Cocktail Rings
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Onyx, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Asian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Mandarin Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s North American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jasper, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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.