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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
18 Karat Gold Thread Crochet Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Hand crochet 18 karat gold thread cocktail ring with a lovely milky Aquamarine.
Size 7.5 US, European 18. Can made to fit larger sizes per request.
Aquamari...
Category
2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold
3.50 Carat Round Blush Red Zircon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blush Red Zircon and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 3.50 Carat Round B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, centering a Diamond weighing approx. 0.17 Carat surrounded by Rubies, approx. 1.36tcw. The ring is Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
Chanel Haute Couture Runway Fluorite Ring. Spring/Summer 2000
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual ring made for Chanel Haute Couture runway presentation for Spring Summer 2000. A massive emerald cut fluorite is mounted into a large sterling silver shank very reminiscent of the work of jeweler Tina Chow.
Made for Karl Lagerfeld by Ibu Poilane, the jeweler and owner of Ibu Gallery in the Palais Royale. The languid silk satin Chanel...
Made for Karl Lagerfeld by Ibu Poilane, the jeweler and owner of Ibu Gallery in the Palais Royale. The languid silk satin Chanel...
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 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
Mid Century Modern Carved Jade Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Carved Jade Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled Oval Carved Jade. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Approx. Dimensions of the ring: 1.22"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Morganite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Morganite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 7 Carat Oval Morganite, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Blush Red Zircon and Baguette Diamond Twin Toi et Moi Bypass Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful 'Toi et Moi' Crossover Diamond and Blush Red Zircon Ring. Hand set with two Blush Red Zircon Gemstones, weighing 3.05tcw and baguette Diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
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
Citrine Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid 20th century 14k Gold ring with a pear cut Citrine stone in a prong setting surrounded by 7 Diamonds in a v-shaped channel setting. Ring is a size 4.5 and weighs 5.6g total. Perfect to wear for a night out with your favorite vintage Gucci dress...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Elegant Art Deco Amythest Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unusual Art Deco Amythest Ring with natural color zoned stone. We love this elegant ring for many reasons, especially the East-West mount.
The large oval amythest is be...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Clear acrylic flower ring presenting a emerald stone in the center. U.S. size: 7.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Emerald
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 yellow gold zirconium oxides ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with zirconium oxides.
Weight : 2.20 gr.
Size: EU : 58 - SP/IT : 18 - US : 8.5
Dimensions : 0.38 x 0.16 cm
Jewel delivered in a luxurious box...
Category
2010s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow 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
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 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
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 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
Silver and Blue Oval Glass Marcasite Ladybird Flower Statement Ring circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver ring featuring an oval faceted blue glass stone, circa 1970s. The setting has an intricate design with marcasite set flowers, and ladybirds decorated with faux pearls...
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tourmaline 18-Karat Yellow Gold Touching The Invisible 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
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Marquisette Art Deco Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring is a beautiful blue topaz in the center surrounded with marquisettes set against sterling silver. It is a size 8. Can be worn day to evening. Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty and sparkle of this beautiful vintage ring...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
Chanel Statement Monochrome Logo Ring 2012
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Chanel Logo Ring. Crafted in weighty silvertone metal and black enamel. Featuring a large spread decorated with black enamel around the ico...
Category
2010s 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
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
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
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
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
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
18 Karat Gold Crochet Cocktail Ring
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Hand crochet 18 karat gold thread cocktail ring. This ring is a one of kind statement piece in the Art Nouveau style
Weight of ring 11 grams
Category
2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.