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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Ravishing 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond and ruby cocktail ring from the 1950s. Of bombé design, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, the dome featuring a checkerbo...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

.10 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Enamel Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid Century diamond enamel cluster cocktail ring. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k white gold flower design in a dome cluster of robin egg blue enamel...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Watch, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Altair Ladies Swiss Gold Diamond Hinged Covered; size: 7
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.26 Carat & 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb Art Deco era 2-Stone Ring with two Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Sapphires, composed of platinum.  One of the Old Mine Cut diamonds weighs 1.26 carats, GIA certified K color/VS2 c...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Two Stone Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2ct 18K Original 1920s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Two Stone Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 2ct 18K White Gold Art Deco Featuring 2 Brilliant Bold Natural Blue 5.7mm Sapphires  100% Natural Sapp...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully handmade ring of coral and diamonds set in 18 karat white gold. Placement of the diamonds gives the ring a nice swirling motion. The navette shaped coral stones are con...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Original Art Deco Ring with Diamonds Approx 0, 40 Ct
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered original Art Deco ring in 18 kt white gold with a typical four-lobed ornamental piece set with a Bolshevik cut diamond approx 0.20 ct...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K and 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K and 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Natural Pearl Ring. This gorgeous five stone ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and 18k white gold top. The ring h...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Centering on a Natural Mined .10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Center Two L...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 1.29 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.05 carats total - H color with VS2 clarity. Prong set in a stylized basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders. Bar set ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Blue Enamel Diamond Ring 18K Gold Italy Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This collectible Italian vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K gold. Seven round brilliant cut diamonds are VVS2 clarity and G color totaling .35 carat. The domed top of the ring meas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Estate Retro Era Coral and Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s in 14kt yellow gold, this stunning mid-century cocktail ring features a natural angel skin coral oval-shaped cabochon measuring approximately 14 x 20mm encircled...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 1950 Cocktail Ring in Platinum with 31.42 Cts in Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Classic gem set turquoise cocktail ring. Beautiful and elegant ring, created during the mid-century period, circa 1950. This gem set classic cocktail ring was carefully crafted in s...
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1950s American Post-War Vintage Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique Victorian Emerald Double Snake Ring 750 Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Victorian Emerald Double Snake Ring. The ring is very detailed out with the snake design. You can clearly see every aspect the designer wanted to point out, all the way from ...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This magnificent Mid-century cocktail ring features thirty-seven round cabochon natural turquoise interspersed with thirty-two single cut diamonds arrayed over a dome shape with two ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring 1950s Indicolite Torumaline and Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful 18 K yellow Gold Ring featuring a emearld cut Indicolite Tourmaline weighing approximately 3.50 ct surrounded by 8 brillinat cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 ct. The ring is currently size 53/13 ( american ring size 6.50) but can be resized smaller to a certain extent. QUESTIONS? Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable antique and estate jewelry...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet And Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian ring centered with 1 natural garnet flanked with 2 old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.20 ct in 14k gold setting ring was m...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Two Stone Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted in platinum. It has old european cut diamonds se...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k white gold. There are beaut...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1.51ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.51 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fi...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamonds 1920 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Marquise ring circa 1920-1930 in platinum set with calibrated diamonds and sapphires. This ring with a typical geometric pattern from the 1920s-1930s is adorned with 3 larger diamond...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Plat GIA European Diamond & Emerald Milgrain Etched Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly magnificent and gorgeous art deco period engagement ring that is crafted in solid platinum featuring a stunning circular brilliant (old European) cut diamo...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K 3 Stone Diamond Filigree Ring with Syn Emerald
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree diamond ring with synthetic emerald accents. There are 3 round diamonds and 4 specialty cut synthetic emeralds. There are 3 round brilliant cut diamonds meas...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.85ct Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style diamond ring with a rose cut diamond. 0.85ct center rose cut diamond. Complimented with 0.59ct of round diamonds. 18k white gold with milgrain and filigree work. 1.44c...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band. This incredible ring has a row of beautiful burmese rubies that are nice and bright with 2 row...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1.19 Carats Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.83 carat total - I color with VS clarity. Set with split prongs featuring a pieced scrolling ribbon motif surround with...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Jade Ring Richly Detailed Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
This 1950s-era band ring has been crafted by a master goldsmith. As with a fine Buccelatti jewel, every millimeter has been worked: from the freehand Florentine Finish to the gorgeou...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Jade, 14k Gold

Hirsh Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gatsby Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pink sapphire cluster ring features 9 vivid pink sapphires weighing approximately 3.45 carats in total, surrounded by a pretty halo of diamonds with further diamonds o...
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1920s British Artisan Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 Vintage Cocktail Ring 18 K Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Charming and intricate this 18 K yellow Gold Vintge Cocktail Ring set with natural Turquoise Cabochins and 7 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximatly 0.70 ct. Dimensions: ...
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1950s Unknown Post-War Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Step Design Ring Centered by Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond ring of stepped design centering on two old-mine cut diamonds of approximately 0.53 ct. each, set in platinum with an openwork gallery Argentina. Atw 2.44 cts. ...
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1920s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Retro 1950s Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, platinum. The brilliant green emerald in this gorgeous platinum ring is complemented by .24 carats of fine white diamonds. The look is timeless, fifties glamour. Handmad...
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1950s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An attractive French platinum Art Deco diamond ring centering upon an Old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carats. The panel ring is set with 18 single cut diamonds w...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French 1950s 7, 80 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Voluminous retro ring, its body is made of 5 twisted rings that meet on top. A degrees- cut aquamarine is held to 4 flat claws and held on either side of 2x2 patterns of gadrooned waves. Weight of the aquamarine : 7.8 carats approximately. Height : 13.4 mm, width : 11.9 mm, thickness : 8.3 mm, width of the ring at the base : about 4.3 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 10,4 g approximately. US Size : 7,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1950s. Our opinion : Here is an antique aquamarine ring...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Filigree .30ct Diamond Ring with Synth Ruby
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree Art Deco diamond ring. The European cut diamond weighs .30cts and is accented by a pair of specialty triangle cut red synthetic rubies. The diamond measures a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Enamelled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Ox Blood Coral
Located in Miami, FL
European art deco cocktail ring. A beautiful colorful transitional piece, created in Europe during the late art deco and the early retro periods, back in the 1930's. This unusual hi...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring .45ct 18K Deco Antique Original 1920's-
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco from the 1920's-1930's Vintage Antique .45ct Diamond & French Cut Sapphires 18K White Gold Engagement Ring  Featuring a Fabulous .25ct Genuine Old Europ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 1ct Rose Cut Diamond with Sapphire Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired ring with a rose cut diamond and French cut sapphires. 1.00ct center rose cut diamond. Complimented with 0.88ct of round diamonds and 1.00ct of French cut sapphire...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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

Antique 14.53 Carat Cushion Burma Sapphire Pastel Blue No Heat Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 14.53 CARATS NO HEAT Burma Blue Sapphire that is very translucent and medium BLUE Color. Great looking piece and .30ct in Si1 H Natural Diamonds. 14.83cts and just under 15ct total. Large Natural Gem Sapphire and NO HEAT from BURMA which is Exceptionally rare. Solid Platinum and a rare RETRO setting for the ring. Old cut sapphire and so nice. The stone is GRS Certified, one of the most respected LAB gem certification firms in the world. Burma ORIGIN if very rare, an incredible piece Stone: Natural NO HEAT BURMA GRS Certified Sapphire and Diamonds Metal: PLATINUM 850...
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1920s Burmese Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Platinum

Swiss Modern 11 Carat Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Swiss. This gorgeous fifties ring is set with a fine blue 11.3-carat aquamarine framed by six brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Perfect for any moment of fashion, its sleek, sophisticated look is emblematic of the Swiss Modern...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond and Ruby Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired ring with a rose cut diamond and French cut rubies. 1.18ct center rose cut diamond. Complimented with 0.13ct of round diamonds and 1.48ct of French cut rubies heat...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Crossover Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage ruby, sapphire and diamond toi-et-moi crossover ring set in 18k yellow gold. The phrase ‘toi-et-moi’ simply means ‘me and you’ and is famously known for being on...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Ring 3ct of Sapphire Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
An extravagant Art Deco cocktail ring made in France, Circa 1920. The large face is decorated with an array of marquise cut diamonds, French cut sapphires and a larger oval cut sapph...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring 2.71ct Baguettes Original 1920's Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's Vintage 2 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring 2.71ct Platinum Featuring 2 Brilliant Bold Natural ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring 1 pearl alongside 2 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum. Ring Size: 5.75 Resizable free of c...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Three Carat Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Representing hope, innocence and purity in mystical circles, the opal has a strong spiritual history. This stunning three carat oval opal cabochon displays a spectrum of color from e...
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1950s American Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Blue Sapphire Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s/1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond and dark blue sapphire cocktail ring in platinum, Europe, 1950s/1960s. This ring features an elongated cushion-shape dark blue sapphire claw-set to the center and...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse range of Art Deco jewelry/jewelry. This impressive Art Deco diamond dress ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Stunning sterling silver cocktail ring, set with beautiful baguette and round rhinestones, and a centre marquise rhinestone. Ring size UK P 1/2, US 7 3/4, inside diameter 1.9cm. Mea...
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1950s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Ring by Sterlé, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and ruby ring by Sterlé. Set centrally with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back rubover setting with a we...
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1950s French Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 K white Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring South Sea Peal Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Impressive 14 K white Gold Ring featuring a lovely white South Sea Pearl measuring approximately 11.5 mm and 24 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ...
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1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s 18 Carat Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Important retro ring, it is set with 4 x 2 claws of a degrees- cut citrine. The basket is openwork. Weight of the citrine : 18 carats approximately. Height : 17 mm, width : 16.2 mm, thickness : 13 mm, width of the ring at the base : 1.9 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 9,6 g approximately. US Size : 5,75 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1950s. Our opinion : A beautiful antique citrine ring...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Transitional Cut 0.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat total - G color with VS1 clarity. Prong set and flanked by cathedral shoulders with bar set tapered baguette cu...
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1950s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

2.02ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful vintage platinum cluster ring features a natural unheated Burmese royal blue oval sapphire weighing 2.02ct in a four claw, open back setting. The vibrant stone is bea...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Ring Convertible into Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage Ring convertible into earrings with diamonds White gold ring convertible into earrings with two old-cut diamonds Diamonds ct.5,90 in total 1950s era. Ring with adjustable...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst White Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Swiss. This gorgeous Art Deco ring is set with a lush 15 carat amethyst, accented by .12 carats of brilliant diamonds. The look is big gemstone glamorous undersco...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Platinum & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1920s platinum and diamond cocktail ring. Set with single and circle-cut diamonds, with a line of five stones in the centre border...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 10.20 Carat Oval Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 10.20 Carat Oval Amethyst Cocktail Ring. The Amethyst measures 15.40mm X 12.50mm X 10mm for a carat weight of 10.20 approx. the rin...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 1950s, 6 Carats Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Impressive tank ring, it presents a mounting in the shape of bridge and with steps, decorated with brilliant- cu...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose 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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