Cocktail Rings
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Jade, Topaz, Jade, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Rings and Other Antique and Vintage Cocktail Rings
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.
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.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
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, 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.