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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Returnable Items Only
13.7mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely nestled with a Hand set 13.7mm South Sea Pearl, enhanced with Hand set Diamonds, weighing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Finely detailed Stylish Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Cabochon Turquoise, accented by Diamonds, approx. 80...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.00Carat Emerald Cut Pink Spinel Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Striking pink hues radiate from this stunning statement piece.
Featuring a large 8.00ct pale pink spinel emerald cut, with 0.32ct of round brilliant cuts on the shoulders, set in p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Spinel, Platinum, Sterling Silver, Silver
18KW Fancy Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning fancy Diamond cocktail ring has 140 round brilliant cut round diamonds and 21 baguette diamonds all set in 18K white gold. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pyramid (10K Solid Yellow Gold, Emerald/Diamond Ring) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
Pyramid is a limited edition ring by Ken Fury that is hand-carved in wax and cast in 10K solid yellow gold with the choice of a genuine emerald or a genuine diamond stone.
Metal: 10...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18 carat yellow gold rubies and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 2 marquise cut rubies weighing 0.16 carats, 2 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carats, 2 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.08 ca...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Amazonite with Multi-Color Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Amazonite with Rainbow Colour Sapphire 22.40 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.9 cm
Length: 2.5 cm
Ring Size: 56
Total Weight: 17.31 grams
*Please note that the silver ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amazonite, Sapphire, Silver
18 carat yellow gold rubies and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 18 princess cut rubies weighing 0.36 carats and 4 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.02 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clarity...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Topaz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
White Topaz 11.19 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.4 cm
Length: 1.3 cm
Ring Size: 53
Total Weight: 10.92 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhod...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Silver
OOAK 1970s Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring With Faceted Red Stone
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sterling silver one of a kind vintage 1979's brutalist ring. The ring came from a collection of Lee Peck jewelry that we acquired but it is not one of Mr. Peck's pieces. I...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
5.95 Carat Baguette Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Cocktail Dress Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally crafted channel set half eternity ring radiates brilliance.
Centrally set with a row of 5.59 carat baguette cut cubic zirconia and accented by two rows of the hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 80 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carat.
Diamond quality
Color: H
Clarity: SI
Weight : 5.80 gr.
Size : EU : 52 -...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline & Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful piece to add to your ring collection! This is a large cocktail ring that has a radiant collection of stones. It includes six tourmalin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Materials
14k Gold
14 carat yellow gold lapis lazuli and pearls ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
14 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 oval lapis lazuli weighing 2.20 carats surrounded by 24 round white cultured pearls.
Weight : 7.60 gr.
Size: EU : 53 - SP/IT : 13 - US ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
7.61 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 7.61 Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17.16 Carat Emerald & Baguette Cut Cubic Zirconia Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Part of our Deco Collection, and inspired by the roaring twenties, this beautiful ring epitomises such an iconic decade.
This majestic statement ring exudes glamour and sophisticat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Multi-Color Sapphire Octopus Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Multi-Color Sapphire 4.58 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.0 cm
Length: 3.3 cm
Ring Size: 55
Total Weight: 9.48 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated wi...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Silver
Italian Artisanal White Gold, Pearls and Zircon Ring US5
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic ring, italian manufacture
White Gold
Pearls
9 Zircons
Comes with beautiful red velvet and painted ring case
Size 10 Italian, FR 50, UK K, US 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
18 carat yellow gold sapphires and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.40 carats, 12 baguette cut sapphires weighing 0.24 carats and 12 round brillant cut diamonds weighing ...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Stunning sterling silver cocktail ring, set with beautiful baguette and round rhinestones, and a centre marquise rhinestone. Ring size UK P 1/2, US 7 3/4, inside diameter 1.9cm. Mea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Vintage Sparkling Ice CZs Crystal Pave Square Sterling Silver Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Vintage Band Ring Pave set overall with 450 Glistening Ice CZ Cubic Zirconium Crystals. Beautifully crafted square mounting in Sterling Silver. Ring Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 carat yellow gold citrines ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 3 round citrines weighing 0.30 carats.
Weight: 8.00 gr.
Size: EU: 55 - SP/IT: 15 - US: 7.5
Dimensions : 0.92 x 0.26 cm
Jewel delivered i...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl & Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a highly designed and unique ring you need in your collection! Don't miss the chance to have a one-of-a-kind freshwater pearl ring. This ring is composed of 18k gold with a large freshwater pearl as the centerpiece surrounded by small diamonds and one 1/2 ct emerald cut...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
18 carat yellow gold zirconium oxide ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 zirconium oxide.
Weight : 4.80 gr.
Size: EU : 55 - SP/IT : 15 - US : 7.5
Dimensions : 0.55 x 0.38 cm
Jewel delivered in a luxurious b...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Swarovski Nirvana Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off some major sparkle with this Swarovski Nirvana ring! Originally introduced in 1998, this large statement ring features clear crystal that has bee...
Category
Early 2000s Austrian Cocktail Rings
Mountain Lion Sterling Silver Ring by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
The Mountain Lion ring by Ken Fury is a striking piece of wearable art that captures the grace and power of the elusive creature of the Southwest. Hand-carved...
Category
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 60 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.30 carats and 30 black diamonds weighing 0.30 carats.
Quality of the round brillant cut diamond
Colo...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Flower Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Salmon Coral Enamel, KJL
Located in Milford, DE
Floral elegance by Kenneth Jay Lane! A cocktail ring featuring a flower, painted in salmon coral enamel and accented with a single faux pearl.
Adjustable sizes 4.5 to 8 US
Gold pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 5 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.16 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clarity : SI
Weight : 16.59 gr.
Size : EU: 48 - SP/IT: ...
Category
2010s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
8.14 Carat Cabochon Lavender Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fnely detailed Lavender Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with an awesome 8.14 Carat Cabochon Lavender Jade, accented either side with Diamonds, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18 carat yellow gold amethyst ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round amethyst weighing 1.84 carat.
Weight : 4.00 gr.
Size: EU : 57 - SP/IT : 17 - US : 8
Dimensio...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
18 carat white gold round citrine, white sapphires and topazes ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round citrine weighing 0.72 carats, with 8 round white sapphires weighing 2.24 carats and 6 round topazes weighing 1.13 carats.
Quality of t...
Category
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 central round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.73 carats, surrounded by 20 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 1.24 carats, by 2 round brill...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.26 Carat Lemon Citrine Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Engagment Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
The timeless glamour of this Art Deco inspired ring ensures it will always bring a touch of elegance to any occasion.
Featuring a 3.26 carat centre emerald cut citrine surround by approx 0.89 carat of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia. .
Composed of 925 sterling silver with a glamorous high gloss white rhodium finish.
Compliment with our matching Lemon Citrine Earrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cultured Pearl 14k White Gold 1970's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Decorate your hands with this beautifully made ring. Bring this 1970's ring back to life and add it to your jewelry collection. This cocktail ring is made to be shown off as it is large in size. This ring is made out of five large blue pearls that is held into place with swirling metal pieces. The detail is amazing on this piece as the metal-work is impeccably done to depict thin and delicate tree branches. The cultured pearls have a beautiful color with a hint of fluorescence to it. This ring is a 5.5 and can be resized. This ring will be perfect to match with your summer dresses. There are no large flaws to this ring and it is in good condition but please note that it is vintage from the 1970's. Try a patterned Yves Saint Laurent or Gucci printed dress...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 carat yellow gold smoky quartz and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 oval smoky quartz weighing 14.30 carats and with 12 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.24 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color: H
Clar...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Plated Ring Italian Made
Located in Carlsbad, CA
18k Gold-Plated
Adjustable
Made in Italy
Gold-Tone finish
Size: 7
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
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
14K Yellow Gold 3.14 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Sz: 7.25
Located in Leesburg, VA
Excellent Condition
Materials: 14K Gold
Ring Size: 7.25
Hallmarks: 14K KRN TZ3.37ct
Total Weight (grams): 8.70
Primary Stone(s) Type: Tanzanite
Primary Stone(s) Shape: Pear, Fac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
A 1990s Retro Sterling Silver and Hydrothermal Quartz Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An hand-crafted cocktail ring manufactured in Italy in the Nineties by Anomis, it's in lovely condition, the amethyst color briolette cut hydrothermal quartz and the rhodium plated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
18 carat white gold zirconium oxides ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with zirconium oxides.
Weight : 2.00 gr.
Size: EU : 55 - SP/IT : 15 - US : 7.5
Dimensions : 0.62 x 0.15 cm
Jewel delivered in a luxurious box ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Gold
10 Carat Coral Solitaire Retro Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and Stylish Coral Yellow Gold Retro Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with a 10 Carat Cabochon Coral. Beautifully Hand crafted 18K yellow Gold mounting. D...
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 3 round brillant cut diamonds, 2 diamonds weighing 0.08 carats and 1 diamond weighing 0.03 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color: H
Clarity: S...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.11 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Center securely Hand set with an Oval Aquamarine, weighing approx. 2.11 Carats surrounded by Diamonds weighing approx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brutalist Organic Cocktail Ring with Pearls and Diamond
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring with cultivated pearls and a diamond. The ring features a textured organic golden frame with trapped irregular shaped pearls and a diamon...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
18 carat yellow gold emeralds and zirconium oxides ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 5 round emeralds weighing 0.25 carat and 5 zirconium oxides.
Weight : 3.70 gr.
Size: EU : 52.5 - SP/IT : 12.5 - US : 6.25
Dimensions : 0...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Fresh Water Pearl 18K Gold Plated Ring Italian Made
Located in Carlsbad, CA
18k Gold-Plated
Bronze-metal
Adjustable
Made in Italy
Pearl Width: 1" Wide
Ring Length: 1.8" Long
Gold-Tone finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Black and White Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning fancy Black and White Diamond ring will be the talk of any event! It comes in a beautiful box ready for the perfect gift!
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chalcedony Arts and Crafts Tri-Color Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Solitaire Cocktail Ring, center Hand set with a securely nestled Chalcedony. Artfully Hand crafted Tri-Color 14K Gold mounting. In excellent condition and recently profession...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 30 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clarity : SI
Weight : 6.40 gr.
Size : EU : 59 - SP/I...
Category
2010s Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Snake 18K Gold Plated Ring Encrusted With White Topaz
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Snake 18K Gold Plated Ring Encrusted With White Topaz
18k Gold-Plated
Adjustable Ring Size
Made in Italy
Weight: 17 g
Length of Snake: 2 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Pink Sapphire and Rainbow Colour Sapphire Dolphin Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Pink Sapphire 6.08 carats and Rainbow Colour Sapphire 0.21 carat Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.0 cm
Length: 2.3 cm
Ring Size: 58
Total Weight: 14.34 grams
*Please note tha...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Oval Brilliant Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (1970s) 18 Karat yellow gold cocktail ring with a large oval brilliant cut citrine in a classic yellow gold mount. The ring is not marked for the gold content and the manuf...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
18 carat yellow gold zirconium oxides ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 red zirconium oxide and 2 zirconium oxides.
Weight : 3.80 gr.
Size: EU : 53 - SP/IT : 13 - US : 6.5
Dimensions : 1.12 x 0.24 cm
Jewel ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This classic design exudes luxury and natural elegance.
Featuring a dazzling 3.50ct centre asscher cut cubic zirconia flanked by two tapered princess cuts with five round brilliant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
18 carat yellow gold sapphire and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 oval sapphire weighing 1.06 carats, 30 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carats and 28 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.40 carats.
...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.40 carats, 10 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.10 carats and 1...
Category
2010s Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18 carat white gold Ceylon sapphire and diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 Ceylon sapphire cabochon weighing 0.60 carats and 12 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carats.
Quality of the diamond
Color : H
Clar...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
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.