Post-War Cocktail Rings

This chunky citrin cocktail ring was created in the 1940's. The oval stone has been cut with many facets and is mounted in a solid ring with ornamental ring shoulders that are decora...

This elegant pinkie cocktail ring has been made out of 14 karat gold and is deorated with diagonal stripes set with emeralds, rries and diamonds.

Sculptural ring designed by Jean Després (1886-1980). Very rare collector's piece, created in Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1950. This cocktail ring has been crafted with geometrics shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with hammered patterns. On top, with a platinum part for the setting of the diamond. Diamonds: Mount in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European round cut diamond, 0.20 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. Birthstone: Diamond for the month of April. Weight: 12.6 Grams, (8.07 Dwt.). Size: 8 sizeable. Measurements: 20 mm by 13 mm (Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle and the head of the dog for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum respectively, the maker's mark JP inside a lozange cartouche and signed by himself, "J. DESPRES". Jean Després was born in 1889 in Souvigny, Burgundy, from glass blower parents, Jean Després starts his apprenticeship with a Parisian goldsmith, friend of the family, in 1905. First an industrial drawer for the military aviation during World War I, he took over his parents’ shop in 1920 and launched his goldsmith and jeweler workshop. He revealed himself to be an innovative creator with a unique way to work metals, and with new drawn shapes never seen before. He participated to his first show in 1926 at the Salon des Indépendants. Many shows and exhibitions then followed, such as the Salon d’Automne, the Salon of Decorative artists, and the Tuileries Salon. Jean Després chooses massive shapes rather than the classical goldsmith ornaments and avoids the use of precious gemstones in his jewel collection. His jewel production is defined by necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings where metals are combined with ivory, lacquer, ebony, onyx and sharkskin. His goldsmith pieces are inspired by the aviation aesthetic, crafted using hammered metals, and ample, generous and modern shapes. In the 1940’s, Jean Després is nominated President of the Goldsmith Syndicate, after receiving the Legion d’Honneur, in 1938. The artist’s works will be collected in France and worldwide, even after his death in 1980. (Maison Rapin...

A cocktail ring designed by Andre Vassort. Beautiful French piece created around the 1960's at the Vassort atelier in Paris. It was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold ...

A bright yellow Sapphire is the central point of this classic Vintage Entourage Ring in 18 K yellow Gold. The yellow Sapphire has a weight of approximately 4.80 ct and is surrouded b...

Charming and intricate this 18 K yellow Gold Vintge Cocktail Ring set with natural Turquoise Cabochins and 7 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximatly 0.70 ct. Dimensions: ...

Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.30 carats, flanked by sixteen round eight-cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.24 carats, and further set with eight round transitional cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.26 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.80 carats, to an impressive architectural design, featuring polished edges, a raised gallery with ridged detail throughout, and fancy open backholing, leading to broad integrated shoulders which flow through to a ridged D-shaped shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, French import marks, indistinct makers mark, signed Monture Cartier', accompanied by original Cartier box, French, 1950, accompanied by IAJA report #XP2251-040325. To signify that the customer's stones were used, every made-to-order piece was given the signature 'Monture Cartier' meaning Cartier mounting...

Marchak diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.14 carats, encircled by twenty-four round...

Chic and elegant cocktail ring from the mid century period. Flamboyant piece created in Italy during the late mid-century period, circa 1960's. Hash a reminiscence of the Hollywood...

A 1950s mid-century platinum sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. The ring centers on an old European cut diamond weighs approximately 1.0 cts and is accented by 8 old European cut di...

Charming 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise Cocktail ring, circa 1950s. Of bombé design, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and decorat...

An Impressive 13.79 carat diamond bombe ring in 18 karart rose gold, the face jewelled with round cut diamonds totalling approximately 13.79 carats, this ring is stamped 18 Karat, si...

Oversized jeweled Tutti-Frutti cocktail ring. A mid-century Hollywood regency bombe ring made in America after the war, circa 1950's. It was crafted in solid 18 karats of textured y...

Boasting approximately 22 cts., this striking aquamarine stone displays soft blue tones and is prong set into a 14K yellow gold ring. The ring has a delicate wing like design wrappin...

It's unusual to find jewels that don't utilize diamonds, but, when carefully designed, we realize the diamonds aren't needed in certain pieces - which is the case with this ring. Ri...

Burmese ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.50 carats, fur...

Sterlé sapphire and diamond dress ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back double claw setting with a weight of 8.67 carats...

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back part-rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.50 carats, further set ...

Aquamarine and diamond dress ring. Set with a octagonal emerald-cut natural aquamarine in an open back corner claw setting with an approximate weight of 13.70 carats, flanked by thre...

La Dolce Vita - Large Italian Bauble - 2 tone polished Coral with full cut tiny Diamond Accents. Hand made rope twist & monting.