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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1940s
Vintage 2.84 Carat Thai Ruby and 1.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.84 carat Thai ruby and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The substantial ring setting is ornamented with an impressive feature yellow gold millegrain decorated collet set 2.84ct cushion cut Thai ruby, displayed in relief to the centre of a stepped white gold mount.
The pierced decorated setting to the upper and lower portions of the principal ruby is embellished with four impressive pave set Old European cut diamonds.
The lower portion of the stepped setting is ornamented to each side with four pave set Old European cut diamonds in a vertical linear formation, completing the design.
The broad ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
This vintage Thai ruby and diamond ring...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1940s-1945 Retro Style with Antique and Single-Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step back in time with this retro-style ring from the 1940s-1945 period, crafted in platinum 950 kts and adorned with antique and single-cut diamonds.
The main stone boasts 0.85 car...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Burma Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Curated Antique Ring From Burma 18k Solid Gold & Antique Agate
This is the kind of ring you see in a Museum
South East Asian Antique Agate...
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17th Century Burmese Byzantine Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique european cut diamond filigree ring. The center is approx. .75ct, has G-H color and SI clarity. It is surrounded by 20 single cut r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 12.40ct Emerald Cut Natural Citrine Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Retro-style ring showcasing a vintage 12.40-carat prong-set emerald-cut natural citrine, exuding warmth and charm. The center stone is flanked by three old mine-cut diamonds set ge...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite wearable Museum Quality Silver Snake Ring from the 4th century BC, featuring Snake Head terminals. A Certificate of Authen...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a natural royal b...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Chevalier with Diamonds and Ruby yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This chevalier ring from the 1940s is a unique piece crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring rose cut diamonds and a synthetic ruby. The rose cut diamonds, totaling 0.24 carats, add ...
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1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Genuine Sicilian coin (Magna Graecia) from the 5th century BC. depicting a crab
Located in Roma, IT
In this sterling silver coin, dating back to the 5th century BC, and coming from Magna Graecia (more precisely from Sicily), a crab is depicted. On the back of the coin we can see a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Genuine Ancient Roman coin 27 BC-14 AD Ring depicting Emperor Augustus
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring features an authentic Roman coin depicting Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian Augustus (commonly known as Octavian or Augustus), who is widely regarded as...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Coin 5th century BC Ring depicting a Lion's Head
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring holds within it an ancient relic—a genuine coin hailing from Magna Graecia, specifically from the 5th century BC Bruttium, nestled in the region of Calabria...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Ancient Greek Coin 5th century BC Silver Ring depicting the Goddess Athena
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring showcases an authentic Greek silver diobolus, sourced from an Athenian colony near Sybaris, founded in 443 BC. The coin's reverse side displays the image of...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
Ancient Roman Coin 2nd cent.AD Silver and Rubies Ring depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
Behold this exquisite sterling silver ring graced with four delicate rubies adorning its sides. A true treasure lies within, a genuine Roman coin featuring the majestic likeness of E...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Silver
Authentic Greek coin 4th Cent. BC Silver Ring depicting God Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver ring features an exquisite relic—a genuine silver coin hailing from Apollonia Pontica in Thrace, estimated to originate between 450 and 400 BC. Imprinted upon th...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
1945 Retro Style with Diamonds and Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This stunning ring exudes retro charm with its design from 1945. Crafted in platinum 950 kts, it features exquisite diamonds and a lustrous pearl. The single-cut diamonds total 1.44 ...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 6.91Ct Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 6.91 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage amethyst jewellery.
This fine and impressive oval am...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Retro Wide Braided Band Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wide band yellow gold vintage cocktail ring with a distinctive braided rope pattern embellished with vibrant sapphires and twinkling diamonds. An heirloom from the 1940s Retro era ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 1940s vintage diamond cocktail ring is a captivating and elegant piece of jewelry that reflects the glamour and style of the era. The centerpiece of the ring are dazzling round ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.56 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite 4.56 Carat Oval Sapphire Ring, a regal masterpiece of timeless beauty and elegance. This captivating piece features a stunning 4.56 carat oval sapphire, sou...
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Early 18th Century Early Victorian Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold & Platinum 4.78tgw Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one oval cut blue sapphire, and eleven old mine cut and Peruzzi cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald And Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold ring centered with cobochon natural green emerald in pear shape cut flanked with 2 old mine cut diamonds estimate 1 carat ring was made during the soviet perioud 194...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
14K Rose Gold Hand Wrought Ring with a large 6.05 carat Australian Opal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K rose gold 6.05 carat opal ring. The genuine natural Australian opal measures about 17mm x 12mm. The opal is freshly polished and has primarily pink and green play of colo...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Flower Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring with a large open flower or coral anemone pavé set brilliant cut diamonds (app. 1.5 carat G-H, VS in total) with a star of brilliant cut sapphires (app. 4.95 carat in...
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1650s American Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Authentic Zeus Roman Coin 3rd century BC Sterling Silver and 18 Kr Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this ring in sterling silver and 18 Kt gold, an authentic Roman coin from the third century BC has been set ( victoriatus ), which represents the graduate head of Jupiter/ Zeus; i...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
1940's Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of early 20th-century jewelry. The ring features a dazzling combination of Old European cut d...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold Filigree 3.80 carat Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 10K gold filigree ring with applied rose gold flowers and green gold leaves featuring an emerald cut pink tourmaline. This beautiful orangy pink, pomegranate color tourmaline...
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1940s Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.80 carat Australian Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold 1.80 carat opal ring. The genuine natural Australian opal measures about 11mm x 8.5mm. The opal is translucent and has primarily green play of color. The ring...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 3.24 carat Cushion cut Peridot Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K gold filigree ring with rose gold flowers and green gold leaves featuring a cushion cut peridot. This beautiful bright lime green color peridot weighs 3.24 carats and mea...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Iconic 70's Ring Diamonds, Coral Cabochon Set on Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier ring in yellow gold set with an oval coral cabochon and diamonds (approx. 1,70 carat).
Signed.
Very strong design, made in the 70'
11,25 gs
Category
1670s French Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro French GIA 2.68 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French GIA 2.68 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one GIA octagonal step cut emerald of 2.68 carats, accompanied by GIA #7235165509 s...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bague tank en or, platine et diamant taille ancienne 0.25ct
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague chevalière tank en or 18k (750°/°°) et platine composée de deux corps formant tourbillon et sertie en son centre d'un diamant taille ancienne (old european cut) pesant environ ...
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1940s French Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940's Vintage Emeralds Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a mesmerizing vintage ring showcasing a radiant cluster of diamonds and emeralds swirling around a vibrant diamond center. Each tier of this unique design partially rotat...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a captivating vintage diamond ring that boasts an enchanting old European cut diamond at its center, embraced by a halo of exquisite marquise-cut diamonds.
Highlighted fe...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940's Vintage Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a sophisticated ruby and diamond cocktail ring adorned with a graceful ribbon of vibrant red rubies embraced by shimmering diamonds.
Highlighted features include:
0.50 ...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Trio Clover Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5
Step back in time with this exquisite antique ring featuring a captivating trio of Old Mine Cut diamonds set in a charming clover motif. Crafted in luxurious 14 karat...
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18th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Silver Foiled Paste Flower Ring Turquoise and Green Paste Stones
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate gold ring was created towards the end of the eighteenth century out of 15 karat gold. The ring head is designed as a flower. In the center we see an oval facetted paste...
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1770s French Napoleon III Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Silver
Wiwen Nilsson Silver Men Ring with Flat Cut Agate - Lund, Sweden 1949
Located in Magenta, IT
Important modernist Scandinavian silver ring with flat-cut agate stone by Wiwen Nilsson. Lund, Sweden, 1949. Rare collector's piece.
Hallmarks:
AN (Wiwen Nilsson continued to use th...
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1940s Swedish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Silver
Vintage Large Oval Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Sapphire Ring
14k Yellow Gold
Approx weight 7.2 grams
Natural Oval Sapphire size approx 11 x 9 mm
Finger size 7
overall size from the top area is 18 x 16mm
The Sapphire is opacity on the darker side
this is a real vintage ring...
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1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring
Located in San Jacinto, CA
14K Yellow Solid Gold Estate Natural Fire Opal Cosmic Overlay Bypass Ring
This vintage ring exudes timeless charm with its solid 14K yellow gold construction and natural fire opal c...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Ring in 18K White Gold with Filigree, approx 2.19 carats
Located in Danvers, MA
Elegant flower blossoms and unusually pretty filigree. set off the lovely Aquamarine in this ring. While Edwardian to Art Deco in style, I believe it was likely made later, from the...
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1940s American Edwardian Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, White Gold
1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
An important tank ring, set with a scroll motif holding a cushion-cut sapphire set in the center with 4 flat claws. On either side, the scr...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Synthetic Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut synthetic spinel weighing approximately 0.80 carat. Accented by one single and three old European cu...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old gold ring with sapphire, mid 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique white gold ring with natural sapphire.
Origin: Italy, mid-20th century.
The sophisticated, openwork form of the ring made of 0.750 white gold beautifully highlights and con...
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Former marquis' navette ring, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful French marquise ring. Made of 18-carat yellow gold and white gold elements, studded with diamonds and subtle blue sapphires set in an elongated, openwork form.
Origin: Fra...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and diamond art deco cocktail ring platinum
Located in London, GB
4.28ct Aquamarine and diamond art deco cocktail ring platinum
Aquamarine natural gemstone blue colour oval shaped total weight 3.08ct natural intreated
Diamonds round brilliant cut t...
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Mid-17th Century British Art Deco Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA Ocean Blue 16.83cts Aquamarine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage ring circa 1950 chic ring to own! An Elegant Vintage Retro ring with very Fine Antique Oval Shape Aquamarine in ocean blue color GIA certified measuring: 23.35m...
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1940s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold Original 1930-1940
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930-1940 Art Deco Peridot White Sapphire Cocktail Halo Ring Gold
Featuring a BIG 12 x 10mm Peridot Gemstone Center
Surrounded by a Halo of Old C...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
Citrine signet ring, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Citrine signet ring. Set with an oval old cut natural citrine in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.15 carats, to an impressive signet design featuring poli...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
Victorian Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, showcasing a blend of durability and elegance. The centerpiece, a cushion-cut aquamarine, is secured in a platinum setting...
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940 Retro Era with French Pink Spinel Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Step back in time to the retro era of the 1940s with this enchanting yellow gold 18k ring adorned with a Pink Spinel from France. The allure of this piece lies not only in its histor...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Spinel, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold GIA 11.95 carat Fine Aquamarine Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring an oval natural aquamarine weighing 11.95 carats. GIA report #2239098831 states natural aquamarine measuring 20.3mm x 12.8 x 8.05mm, stating color of g...
Category
1940s Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Portuguese 19 Karat Gold Pink Topaz & Sapphire Figural Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a notable representation of the Egyptian Revival jewelry, intricately crafted from 19-karat gold, a standard indicative of Portuguese artisanship. The ring features with...
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1940s Portuguese Egyptian Revival Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A one of a kind, authentic, ancient Greek silver coin displaying a griffin is set in an ancient-inspired hammered Steven Battelle design in rich 22K gold. The coin is surrounded by a...
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15th Century and Earlier Balinese Classical Greek Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
22k Gold
1940s Retro Design Turquoise yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Transport yourself back to the glamorous 1940s with this exquisite inspiration retro design ring, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and adorned with a captivating turquoise cabochon....
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1640s Unknown Retro Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring - 10k Single Cut & Baguette .25ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $25
Metal Content: 10k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s): .25ctw
Cut: Single & Baguette
Color: H ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1940's diamond bypass ring handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The vintage ring features an approximate .88 carat round brilliant cut diamond and 18 side diamonds weighing approximat...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Rosette Design Diamond yellow gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing a truly exceptional piece of jewelry: the retro Rosette Design Ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold with platinum accents. Adorned with exquisite single-cut diamonds to...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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