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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Returnable Items Only
14 carat yellow gold sapphires ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
14 carat yellow gold ring designed with 14 square cut sapphires weighing 0.42 carat and 38 zirconium oxides.
Quality of the diamond
Color: H
Clarity: SI
Weight: 3.70 gr.
Size: ...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Yellow Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Designer Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Glorious sunshine hues radiate from this elegant and classic ring. Featuring a dazzling 3.50ct centre asscher cut cubic zirconia flanked by two tapered princess cuts with five round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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 diamond and semi-precious stones ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 20 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.10 carat, 12 semi-precious stones, including 6 oval amethysts weighing 0.36 carat and 6 oval emeralds...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 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 0.34 carats, 24 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.24 carats and 8 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.0...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White 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
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
Cocktail Ring in Black Rhodium over Silver with Black Diamonds and Pearl
Located in London, Richmond
Cocktail Ring in black rhodium over polished sterling silver, set with black diamonds and peacock pearl
Size UK N - US 7 in stock, more sizes available upon request, made to order pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.18 carat, 6 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carat and 4 round brillant cut diamonds weighin...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Philippe Ferrandis Red & White Crystal Cocktail Ring 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Philippe Ferrandis Ring. Featuring a huge top lavishly set with ruby and white crystals in fancy cuts in a fancy silver tone setting. Very good condition. Signed. Approx UK...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
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
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Flower Bouqet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is eye-candy! The sparkle and detail will have you drooling. There is something so effortless about a clustered ring. This ring features a yellow 18k gold wrapped band that still has a bright and bold color. There are seven ruby...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Shield 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, each on claw set. In very good vintage condition, UK ring size a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
1.50 Carat Cubic Zirconia Erin Designer Classic Halo Engagement Promise Ring
Located in London, GB
Embrace classic elegance with this vintage inspired ring.
Featuring a 1.50ct round brilliant cutcubic zirconia, surrounded by 0.34 carat of cubic zirconia, set in 925 sterling silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Akoya Pearl 18-Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Ring
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
"Touching the invisible" is a collection that Dorry Hsu first created for her Master Degree in the Royal College of Art, London. It is a collection of wearable objects which aims to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Malachite Cocktail Ring, Vintage
By Navajo
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite vintage cocktail ring! This Native American accessory features an accented sterling silver band with a malachite cabochon. Navajo design and make.
Size: US 7
Marks / h...
Category
20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique-style Oval Ruby and White Topaz Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique-style Oval Ruby and White Topaz Bombe Cocktail Ring
This fabulous ring features a 4ct pink-ish oval cabochon-cut Mozambique ruby surrounded with 51pcs of round white topaz, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, 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, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mikimoto 18K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features white cultured pearl, approx. 11.5mm, accented with 0.68 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds around it and set in 18k white gold.
Band width is 2.4 mm.
Ring size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage Panetta Cocktail Ring with a huge blue rhinestone 60/70s US, 6.4 size
By Panetta
Located in Stuttgart, DE
a great cocktail ring by Panetta from the 1970s/80s USA. With a large cut blue rhinestone surrounded by small stones. Laterally blue enamel work and many rhinestones. gold plated
Si...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Faceted Emerald Cut in Champagne Quartz in Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Faceted Emerald Cut in Champagne Quartz in Sterling Silver
Stephen’s heart and passion goes into each Dweck design, as the placement of each stone and its connection to nature has m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
7.40 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated Designer Lustre Cocktail Bombay Ring
Located in London, GB
A beloved style for decades, this bold twisted Bombay style ring is part of our favoured Cocktail Collection.
Adorned with 7.40 carat of the highest quality round brilliant cut cub...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
6.57 Carat Asscher Cut Blue Topaz Cubic Zirconia Stlng Silver Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Featuring an extravagant Asscher cut blue topaz gemstone, weighing 6.57 carat, surrounded by a double row of 2.50 carat round brilliant cut cubic zirconia to accentuate the beautiful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium
7.40Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Designer Lustre Cocktail Bombay Ring
Located in London, GB
A beloved style for decades, this bold twisted Bombay style ring is part of our favoured Cocktail Collection.
Adorned with 7.40 carat of the highest quality round brilliant cut cubi...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.59 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Deco Fancy Pavé Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Unique and ornate in design, this ring is both charming and eye catching.
Featuring 3.59ct of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, set in 925 sterling silver with either a white rhod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Lemon Quartz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Lemon Quartz 9.39 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.4 cm
Length: 1.3 cm
Ring Size: 53
Total Weight: 10.67 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhod...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Silver
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
25mm Round Smooth Cabachon Red Jasper Ring In Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Stephen’s heart and passion go into each Dweck design, as the placement of each stone and its connection to nature has meaning. While bold and opulent, his jewelry has a weightless e...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver
4.60 Carat 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Statement Filigree Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Mixing femininity and contemporary design, this intricate ring is sumptuous and exciting.
Featuring 3.40 carat of pave set round brilliant cut cubic zirconia.
Composed of 925 ste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
2.85 Carat Double Halo Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This elegant double halo ring showcases a stunning claw set centre Asscher cut cubic zirconia measuring 2.85 carat, surrounded by a double row of dazzling round brilliant cut cubic z...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Blue Topaz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Topaz 11.26 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.4 cm
Length: 1.3 cm
Ring Size: 53
Total Weight: 11.04 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodi...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
6.80 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Turban Engagement 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
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
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
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Tahitian Pearl Cameo with 0.75 Carat Champagne Diamonds Ring In Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Experience the timeless elegance of our Tahitian Pearl Cameo with 0.75 Carat Champagne Diamonds Ring from the Stephen Dweck Legacy Collection. Handcrafted with meticulous attention t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
7.40 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Designer Lustre Cocktail Bombay Ring
Located in London, GB
A beloved style for decades, this bold twisted Bombay style ring is part of our favoured Cocktail Collection.
Adorned with 7.40 carat of the highest quality round brilliant cut cub...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
3.92 Carat Jelly Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Jelly Opal and Diamond ring. Center securely set with a Jelly Opal, weighing approx. 3.92 Carat, accented by Diamonds on either side, we...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1.46 Off Set Oval Cubic Zirconia Halo Sterling Silver Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
The contemporary nature of this highly intriguing ring captures the most unusual of designs.
Featuring a slightly off-set oval cubic zirconia measuring 1.46ct, surrounded by twenty-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
4.60 Carat 14Kt Rose Gold Plated Statement Filigree Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Mixing femininity and contemporary design, this intricate ring is sumptuous and exciting.
Featuring 3.40 carat of pave set round brilliant cut cubic zirconia.
Composed of 925 ste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate
3.55 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Curved Lattice Cocktail Bridal Ring
Located in London, GB
This bold, intricately designed lattice cut band ring is guaranteed to attract admiring glances.
3.50ct round brilliant cut cubic zirconia embellish this beautiful and unusual conc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Amethyst 9.09 carat Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.4 cm
Length: 1.3 cm
Ring Size: 53
Total Weight: 10.45 grams
*Please note that the silver s...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Coral And Lapis Striped Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little fun to your ring collection with this unique David Webb style ring. This is a Coral and Blue Lapis striped cocktail ring with two layers ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond
Large Natural Quartz & Purple Agate Ring In Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the captivating allure of nature with our Large Natural Quartz and Purple Agate Ring in Sterling Silver. This statement piece from Stephen Dwec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 5 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Statement Solitaire Amethyst and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 5 Carat Emerald-cut Light Amethyst, accented on two levels by Dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby 1.51 carats with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.0 cm
Length: 4.2 cm
Ring Size: 55
Total Weight: 20.65 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plat...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Silver
3.59 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Art Deco Fancy Pavé Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Unique and ornate in design, this ring is both charming and eye catching.
Featuring 3.59ct of round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver with either a 14kt yellow gold, a 14k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Multi-Color Sapphire with Tsavorite Frog Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Rainbow Colour Sapphire with Tsavorite Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.8 cm
Length: 3.1 cm
Ring Size: 56
Total Weight: 15.49 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
3.00 Carat Purple Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Halo Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Smooth velvety tones emanate from this regal 3.00 carat purple Asscher cut cubic zirconia surrounded by a halo of 20 round brilliant cut cubic zirconia .
Composed of 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodium finish.
Compliment with our matching Purple Asscher Cut Halo...
Category
2010s English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique-style Oval Sapphire and Peridot Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique-style Oval Sapphire and White Peridot Cocktail Ring
This fabulous ring features a 4ct oval cabochon-cut blue sapphire surrounded with 51pcs of round peridot, handset in two-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
12mm Round Yellow Quartz Gemstone Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Stephen’s heart and passion go into each Dweck design, as the placement of each stone and its connection to nature has meaning. While bold and opulent, his jewelry has a weightless e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mediterranean Coral 14k Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Look no further for your next collectors piece. Do not miss a single stunning detail. Made of intricately carved mediterranean coral (a little more than 10carat), 14k gold, and four diamonds. Mediterranean Coral is the most valuable of all precious corals and does not lack on beauty. Pair with an orange...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Bejewelled Lion Statement Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An arresting Vintage Lion Ring dating to the 1980s. Featuring the roaring face of a male lion; his wild mane fantastically rendered in the halo of go...
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with this ultra-rare VCA cocktail ring. Circa 1950's, this cocktail ring is made from platinum and weighs 12...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carat Pink Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Erin Classic Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Pale pink hues radiate through this wonderfully romantic, vintage inspired design.
Available in other sizes.
Featuring a 1.50ct round pale pink brilliant cut cubic zirconia, surro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Silver, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Ring, Floral Silver Bezel, Open Back, Sz 7
Located in Milford, DE
Exquisite Russian pendant, featuring a beautifully-carved genuine Baltic amber cabochon on a stylish silver chain chain.
Silver. Ring size US 7
Face dimensions: 2.6 x 1.6 cm / 1 x ...
Category
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amber, Silver
Solitaire Ring in Gold Vermeil with Rainbow Moonstone
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex ring in 18k yellow gold vermeil, set with rainbow moonstone, square cut, 1.30 carat, a gemstone with a meaning of enhancing mental power
Size UK Q - US 8 1/4 in stock, more si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 3.9 cm
Length: 3.5 cm
Ring Size: 55
Total Weight: 17.92 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Mop Carving Double Side Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of our MOP Carving Double Side Ring in Sterling Silver. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece from Stephen Dweck ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.