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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1940s
10K Rose Gold Filigree 3.80 carat Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 10K gold filigree ring with applied rose gold flowers and green gold leaves featuring an emerald cut pink tourmaline. This beautiful orangy pink, pomegranate color tourmaline...
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1940s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Pol Bury 1968 Paris France Artcurial Edition Op-Art Kinetic Ring In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic ring designed by Pol Bury. A very rare sculptural ring, created in Paris France by the Belgian artist Pol Bury for Artcurial Editions, back in the 1968. This SPHERES ring ha...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French gold ring with diamonds and emerald, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring with diamonds and emerald. It comes from France from mid-20th century and has a preserved 18-carat gold hallmark. Very good condition. Size: 15 (55).
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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Saphire and Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring, Around 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic flower-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds ring with a centered facetted oval saphire, surounded by 10 drop-shaped cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.8 carat...
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1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 19.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald sapphire and ruby 1.60 ct. R...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1960s 12 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This vintage ring features a faceted oval citrine held in place by 4 sharpened claws on a raised basket. Weight of the citrine : 12 carats approximately...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of early 20th-century jewelry. The ring features a dazzling combination of Old European cut d...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sixties Natural Coral Fashion Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. This colorfully chic Modernist ring features a stunning natural coral cabochon. Its amazing natural stone beautifully complements the minimalist, contemporar...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.80 carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold 1.80 carat opal ring. The genuine natural Australian opal measures about 11mm x 8.5mm. The opal is translucent and has primarily green play of color. The ring...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique French White Gold Ring with Diamonds, over 1.72ct.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old ring made of 18 carat white gold. The highlight of this ring is an impressive cushion-cut diamond weighing 1.15 carats. Its unique shine and subtle delicacy are emphasized by ...
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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.24 carat Cushion cut Peridot Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K gold filigree ring with rose gold flowers and green gold leaves featuring a cushion cut peridot. This beautiful bright lime green color peridot weighs 3.24 carats and mea...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

H.STERN Citrine Rubelite Amethyst Peridot Indicolite Garnet Aquamarine Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
A beautiful and colorful 1960's ring from the "Whole Master Line Harmony" Collection by jeweller H. Stern. Oval cut Citrine, Rubelite, Amethys,t Peridot, Indicolite, Garnet and Aqu...
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1960s Brazilian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, Indicolite, Rubelite, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Ye...

Retro French GIA 2.68 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French GIA 2.68 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal step cut emerald of 2.68 carats, accompanied by GIA #7235165509 s...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Jadeite Diamond 14k White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Jadeite Diamond 14k White Gold Toi et Moi Ring. Featuring two pear cut jadeite cabochons with a total weight of approximately 4.20 carats. Accented by two round brill...
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Günter Wyss Hyper-Modern Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gunter Wyss, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind ring by the revolutionary goldsmith Günter Wyss is a visual and technical marvel. Set with an intense blue aquamarin...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1960's Tutti Frutti Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18KWG Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 18k white gold tutti frutti diamond sapphire ruby emerald cocktail ring is a dazzling statement piece that combines luxurious materials with a vibrant array of gemstones. Its bol...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers 1960 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cocktail ring designed by the Hammerman Brothers. A beautiful oversized cocktail ring created in New York city by the American jewelry designers and makers, Hammerman Bro...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Rose Cut Diamonds, White Pearl, Rose and White Gold Flower Theme Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Bague tank en or, platine et diamant taille ancienne 0.25ct
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague chevalière tank en or 18k (750°/°°) et platine composée de deux corps formant tourbillon et sertie en son centre d'un diamant taille ancienne (old european cut) pesant environ ...
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1940s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold and Amethyst Ring by Swedish master Eric Robbert 1969
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring from 1969 is crowned with a striking amethyst, exuding classic cocktail ring grandeur. The stone's purple hue is captivating, set within a beautifully pattern...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

1940's Vintage Emeralds Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a mesmerizing vintage ring showcasing a radiant cluster of diamonds and emeralds swirling around a vibrant diamond center. Each tier of this unique design partially rotat...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a captivating vintage diamond ring that boasts an enchanting old European cut diamond at its center, embraced by a halo of exquisite marquise-cut diamonds. Highlighted fe...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1940's Vintage Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a sophisticated ruby and diamond cocktail ring adorned with a graceful ribbon of vibrant red rubies embraced by shimmering diamonds. Highlighted features include: 0.50 ...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiwen Nilsson Silver Men Ring with Flat Cut Agate - Lund, Sweden 1949
Located in Magenta, IT
Important modernist Scandinavian silver ring with flat-cut agate stone by Wiwen Nilsson. Lund, Sweden, 1949. Rare collector's piece. Hallmarks: AN (Wiwen Nilsson continued to use th...
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1940s Swedish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Silver

Vintage 1960s Mario Buccellati ring with 39 carat jade nephrite
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage 1960s Mario Buccellati Ring, silver shank that is gilded on the inside with a pierced gold rim that holds a 39 carat jade nephrite. Signed: M.Buccellati Ring Size: US 4.25...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

Circa 1960s Estate 3.14ctw Pear Shape Diamond Breathtaking "BALLERINA" 14K Ring
Located in New York, NY
AN ICONIC STYLE- A BREATHTAKING CIRCA 1960s ESTATE "BALLERINA" 3.15ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold Ring This big, bold, beautiful "BALLERINA" Diamond Ring with Near-Colorless Pear-s...
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1960s North American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 5 (We offer free resizing) We can make an...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Large Oval Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold Approx weight 7.2 grams Natural Oval Sapphire size approx 11 x 9 mm Finger size 7 overall size from the top area is 18 x 16mm The Sapphire is opacity on the darker side this is a real vintage ring...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Siam Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Siam ruby and diamond ballerina cluster ring. Set to centre with one oval old cut natural unenhanced Siam ruby in an open back claw setting wit...
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring
Located in San Jacinto, CA
14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring This vintage ring exudes timeless charm with its solid 14K yellow gold construction and natural fire opal c...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Swedish Modernist Sterling Silver Ring with Stone in Organic Form
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish modernist sterling silver ring with stone in organic form. Size: 17 mm. Size 7 (USA) Marked: 925s. 1960s. In very good condit...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Sixties Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. Captivating in its elegance, this gorgeous ring features a bright Robin's Egg blue Persian turquoise surrounded by 1.50 carats of fine white diamonds (H colo...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Topaz, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1960s Diamond Starburst Cocktail Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s is a true starburst of diamond brilliance. At the center sits a dazzling brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats w...
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1960s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut synthetic spinel weighing approximately 0.80 carat. Accented by one single and three old European cu...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1960s 15 Carat Jadeite Modernist Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An edgy design reminiscent of volcanic basalt columns surrounds a 15 carat verdant green Jade in this modernist cocktail ring. The natural, type A Jadeit...
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An important tank ring, set with a scroll motif holding a cushion-cut sapphire set in the center with 4 flat claws. On either side, the scr...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous citrine stone is a bright yellow colour set in simple claws. The openwork gallery is ornate and all modelled in 9carat gold. Hallmarked London 1965. Ring Size: O or 7 ...
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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Vintage Aquamarine Ring in 18K White Gold with Filigree, approx 2.19 carats
Located in Danvers, MA
Elegant flower blossoms and unusually pretty filigree. set off the lovely Aquamarine in this ring. While Edwardian to Art Deco in style, I believe it was likely made later, from the...
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1940s American Edwardian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Old gold ring with sapphire, mid 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique white gold ring with natural sapphire. Origin: Italy, mid-20th century. The sophisticated, openwork form of the ring made of 0.750 white gold beautifully highlights and con...
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose...

Hydrothermal Amethyst, Green Agate, Diamonds, 14 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Albanian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Former marquis' navette ring, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful French marquise ring. Made of 18-carat yellow gold and white gold elements, studded with diamonds and subtle blue sapphires set in an elongated, openwork form. Origin: Fra...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Jadeite Diamond 14k White Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Jadeite Diamond 14k White Gold Navette Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut marquise jadeite weighing approximately 2.50 carats. Accented by 18 round brilliant and old Eu...
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage ring with sapphire and diamonds, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The vintage ring made of white and yellow gold comes from France from the 1960s Decorated with an oval faceted sapphire and diamonds on the sides A delicate, timeless form of a rin...
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1960s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18KT Yellow Gold Retro Era Natural Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring is a testament to the elegance and glamour of vintage jewelry design. This exceptional piece beautif...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat, graded J color, I1 clarity. Accented by seven...
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat, graded J color, I1 clarity. Accented by s...
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1960s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold Original 1930-1940
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930-1940 Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold Featuring a BIG 12 x 10mm Peridot Gemstone Center Surrounded by a Halo of Old C...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold

1960s Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An elegant antique ring, it's called You and Me by its 2 main stones held in claws at the top. One is a brilliant-cut diamond and the other...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage GIA Ocean Blue 16.83cts Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage ring circa 1950 chic ring to own! An Elegant Vintage Retro ring with very Fine Antique Oval Shape Aquamarine in ocean blue color GIA certified measuring: 23.35m...
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1940s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

1960s 14K Gold and Pave Rubies Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s 14K gold and pavé rubies bombé cocktail ring, unsigned and test positive for 14K. Size 4.5 and in very good vintage 1960's condition.
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1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous citrine stone is a bright yellow colour set in simple setting. Ring Size: I or 4 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 11x6mm Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 3.5g
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1960s British Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Vintage 1960s 6.53 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 6.53 carat Madagascar blue sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning,...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Amethyst, Peridots, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Citrine signet ring, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Citrine signet ring. Set with an oval old cut natural citrine in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.15 carats, to an impressive signet design featuring poli...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Burma Sapphire 7.32 cts
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA Italy Cabochon blue sapphire, 7.32 ct Ring Gia Report: Burma No Indictions of Heating Size 5.25 Measurements: 12.35 x 9.75 x 5.94 mm Pleasant Burmese color sapphire Clarity: visi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Cat's Eye Ring 1 Carat Round Cabochon Original 1960s 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1960's Retro Cat's Eye Mens Unisex Ring 18K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Natural 1ct Chrysoberyl Round Cabochon Cat's Eye Gemstone Designed for a M...
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1960s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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