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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Romantic
Buccellati Milan Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds & Pearl
By Buccellati
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...
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description
The decoration of this ring is a tribute to the spectacular colours of the Vanessa cardui, the most widespread among all the butterfly species. The little white dots on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Butterfly Ring White Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Hand Decorated with Micromosai
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description
The green wings of this butterfly are freely inspired by the vivid colours of the Siproeta stelenes. To give liveliness to the decoration the mosaic masters have created...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Ring WhiteGold White Diamonds Bluesapphires Decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description
The wings decoration of this fascinating ring is inspired by the violet shades of the Apatura iris. Also the small "eyes" on the edges are reproduced with incredible att...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.00 Ct VVS Mix Pink Diamond Ring
Located in București, B
14k Rose Gold 1.00 ct VVS Mix Pink Diamond Ring
Certificate # JJ3210454827
Gemstone: Natural Diamond
Shape: Round Brilliant
Carat weight: 1.00 Ct (122 stones)
Color Grade: Mix Pink
...
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2010s Romanian Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold
Folding Moving Butterfly 18k Gold Acquamarine, Diamonds, Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles.
Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Silver, 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).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heidi Abrahamson Rutilated Quartz Architectural Modern Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional faceted rutilated quartz ring created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring features a beautiful example of an emerald cut rutilated quartz stone which has be...
Category
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Light Lavender Scapolite and Diamond Vintage Inspired 14kt White Gold Statement
Located in Freeport, FL
Just a brush of lavender gives this MEGA ring a mega sweetness. If you love the feel of vintage and want a substantial statement ring, this is your perfect piece! With 0.75ct of bright sparkling diamonds and fantastic milgrain details, this ring is a show-stopper. Fulfill your vintage fantasies with this beautiful scapolite ring...
Category
2010s Sri Lankan Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White 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
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
Category
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold
Tree of Life Ring 18k Gold, Silver Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Ring
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles.
Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Collectible Modernist Burle Marx 18k Gold Carved Amethyst Florentine Finish Ring
By Burle Marx
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful, collectible, modernist ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and designed by the famous Brazilian designer Burle Marx. The ring features a large, carved cab...
Category
1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 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 ...
Category
20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White 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 ...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White and Yellow Gold High Polished Figural Flower Motif Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k gold ring. This beautiful ring is a high polished finished, two tone figural flower motif ring, decorated with a beaded stamen center and finished with a high polished, yellow go...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic 30 Carat Cabochon Rose Quartz, Diamond, 14K Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 30 carat fine translucent pink Rose Quartz and diamond rose gold Cocktail ring.
Composed of three elements symbolizing Romance- Rose Quartz, Rose Gold and Diamond Rose Fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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.
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aventurine, Silver
Folding Moving Butterfly Rose Gold 18 Karat White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Bilbao, ES
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles.
Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
Category
20th Century British Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Silver
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...
Category
1950s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1940s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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...
Category
20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lotus Unheated Hot Pink 1.51Ct Sapphire Heart 18k white gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus Certified Unheated Madagascar 1.51 ct Heart Shape Hot Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 18k white Gold Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Sterling Silver & Round 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 half-drilled post set round white pea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
South Sea Pearl & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one 12.8mm South Sea Pearl and 60 round brilliant diamonds surrounding within a pave style halo, approximately 1.50tcw. Diamonds are near colorless and SI1 in clarity, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 'bypass' ring is crafted from 18 karat white gold and has been set with diamonds, a sapphire and a ruby. The slightly tapered shank twists around the finger and terminates at ea...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Gold and Azure Malachite Ring, circa 1970
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 70's modernist 14k yellow gold and azure malachite* ring. The polished gold shank in the shape of a stylized pyramid,inset with a pair of azure malac...
Category
1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Malachite, 14k Gold, Gold
9ct 375 Gold Jack Gutschneider Designer Purple Gem Set Ring
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Jack Gutschneider Designer Amethyst set Ring
Earlier piece 1950s - 1960s
Gemstone - unidentified Purple baguette cut stone
please see ...
Category
1950s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Pearl Ring, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the middle of the 20th century. He created cutting-edge jewelry for decades, and his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Modernist Studio Handcrafted 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond ring.
With 5 prong set round brilliant diamonds set in an organic, cast 10k gold setting.
Simply a wonderful Brutalist ring!
Date:
20th Century
Overa...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
18k White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Heart Shape Tanzanite and Baguette Diamond
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous natural Tanzanite and Diamond "Toi et Moi" ring in 18 karat white gold. "Toi et Moi", meaning "You and Me" in French, The symbolism of two different gemstones coming togethe...
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2010s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Orange Sapphire and Marquise Shape Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut Di
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Center Stone: 1.56ct Oval shaped high quality natural Orange Sapphire
Accent Stone: 6 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with approx. 0.18cttw
Accent Stone: 6 Marquise Cut Hig...
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Mid-Century Modern Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cocktail Ring, securely centered by a 24 Carat Oval Lapis Lazuli Gemstone, one side accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.10tcw. Hand crafted 18...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver and Hematite Ring from Niels Erik From Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool silver ring from Niels Erik From, with a large, oval hematite stone. Smooth, graphic lines, amazing metallic looking stone.
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Hematite, Silver
Rough-Cut Emerald and Ruby Nugget Statement Ring, 1970s
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage 70's cocktail ring. The 1" x 3/4" 18k yellow gold freeform ring with four rough-cut Chatham rubies and surrounding a rough-cut Chatham emerald and...
Category
1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed White Gold Cocktail Ring, center Hand set with a securely nestled 2.75 Carat Emerald-cut Emerald, Amazing color! Surrounded by round Diamonds, we...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver Ring Tiger Eye Stone
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Ring Tiger Eye Stone
Really great and spectacular Ring.
Reminiscent of a Mussel every little bit open and the "Pearl" or Tiger Eye stone splits...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Silver
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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