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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Native American
Ultra Modernist 1970 En Tremblant Double Ring in 18Kt Gold with Color Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Kinetic Cocktail Ring.
Fabulous, extravagant and psychedelic piece, created back at the beginning of the 1970's. The design of this sculptural ring is composed by a mix of...
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1970s Belgian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Christian Dior 1970 Paris Ring 18 Karats Gold with 1.96 Ctw Diamonds and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Christian Dior.
Colorful piece, crafted in Paris France in solid 18 karats of high polished yellow gold. Bezel set at top, with a sugar-loaf cabochon cut of a nat...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18.63 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Mid Century Modern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Solitaire Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 18.63 Carat Green Tourmaline, surroun...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14ct 585 Gold Scandinavian Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
14ct Gold Scandinavian Modernist designer Ring
unknown Large tension set Purple Solitaire
Stamped 585 BS
U.K Size i
U.S Size 4/12
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold
Anton Michelsen 1968 for Royal Copenhagen Geometric Ring in Sterling & Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen.
A vintage modernist geometric ring, created in Denmark by Anton Michelsen for the porcelain company of Royal Copenhagen, back in the 1960's. This sculptural ring was crafted in .925/.999 sterling silver and embellished on top with a cubist element made of glazed white porcelain and a spherical element floating in the middle.
This rare ring was produced in very limited quantities in the late 1960’s as part of the ‘Royal Bini’ collection of ceramic jewelry produced by Royal Copenhagen after the acquisition of Georg Jensen. This collection was sold exclusively through the Georg Jensen shop in Copenhagen in the late 1960’s. The ring itself, like the rest of the collection, is sleek, refined and high impact.
Has a total weight of 13.5 Grams and the actual size is 5.5, sizeable. Top view measurements are 19 mm by 19 mm and raise 19 mm over the finger.
Stamped with the maker's mark for Royal Copenhagen, the Danish hallmarks and signed, "A.M. DENMARK STERLING 925".
Anton Michelsen (1809–1877) was born 1809 in Copenhagen Denmark, he completed a goldsmith's apprenticeship in Odense in 1839 before moving back to Copenhagen where he continued his training in Dyrkoph's and court goldsmith J.B. Dalhoff's workshops. He also attended the Royal Danish Academy of Arts where he was influenced by Gustavfriedrich Hersch.
In 1836, he went on a long journey abroad, working in some of the leading goldsmiths in Germany and Paris. He established his own goldsmith in Gothersgade, Copenhagen when he returned to Denmark in 1841. He immediately won the attention of the royal family and the king Christian VIII charged him with executing all Danish orders with title of royal court and order jeweler. Michelsen was the only Danish goldsmith who was represented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855.
The company of A. Michelsen, was a leading Danish jeweler founded in 1841 by Anton Michelsen in Copenhagen. It was responsible for executing all Danish royal orders and was absorbed by the Georg Jensen company in 1985.
Note: "The Royal Bini was a new jewelry idea created by The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory ceramists Doreen Middelboe...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Paul Binder Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. Set with a lush amethyst surrounded by .40 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity), this effortlessly chic Swiss M...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spatialism 1970 Artistic Sculptural Yin Yang Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural op art Yin-Yang Ring with Gemstones.
An ultra-modern geometric piece of art from the Spatialism period, of the 1970s. This unusual and rare one-of-a-kind ring is made of ...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Malachite Cocktail Ring, circa 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Zurich, CH
Stylish 18 karat yellow gold and malachite cocktail ring by Piaget, circa 1970s.
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this attractive sculpural ring is set with a slightly concave lozen...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Paris Gem Set Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold 12.34 Ctw Diamonds & Turquoise
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional gem set cocktail ring designed by Fred of Paris.
Magnificent piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred, back in the late 70's. This cocktail ring wa...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aldo Bertozzi Spectacular Hyper Modern Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1993, 18k, by Aldo Bertozzi, Zurich. Set with an extremely fine 2.42-carat Chrysoberyl and .63 carats of brilliant white diamonds in yellow gold...
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1990s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Asymmetric Modernist Sterling Silver & Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the mid-20th century. He created cutting-edge jew...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Boucheron Paris Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 8.19 Cts in Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Boucheron.
Gorgeous piece, created in Paris France by the house of Boucheron, back in the 1960's-1970's. This fabulous cocktail ring has been carefully cra...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Modernist 1970 Bold Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 3.15 Cts Of Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist jeweled Cocktail Ring.
Very bold and unique oversized piece created in the early 1970's. This ring has been crafted, with a geometric stepped patterns in so...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Angelskin Coral Turquoise Lapis and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Angelskin Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set 10 Carat Angelskin Coral, surrounded by Lapis, Turquoise a...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Signed Hammerman Bros Modernist 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed, modernist cocktail ring.
By Hammerman Bros.
In 14k yellow gold.
With round brilliant diamonds prong set overlapping gold bars that create a beautiful modernis...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons High Profile Modernist Sterling Silver & Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the mid-20th century. He created cutting-edge jew...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
La Triomphe Geometric Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with Diamonds Coral Onyx
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cocktail ring designed by La Triomphe.
A modernist three-dimensional geometric piece, designed in new York city by the jewelry designer's La Triomphe, back in the early 1970's. This cocktail ring was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish,
The top parts are mounted with two rectangular pieces (15 x 7 x 5 mm), carved from natural black onyx and pink salmon coral with a total weight of 12 carats. Accented in in between with 5 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.25 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
Has a total weight of 14.9 grams and the actual size is 5.5, sizable. The top view measurements are 20mm by 18mm (0.79 x 0.71 inches) and raise 9mm over the finger.
Stamped, with the company maker's mark of the "Arc de Triomphe", the gold assay hallmark and signed, "La Triomphe 18kt...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970 by Donald Claflin Sculptural Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural ring designed by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Very rare and unusual piece, created in New York city by Donald Claflin at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1970. This s...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Gold Ring With Angel Skin Coral And Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
A bold and outstanding statement gold ring for making a splash at your next soiree! Stealing the show is a large glossy coral cabochon in the soft...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Modernist 1970 Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold 26.89 Cts Red Coral & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with vivid red coral designed by Angelos Milano.
Fabulous statement piece, created in Milano Italy during the modernism period, back in the 1970. This bold cocktail ring has been crafted with scalloped patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish
Mounted in the center in a four-prongs setting, with one round cabochon cut (20 x 20 x 9 mm) of a natural vivid red Sardinian coral...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold & Platinum with 2.65 Cts Emerald and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
Beautiful and colorful collector's piece, created in New York city, at the jewelry telier of David Webb. This gem-set cocktail ring...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Ralph Masri 1919 Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Striking two-tone ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with 0.56cts of diamonds and 1.6cts of pink sapphires.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ralph Masri Modernist Circular Pink Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with pink sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ralph Masri 1919 Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Statement 18kt rose gold cocktail ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with diamonds (0.56ct) rubies (0.48cts) and pink sapphires (1.6ct).
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sculptural Turquoise Cocktail Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 4.61 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cocktail ring with turquoise.
Fabulous statement cocktail ring, crafted in Italy in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount on top with a round sph...
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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Signed Asprey 18 Karat Gold, Citrine & Diamond Modernist Cocktail Ring
By Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed modernist cocktail ring.
Retailed by and marked for Asprey & Co of London.
With an oval cut citrine gemstone set in center between two round brilliant pave set ...
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20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Designer Bold Ring in 18K White Gold, Wedding Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Designed with a blue sapphire gemstone in cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ralph Masri Modernist Circular Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with diamonds and sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on minimalist shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver and Aventurine Ring from Hopeateos Oy, Finland, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool Finnish modernist silver ring, with an organic shaped aventurine. Beautiful green color, a favorite ring to wear every day.
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aventurine, Silver
Ralph Masri '1919' Diamond Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bold cocktail ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with 2.21cts of diamonds and 1.15cts of yellow sapphires.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ralph Masri 1919 Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Striking two-tone ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with 0.56cts of diamonds and 1.6cts of yellow sapphires.
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
OOAK 1970s Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring With Faceted Red Stone
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sterling silver one of a kind vintage 1979's brutalist ring. The ring came from a collection of Lee Peck jewelry that we acquired but it is not one of Mr. Peck's pieces. I...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co France Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 18K Yellow Gold Ring, centering an 11mm Pearl, accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.24tcw. Shank marked: Tiffany & Co 750 France. Approx. dimensions: 1.35”l x 0.98”w x 0...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Zurich, CH
Glamorous and ladylike 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise cocktail ring from the 1960s.
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this eye-ca...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 37Ct Turquoise Green Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our vintage-inspired starfish turquoise ring, a captivating piece that celebrates the beauty of the ocean. This ring showcases a stunning 37 Carat turquoise at its center...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Wide X Cross Chunky Cocktail Signet Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Genuine Natural Diamonds
0.40 CTW
Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon request
Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Altman 1970 New York Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 20.75 Diamonds & Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Robert Altman.
A three-dimensional sculptural ring, with pyramidal shape, created by Robert Altman, back in the 1970's. This is an unique piece, crafted i...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Charles de Temple Sapphire Diamond Amethyst 18K Yellow and White Gold Pinky Ring
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold pinky ring designed as a spray of gem-set lines extending from a textured yellow and white gold band. Hal...
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20th Century British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Modernist Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring Model No. A 77 B by Ole Ishøj
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen ring in sterling silver.
Model No. A 77B.
Designed by Ole Ishøj
Simply a great Jensen ring!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, a...
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20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernism 1970 Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Rock Quartz & VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring from the modernism period.
An estatement modernist bold ring, created during the modernist period, circa 1970's. This piece was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 kara...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Modernist 18 Karat Gold & Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist gold & multi-gemstone ring.
By H. Stern.
Set with round cut pink & green tourmalines, citrines, aquamarines, & amethysts.
Simply great Modernist design from one o...
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20th Century Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 'cubism' ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and is set with seven stones in total. The unisex ring features two pressure set baguette...
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20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carat Spiderweb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Spiderweb Blue Turquoise and Diamond Ring, centering a securely nestled oval 16.13 Carat Turquoise with Natural Pyrite in the Turquoise, enhanced on either side with Hand S...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s Geometric Custom Scandinavian Modernist Pearl Silver Gold Vermeil Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom made genuine pearl ring set in 18K gold vermeil over silver, circa 1960's. Cube measures 3/4" on all sides and stands 5/8" off the finger...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil, Silver
Early Betty Cooke Sterling Silver American Modernist Ring
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Early, brushed sterling silver ring created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Completely handmade, the crossbar is smaller on one side. Ring is a finger size 7.25 - 7.5. The f...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andrew Clunn NYC Knots Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel
By Andrew Clunn
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
Patek Philippe Swiss by Gilbert Albert 1960 Important Ring 18Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent ring designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019) for Patek Philippe.
This extremely rare piece was created in Switzerland back in the 1960 by the talented jeweler-artist Gilbert Albert for the Patek Philippe Company. A one-of a-kind piece, called in that time, "Pepites avec Perle" (nugget with pearl) crafted in solid 18 karats of yellow, rose and white gold, with heavily textured surfaces.
The technique used to realize this piece is extremely difficult, because each gold elements need to be placed together, piece by piece forming the organized geometric effect of the final composition.
Is embellished at top, with a natural large white pearl of 13.5 mm by 18.2 mm.
Has a total weight of 40.7 grams and the actual ring size is 7, sizeable. The top view measures are 30 mm by 28 mm (1.18 x 1.10 Inches).
Stamped, with the maker's mark PP for Patek Philippe, the swiss gold assay hallmarks and signed, "PP CO. .750", all inside a cartouche.
Christies notes: "It was designed by the famous Geneva jeweler Gilbert Albert in the 1961, who was awarded for this creation called "Pépites avec Perles" or "gold nuggets with pearls" the "Prix de la Ville de Genève de la Montre et de la Joaillerie" in the category "Montre dame bijou, sans pierres" on 9 September 1960."
Note: This ring was designed En-suite, with a wristwatch that was made in Switzerland back in 1960 and sold at Christie's Geneva, on may 18 2004.
Literature: Christies, Geneva Swiss, Sale catalogue, May 18 2004 Lot-41, realized 230,400 SF. For similar examples.
Exhibitions: Geneva 1960, Expo a la Ville de Geneva de la Montre et de la Joaillerie.
Provenance: The Princess Windisch-Graetz, A private collection in Luxemburg.
Gilbert Albert, born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930, is a jewelry designer and one of the most influential jeweler artist of the 20th and 21th century with more than 10 world award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the designer team.
He was head of the workshop from the 1955 to 1962, during which time he designed his signature asymmetrical watches...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Cultured Pearls Grelot 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow gold ring decorated with 12 small bells of cultured pearls. Each articulated bell moves on the finger.
Finger size : 50 (US size : 5.5)
Dimensions ...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen Ironstone and Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An ironstone and 18 karats gold ring, made by Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen, Denmark. Signed Torun, 1424 Georg Jensen 750.
The ring is a size 6.50. Due to the placement of hallma...
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20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Modernist 18k Gold Oval Bezel Tourmaline & Diamond Polished Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful modernist ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This large ring features an oval cabochon cut tourmaline neatly bezel set in open work and displays a very f...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Sterling Silver & Grey Baroque Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Comprised of sterling silver, this fine beveled shank ring is set with a large grey baroque pearl.
Emmons was ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sparkling Ice CZs Crystal Pave Square Sterling Silver Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Vintage Band Ring Pave set overall with 450 Glistening Ice CZ Cubic Zirconium Crystals. Beautifully crafted square mounting in Sterling Silver. Ring Si...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and Rose Quartz Ring from Hansen, Sweden, 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful silver ring from Hansen, in a cool, streamlined design with space age vibes. Bullet cut rose quartz stone.
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Silver
3.92 Carat Jelly Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Jelly Opal and Diamond ring. Center securely set with a Jelly Opal, weighing approx. 3.92 Carat, accented by Diamonds on either side, we...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage American Retro Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful flower is entirely set with sapphires and mounted on a 14 karat gold ring. The 35 sapphires have an estimated weight of 3 carats ca.
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Brutalist Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Baroque Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Brutalist cocktail ring.
In 14k yellow gold.
Set with a large grey baroque pearl in shaped & textured Modernist setting.
Simply ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Kinetic Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the mid-20th century. He created cutting-edge jewelry for decades, and his lon...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Ralph Masri Modernist Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with diamond pavé and sapphires on the edges from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 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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