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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
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
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
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Stunning sterling silver cocktail ring, set with beautiful baguette and round rhinestones, and a centre marquise rhinestone. Ring size UK P 1/2, US 7 3/4, inside diameter 1.9cm. Mea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
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
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
Gold Plate, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
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
CZ by KJL, Cubic Zirconia Rhodium Plated Cluster Cocktail Ring, Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling cocktail ring by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a elevated prong-set centerpiece cubic zirconia in sapphire blue, surrounded by clear pear shaped zirconia gems. Smaller crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon
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
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
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
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
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
6.80 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated Curve Turban 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
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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
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
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, Sterling Silver, 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
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
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
18 x 18 Cushion Pale Smokey Carved Ring in Decorative Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Step into the captivating world of Steven Dweck's Carventurous Collection with the exquisite 18 x 18 Cushion Pale Smokey Carved Ring. Crafted with precision in 925 sterling silver, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Kenneth Jay Lane Cocktail Ring USA 1960/70s USA size 5.2
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An elegant and very rare Cocktail ring designed by Kennet Jay Lane in the 1970s. It's lucky to find a ring like this! A lot of brooches and chains were made during this period, but hardly any rings! It is beautifully worked with the large light purple colored cut big rhinestone in the center. The body of the ring is enameled, diamond-filled with small rhinestones. Inside not singed, but it is the same ring like the green ons with K.J.L.. the old Signatur, and gold plated.
Measurement: inner scope 0,50 cm, USA size 5.3 light purple stone...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold Plate
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
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
Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, 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
Marcel Boucher Edwardian Revival Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Edwardian Revival single heart ring. Of rhodium plated sterling silver, with vari size and shaped crystal pastes. Faux pale sapphire heart shape stone.
Unsigned...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Fashion Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
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
White Topaz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
White Topaz 11.19 carats Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 2.4 cm
Length: 1.3 cm
Ring Size: 53
Total Weight: 10.92 grams
*Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhod...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, 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
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
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver, Rhodium, 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
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
Rhodium, Silver, 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
3.55 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated 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
Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, 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
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
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Oval Brilliant Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (1970s) 18 Karat yellow gold cocktail ring with a large oval brilliant cut citrine in a classic yellow gold mount. The ring is not marked for the gold content and the manuf...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Yellow Sapphire 5.59 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in Silver Settings
Width: 3.2 cm
Length: 3.2 cm
Ring Size: 56
Total Weight: 15.7 grams
*Please note that the silver sett...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
AIG certified 1.00 carat round brillant cut and 1.35 carat baguette cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 81 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat and 32 baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.35 carat.
Quality of the diamond
Color : G - H
Cl...
Category
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
AIG certified 0.80 carat sapphires - 0.64 carat round brillant cut diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 2 oval-shaped sapphires weighing 0.80 carat and 64 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.64 carat.
Quality of the diamond
Color : G - H
Clar...
Category
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jay Strongwater Gold Beauty and the Beast Baroque Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful statement ring straight out of a fairy tale! This stylish accessory features a magical scroll design, painted in green enamel and accented with faux pearls and crystals.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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
Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamond Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamond Dome Ring. Securely hand set with a 22.2 Carat Rock Crystal Quartz, accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.05tcw. Approx. Dimensions: 1.3” x 1.05” x 0.92”. wide; split double shank...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Diamond, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
30 X 24 Oval Rock Crystal Natural Agate Triplet Gemstone Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Discover the harmonious blend of earth's treasures with our Natural Quartz and Banded Agate Ring from the Stephen Dweck Garden of Stephen Collection. Crafted with meticulous attentio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Panetta Silver Gilt Vintage Amethyst Glass Cocktail Ring 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage 1960s Panetta Cocktail Ring made in solid sterling silver with a gold vermeil finish. Italian born Benedetto Panetta founded his Costume Jewellery company in 1945 in...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
OOAK 1970s Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring With Faceted Red Stone
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sterling silver one of a kind vintage 1979's brutalist ring. The ring came from a collection of Lee Peck jewelry that we acquired but it is not one of Mr. Peck's pieces. I...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
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
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k 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
Cocktail Oval Regular Facet Gemstone Smokey Quartz Ring
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Step into the enchanting world of Steven's Jewelry with the 16 x 12 Oval Regular Facet Gemstone Smokey Quartz Ring from the Garden of Stephen Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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
Faux Green Emerald Ice CZ and Faux Pearl Gilded Sterling Silver 925 Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Faux Green Emerald, Sparkling Ice CZ and Faux Pearl Gilt Sterling Silver Ring. Encrusted with pave Hand set sparkling Green Emeralds, Sparkling Ice CZ and Faux Pearl ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
David Webb Sapphire Ring
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with this stunning David Webb Cocktail ring! This cocktail ring features 18KT Yellow Gold with a geometric design containing one oval, cabochon, and very go...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Statement Pearl Cocktail Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite Vintage Statement Pearl Ring dating to 1980s. Crafted in glass simulated pearl and gold plated metal. Featuring three lustrous simulated p...
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Double Ribbed Pearl Domed Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Milford, DE
Gold shine and faux pearl on this domed cocktail ring for a touch of sophisticated flair! By Kenneth Jay Lane.
Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5
Gold plated.
Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: KJL
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
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
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
Topaz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Panetta Amythest Brutalist Cocktail Ring
By Panetta
Located in New York, NY
Panetta Artisan style Brutalist ring with raw amythest geode and abstract prongs with tiny pave accents. Large scale cocktail ring set in sterling vermeil. 1970's USA.
Signed Pane...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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
5.38 Carat Sugarloaf Blue Topaz Lapis and Diamond Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco style Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled Sugarloaf Blue Topaz weighing approx. 5.38 Carats surrounded by Lapis Lazuli, approx. 7.21tcw and Diamonds, appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.