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Vintage Oval Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring 9.72 Carats Total 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Featured here is a bold, elegant vintage coral and diamond cocktail ring. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
STONE: Total Diamonds 1,20 cts, Semiprecious stones twc ct 1,50 RING SIZE: US 7,25 - IT 15 - FR 55
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1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of 1930's ruby cocktail rings
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

“Orient” Red Ruby White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Huge Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
marvellous ring features a single cabochon oval shaped opal stone prong set in polished yellow gold and
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Pink Topaz Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 This stunningly sparkly, ultra feminine cocktail ring has all the wow factor you've
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 1...

3.82 Carat Coral and 0.16 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18k gold. This antique five stone coral ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

6.86 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Triple Row Wide Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
multi-row diamond ring is bursting with sparkle from end to end. The striking ring features a Princess
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & SilveR Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring w/ 4.00ctw Round Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent fancy vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a breathtaking
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Gia Old Diamond Floral Star Wire Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Multi Prong Set - I Color - SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique 1930s jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

9.21 Carat Oval Cabochon Black Opal and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ornately carved gold shank adds to the charm of this stunning ring. The gorgeous black opal stone is an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New 18k Gold 17.61ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, brand new, fancy cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Antique Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.58 carat sapphire and 0.46 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Four-Leaf Rose Cut Multi-Color Sapphires and Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 20 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14K Hallmarks: 14K Total
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire

GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
gold diamond accents. Ring size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Statement
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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Multi-Gem 3 Carat Baguette Cut Cluster Ruby, Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage multi-gem ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold weighing 12.97 grams. Totaling carat weight is
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Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Spark Ruby, Diamonds Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Spark Ruby, Diamonds Pearl & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K & Silver Center Oval Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold P...

10.08 Carat Black Opal with Baguette and Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Weight: 7.38 Grams Ring Size: 7 Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Opal Carat: 10.08 Carat Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring YellowGold 14k Pear 3.60ctw 6 1/4
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.20ctw Cut: Pear & Oval Color: Multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.76CT Jadeite Jade with Trapezoid Cut Yellow Diamond Side Stone Ring in 18KW
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a rich display of fine jewelry excellence. A multi stone cocktail ring featuring a 4.76
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2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Aquamarine Tourmaline Peridot Diamond Ring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A cluster 4-stone cocktail ring with sapphire, aquamarine, tourmaline, peridot and diamonds
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, T...

Blue Diamond Marquise Yellow Gold Crevasse Disc Ring, Barbara Heinrich 2025
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind Crevasse Ring by award-winning jewelry artist Barbara Heinrich is
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

17 Carat Citrine Cabochon, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural white diamonds and fancy yellow sapphires in a hand crafted 18k yellow gold ring. The citrine is a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Pavilion Luxury Ring High End 6.67ct Ruby Unheat Burma Unique jewelry 18K Gold
Located in bangkok, TH
E015 New Pavilion Luxury Ring with GRS certified for stone and IGI AIGS certified for jewelry
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2010s Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Other, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Handcrafted Channel-Set Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Art Deco Circle Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold handcrafted channel set rainbow natural gemstones diamond art deco circle ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Multi-gemston...

2.70tcw 14K Amethyst Multi-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
though each stone does resemble a month the ring can just be worn for its beautiful design. The ring sits
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise Pietra Dura Flower Forget Me Not Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Pietra Dura Ring in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.41 Carat Round Peridot Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.93 Carats
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white gold and designed to highlight the fresh, luminous green of peridot. The center stone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.80 Carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite Ring 18K White Gold Princess Cut Diamonds
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, 0.65 carats total Metal: 18K white gold Ring size: 5.5 (complimentary resizing available)
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

29.93 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Platinum Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One-of-a-Kind 29.93-Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Ring in 18K Gold & Platinum – Merkaba
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 1...

7.54 Carat Mint Green Tourmaline Square Octagon Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tourmaline diamond halo ring is set in rich 18K yellow gold and presented by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

5.23 Carat Orange Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tourmaline cushion cut ring is set in warm 18K rose gold and accented by 0.62 carats of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

3.32 Carat Mint Tourmaline 2.82 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills Metal: 18K yellow gold Center stones: Tourmaline, trillion cut Mint green tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rough Green Tourmaline Brilliant White Diamond 22k Gold Ring, Petra Class 2023
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring handmade by acclaimed jewelry maker Petra Class featuring three matched rough
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k ...

7.25 Carat No Heat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Ring With Pink Diamond Side Stones
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Be enchanted by the captivating beauty of this multi-stone ring, featuring a GRS certified No Heat
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2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer multicolor diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Cluster Garnet Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cluster Garnet Ring in 14k yellow gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.86 Carat Green Chrome Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba Jewelry
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined 18K white gold ring showcasing an oval Green Chrome Tourmaline weighing 1.86 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 1...

8.95 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Tamir By Merkaba
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alternative for someone who loves vibrant gemstones. Details Metal: 18K white gold Center stone: Aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Whi...

29.93 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Diamond Ring - 18K Gold Platinum
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One-of-a-Kind 29.93 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Ring in 18K Gold Platinum – A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gol...

Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Ring, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning ring by designer Just Jules showcases a magnificent pear-shaped Australian boulder
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.18 Carat Oval Pink Spinel Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – Merkaba Jewelry
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.18 carats, set in luminous 18K white gold. Rare in both color and presence, the center stone offers a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Channel Set Rainbow Baguette Gemstone Diamond Art Deco Circle Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 Karat gold channel set rainbow baguette gemstone diamond art deco circle ring. Our 14K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Diamond, ...

18k Diamond and Multi Colored Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Diamond and Multi Colored Stone Cocktail Ring. With a total carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.40ct Oval Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Black Silver
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Creator: Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills Metal: 18K yellow gold, black finished silver Center stone: Mint
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Mandarin Garnet Ring Oval 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds - Romantic Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, chosen for its warm tones that complement the stone’s fiery color. The 0.62 carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gol...

2.05 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba Jewelry Beverly
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alternative. Details Metal: 18K white gold Center Stone: Ruby, emerald cut, 2.05 carats Accent Stones: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire and Black Rhodium Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid White Gold Thin Band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Gold,...

1920s Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold five stone cocktail ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Baguette Rainbow Gemstones Doorknocker Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold taper baguette cut multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot,...

3.50 Carat Oval Morganite Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold Tamir By Merkaba
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring, an anniversary gift, or a distinctive engagement alternative. Details Metal: 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pink Diamond, 18k Gol...

1950s Diamond and White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.53 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14.66 Carat Princess Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold By Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
unmistakable elegance. This ring wears beautifully as a signature cocktail ring, a celebration piece, or a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Whi...

5.50 Carat Pink Tourmaline Hexagon 18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.46 Carat Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold ring is a true statement of luxury and craftsmanship: Center Stone: 5.50-carat Pink Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose 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.