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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1970s
Auction - Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Pictures do not do this Opal justice. Blues, Oranges, Greens and Red A beautiful black opal measuring 13.5x8.5mm. Surrounded by Baguette and around diamonds weighing 0.81 Carats. S...
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Black Opal, Platinum

14K White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Stamped 14k and weighs 7.5 grams. There is small round and baguette cut diamonds, i to j color, si clarity, 1.00 total carats. Excellent workmans...
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set Art Deco dress ring; part of our diverse range of Art Deco jewelry...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay 18 Karat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Henry Dunay ring in 18K yellow gold with the Sabi finish known to Dunay. Marked on the inside "Dunay 18K E1671 750". Measures 1 1/8 inches long, 3/4 inches wide and stands 9/16 in...
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

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18k Gold

Circa 1950s 14K White Gold Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, Round Brilliant Transit...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1960’s Fabulous Vintage Cocktail Ring. Set with a Lovely Sized, Natural Amethyst with Two Modern Brilliant Cut Diamonds Either Side. Mounted...
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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Despres Silver Men Ring "Bijoux Moteurs" - Art Deco 1930s
Located in Magenta, IT
A men ring in silver by French silversmith Jean Després (1889 - 1980), belonging to the iconic "Bijoux Moteurs" (Motor Jewels) collection. The shape of the ring recalls the turbine o...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Silver

10ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum Sz 6 Cocktail Jewelry Emerald Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 900 platinum. Emerald cut aquamarine measures 16mm x 12mm (estimated at 10 carats), accented wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Vintage 1930's Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite example of 1930s artistry, this platinum dinner ring showcases three magnificent European-cut diamonds as its sparkling centerpieces. Each of the trio of old European-cu...
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1930s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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

Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

1960's Pearl and Diamond Bombe Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful assemblage of 108 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6 carats accenting a lovely and impressive 9.5mm pearl perched atop this mid-century fashion bombe desig...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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 Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7 (We can make any size) We offer free...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique French Art Deco ring with diamond, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old diamond ring from France from the 1930s (hallmark preserved) The symmetrical, geometric crown with old-cut diamonds refers to the Art Deco style We offer earrings that would...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s 2.68 Carat Cabochon Cut Star Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 2.68 carat pink star ruby and 0.08 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold solitaire style cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 1.52 Carat Diamond Ring with Emerald and Diamond Swirl Setting
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing 1.52 carats, J color, SI2 clarity. The Diamond is set in a swirl setting featuring Tapered Baguette cut ...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid-Century Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one rectangular step cut aquamarine of 9.76 carats. Accented by two tapered baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of a...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Jade Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.7 grams Jade Details: 18.1mm x 13.1mm Band Width: 3.5mm Condition: Exc...
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Malachite 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Important vintage cocktail ring in yellow gold set with a malachite plaque. Dimensions: 31.38 x 25 x 8.05 mm (1.235 x 0.984 x 0.317 inch) Finger size: 59 (US: 8 3/4) French work c...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine approximately 15ct and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An aquamarine and diamond ring, claw-set with a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 15.00 carats, to stepped shoulders set with single-cut diamonds and carré sapphire,mounted ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Extremely High Style 14K Rose Gold, Platinum and Diamond Retro Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and flamboyant Retro Period cocktail ring features twenty single cut diamonds set in platinum bezels, flanked by two very high knife edge ribbed panels. Total approxima...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose 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

Materials

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

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 Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is main stone about 1 carat. The main stone is has H color and vs. Totally is side diamond 0.37 carat. All diamond is total...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.00 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Tri Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to captivate, this 1950's aquamarine and diamond tri tone gold cocktail ring is a true showstopper. 5.00 carat aqua is mounted in a 18k yellow, white and rose gold setting. A...
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trillion Cut Blue Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Show off this vivid blue fantasy cut trillion topaz, perfect for a pinky ring or ring finger. The unique shape of the stone is presented in a floating s...
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1970s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frascarolo Milano Enameled Tiger Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Tiger Cocktail ring designed by Frascarolo. A beautiful highly sculpted ring from the bestiary collection of the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo. This impress...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage 18K Carved Coral Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring Sz 8
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This ring is GORGEOUS! We are definitely partial to this one for obvious reasons. It is done in 18K yellow gold and inlaid with gorgeous, bright carved coral on both sides and set wi...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Yellow 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

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. The center rose cut diamond is about 0.80 carat. The side brilliant cut diamond is about 0.25 ct. The diamond is has s2-Pique 1 cla...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.2 grams. Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) Totally is diamond about 2.30 carat . The diamond is has vs-s1 clarity and G-H color. O...
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1970s Turkish Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Art Deco ring with diamonds and sapphires. The platinum ring is decorated with a main diamond weighing 0.44ct and 48 side diamonds. Additionally, the ring is decorated with ...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

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

18 K white Gold Vintage Ring Paul Binder Zurich Turquoise Baguette cut Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white Gold Ring by Paul Binder Zurich featuring a fine natural Turquoise Cabochon weighing 11.33 ct and 48 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing 2.24 ct, F/G color, if/vvs c...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.5 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Cluster Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This vintage diamond cocktail ring makes a grand statement with its impressive 4.5 carats of high-quality diamonds, artfully arranged in a captivating cluster design. Originating f...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring. Item Details: Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 8.90 grams Setting: ...
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Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco ring with diamonds and sapphires.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old white gold ring with old-cut diamonds and synthetic sapphires. This ring is made of white gold, which was a popular choice in the Art Deco style for its modernity and elegance...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14K Oval Madeira Orange Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring 19.80cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning cocktail ring c. the 1960’s hand crafted in 14K yellow gold and centered by an absolutely gorgeous Madeira citrine with an approximate weight of 18.60ct. Surrounding the ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Diamonds, Amethysts, Topaz, Tsavorites, 9Kt 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose 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

Materials

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

1970s Carved Coral Diamond Gold Bypass Swan Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate, circa 1970s 18k gold bypass design ring, featuring two swan heads overlapping. Decorated with carved coral and approximately 0.40ctw SI/H diamonds. Ring size 6.5, top of th...
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1970s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 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

Rock Crystal Diamond Butterfly Ring Estate 14k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish rock crystal and diamond cocktail crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.55 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1-I1 clarity). T...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with genuine ...
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.75ct Natural Jelly Opal Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural jelly opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cabochon cut natural jelly opal, 2.75 carats (11 x 8.5mm). The opal is in very good condition and free o...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Textured Large Twisted Nail Ring In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Nail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Gorgeous modernist sculptural ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David W...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austria 1930 Art Deco Neptune Mythological Ring In .835 Sterling Sliver
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian cocktail ring with Neptune. This is a very handsome and unusual ring, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930's. This beautiful cocktail ring...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

NOS Retro Ruby Mens Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Antique Original 1940-1950
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940-1950 NOS Ruby Yellow Gold Retro Cocktail Mens Ring Featuring a STUNNING 12 x 10mm Custom Flat Oval Lab Created Ruby Gemstone Never Worn, Never...
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1950s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow 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

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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