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Bellarri Amethyst Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and garnet. There are 0.06 carats of round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size: 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Large Pear Shaped Multi Stone and Diamond Rainbow Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This amazing pear shaped silhouette ring is a symphony of color, starting
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topa...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold...

New African IF 15-Stone Multi-Colored Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring this is!. The color combination is just gorgeous. It is a size 6.75. All
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterli...

New Multi-Colored 19-Stone Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
sapphires in this ring. totalling 2.09 carats. They are set on a beautiful rose gold plated band. The face
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold P...

New African IF 7 ct 50-Stone Multi-Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! It just glissens. The ring is a size 7.25. The stones are from Africa and
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bellarri Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning ring by Italian designer Bellarri. This piece features a total of 7.08 carats of multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18...

1940s Amethyst Yellow Gold White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set dress ring; part of our diverse range of gemstone jewelry This stunning, fine and impressive
Category

Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Ring with Appraisal Size 7.5
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful 14k White Gold filigree. The ring is a size 7.5. There are 31 Brilliant Cut Diamonds in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bellarri Amethyst Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Ring
By Bellari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Finishing it out are 0.12 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl Multi Natural Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22K ..
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi gem & South Sea Pearl set in 22 Gold & Silver Baroque white south sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Pl...

Exquisite Mint Green Tourmaline Luxury Cocktail Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.70 Carat Mint Green Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Ring with Pink Sapphires Discover unparalleled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

New Multi-Colored 3-Stone 5.4 Ct Purple Blue Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a gorgeous ring! I love the colors it has. It is a size 6.5. The stones are 7 x 6.2
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold ...

New Multi-Colored 3-Stone 3.9 Ct Pink Pastel Sapphire RGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
sapphires surrounding the 3 stones. The ring is sizeable at your local jeweler. I do not resize the rings
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silv...

1950s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1950s diamond and sapphire cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The substantial
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Antique Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Edwardian opal ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The central oval cabochon opal is flanked by two
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural ring Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 15 Carats Natural Tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Tanzanite, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold

Multicolored Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sparkling cocktail ring in 9kt rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1960s Citrine Blue Topaz Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive citrine, blue topaz and amethyst, 9 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Multi-Colored Pear Sapphire 14k White Gold Plate Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful cluster ring. The colors range from deep yellows to oranges and topaz. Very
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Ste...

14 Karat Yellow Gold .21 carat Diamond Multi-Colored Gemstone Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just an amazing ring!! There is a large Marquise Ctirine showcased that measures 7.2 x 4
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s 15.64 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 15.64 carat aquamarine and 1.96 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s, 11.34 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The elevated, pierced decorated rectangular setting displays
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOCHIC “Orient” Green Emerald Pinksapphire Cocktail Ring, 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Emerald & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 22K Gold &Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

10k Yellow Gold 13.96 Carat Multi-Color Topaz Diamond Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! This stone is just spectacular! It displays a multitude of colors and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

5.06 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring! This ring has a 2.92 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1980s Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
topaz, 0.60 carat garnet and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.77 Carat Trillion Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.77 Carat Trillion Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal...

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Armenta 21.13ctw Multi-Gemstone Halo Ring 18k Gold Quartz w/ Turquoise Sapphires
By Armenta
Located in Greensboro, NC
for additional sizing options. Brand: Armenta Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

6.24 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.24 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow...

6.26 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.26 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Memento Diamond Multi Sapp Enamel Butterfly Ring in Yellow Gold Mega Custom
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
encrusted pieces set in 14k gold, and includes variations with gemstone inlay and enamel to express your
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and very well made diamond band ring is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Multi Color Sapphire 14k White Gold Plate 925 Sterling Silver Ring 6
Located in Eagan, MN
A beautiful cluster of stones which allows you to wear with any color. They are natural and are
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 3.5 ct Multi-Color Cornflower Sapphire Yellow Gold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
has diamond cut Black Spinels swirled around the band. The ring is a size 8. The stones are from
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Opal and Multi-Color Sapphire White Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring. I just love all the colors. The ring is a size 6.75. The main stone
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling ...

Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

“Orient” Red Ruby Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1.43 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Rainbow Band Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Stone Details: 7 Princess Cut Multicolor Sapphires - at 1.43 Carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

2 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Rainbow Band Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold Stone Details: 20 Princess Cut Multicolor Sapphires - at 2 Carats - Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Round Diamond Emerald Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent fancy vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a large and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.05 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 1.86 carat Oval Cut Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruchi New York Green Garnet and Multi Color Sapphire Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow Collection Cocktail ring with green Garnet perfectly paired with Multi color Sapphires set
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chocolate Pearl and 2.95 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond, Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This stunning multi-gemstone ring is exceptional quality set with a chocolate
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl Emerald / Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl & Sapphire & Emeralds Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

6.44 Carat Oval Cut Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring! This ring has a 3.48 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.98 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a beautiful 2.72 Carat Oval Cut Natural Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

1970s 24.31 Carat Angel Coral and 1.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage coral ring has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, multi-stranded boat style
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

5.82 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 3.17 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.72 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 2.90 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.75 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 2.00 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

1.72 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.72 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Multi Stone Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold multi stone cocktail ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold multi stone cocktail ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing gold multi stone cocktail ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Bulgari and Meghna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold multi stone cocktail ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 31, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our gold multi stone cocktail ring for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Multi Stone Cocktail Ring?

The price for a gold multi stone cocktail ring starts at $375 and tops out at $16,973 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,795.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Cocktail-rings for You

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.