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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, 22k Gold
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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Tourmaline, 14k 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.
- What is a cocktail ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A cocktail ring is a large ring typically set with a precious gemstone. These opulent rings are ideal for cocktail parties, hence the name. These rings are designed with bright colors and flashy sizes to attract attention.
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