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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Jona
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Mimi Ring Size 54
Located in London, GB
A timeless 18k yellow gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Mimi collection. The bombe style ring is set to the centre with an oval cut diamond in a bezel mount, weighing approximately 0.50ct, G colour and VS1 clarity. The central diamond is complemented by 40 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.40ct, well matched in colour and clarity. The ring tapers down from 6.2mm wide to 3.45mm, is a US size 6.75/ UK size N 1/2/ EU size 54 and has a gross weight of 4.80 grams. Comes complete with a Rich Diamonds...
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20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Fox Trot Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Fox Trot Diamond Ring by Cartier from the 1980's Ring Size 6.5. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight appro...
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Sookie Ring Certificate Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: Cartier Name:Panthere Sookie ring Material:Diamonds, 2P Emerald, 1P Onyx, 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold Weight:16.1g(Approx) Ring size(inch):British & Australian:P / US & Canada:7 ...
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Sapphire, Chrysoprase and Diamond Ring, c. 1980
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Sapphire and Chrysoprase ring in 18k Gold, showcasing a wonderful Natural Cabochon-cut Sapphire at the center with Carved Chrysoprase shoulders and further embellished Diamon...
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Tankissine Chevalier Ring 18Kt Gold 8.65 Cts Blue Gray Chalcedony
Located in Miami, FL
A tank ring designed by Cartier. Beautiful geometric piece made in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. This cocktail ring was part of the Tank collection...
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1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Rose Quartz Tank Ring
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold ring from the Tank collection by Cartier. The ring is set to the centre with a square cut rose quartz in a tension setting. The ring ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Cartier Anniversary Clover Diamond Pave Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier Collection:Clover Style: Cocktail Ring Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Ring Size: 7 Stone: 130 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 7.22 ct Diamond Color: E Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Hallmarks: Cartier; Serial #; 56, 750 Includes: 24 Months Brilliance Jewels Warranty Cartier Box, Cartier Service...
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Plain Spicy Love Ring
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k white gold Spicy Love ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of two rings that pivot on hinges that open up and can be also worn as a pendant. The outer band displays 6 iconic screw motifs around the outside of the ring and the inner band features a high polish finish. The 5mm ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold 4.49 Cts Burmese Ruby Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Cocktail ring designed by Cartier. Exceptionally beautiful classic piece, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. This modern gem-set cocktail ring h...
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Early 2000s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond 'Panther Claw' Dress Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An extremely beautiful vintage Cartier ‘Panther Claw’ diamond ring, set in 18k yellow gold. This unique looking piece is composed of a large circular motif, with six panther claws grasping around it. Each panther claw is perfectly pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds which beautifully contrasts against the polish yellow gold. Once on the finger the piece truly comes to life and the diamonds catch the light from all angles. There is a grand total of 60 round brilliant cut diamonds within the ring, having a total diamond weight of 0.80 carats. These diamonds are estimated to be F-G in colour with VVS clarity. The ring is currently a Cartier size 50...
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Sorbet Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Cartier cocktail ring showcasing pear-shaped rose quartz accented by rubies, yellow sapphires, pink tourmalines, orange garnets and tiny round diamonds, mounted in 18k whi...
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Bombe Ring from the 1980s. The diamonds weigh appx. 1.60 carats total. The mark JC is for Jacques Cartier. Ring size US 6. SKU: 1204-GJRARJM
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Cartier Paris Rare Nouberg Berg Ring 18Kt White Gold with 1.12 Cts VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Modern jeweled ring designed by Cartier. A modern avant-garde creation, crafted in Paris, France by the house of Cartier. Made in solid white gold of 18 karats, with very high polis...
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2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier C Profile Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
This classy Cartier C profile ring has a timeless feel and appeal. Featuring a high polished embellished C logo at the sides of each opening this 18k white gold ring is a classic pie...
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2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Criss Cross Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Emerald and Diamond Criss Cross Ring, 18k. The total weight of the ring is 8.96 grams. The emerald weighs appx 1.25 carats. The ring...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cartier Pluie Diamond Bombe White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking bombe style ring by Cartier showcasing a mixture of round brilliant cut and pear shaped diamonds to create a one of a kind design. The ring is crafted in 18k white gold an...
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Panthere De Cartier diamond panther head ring in 18k white gold, with emerald eyes and an onyx nose. This Cartier ring features approximately 6.00 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther With The Chain in Mouth Ring
Located in New York, NY
This high quality luxury jewelry from Cartier is meticulously crafted in 18kt Yellow Gold with a diamond in Panther head motifs. The head features a black onyx nose, black lacquer sp...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Agrafe Band Ring 0.94 Ct w/ Original Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cartier Agrafe Ring Features Diamond Agrafe Symbol and Diamonds in Semi-Eternity Configuration on Band Total Diamond Weight = 0.94 Carats ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Pearl Onyx Tsavorite White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Pearl, Tsavorite, and Onyx Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection. This adorable ring comes with Cartier box and papers. With 1 8mm cultured pearl ...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Platinum Diamond Tulip Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality comes from Cartier: foilage inspired diaond ring in platinum, crafted with round cut diamonds of an approx. 5.85cttw. Diamonds are extremely brilliant and clean. This is an unusual shape ring, it does remind us of a tulip but it may remind you of something else. The part that we love the most that this ring and it's design is rare and hard to come by. Vintage Cartier trend is still in its early stage and will last for a while. Ring size 4. Signed and stamped Cartier. Comes with an original vintage Cartier box.
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier diamond ring features approximately 2.00 carats of F-H, VVS-VS round diamonds. Mounting stamped 750 for 18K Yellow gold. Size 5 1/2. Approximately 1/2 inch width...
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The wrap around style ring comprises of a panther motif with emerald eyes, an onyx no...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Malachite Amulette De Cartier Ring
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold Cartier ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The ring comprises of a circular talisman, set with malachite and complement...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Sapphire Nouvelle Vague Ring in 19k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Nouvelle Vague pink sapphire cross over ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is comprised of 2 rows overlapping ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 'Lobi' Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cocktail ring, showcasing round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.5 carats and buff top blue sapphires. The diamonds are G-H color, VS clarity. Metal is 18k wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring. From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by Cartier comes this sublime piece made of 18K white gol...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tankissi Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring Paper
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Tankissi Large Ring by Cartier. With 2 baguette cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color 1 Oval Amethyst 12mm x 10mm Details: Size: European 52, US 6 Weight: 18.2 grams Width: 12mm Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 H70XXX(serial number omitted) 52 Cartier 1999...
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring. Set with carved lapis lazuli and onyx, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat. Size 5. 18K White Gold. With a vintage Cartier box...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Design Oval Ruby and Diamonds Ring, 18 Karat Yellow
Located in New York, NY
A rare Cartier "Maillon Panthere" Design Oval Ruby and Diamonds Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Total Weight: 16.45 grams. Signed and Numbered. Ring Size US 6.
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Solitaire Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Cartier panthere ring showcasing a .25ct round brilliant cut Cartier diamond in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 5 1/4 and ca...
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s A beautiful Cartier diamond ring from the 1940s. The ring has three central diamond elements following the...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Panther Panthere Peridot Onyx Lacquer Large White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Panther Peridot, Onyx, and Lacquer Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. With 2 peridot eyes, onyx nose & black lacquer spots. This ring comes with...
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Double Panthere Head Paved Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Ring, with double Lakarda diamond panthers facing each other. The Panthere de Cartier ring, made in 18K white gold, set with 356 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 5.0...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring. The total weight is 15.65 grams. The ring size is US 6. Stamped Cartier, 7...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Anniversary Edition Clover Diamond Ring, Part of Set
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Anniversary Edition Clover Diamond Ring. The ring size is US 5.75. The total weight of the ring is 23.59 grams. Part of Set with Earrings.
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Pink, Yellow & White Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees pink, yellow and white diamond flower ring in platinum, accompanied by Cartier paperwork and Cartier box. This striking ring from Cartier's high jewelr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Ring by Cartier. With 56 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 1.68ct This ring comes with Cartier...
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Cartier Platinum Pink Sapphire Meli Melo Ring
Located in London, GB
A pretty pink sapphire and diamond ring in platinum from the Cartier Meli Melo collection. The ring has a selection of marquise, oval and pear cut pink sapphires totalling approximat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond ring by Cartier. Set with sixteen round brilliant cut natural unenhanced rubies to two horizontally set tapered rows in open back grain settings with an approximate ...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Vintage Bombe Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible Cartier cocktail ring from the Panthere collection circa 1990s' featuring a Bombe design adorned white black enamel spots in shimmering 18k y...
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Falcon Head Anoubois Ring
Located in New York, NY
"A vintage Cartier ring with an ancient Egyptian look, made in Paris in 1980's. Part of Anoubois collection. Material 18K Yellow Gold Size 50 Eu ...
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier White Gold and Diamond Double Stacker Rings
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold double stacker ring by Cartier. The ring is composed of 2 waved bands. One band is pave set with 19 round brilliant cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent Cartier emerald onyx diamond 18 karat white gold Lakarda Panthere ring. This spectacular ring coils around the finger depicting the Maison's most iconic creature, the pa...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond White Gold Diamant Leger De Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamont Léger Ring by Cartier. With 19 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .57ct This ring comes with Cartier certificate o...
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Cartier Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A French Cartier Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 5.50. The total weight of the ring is 4 gra...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible contemporary design by the legendary Cartier sets apart this exceptional bypass ring. Crafted of 18k yellow gold, the piece is designed as t...
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Waves Large White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Large Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with a Cartier box. With 86 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 4.30...
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Circular 3.40 Cts. Round Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K White
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant Cartier Circular Round Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat White Gold. The diamond weight is appx. 3.50 carats. The r...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White and Yellow Diamond Zig-Zag Bombe Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier White and Yellow Diamond Zig-Zag Bombe Ring made in 18 Karat Gold. The Ring Size is US 7.50. The total weight is 18.10 grams. SKU: 716-HEQALJP
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407
Located in London, GB
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The wrap around style ring comprises of a panther motif with emerald eyes, an onyx nose and a diamond body...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring with Paperwork, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Double Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 18K White Gold. Original Cartier Certificate available. Ring Size US 5. Total Weight: 7.69 grams.
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Ring White Gold and Enamel
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold dress ring from by Cartier from the Le Baiser Du Dragon collection. The square abstract design alternates with polished white gold and black enamel links. The ring ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Ceramic Pave Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
An authentic Cartier diamond ring from the Love collection, this incredibly rare version features 168 diamonds totalling 3.5cts appx of the finest original Cartier round brilliant cu...
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
Located in London, GB
A striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Cartier Ruby and Emerald with Diamond Border Band, 18K with Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A French Cartier Ruby and Emerald with Double Diamond Border Band made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a Certificate of Authenticity from Cartier. Total Weight: 10.47 grams. Ring Size U...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Perruque Paris Nouvelle Vague Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Perruque Paris Nouvelle Vague Ring by Cartier. With 53 round brilliant-cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color totaling 2.60ct This r...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 4 Ct. Round Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier 4 ct. Round Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18K Gold. The total weight is 29.54 grams. The ring size is US 5.50. SKU: 509-AAEQJSJM
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Rings and Other Antique and Vintage Cocktail Rings

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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