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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 18th Century
Cindy Royce Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cindy Royce green tourmaline diamond and yellow gold cocktail ring circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: A classic arrangement of marquise-shaped green tourmalines and round diamonds decl...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Hallmark
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Weighting 15.9 gram Marked "14K Lasnier", Jean Lasnier, Mill Valley, California Size...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold band with a turquoise stone. Marked 750. Stone measurements: width 1.1 cm, length 1.6 cm. Total weight: 8.6 grams. Size 7.
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. The ring has a total carat weight of 2.50 clarity SI & I/J color. Beautiful elegant diamond cluster cocktail ring. The rin...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Milan Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds & Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Pearl Cocktail Ring Designed by Buccellati. Magnificent rare piece, created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Buccellati. This gorgeous cocktail ring has been carefully crafte...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring A central emerald cut emerald of approximately 3.5ct with a halo of round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold Diamonds total approximate weight: 2.4ct R...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Set of Pearl and Diamond Ring and Pendant Enhancer 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful set of golden pearl ring and pendant enhancer in excellent condition This perfect cocktail ring features a light golden colored pearl about...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). There is also insc...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alvaro & Correnti Messina Convertible Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 18.8 Cts Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Alvaro e Correnti. Beautiful colorful piece, created in Messina Italy at the jewelry atelier of Alvaro E Correnti. This bold c...
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1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Ruby & Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond You & Me Ring "toi et moi" design A round ruby approximately 2.43ct, a round diamond approximately 2.26ct and 10 baguette diamonds, with an a...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Jade Amethyst Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lavender jade amethyst diamond and gold cocktail ring circa 1980. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8075 Scroll down for specifications. While the color scheme of this design is dramatic, it i...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring. Inspired by the Toi et Moi style this gently curving solid bombé style ring is bezel set in 18 ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring, A platinum and white gold ring set with a central oval sapphire with a halo of round diamonds and 21 rows of baguette diamonds extending outward S...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Marina B Large Blue Topaz Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Large Blue Topaz Ring by Marina B. With 1 large blue topaz stone 11mm x 11mm weight approximately 3.24ct Details: Wei...
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1980s European Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold ring that features one cabochon apple green jade gauged at 22.0 mm x 16.32 mm at its center. It is accented by a halo of thirty round full-cut and baguette-cut ...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Berca Original 1980 White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Stunning 1.87 Carat, 153 Top Quality(D-E, VVs1) White Diamond 1980's Yellow Gold Setting Cocktail Ring: this piece Hand crafted in our Atelier beginning 1980's has a strong design th...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess 2.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Curved Loop Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This gorgeous authentic ring is by Jose Hess, well crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with a high polished finish, it features a high curved open loop with round cut prong set diamon...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut diamond center diamond surrounded by pear shape emeralds & round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold....
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An oval design ring containing a semi- oval lapis lazuli on its other half and polished gold and diamonds on the other. This Modernist style highlights a very unique design. There ar...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

David Webb White and Black Pearl You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
David Webb White and Black Pearl You & Me Ring One grey (16.2 x 17.0mm) & one white (16.1 x 16.3mm mm) pearl set with marquise & round cut diam...
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Double Pave Diamond Band
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band. The ring features 2.90ctw of brilliant round diamonds. Stamped Cartier 750. Ring size 6.5, weighs ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum Pearl Diamond Ring. The ring features a 10mm white Ayoka center pearl flanked by a round melee diamond prong-set on each side. The pearl is white and cream with good luster....
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1980s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby Ring 1 cabochon center ruby surrounded by round & baguette cut diamonds set in 14k white gold. Ruby Weight: 15.19 cts Diamond Wei...
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Pearls Coral Topèazes Garnet Amethyst 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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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

Ruby and Diamonds Snake Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Sumptuous snake ring, made of 18K yellow gold in the goldsmith district of Valenza, Italy, circa 1980. It bears a natural ruby of intense color, ct. 1.05, pear cut. On the volutes o...
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1980s Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1 cabochon center jade surrounded by 12 marquise cut diamonds approximately 1.88 ct and 6 round cut diamonds approximately .4...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Vintage 13.36 Carat Amethyst Step Cut Cocktail Ring 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 13.36 Carat Amethyst Step Cut Cocktail Ring 18k. Very elegant ring featuring Amethyst measuring approx 16mm X 12mm X 10.5mm for total ca...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Repossi Vintage Ring Diamond White Gold Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning diamond & 18k white gold vintage cocktail ring created by an Italian company Repossi Gioielli in the 1980's. The company was founded in 1957 and is based in Turin with sever...
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Naturalia Gem-Set and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari rare 18 karat gold, tourmaline, peridot, mother of pearl and pave diamond ring from the Naturalia collection in a stylized fish sh...
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Drops and Diamonds Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Ring made in 18K white gold. On two rows it bears "tapered" cut diamonds weighing about 0,80 ct. Upper shine two drop cut emeralds (tot. weight 2,52 ct.), oustanding on girdles of b...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1980s 2 1/2 Dollar Coin and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This mens ring has an 1858 2.5 dollar coin in 24k gold with accent diamonds at G-H color VS-SI clarity. Circa: 1980s Metal Type: 14K Gold Weight: 11.9g Size: US 7 and resizable
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1 pear shape ruby approximately .85 cts & baguette cut diamonds approximately 1.12 cts set in 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 7 Resizable fr...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Faceted Heart Statement Ring 1980's
Located in Carmel, CA
Yves Saint Laurent vintage statement ring, dating back to the 1980's, features a massive black faceted resin heart on a thick gold-tone band. D...
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1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Base Metal

Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1 oval cut sapphire surrounded by 12 round cut diamonds set in 18k white gold Sapphire Weight approximately 6.75 cts Diamond Weight: approximately 1.80 ct...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring. The ring features an oval-cut 8 x 10mm Amethyst with textured wire gold details. The medium color gemstone is prong-set with twelve prongs....
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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 mesh looking basket and six dual prongs. Stamped on the inside of the band is TB 14K. ...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous citrine stone in this ring is a muted yellow colour and is set in simple claws. The gallery is open and all modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Stone Dimen...
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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Antique Georgian Period Color Change Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional natural color change sapphire and rose cut diamond Georgian Period ring. The sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, lively blue color changing to violet, approximately 8 carat, m...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1980s Carved Lapis and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive 1980's carved lapis lazuli dome ring set in 18K yellow gold and accented with diamonds. The high dome of the ring crafted of two sections of carved, deep blue ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald and Diamond Ring 15.13 ct Colombian emerald cut emerald set in platinum with marquise cut side diamonds. With A...
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified Jade & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring. Apple Green. Substantial.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE HD VIDEO! This jade is apple green in color. The larger natural jade has a nice dome. This vintage cocktail ring will make a...
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1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Emerald and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.50 Carat Emerald & Diamonds 18k Gold Ring. The ring features total cataract weight of 0.30 Diamonds and 2.20 carat approx emerald center stone. The ring weights 8.1 grams 1...
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1980s Colombian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 Ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring Attractive gold ring with a heart-shaped natural ruby, edged in platinum, the solid...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giovane Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined ring showcasing a fine cabochon emerald (appx. 9 cts) mounted in 18k yellow gold with baguette and round-cut diamonds, by Giovane. Made...
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Ring 1.00ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Ring 1.00ct - The ring is set with 18 round brilliant diamond with an approximate weight of 1.00ct. The diamond quality is G color and VS - SI clarity and they are set in white gold heads. The leaf measures about 31mm long and 23mm wide. The height of the ring off...
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Water Splash Design 18k Gold Cocktail Cluster Wide Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Aquamarine Water Splash Design 18k Gold Cocktail Cluster Wide Ring. Very nice deign like a water splash with aquamarine gemstones used in this ring to res...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 14K Gold Marquise Round cut Vintage 1.70ct
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage diamond ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The ring holds four marquise cut diamonds and seven round brilliant cut diamonds. Two...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Fancy Deep Orange Yellow Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring 3.20 carat marquise cut diamond surrounded by baguet...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Andrew Clunn NYC Knots Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Andrew Clunn. Beautiful one-of-a-kind piece, created in New York city by the famed jewelry designer Andrew Clunn. This cocktail rings has been crafted with...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lilli Designer Raspberry Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire 18K Gold Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This high-quality Vintage Retro ring features a massive Rubellite tourmaline in a high-set cocktail ring.  Inspired by a brick style, this piece is...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hardstone Agate Cameo Roman Emperor Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large carved agate cameo ring depicting the Roman emperor Vespasian (9 - 79 AD). The high carat gold mounting is late 19th Century. The cameo is Italian, early 18th century. The...
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18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 6 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring. Very elegant and bold standout ring with a large center emerald gemstone weighing approx 5 carat an...
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1980s Colombian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Crossover
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Crossover Ring , two rock crystals with round cut diamond approximately .32 cts set in 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 6.5 Resizable free of cha...
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1980s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co. Coral & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co Coral & Diamond Dome Ring 1 dome shaped coral with round cut diamonds approximately .70 cts set in 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 8....
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Huge Pear Shape Amethyst Cocktail Ring 1 large amethyst set in 3 prong setting surrounded by 50 round cut diamonds approximately 3.86 cts set in 14k yellow gold. Ring Size: 5 Re ...
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1980s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Gold Vermeil Cocktail Ring With Faceted Pink Crystal (Size 9.5), 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Size 9.5 - Gold vermeil (gold over sterling silver) - Stamped "925" - .75" x .5" bezel set faceted oval-shaped pink crystal - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - ...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil

18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald & Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, gorgeous cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a magnificent, GIA certified, natural emerald neatly bezel set set at the center of the puffed top. This oval cabochon cut emerald has a fantastic, deep, and vivid green color in which brings such an attractive look to this piece that is guaranteed to turn heads. The solitaire stone is wonderfully accented by 66 round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.31 carats in weight. The accent diamonds are very high quality with colorless E/F color and loupe-clean VVS2/VS1 clarity. They are perfectly pave set on either side of the emerald in solid white gold, adding tremendous amount of fire and brilliance to the ring, in which is further decorated with fine puffed grooved patterns which gives this ring its unique and bold look. This is truly an impressive statement piece! It comes with the GIA certification which guarantees that the emerald is 100% natural originated from Zambia. Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Vivid Emerald Green Color - 5.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (66) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - E/F Color - VVS2/VS1 Clarity - 2.31ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 7.31 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Settings Weight: 17.72 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 15.40mm (0.6") (top of the design - north to south), 25.10mm (0.98") (east to west), 5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 14.60mm rise off the finger at the emerald Condition: Estate statement ring...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 1 large oval cut yellow sapphire surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gol...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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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