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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Style: Revival
Style: Modernist
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
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
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...
Category
2010s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White 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
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Gold, 14k 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
Gold Winged Sphinx Lion Talismanic Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GOLD WINGED SHINX LION TALISMANIC RING.
This unique sculpture named "Stargate," was inspired by the the ancient mystical Egyptian and Sumerian cultures. 18 karat gold carved Sphinx lion with Sumerian body detailing and micro-pave diamond wings. Underneath the mythical creature, lays a crystal grid made of the rare Super Seven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
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 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
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...
Category
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2.70 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, 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...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Ring, Floral Silver Bezel, Open Back, Sz 7
Located in Milford, DE
Exquisite Russian pendant, featuring a beautifully-carved genuine Baltic amber cabochon on a stylish silver chain chain.
Silver. Ring size US 7
Face dimensions: 2.6 x 1.6 cm / 1 x ...
Category
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amber, Silver
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Garnet and Diamond Temple Ring 14 Karat, circa 1960s
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Gorgeous retro-styled garnet and diamond Temple Ring.
The ring measures tall 12.45 mm with a diamond centered and surrounded by more diamonds. (8) Marquise garnets...
Category
19th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
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...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Antiqued 14 Karat Gold Faceted Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Antiqued 14k gold ring with large faceted citrine, circa 1960s. Ring is a finger size 7 to 7.25 and is signed 14k. In very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold, 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...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is an impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the mid-20...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Diamond and Topaz Dome Cocktail Ring in Silver and 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bodacious looking this Diamond And Topaz Dome Cocktail Ring in silver and 14k Gold is has floral motif all around it. It's a stunner.
14kT gold:3gms
Diamond:5.43cts
Silver:28.44gms
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Double Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed, modernist ring by Wesley Emmons.
Comprised of sterling silver, this modernist ring is bezel set with 2 small white pearls.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pineapple Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The Pineapple ring is a white gold of 10 grams weight ring full with diamonds in the center a 1 carat Diamond and surrounded with more than 30 diamonds ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Baroque Revival Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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...
Category
1940s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Sliced Pink Sapphire and Pave Diamonds Ring Set in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Designer Sliced Pink Sapphire and pave diamonds Ring set in Gold and Silver has sprinkled blue Sapphire with black rhodium polish make it look p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Ruby Pegasus Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Bearing The Crest Of A Mystical Pegasus
The Etruscans are recognized around the world for the mastery of their goldsmiths. Since the founding of their society, the Etruscan civilization has specialized in the ancient practice of gold workmanship with rare and luxurious techniques that forever shaped the craft of jewelry making. This solid gold signet ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
1990s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, 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, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1960s Geometric Custom Scandinavian Modernist Pearl Silver Gold Vermeil Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom made genuine pearl ring set in 18K gold vermeil over silver, circa 1960's. Cube measures 3/4" on all sides and stands 5/8" off the finger...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil, Silver
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Modern and Designer Tsavorite Long Ring Set in Silver and 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Modern and Designer Tsavorite long ring set in Silver and 18K Gold has cross motif making it look a cool gothic piece.
Ring Size: 7 ( Can be sized )
18Kt: 3.16gms
SiIver: 8.06gms
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Rubelite, Kunzite, White Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and finely detailed Platinum Art Deco Style Ring, center securely nestled with a 2.15 Carat Emerald surrounded by round and baguette Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.78tctw. Ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Ursula Hammil Abalone Shell Pearl American Modernist Studio Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Modernist freshwater two pearl ring set in an abalone shell face created by jewelry artist Ursula Hammil. Rings face measures 1.5" by .75" and is a fing...
Category
1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Silver
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Brisbane City, 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Artist Jewel E.R. Nele Modernist Gold Ring, c. 1990
Located in New York, NY
A gold ring with articulated ornaments, by sculptor E.R. Nele, c. 1990. Ring size 7. E. R. Nele (b. 1932) is a German artist known primarily for large-scale metal sculptures. She stu...
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1990s German Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $5,760 YOUR PRICE: $2,880 - Lustrous black Tahitian pearl ring in 18k white gold. 11mm central pearl surrounded by over 1.0 carats in marquise and baguette diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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
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
Jade and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with Approximately 0.50 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $2,880 YOUR PRICE: $1,800 - Vintage Jade ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.50 cts in round diamonds. Size 7.5.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with huge Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this 18 K white Gold Cocktail ring. The amethyst is surrounded by small diamonds!
Dimension of the Amethyst 2.6 cm x 2.0 cm. Very solid ring!
The ring is currentl...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Modernist Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Flower Form Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large, modernist style flower form 18K white gold cocktail ring featuring fifteen diamonds and six deep blue sapphires.
Second half of 20th century.
marked 750 for 18K g...
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20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Massive Modernist 18K White Gold 4.5 TCW Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold, striking, huge Modernist 18K white gold ring designed as a series of undulating curves incorporating dazzling white and champagne diamonds, totaling approximately 4.5 carats. T...
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20th Century European Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Etruscan Cocktail Dress Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and ruby Etruscan inspired dress ring set in solid 18k yellow gold.
The ring is centrally set with a vibrant coloured oval cut red ruby which is rub-over set in ...
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2010s British Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Gold and Baroque Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, modernist 14k yellow gold and baroque pearl cocktail ring from the mid-20th century.
Features a large baroque pearl in an organic, pronged setting.
Interior of shank stampe...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1911 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin Enamel Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale 1911 Indian head quarter eagle gold coin and enamel ring, circa 1960's. Coin has 90% gold content, while the ring bezel and shank tests as 14K gold. Ring is a finger si...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Gold
Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
An impressive cocktail ring set with an oval cut citrine surrounded by a sunburst effect of 18 karat yellow gold bars interspaced by pave set diamond curves. Mounted in 18 karat yell...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
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