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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Art Deco Diamond Baguette, Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring has swirls of diamond baguettes that are 3/4 of a carat surrounded by light blue sapphire. It is all set in platinum. The sapphire stone is 1.85 carat. The ...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
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1990s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 14K yellow gold with emerald cut Aquamarine cocktail ring, Approximate size 5. Approximately 12 total carats. Total Weight approximately 7 Grams.
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Retro c1960's Australian 4.50ct Opal 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of Australian provenance, this ring is crafted in 9K Yellow Gold, centrally set with an Australian Opal Doublet of very unusual triangle shape of impressive 4.50ct (20mm x 14mm a...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Circa 1980s Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 gr. Totally is diamond 0.38 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.38 ct. Ring size is US 5.8 (We offe...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Modern Handcrafted Yellow Gold "Lion" Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 7.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 7.25- This lovely butterfly ring features one oval opal (9 mm x 6 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in b...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Virgo Male Figure White Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your individuality with the estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Virgo Male Figure White Enamel Ring. This unique piece is not just jewelry; it's a work of art that...
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

An Impressive 9.6mm Golden Pearl & Top Quality Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centrally set with perfectly round South Sea Pearl of AAA quality, of Golden color & a very high, mirror-like luster of 9.6mm Surrounded by the row of round brilliant cut diamonds...
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1990s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

28 Carat Octagonal Cut Aquamarine Diamonds Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
28 carat octogonal cut single stone aquamarine onyx frame and brilliant cut diamonds set in an hand crafted, delicate and sophisticated looking Platinum 950 cocktail ring. Aquamarin...
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Jade and Diamond Textured Finish Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 12 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Spinel Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1889/1900.c ring centered with 3 natural spinel rubies blood color flanked with rose cut diamonds ring was made in moscow be...
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Early 1900s Antique Cocktail Rings

Diamond Flower Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, Stackable Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The precious natural diamond flower ring has a flower design that is made with genuine, natural round diamond "petals" and a bright white, natural diamond center. These diamonds look...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

SeidenGang 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cherub Playing Instrument Intaglio Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored and whimsical 18K yellow gold SeidenGang designer ring features a fanciful cherub playing an ancient aulos wind instrument, in intaglio form. Flanking this central moti...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This chic ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 9.2 grams and 17mm x 9mm high. Showcasing a prominent GIA lab reported oval shaped, prong-set red ruby...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Carved Cameo Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegantly presented in a fancy fourteen karat 14k white gold filigree antique ring setting, this hand carved natural shell cameo ring romanticall...
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Early 1900s American Antique Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k ...

GIA Natural Turquoise Diamond Platinum Large Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Light Blue Turquoise & Diamond ballerina style sparkly ring, Crafted in solid Platinum, the center is adorned by a GIA certified Natural Bluish Green turquoise with im...
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1980s Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Buccellati Burmese Ruby Ring, Italian, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Buccellati Burmese ruby ring. Set with an oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, to an impressive s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ladies Vintage 18k White Gold Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring size: 6.5 Total weight: 9.88 grams Natural pearl 18K white gold diamond cocktail ring with a half round shank. Engraved with "18K"...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut & Diamond Ring Emerald Cut Weight: approximately 1.41 cts Diamond Weight: approximately 2.78 cts Ring Size: 6...
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1980s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a cool retro style! In 18 karat yellow gold, an overlapping leaf design, with a row of diamonds across the center. Size 6 1/2.
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Summit Turquoise And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold color meets shimmering elegance in this turquoise and diamond pavé ring by David Webb. Make a splash with stunning colorful combination and unexpected material compositions. Eve...
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst set up high upon this ring is a gorgeous purple stone held in simple claws. Modelled in 9carat gold and has an open work gallery. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Stone Dime...
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1980s British Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Gabrielle Bruni Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Gabrielle Bruni
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gabrielle Bruni Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 This lovely ring features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed sterling silver a...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7- This spectacular ring features one oval sapphire (approx. 7 mm x 5 mm) and 64 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beaut...
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 16.13 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 12.88 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive cabochon cut amethyst...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Antique 1.04 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 1.04 carat sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire cluster ring...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring 0.50 Navette Rubies and 0.45ct White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt yellow gold with navette-cut rubies for ct.0.50 and natural white brilliant-cut diamonds for ct.0.45 Welcome to our jewelry collection, where every piece tells a s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodochrosite Bombe Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Circa 1950
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This unusual ring, undoubtedly a custom piece, features a fluted wedge of rhodochrosite. A beautiful, rasberry-colored stone, rhodochrosite only came on the market in the 1940s with...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodocrosite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Vintage Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NEW Vintage Pink Tourmaline Ring - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Gold 6.3 grams - mat finish (not shiney gold) Oval cabochon Pink Tourm...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Quatrefoil White Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.22 carat opal and 0.30 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine antique cabochon cut opal cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring displays four feature cabochon opals symmetrically set within a quatrefoil design. The opals are surrounded by eighteen Old Dutch cut diamonds, pavé set to the pierced decorated, shaped frame. The subtly flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain 14k yellow gold shank. This antique dress ring...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 Round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.13ct E/VVS1 Details: Size 5 Width: 9.5mm Weight: 7 gr...
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1913 2.57 Carat Garnet and Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.57 carat garnet and 9 karat rose gold dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique ring has been crafted in 9k rose gold. The multi claw setting displays a feature 2.57Ct oval mixed cut garnet. The flared and elevated ring shoulders are embellished with an engraved decoration. The ring is deeply struck to the interior with full English hallmarks, including the maker's mark 'CYBS', the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375) the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor) and the date letter for 1913 (O). This antique garnet and rose gold...
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1910s British Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 10.12 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 10.12 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique German 4.10 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique German 4.10 carat aquamarine, 8 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impre...
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1930s German Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 1980S
Located in Geneva, CH
Step into the nostalgia of the 80s with this captivating yellow gold 18k 750 ring, adorned with a brilliant round cut diamond. With its retro charm and Italian craftsmanship, this pi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.18 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.18 carat blue zircon and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring and estate jewelry collections. This fine antique zircon...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k white gold aquamarine ring. The dimensions are approximately 10.5 mm x 7 mm. Approximately 2 carats. Marked 14k. Approximate size 6.5
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Rose White Gold Arrow Design Cocktail Ring circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s Retro arrow design rose gold ring with genuine square bright red Rubies and singe cut Diamonds in white gold. 5 round cut diamonds accented by 12 square shape red rubies. 5 r...
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Purple Stone and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This a gorgeous round stone, and large which is sure to be a show stopper! The stone is purple but also has navy blue and all different tones running through it. The setting is kept ...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold

1940s 1.90 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Magnificent and original antique ring in gold, it is decorated on its top with a degrees- cut rectangular aquamarine. On both sides, the r...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century GIA Opal Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning diamond and opal cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 10.3 grams and measures 24mm x 13mm high. Showcasing a prominent four-prong set cosmic GIA certif...
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Ring Green Topaz with Melee of Diamonds
Located in Bradenton, FL
18k yellow Rare Green Topaz ring. The dimensions of the Topaz are approximately 14.95 mm x 9.5 mm each. Approximately 5 carats. Marked 18k. Approximate ring size 6.5.
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Emerald and Diamond "Merry Christmas" Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond "Merry Christmas" Ring in 18k Yellow Gold You May Ask What's a "Merry Christmas" Ring? This Little Gem of a Ring Might Be It! One Oval Ruby Weighs .94 carat...
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an approxi...
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1920s Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring , Perfect gift for Valentine's day !! 4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate Gold: 18 Karat white gold , Weight: 8 gram Two solitaire Pear shape diamond each approximately 0.7 ct each Diamonds: approximate 1.3 Carat Emerald: Approximately 4 Carat Origin : Colombia Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality One of our finest Colombian Emerald ring. Cut: Heart shape one of our finest ring...
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Estate 18k Fancy Yellow White Pave Diamond Bypass Ring 6.30cttw 6.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
That’s absolutely gorgeous ring screams quality from front to back down to the azuring of the diamonds. It has been hand made in 18K yellow and white gold and set with approximately ...
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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati 18 Karat Textured Brushed Gold Ring Turquoise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
For all Buccellati collectors here is a rare item to collect. These were made by the master himself in the early 1960's, and signed as such. This ring has an open back allowing for d...
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1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Diamond and Tourmaline 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful ring holds two small diamonds sat at the base of a fan shaped cluster of pear cut tourmaline stones. These stones are green, pale bl...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and pristine Art Deco cushion sapphire platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. circa 1925. This ring features a blue cushion shaped sapphir...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Ring Pear Cut 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Pear cut aquamarine measures 15mm x 9mm (estimated at 5 carats), accented...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Deco Music Sheet Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Onyx
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Onyx is inscribed 'PCM' along with a music sheet and the year '29' Lacy filigree mount ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel, Ruby and Macle Diamond Elongated Oval Ring
Located in Southport, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features an elongated oval, green enamel center, decorated with a round faceted, pinkish red color ruby center, approximately 0.47 CTS, prong s...
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20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960's Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, 1960's. Set with 3 oval-shape citrine weighing ca. 16,5 carats and 40 small diamonds with a total weight of circa 0,40 carat. Mounted in 18 K yellow gold. Hallmarked with 750...
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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50 Carat Emerald 0.50 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has 3.50 Carats of Emeralds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is h...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

6.05 Carat Green Blue Aquamarine Pierced Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Art Deco 6.50ct Aqua pierced platinum engagement ring. circa 1940-1950. 1 Emerald cut bright greenish blue Aquamarine, approx. total weight 6.05cts, VS, 13.4 x 10.1mm, natu...
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 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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