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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Returnable Items Only
Vintage 9.64 Carat Dragon Skin Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 9.64 Carat Dragon Skin Turquoise and Diamond Gold Ring Simply Beautiful! Dragon Skin Turquoise and Diamond Ring, securely centered by a Cabochon Turquoise, weighing approx. 9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14.55 Carat Carved Moon Face Moonstone Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Carved Moon Face Moonstone Vintage Solitaire Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 14.55 Carat Carved Moon Face Moonstone set in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18-carat yellow gold ring with a flower-shaped head (8 sapphires and 1 pearl)
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18-carat yellow gold ring with a flower-shaped head adorned with 8 sapphires of 0.13 carats each, or 1.04 carats in total and a 6.4 mm cultured pearl. Ideal for everyday wear to add ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Layered Cream Enamel and Rhinestones Cocktail Ring 1960s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated cocktail ring with three layers of cream enamel and rhinestones. Ring size UK M / US 6, but adjustable. Measuring diameter 2.5 cm / .98 inch, and height 1.6 cm /...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
4.38 ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Statement ring has a 10 mm round Zambian Emerald with 4 prong setting in 14 karat white gold. There are top quality sparkling baguette and brilliant cut round diamonds...
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous and timeless cocktail ring circa 1950s. Features a 35 carat smoky Quartz in a beautiful Emerald cut set in a 14k yellow Gold band. Width at top measures 27mm, height measur...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
18 Carat Oval Citrine and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Oval Citrine and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 18 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Lemon Quartz Chiselled 'Stephie' Ring
Located in London, GB
The large Emerald Cut Lemon Quartz set within a deeply chiselled 'architectural' mount; this is a fabulously striking ring entering on a beautifully cut, bright & well proportioned s...
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2010s European Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Brass
Christian Dior Gold and Silver Plated Cocktail Ring with Clear Rhinestones
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Christian Dior gold and silver plated ring featuring a double row of clear rhinestones edged in gold plating. Ring size UK L 1/2, US 5 7/8, but adjustable. The front measure...
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
David Yurman Albion Prasiolite & Diamond Sterling Silver Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Carmel, CA
David Yurman Albion ring features two thick cable wrapped bands with a faceted cushion cut prasiolite gemstone center bordered by pave diamonds. US size 4.75. Made in New York, USA. ...
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 11.7mm Pearl Marquis and Round Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 11.7mm White South Sea Pearl surrounded by approx. 1.34tcw Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1.60 Carat Square Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 1.60 Carat Square Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set Square Emerald Cut Tanzanite weighing approx. 1.60 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite and Black Marquise Cut Glass Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
Stylish sterling silver ring featuring ten black glass marquise cut stones, divided by a row of marcasites with fancy edge decoration. The silver has scratching as expected, the blac...
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 10kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly evergreen. The Lozenge shape, also known as the diamond, is a classic symbol of as...
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
11.0mm Pearl & Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Art Deco Aurora Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This simple but elegant freshwater pearl ring has classic appeal but with a contemporary twist.
It features a double twisted row of 0.75 carat of the highest quality round brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
AJD 1.6Ct Oval Rubelite in Halo in Sterling Silver Perfect Valentine's Day Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Happy Valentine's Day!
Glittering 1.6ct oval rubelite accented with 0.57ct of genuine white zircons all set in glowing sterling silver ring. This unique ring is a 'must have.' The g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Zircon, Sterling Silver
1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly evergreen. The Lozenge shape, also known as the diamond, is a classic symbol of as...
Category
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12mm White South Sea Pearl and Multi Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely nestled with a Hand set 12mm White South Sea Pearl with almost no blemishes surroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 50 Carat Oval Blue Chalcedony and Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oval Blue Chalcedony Gemstone and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 50 Carat Cabochon Oval Blue Chalcedony acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
Oscar de la Renta Gold Scarab Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Statement Style
Located in Milford, DE
Oscar de la Renta cocktail ring, featuring a polished gold scarab accented with a single faux pearl.
Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Blue Zircon Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Round Blue Zircon Art Deco Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 3.20 Carat Round Deep Blue ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring In Black Rhodium With Black Diamonds
Located in London, Richmond
Abstract snake ring in black rhodium over sterling silver, set with gemstones pave. Shaped to perfectly wind around your finger for a touch of luxurious sensuality. Elegant and moder...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Solitaire Ring in Rose Gold with Opal
Located in London, Richmond
Modern ring in rose gold, set with opal, a gemstone which stimulates creativity and strengthens memory. Shaped to twist organically around the finger. Rebellious and sophisticated wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Rose Gold
20 Carat Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Gold Vintage Retro Cocktail Ring Estate Fine
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Emerald Cut Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Emerald-cut Smoky Quartz, weighing approx. 20 Carat. The ring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Morganite and Diamond ring in 14K White and Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has a 9.5 mm heart shape Morganite center which is 3 prong set in 14 White gold with Rose gold prongs. This ring has a straight shank with shimmering diamonds on i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18-carat gold ring with 1 0.38-carat oval quartz surrounded by 57 round diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18-carat gold ring with 1 0.38-carat oval quartz surrounded by 28 0.01-carat round brilliant diamonds each, 0.28-carat total and 29 0.003-carat round brilliant diamonds each, 0.08-ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.14 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Double Halo Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Black Opal and Diamond Double Halo Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Black Opal, weighing approx. 1.14 Carat, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing app...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 2.50 Carat Cushion Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Cushion Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring a securely nestled 2.50 Carat Cushion Emerald Gemstone, surrounded by Hand set Diamond...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set OEC Diamond, weighing approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Enamel and Diamond Vintage Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Blue Enamel and Diamond Gold Buckle Ring. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Buckle Hand set with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.14tcw. Approx. dimensions: 0.87...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Moi et Toi Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 'Toi et Moi' Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bypass Ring. Hand set with two Pink Sapphire Gemstones, weighing 0.85tcw and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approx. 1.30tcw....
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Aquamarine Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will be mesmerized by the beauty of this ring! You can wear the beauty and wonder of the deep sea on your fingers. It features an extravagant aquamarine stone that has arguably the most beautiful color of all gems. Aquamarine is the birthstone of people born in March. It also has calming and balancing properties and is sometimes referred to as the "breath stone" known to alleviate sinus, lung, and respiratory problems. This will be a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection that will bring good health and peace. Complimenting and surrounding the huge aquamarine...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Gold Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold ring with a faceted rose quartz and edge detail. Stamped 18k.
Material: 18k gold, rose quartz.
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Shield Style Cocktail Ring 1974
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Dior Crystal Cocktail Ring. Crafted in rhodium plated metal and set with Swarovski chaton stones, individually claw set. In very good vintage condition, UK ring s...
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Honeycomb Ring
Located in Karachi, PK
Delicately hand-crafted in sterling silver and covered in thick yellow gold vermeil, the honeycomb ring is beautifully studded in sparkling cubic zircon...
Category
2010s Pakistani Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Large Purple Trillion Crystal Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The most mesmerising Vintage YSL Trillion Ring. In 1961, following his time as Dior's Art Director, Yves Saint Laurent launched his namesake couture label. His fearless approach to blurring the lines between men and women's fashions set him apart. In 1966 he launched his tailored Tuxedo and 'Le Smoking' was born. Like his couture counterparts, YSL's jewellery was key to completing his looks. Vintage YSL Jewellery is strong on style with exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in bronzed metal and set with the most impressive amethyst trillion...
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
David Yurman Albion Ring with Prasiolite and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dazzling David Yurman diamond encrusted ring! If you are on the market for something eye catching and sparkly look no further! The center stone is a light emerald color prasiolite stone surrounded by pavé diamonds. The band is a silver rope style which adds such a fun contrast to the elegance of the diamonds. Pair this with your favorite silver Louis Vuitton bracelet and a green Hermes silk scarf...
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver
1990s Sterling Silver and Briolette Amethyst Hydrothermal Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely cocktail ring designed and manufactured in Italy in the Nineties by Anomis. The faceted hydrothermal quartz it's in perfect conditions, the ring it hasn't been never used
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
11.5mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 11.5mm South Sea Pearl, enhanced with Hand set Diamonds, wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 18kt White Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly evergreen. The Lozenge shape, also known as the diamond, is a classic symbol of as...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s 18K HGE Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 18K HGE Gold cocktail ring circa 1980s! Timeless understated style cocktail ring featuring a beautiful 18K HGE gold contrasting an extensive arrange...
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Solitaire Ring In Sterling Silver With Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex ring in polished sterling silver, set with lapis lazuli. Shaped to twist organically around the finger. The design is inspired by the equestrian world, as it recalls a twisted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 carat yellow gold emeralds diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold emeralds diamonds ring designed with 2 emeralds weighing 0.16 carat and 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2 diamonds weighing 0.048 carat, 4 diamonds weighing 0.04...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Snake Me Up Ring
Located in Karachi, PK
Statement cocktail ring handcrafted in sterling silver with thick gold vermeil. Encrusted with dreamy purple,sky blue, and grass green cubic zirconias surrounding a single fresh wate...
Category
2010s Pakistani Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon
Carved Smoky Quartz Carving Over Rhodium Coated Ring
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
• Stephen Dweck Carventurous Collection
• 925 Sterling Silver
• 1.25” X 0.92”
Indulge in the captivating allure of this Carved Smoky Quartz Carving Over Rhodium Coated Ring, a tru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Pair of Bronze Onyx and Carnelian Italian Cocktail Rings by Anomis
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two cocktail rings designed and manufactured in Italy by Anomis, they are in Bronze, one with Onyx round cabochon, the other one it's with a round carnelian. they arenunique pieces ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Onyx, Bronze
3.55 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Curved Lattice Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This bold, intricately designed lattice cut band ring is guaranteed to attract admiring glances.
3.55ct round brilliant cut cubic zirconia embellish this beautiful and unusual conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds for a total of 0.59 carats. This ring is characterized by its unique design due to its original shape gi...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Diamond 14KW Gold Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Statement ring has a cushion 15x15mm AAA quality African Amethyst with 4 prong setting in 14 karat white gold. There are 108 shimmering ...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Sloane Cubic Zirconia Halo Split Shank Statement Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The sparkling halo and split shank setting encrusted with diamond stimulants, draws the eye to the magnificent 4.00 carat centre round brilliant cut cubic zirconia.
Composed of 925...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with round brillant diamonds and sapphires
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.27 carat and 2 round sapphires weighing 0.12 carat.
Quality of the diamond
Color: H
Clarity: SI
We...
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2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Open Ring In Silver With Black Diamonds
Located in London, Richmond
The open ring design is playful yet elegant, defined by the boldness of sterling silver and by the sophistication of sparkling handset black diamonds. Perfect worn solo or stacked wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.38 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14 Kt Gold Plated Lustre Designer Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
The intricately entwined design of this contemporary ring, oozes Hollywood glamour and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Featuring 1.38ct of the finest pave set brilliant roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Statement Pearl Cocktail Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite Vintage Statement Pearl Ring dating to 1980s. Crafted in glass simulated pearl and gold plated metal. Featuring three lustrous simulated p...
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
1.37Carat Fancy Cushion Cut Lemon Citrine Sterling Silver Engagement Bridal Ring
Located in London, GB
Exquisite golden hues radiate front this beautifully crafted piece.
Featuring an oval cushion cut lemon citrine weighing 1.37 carat, surrounded by 2.11 carat of round brilliant cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Citrine, Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990 Silver 925 Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1990 cocktail ring is going to become your next favorite statement ring you need in your collection! Super fun and unique vintage cocktail ring featuring an array of synthetic r...
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
8.0 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Spinel Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Striking ocean blue tones radiate from this stunning statement piece.
Featuring a large 8.00ct light blue spinel emerald cut, with 0.32ct of round brilliant cuts on the shoulders, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Spinel, Rhodium, Silver, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Abalone 18K Gold Plated Ring Italian Made
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Abalone 18K Gold Plated Ring Italian Made
Size: 7.25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Fashion Jewelry: Antique and Vintage Cocktail Rings for Sale
Shopping for cocktail rings in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs?
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.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted cocktail rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell, Kenneth Jay Lane, Elsa Schiaparelli and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
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.
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 in our collection of fashion jewelry, 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.