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9.08 Carat Unheated/Untreated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail ring featuring a CGL Japan Certified 9.08 Carat Natural Unheated/Untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.47 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail ring featuring a 1.47 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 1.06 Carats Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6.97 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 6.97 Natural Star Sapphire and 0.39 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

10.40 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 10.40 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.12 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Opal Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Split Shank
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & sapphire ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.25 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.69 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fei Liu Opal Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: A bold statement dome ring full of drama and contrast. A 7.95ct opal displays
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gol...

4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.32 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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

3.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 3.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and 2.73 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.27 Carat "Royal Blue" Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.27 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 1.00 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.36 Carat Sapphire and 2.00 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.23 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a central 2.05 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Opal. This Ring has also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.23 Carat White Diamond Opal Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a central 2.05 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Opal. This Ring has also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tanzanite, Sapphire, Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring 6.31 Carat Natural Tanzanite, 2.12 Carats Natural Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum

1.40 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.40 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.94 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Hot Pink Blue Fire Australian Opal Ring with Sapphire, Pink Sapphire Diamond 1
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Hot Pink Blue Fire Australian Opal Ring, Opalescent Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond solid 14k
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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14k Gold

26.33 Carat Opal, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
26.33 Carat Opal surrounded by Diamonds, Pink and Yellow Sapphire. Five gorgeous Snake guard the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

1.65 Carat Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.65 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and 0.95 Carats of
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

2.92 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.92 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.85 Carats of
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

10.05 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful estate cocktail ring featuring a 10.05 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 1.33
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

2.50 Carat Natural Fire / Cherry Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.50 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal with very good play of color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

5254 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.76 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 1.00 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

3.40 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.40 Carat Australian Black Opal and 0.50 Carat Diamonds made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

1.07 Carat Natural Fire Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful vintage ring featuring a 1.07 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal with very good play of
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Natural White Opal and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a Natural Australian White Opal and 0.25 Carats of Diamond
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.74 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.74 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 0.85 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

1.22 Carat, Natural, Black Opal and Diamond Edwardian-Style Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Estate Edwardian Style Ring featuring a 1.22 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and
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20th Century Japanese Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

3.93 Carat Natural White Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.93 Carat Natural White Opal with very good play of color
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.61 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 8.08 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
orange sapphire. While sapphires are most commonly found in shades of yellow or blue, this jewel's rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Platinum

18ct White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18ct white gold diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set with a stunning arrangement of
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2010s British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Lighting Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.00 Carat, Natural, Australian (Lighting Ridge) Black Opal and 0.67
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

9.68 Carat Natural White, Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 9.68 Carat Natural, White, Ethiopian Opal and 0.77 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior One-off Multicolor Gemstone Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off Cocktail Ring set in 19.2K Yellow Gold with: - 6 Purple Garnets with 3,24 ct. - 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal...

2.14 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail/Everyday Wear Ring featuring a 2.14 Carat Sapphire and 0.20 Carats of Diamond
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.07 Carat, Natural, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a total of 2.07 Carat, Natural Sapphire and 0.33 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.21 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.21 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.43 Carats of Diamond
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

27.20 Carat Opal and Multicolored Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An iridescent cabochon of opal sits nested in a rainbow basket of colored sapphires with brilliant
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2010s Dome Rings

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

3.54 Carat Natural White Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful vintage ring featuring a 3.54 Carat Natural, White Opal and 0.23 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.56 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.56 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.33 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary Pear Shape Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring Manufactured in 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold and setted with saturated
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

2.05 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant Cocktail ring with a 2.05 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and 1.33 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

2.16 Carat Natural Australian Black Opal Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful three-stone ring featuring a 2.16 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.25 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.28 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.28 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.71 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.59 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.59 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.92 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

3.85 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.85 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.78 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.65 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 4.65 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and 0.51 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

2.33 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.33 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.43 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.55 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 2.55 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 2.18 Carats Diamond Accents set
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.72 Carat Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.72 Carat Natural, Unheated Sapphire and 0.42 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.52 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 1.52 Carat, Natural, Blue Sapphire and 0.56 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.57 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.578 Carat, Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.898 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.89 Carat Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.89 Carat Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire and 0.78 Carats Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.49 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.49 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 1.03 Carats Diamond Accents set
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.99 Carat, Unheated, Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring AIGS Certified 0.99 Carat Natural Cornflower Blue, Unheated Sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.64 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.646 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Sapphire and 0.89 Carats Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Opal And Sapphire Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact opal and sapphire cocktail ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 65 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect opal and sapphire cocktail ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic opal and sapphire cocktail ring over the years, but those made by Ruchi New York, DGI and Margot McKinney are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an opal and sapphire cocktail ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 30 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Opal And Sapphire Cocktail Ring?

The price for an opal and sapphire cocktail ring starts at $1,037 and tops out at $60,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,464.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.