Post-War Cocktail Rings

1950s Handmade Platinum Diamond Ring – European Cut – 1.87 CTW – Size 8 A beautifully constructed mid-century diamond ring, handmade in solid platinum and showcasing a classic 1950s...

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...

An old ring with sapphires and diamonds. Made of 0.375 yellow gold with a centrally embedded oval natural sapphire with a faceted cut weighing approx. 0.55ct, surrounded by 12 diamo...

Offered in good condition, 14 karat white gold entourage ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds and octagon cut diamonds, approx. 0.45 ct, of quality H...

A vintage, diamond and gold five row fan ring, with five, graduating, round brilliant-cut diamonds, in the centre of each row, in white gold rhombus shaped gr...

Cocktail ring with natural pearl designed by William Ruser. Beautiful cocktail ring, created in Beverly Hill California back in the 1950 by the jewelry designer William Ruser, back in the 1950. This ring is rare and has been crafted with a free form design in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in .900/.999 platinum and .100/.999 Iridium for the settings of the diamonds. It is embellished with a natural river pearl from America and very fine diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.89 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Gemstones: Mount in the center, with 1 free form natural white pearl from American rivers. Weight: 11.25 Grams, (7.22 Dwt). Size: 7, can be sized and is fitted inside the shank with a spring sizer. Measurements: 17 mm by 23 mm (0.67 x 0.91 Inches) and raise 11 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for he assay of the platinum and the gold and signed, "18KT RUSER 10% IRID PLAT". William Ruser, was an American designer and very well-known Beverly Hills jeweler. He started his career at the firm of Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin in Atlantic City New Jersey, before being transferred to manage their Los Angeles location in the 1930’s. In 1947, he and his wife opened their eponymous boutique on Rodeo drive. While keeping traditional diamond and precious gemstone merchandise in stock, the Ruser's specialty was baroque, freshwater pearl jewelry. In the 1930’s, Ruser had bought several shoeboxes full of these oddly shaped, American pearls...

Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold vintage sapphire and diamond Toi Et Moi Ring Circa 1955 Two round brilliant cut sapphires, perfectly matched, weighing 0.75 carats The shank pave se...

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...

Jeweled cocktail ring from the Mid-century. An impressive over-sized piece, created in Italy during the mid-century period, circa 1960's. It was carefully crafted, with twisted wire...

A jeweled cocktail ring from the mid-century Beautiful bold piece created during the mid-century period, circa 1960's. Has been made in northern Europe, most probably in Germany. Cr...

A vintage mid-century jeweled Cocktail Ring. Statement turban oval shaped ring created in Venice, Italy during the mid-century period, around the 1960's. It was crafted in solid 18...

French Art-deco bombe cocktail ring. Beautiful piece made in Paris France during the post war period, circa 1950. Finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a .950 platinum top. Is mounted with a fluted cabochon...