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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
14 Karat Solid Gold and Faceted Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage ring made of 14 karat solid yellow gold with a faceted smoky quartz. The ring is stamped with 585 that stands for 14 karat gold content and it was tested by a professional ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
1.27 Carat Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Arts and Crafts Revival Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely set Dark Gray Lightning Ridge Opal, weighing 1.27 Carats, surrounded by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUCCI black metal HANDS & ARROW CRYSTAL Ring 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci arrow and hands ring in matte black metal with black crystals. Has been worn and is in excellent condition
Measurements
Size 7.5
Width 0.6cm (0.2in)
Length 5cm ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst, enhanced w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
5.88 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 5.88 Carat Oval Aquamarine with Diamonds on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Rare and Gorgeous Vintage KJL Snake Crystal Ring, 60s
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
Rare and Gorgeous vintage KJL snake crystal ring. Made of crystal stones, green & black glass cabochons. Gilt metal.
Marked : KJL
Size : French size ...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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
10.09 Carat Cushion Kunzite Diamond Solitaire Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Cushion Kunzite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 10.09 Carat Cushion Kunzite. Enhanced either side of shank with Diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Double Ribbed Pearl Domed Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Milford, DE
Gold shine and faux pearl on this domed cocktail ring for a touch of sophisticated flair! By Kenneth Jay Lane.
Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5
Gold plated.
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
18 carat yellow gold flower ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 34 zirconium oxides.
Weight : 2.20 gr.
Size: EU : 59 - ESP/IT : 19 - US : 9
Dimensions : 0.70 x 0.70 cm
Width : 0.20 cm
Jewel delivered...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Syd+Pia Signature Collection 14k Plated Gold Nefeli Two Finger Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Update your jewelry collection with our handcrafted brass plated 14k gold two finger ring. This statement ring is an ode to the art from the Taino tribe from the Dominican Republic. The inspiration of the Taino art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
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
Cocktail Ring in Silver with Black Diamonds
Located in London, Richmond
Contemporary cocktail ring in polished silver, set with black diamonds pave. Elegant and modern design inspired by the boldness and power of sterling silver metal. Gemstones: black d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.84 Carat Round Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.84 Carat Tsavorite Garnet surrounded by Diamonds, weighing appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
Vintage 1.13 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Art Deco Bypass Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Art Deco Gold Bypass Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 1.13 Carat Round Blue Zircon. Artfully surrounded by Round ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Bijoux Num Faux Diamond Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Sterling Silver Faux Diamond Wide Ring
This bold wide band ring features 102pcs of top quality round simulated diamond cubic zirconia, handset in platinum rhodium plated ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Other, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Platinum
11MM South Sea Black Pearl 18K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Size 7. Excellent quality diamonds.
18K
Part of a parure.
Category
1990s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Faceted Heart Statement Ring 1980's
Located in Carmel, CA
Yves Saint Laurent vintage statement ring, dating back to the 1980's, features a massive black faceted resin heart on a thick gold-tone band. D...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Materials
Base Metal
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
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
1.33 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.33 Round Blue Zircon. Surrounded by Round Diamonds, including Fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bijoux Num Oval Citrine and White Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Oval Citrine and White Topaz Cocktail Ring
This bold cocktail ring features beautiful round Brazilian citrine, surrounded with p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
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
6.21 Carat Amethyst Platinum Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Statement Large Amethyst Cocktail Ring. Centering a 6.21 Carat Emerald-cut Amethyst. Hand crafted Plat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Platinum
2.53 Carat Emerald & Tapered Baguette Cut Cubic Zirconia Engagement Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally crafted, this impressive engagement ring showcases a large emerald cut centre cubic zirconia measuring 2.53ct, flanked on either side by three beautifully matched taper...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
3.00 Carat Yellow Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Silver Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Golden honey tones emanate from this stylish 3.00ct yellow asscher cut cubic zirconia surrounded by a halo of 20 smaller round brilliant cut cubic z...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Rhodium, 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
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Pink Sapphire weighing 0.82 Carat. Surrounded by Diamonds weighing approx. 0.55tcw. Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Mid Century Modern Multi Gem and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Multi Gem and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled Cluster of Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds. Beautifully Hand crafted 18K Ye...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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
Shooting Star Sterling Silver and Crystal Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This ring is reminiscent of shooting stars or fireworks. The sterling silver ring has branches that crossover one another with prong set crystals at the end of each branch. There is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
9 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Large Moonstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set Cabochon Moonstone, weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.93 Carat Cushion Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 1.93 Carat Cushion Pink Tourmaline...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Vintage 2-Stone Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted 2-Stone Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with 2 oval Rubies, weighing approx. 1.50tcw, surrounded by 44 Single cut Diamonds weighing ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage J'Adore Dior Enamel Ring
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver toned ring with a large white enamel oval plate featuring black lettering J'ADORE DIOR.
Embossed DIOR.
Indicative measuremen...
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
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
Jay Strongwater Gold Beauty and the Beast Baroque Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful statement ring straight out of a fairy tale! This stylish accessory features a magical scroll design, painted in green enamel and accented with faux pearls and crystals.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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
14k Gold 1950's Vintage Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little bit of beauty and effortless to your jewelry collection. Get your hands on this chunky cameo ring today! A cameo is a carvings of either landscapes, portraits, or figure...
Category
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
18 carat yellow gold ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with zirconium oxides.
Weight: 1.70 gr.
Taille : EU : 52 - ESP/IT : 12 - US : 6
Dimensions : 0.34 x 0...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Jade & Cornelian Baguette Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1980s, this stunning Jade cocktail ring features a rectangular shape and is crafted from Cornelian and Jade. Framing the baguette cut Cornelian is a decorative 14k gold trim. Interior of ring is stamped 14k Gold, WW. Ring is a size 6 and weighs 16.15g in total weight. Pair this unique piece with your go-to Cartier or Tiffany gold bands...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Amethyst Purple 1960's Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this massive Amethyst stone. Notice the amazing details like the intricate tree-branch detailing in 14k go...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
CZ by KJL, Cubic Zirconia Rhodium Plated Cluster Cocktail Ring, Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling cocktail ring by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a elevated prong-set centerpiece cubic zirconia in sapphire blue, surrounded by clear pear shaped zirconia gems. Smaller crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon
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
6.80 Carat Cubic Zironia Gold Plated Curve Turban Designer Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Part of our Cocktail Collection, this magnificent band is embellished with 6.08 carat of dazzling micro-set round brilliant cut cubic zirconia in a twisted formation that adds textur...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 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
8 Carat Lapis Lazuli Mid-Century Modern Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome 8 Carat Lapis Lazuli Gold Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled 8 Carat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli. The ring is Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.13” l x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Touching The Invisible 14-Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
"Touching the invisible" is a collection that Dorry Hsu first created alongside “Aesthetic of Fears”, Dorry’s Master's Degree Project in the Royal College of Art, London. It is a collection of wearable objects which aims to recall emotional memories through touchiness. The formality of the object is challenged through the diversity of complexity of form. Through the immediate response of virtual modelling tools, she creates three-dimensional objects that reflect her memories of emotions. The objects carry the “haptic” character such as spikes and smooth balls and people can sense this haptic feeling by seeing the object. This project challenges the possibility of different printing materials, scales and the combination of traditional crafting techniques. This work has been exhibited and collected internationally, like Sussanah Lovis, Burlington Arcade London...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow 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
Smoky Quartz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Smoky Quartz 3.81 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 1.8 cm
Length: 1.8 cm
Ring Size: 54
Total Weight: 8.22 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodi...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Silver
2 Carat Jade Jadeite Solitaire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Solitaire Cocktail Ring, center Hand set with a securely nestled 2 Carat Oval Cabochon Jadeite Jade. Hand crafted Platinum mounting. Ring size 4, we ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Platinum
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
Textured Geode Druzy Square Ring
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
A brilliant textured druzy sits surrounded by sparkling CZ stones. Ring size 7 & 8. Available in square & round blue, green and white druzy. Limited Stock.
Metal: 18K Gold plated
F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Zircon, Geode, Druzy, Base Metal
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.