The ring is made of classy 18K yellow gold and set with an exquisitely cut smoky
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20th Century French Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Size: 6 (complimentary sizing available upon request) Weight: 16.36 grams
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20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
straight from the 1970s. The splendid emerald cut luminous smoky quartz is held by 10 large square claws
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1970s French Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Amazing Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring 7-1/2 - This amazing ring has 0.17 carats of diamonds, 0.75
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20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz

Vintage Smoky Quartz Solitaire Cocktail Ring, Retro Design London, 1976
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A vintage cocktail ring set with an oval smokey quartz measuring approx. 0.75" long x 0.57" wide
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1970s British Retro Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold

Yellow Gold and Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold and smoky quartz ring. Set with an emerald cut smoky quartz, measuring
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1970s Gold and Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail ring you can see seated several tables across, this boldly designed circa 1970s ring is
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1970s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Smoky Quartz Citrine Diamond Gold Geometrical Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chunky cocktail ring of architectural inspired composition, centering a large smoky quartz, sided
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1970s American Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Circa 1970s 9 Carat Rose Gold Yellow Brown Smoky Quartz Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
-shaped smoky quartz measures 3.80x12.90x9.15 millimetres. Ring Size O 1/2 (Australia and UK sizing) or
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold, 9k Gold

Yellow Gold and Smoky Quartz with Diamonds
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz with Diamond Ring From the Skibell Estate Collection Size: 6.5
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Late 20th Century Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Cushion Smokey Quartz Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s 14k rose gold ring with smoky faceted top Quartz surrounded by a halo of full cut white
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1980s Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1974 Kaunis Koru 14K Gold Smoky Quartz High Dome Cabochon Finnish Modernist Ring
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A high domed ring with oval cabochon of smoky quartz set in 14 karat rose gold created by Kaunis
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold Checkerboard Cushion
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
decadent ring showcases an alluring smoky quartz solitaire surrounded by a chocolate diamond halo which is
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s Square Smoky Quartz & Seed Pearl Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
bronze smoky quartz framed by lush seed pearls. She is both a sweet vintage piece and a delightful whimsy
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz Intaglio Cameo Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Smoky quartz is an estimated 9 carats. The intaglio cameo ring features the side profile of an
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Topaz Black Diamond Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish smoky quartz & diamond domed cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Black
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct owl estate cocktail ring, crafted in 14k white gold. Brown quartz is pave set into the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

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

Cat's Eye Smoky Quarts Princess Style Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold princess style ring set with nine (9) 5.7mm round cabochon cat's eye smoky
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Bridge Ring Diamond Citrine Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry Square
Located in Torrance, CA
0.18 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity), accented with citrine and smoky quartz totaling
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring 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. Finding the perfect vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Le Vian, David Yurman and Bengt Liljedahl are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring, 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 Vintage Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring?

On average, a vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,375, while they’re typically $170 on the low end and $35,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.