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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Medieval
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
Granulation Four Petal Flower Byzantine Ring with Aquamarine Diamonds 22Kt Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine four-petal flower cocktail ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring an Aquamarine center and two brilliant cut diamonds on the petals. Granulation and Filigree techn...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
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
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
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer multicolor diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This stunning multicolor Byzantine style ring features 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
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
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
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k 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
Granulation Filigree Byzantine Flower Ring with Tourmaline & Diamonds 22Kt Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Flower shape Byzantine ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Tourmaline center and a brilliant cut diamond in each petal. This breathtaking ring is created using the trad...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sterling Danish Modern Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960's Danish modernist Royal Bini ring created by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen of Denmark. Ring is a finger size 7 and its face 1 1/4" in diamet...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage 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
1960s 14 Karat Gold Garnet Turquoise Lapis Multi Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Multi gemstone ring set in 14K gold, possibly Italian circa 1960's. Ring is a finger size 6 and is signed 14k. In very good vintage condition. 10.9 grams.
Category
1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Rocker Shank Modernist Sterling Silver and Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Comprised of sterling silver, this fine rocker based ring is set with a roundish white pearl.
Emmons was an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Gold Jade and Diamond Large Scale Gentleman's Pinky Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14K gold, jade and diamond heavy pinky ring, circa 1960's. Ring is a finger size 6 and features a large jade cabochon and five diamonds at the rings flared edge. It also has a Flor...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane, 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
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Modernist Carnelian Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large carnelian cabochon set within a sterling silver bezel on a shank of architectural form. A finger size 6 and signed HHA, Heidi, 925. In excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Square with Granulation Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine Style workmanship where granulation and twisted wires stand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Heidi Abrahamson Sterling Silver Onyx Brass Tahitian Pearl Post Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver and brass architectural ring with onyx disc and cube, topped off by a Tahitian pearl created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring is a finger size 7.75 - 8 a...
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2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Brass
Scandinavian 1970 Op-Art Sculptural Ring in 18Kt Gold with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Op-Art sculptural ring.
A sculptural wearable piece of Scandinavian modern art, created in the northern European region, back in the 1970. This beautiful ring has been mos...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
1960s Forma Livre Carved Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Torino, IT
A fine 1960s 18k textured Yellow Gold Ring set with an intricately carved Tourmaline in a style called the “Forma Livre” (Free Form) Cut. This modernist Ring crafted with outstandin...
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1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer graduated band ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold. The ring is in white gold 18 Karat and is microscopically decorated with 18 Karat yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Brisbane, 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...
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20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Huge Modernist Citrine Ring 18 Karat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970, 18k. This spectacular ring features a 65 carat citrine in a visionary, modernist setting. Stripped down to the essentials, form and function become one. The vivid, yell...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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...
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1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Garnet Design Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection, a ring made of two crossed gold threads touching each other creating a beautiful unique ring. A modern style design ring with an oval cabochon ga...
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2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 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...
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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...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 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
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
5 Karat Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.28 Carat White Diamond Design Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a bold 18 Karat Rose Gold 5 Karat Tourmaline 0.28 Karat White Diamond Design Ring. A deep Green 5 carat Tourmaline...
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2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Enamelled Diamonds Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Rounded ring in 18K white gold, blue enamelled.
It bears 7 natural brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total weight of over 3 ct.
Excellent color and purity
It...
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1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Modernist 14k gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring.
With a large faceted marquise shaped smoky quartz gemstone prong-set in 14k ...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamond Bow Form Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bow-shaped brutalist 14K gold ring.
A very wearable Mid-Century design comprised of textured ribbon set with small emeralds and a smal...
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20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Signed Brutalist 10 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exciting American Brutalist cocktail ring in 10K yellow gold.
The cast top rests on a square, textured split shank.
The interior of the s...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Gold
Jean Després Lapis Lazuli and Gold Ring circa 1940
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
A remarkablly cut and shaped lapis lazuli hard stone and 18 karat gold ring by Jean Després, c. 1940. Stamped with maker's mark & French assay marks. Ring size 6. This ring can be re...
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1940s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.70 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A superb Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring set in 14 karat yellow and white gold. The central round sapphire measures 2.70 carat and can be described as being 'bright dark blue lightl...
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20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Modern Aquamarine and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This sleek Swiss Modern jewel features a luminous deep blue 20.00 carat Santa Maria aquamarine. From the sidewalk to the ca...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiger's Eye Melon Shaped Ring with Center Gold Bar
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Melon Shaped Tiger's Eye Ring . Very chic. Beautifully banded and ever so elegant and so much of the Period.
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erwin Pearl Asymmetrical Modernist 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold and lapis cocktail ring by designer Erwin Pearl.
The asymmetrical ring features an oval lapis lazuli cabochon in an organic bezel setting.
Terrific modernist ...
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20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Red Enamel Gold Ring France Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed French Red Enamel ring. Centering set a securely nestled Ruby, weighing approx. 0.45 Carat, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.6...
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20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rachel Gera Garnet Sterling Silver Israeli Modernist Ring
By Rachel Gera
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Enormous sterling silver ring with three large bezel set garnets created by Israeli modernist jeweler, Rachel Gera. Ring feature large scale fall color garnets is a finger size 7.75...
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1970s Israeli Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Othmar Zschaler Lapis Lazuli and Gold Modernist Ring
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind lapis lazuli and 18 karat gold ring, by Othmar Zschaler (Swiss, b. 1930). Signed OZ, 750. Ring size 6.
Internationally-awarded jewele...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glenda Arentzen Gold, Sterling Silver & Opal Modernist Ring, Ex-Aaron Faber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Glenda Arentzen 14k gold, sterling silver and opal modernist ring.
Consisting of organic geometric textured shapes in sterling silver, 14...
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20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold and Diamond Three-Circle Spinning Ring
Located in Torino, IT
This extremely intriguing 1970s Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring is formed by three Yellow polished Gold spinning Circles adorned with an array of round cut diamonds
When you shake or move your hand the three levels Ring motion parts are rotating 360 degrees, independently of one another, around a central pin enlighted with a cluster of round cut diamonds. Total Diamonds weight 0.30cts Size 5 ½
This rhythmic swinging Ring...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pink Morganite with Marquise Diamonds and Round Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond with an oval pink morganite create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring.
Product Specifications:
Center Sto...
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato 18k Yellow Gold Griffe Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
DESIGNER: Pomellato
RING SIZE: 6 1/2
BAND WIDTH: 6 mm
METAL: 18KT Yellow Gold
GENDER: Ladies
FEATURES: A pink Tourmaline cabochon set within a dome accented by three 18KT yellow gol...
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1990s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heidi Abrahamson Rosewood Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and rosewood ring by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring features a large rosewood plank measuring 1" by 1 5/8". It is a finger size 5 1/2 sits about 1 1/4" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine and elegant white gold ring set with diamonds in a swirl design. The central stone is a brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.73 carat, of H/I colour and P1 clarity. The shoulders ...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose/White Gold, White Diamonds, Rubellite, Kunzite, Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Diamonds (round and baguettes) 0.85 cts - Kunzite Oval 77.86 cts - Rubellite sliced fancy shape 6 pcs 20.13 cts
Our Plateaux Ring is inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Kunzite, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ralph Masri 4.23ct Pink Sapphire Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Statement 18kt rose gold ring with a stunning 4.23ct Colombian emerald and 2.35cts of pink sapphires set throughout, from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection inspired by mid-century M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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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