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Cocktail Rings For Sale
Style: Modernist
Style: Tudor
Modern Citrine Spinel Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing a captivating piece of modern jewelry: the 21st Century Citrine Spinel Ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. This exquisite ring features a vibrant citrine spinel gemst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Quartz, Spinel, Yellow 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.
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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

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

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Opal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Pol Bury 1968 Paris France Artcurial Edition Op-Art Kinetic Ring In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic ring designed by Pol Bury. A very rare sculptural ring, created in Paris France by the Belgian artist Pol Bury for Artcurial Editions, back in the 1968. This SPHERES ring ha...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Paul Binder Swiss Modern Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. Renowned Swiss master goldsmith, Paul Binder, designed this modernist ring to feature a gorgeous Tahitian black pearl set with ...
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1970s European Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Carpet 1.01 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Show Stopper Diamond and Blue Sapphire Statement Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamon...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Piaget Paris Panther Domed Enamel Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Panther pattern ring designed by Piaget. Very nice and unusual cocktail ring crafted with a domed bombe shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with applications of ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage Platinum and Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Owl Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Lapis and Diamond Platinum and Gold Owl Ring. Securely Hand set with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.50tcw and Ruby eyes, a...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Björn Weckström Scandanavian Mid-Century Modernist 14k Gold and Zoisite Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Finnish Modernist ring. By Björn Weckström. In 14k yellow gold with a textured cubist surface and with a bezel set with an unpol...
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1970s Scandinavian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Octavio Sarda Palau 1970 Barcelona Triangular Ring In 18Kt Gold With Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Triangular ring designed by Octavio Sarda Palau. Beautiful triangular ring, created in Barcelona Spain by the artist goldsmith Octavio Sarda Palau...
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1970s Spanish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1985 Elsa Peretti Rare Kinetic Bean Ring Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Kinetic bean ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. A iconic vintage bean ring, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14 Carat Carved Oval Bloodstone Scarab and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Red Carpet Solitaire Bloodstone Scarab and Diamond Gold Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 14 Carat Oval Bloodstone Scara...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid Century Modern Enamel Flower Gold Moi et Toi Crossover Bypass Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 'Toi et Moi' Flower Crossover Green and Red Flower Bypass Diamond Gold Ring. Hand crafted Brushed 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size: 7, we offer ring resi...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 7.90 carat sleeping beauty turquoise. All turquoise use in production are from the prominent Sleeping Beauty Mine. Famous for it solid, light blue color with no ...
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Geometric Triangular Bypass Tension Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Custom Triangular Cut- Inlay - Rich Cobalt Blue - 10.7 x 6.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.13 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Modernist Aquamarine and Diamond-set White Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Switzerland. This gorgeous sixties ring is set with a finely hued 12.80-carat aquamarine framed by ten dazzling white diamonds (.50 carats H color, SI1 clarity). ...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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Agate, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Amethyst Modernist Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring this is!! It has a beautiful asscher cut amethyst stone. It is a size 6.75. I just love the simple but classy design it has It is stamped "14k". The amethy...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Parker Sterling Silver Carnelian San Diego Modernist Gentlemens Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade sterling silver modernist ring with carnelian cabochon created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Ring is a finger size 11 to 11.5 and ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Hammerman Brothers 1960 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cocktail ring designed by the Hammerman Brothers. A beautiful oversized cocktail ring created in New York city by the American jewelry designers and makers, Hammerman Bro...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring Leaves Circa 1970
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning south sea pearl ring is magical. The leaves incorporating diamonds beautifully frame the luster of these dreamy blue pearls. They float in a sea of gold and diamond kel...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Ring Color Change Sapphire Purple Brutalist Freeform Size 6.75
Located in Greer, SC
Statement vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring with an eye catching color changing sapphire. This ring has a unique brutalist or freeform design that is sure to turn heads and make for...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Australian Prehnite Sterling Silver Two Finger Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and Australian prehnite cabochon flat bar ring which covers two fingers, created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Ring is a finger size 8 and signed Heidi,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Sterling Silver

Massive Swiss Modern Amethyst Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This colorfully chic Modernist ring features a massive 40.0-carat amethyst. This gorgeous deeply-hued purple stone beautifully complements the minimal...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 kt yellow gold ring with diamonds approx. 0.20 crt
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, a 14 carat yellow gold ring set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.20ct of quality H/VS/SI. Grade: 14 KT (approved). Weight: 6.6 grams. Ring si...
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2010s European Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage MCM Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold Modernist Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! It is custom made so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.75. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped "14k...
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2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Bombe Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.10 Ctw In Color Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in Rome in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1980. This vintage ring has been crafted with a bom...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

18k Yellow Gold Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring Gift for Women
Located in Houston, TX
Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 5.1 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves mental strength. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Modernist Fine Silver Statement Ring - 950/1000 - Mexico - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
Massive Brutalist/Modernist artisan fine silver statement ring - large hollow cube design with textured finish (reminiscent of Mid Century architectural pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Gucci Milano Horsebit Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold with 26.65 Cts Malachite
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring with malachite designed by Gucci. This large horse-bit cocktail ring is one of the most Iconic and popular models created by the fashion and jewelry house of Gucci, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 15 Carat Jadeite Modernist Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An edgy design reminiscent of volcanic basalt columns surrounds a 15 carat verdant green Jade in this modernist cocktail ring. The natural, type A Jadeite is untreated and has a deli...
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 By Dinh Van Sculptural Cushion Oval Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Jean Dinh Van for Cartier. A beautiful and very sophisticated design created by the artist and jewelry designer Jean Dinh Van for the Parisian jewelry hou...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 14K Gold and Pave Rubies Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s 14K gold and pavé rubies bombé cocktail ring, unsigned and test positive for 14K. Size 4.5 and in very good vintage 1960's condition.
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1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Salavetti Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 9.52 Ctw Diamonds & Prasiolite
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modern cocktail ring with Prasiolite designed by Salavetti. An elegant classic cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Salavetti. This beautiful ring h...
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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1973 Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Finnish Modernist 14K Gold Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14K gold ring created by Bjorn Weckstrom, circa 1973. Ring is a finger size 7.5 and is signed with Lapponia hallmarks, Bjorn, U7 (1973). Ring could be worn by a man or a woman and ...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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14k Gold

Modernist Studio 1980 Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 26 Cts Fire Agate
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Studio free shaped cocktail ring. Outstanding modernist cocktail ring, created in Europe back in the 1980's. This unusual sculptural ring has been crafted with an free sha...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

'H. Sena' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This absolutely stunning cocktail ring has been handmade from 18 karat white gold and set with a large oval cabochon piece of Persian turquoise surrounded by diamonds. Hallmarked for...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

David Webb Textured Large Twisted Nail Ring In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Nail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Gorgeous modernist sculptural ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David W...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Trisko 14k Yellow Gold Handmade Star Ruby Ring 40.32 grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a handmade one of a kind "Wearable Sculpture" made by designer Robert Trisko. His designs are all so very unique and he creates what he calls and is now coined as "Wearable ...
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2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Pearl and Diamond Bombe Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful assemblage of 108 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6 carats accenting a lovely and impressive 9.5mm pearl perched atop this mid-century fashion bombe desig...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Neils Erik From Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Bullet Cabochon Ring
By Neils Eric From
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Danish Modernist silver ring. By Neils Erik From. In sterling silver. Bezel-set with a tall rose quartz bullet cabochon on a square head. Simply a wonderful Modern...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Nardi Venice Unusual Turban Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Color Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Nardi. Very rare vintage ring, created in Venice Italy by the iconic and exclusive Venetian jewelry house of Nardi. This unique and one-of-a-kind cocktai...
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20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

Italian Modernist Cocktail Ring In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold With 52.08 Cts Kunzite
Located in Miami, FL
Modern cocktail ring with a large kunzite. Gorgeous oversized modernist ring, crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. This ring was designed as...
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20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
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1920s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Modernist 1970 Sculptural Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt Gold With Tiger Eye Cab
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculptural ring with tiger's eye. Beautiful and very unusual cocktail ring, created in Europe, most probably in Italy with moderni...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mabe pearl cocktail ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous vintage Mabe pearl cocktail ring really makes a statement! A large lustrous Mabe pearl takes centre stage at the face of the ring, it is in...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Studio Designer Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.62 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural cocktail ring with diamonds. Fantastic studio sculptural ring created in Europe most probably in Germany, back in the 1980. This cocktail ring has been crafted with ge...
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1980s German Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970 Vintage Black Enamel Crossover Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crossover cocktail Ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful crossover cocktail ring, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970. This cocktail...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian Mid Century Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum And 5.60 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cocktail ring with a pave of diamonds. Fabulous cocktail ring, created during late the mid-century period, circa 1960. This gorgeous ring has been crafted with a bombe shape...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960 Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.74 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Tiffany & Co. A fluted modernist ring, created in New York at the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1960, Crafted in two parts; one in solid yellow gold of 18 k...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Gianni Versace 1990 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.03 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Gianni Versace. Beautiful and unusual vintage ring, created in Milano Italy by the fashion designer Gianni Versace, back in the 1990. This cocktail ring ha...
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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gia Certified Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 5.79 Ctw In Sapphire And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a non heat sapphire and diamonds. An statement cocktail ring crafted with classic patterns in solid platinum and embellished with...
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Early 2000s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed and Elegant Mid Century Modern Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a Luminous 3.00 Carat Pear-cut Opal, surrounded by 0.95tcw of Glittering ...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum

GEORG HORNEMANN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 14.49 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cocktail ring designed by Georg Hornemann. An statement one of a kind ring, created in Germany by the designer and goldsmith Georg Hornemann. This fabulous cocktail ring ...
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Late 20th Century German Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Cartier Paris 1970 By Dinh Van Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Jean Dinh Van for Cartier. A beautiful and very sophisticated design created by the artist and jewelry designer Jean Dinh Van for the Parisian jewelry hou...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eva Segoura Baby Cocker Quartz Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Baby Cocker Ring by Eva Segoura at Second Petale Gallery Cocker puppy ring, 18-carat yellow gold setting, puppy's body in rose quartz sculpted in the round, openwork basket, leash m...
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1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, 18k 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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