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2.48 Carat, Natural, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.48 Carat, Natural, Colombian Emerald and 0.52 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.05 Carat, Natural, Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 1.05 Carat, Natural Ruby and 0.42 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.61 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning cocktail ring featuring a 1.61 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.30 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.20 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.55 Carat Natural Diamonds Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning cluster cocktail ring featuring a 1.20 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.55 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ruchi New York Australian Opal, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire bypass cocktail ring with diamond accents set in 18 karat rose gold. Australian Opal
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

14k Yellow and Red Gold Cocktail Ring. Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Opal
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful cocktail gold ring set with five different gemstones and nice floral pattern. Diamond
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.04 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.04 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Super gorgeous and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.67 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.67 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Super gorgeous and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.19 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super gorgeous and uniquely designed 7.19 Carat Fire Opal and Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Opals Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
blue quartz,Australian opals,yellow pink blue sapphires Ring total weight 15.80 grams Opals weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
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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, ...

14k Gold Ring with Opal and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with opal and sapphires total weight 2.50 gr Gemstones (all are tested by
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2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Opal and Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with opal and sapphires total weight 2.50 gr 14k gold ring with opal and sapphires
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2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ethiopian Opal Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cluster cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Ethiopian opals each
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire and Opal Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
sapphires surounding a black opal enlay. The ring is beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold. The total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.89 Carat Natural Opal Multi Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.89 Carat Natural Opal Multi Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Unique and beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.62 Carat Natural Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Gold Cocktail Ring! Item Specs: Natural Fire Opal (Round Cut) = 1.16 Carats 12 Natural Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Flamenco” Opal Multi Fancy Color Sapphires Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Opal & Multi Fancy Color Sapphires Cocktail Ring 18K Gold Opal - 12 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hubert 27.20 Carat Fire Opal Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Hubert 27.20 Carat Fire Opal Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Opal Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver Natural White Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, white Opal, Black Onyx & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring. The White
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k gold ring with Opal, Sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with Opal, Sapphires. Black opal ring. Antique/Art Deco Gold Ring. Vintage style
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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

Set in 18K Gold, white Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ethiopian Opal & Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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...

Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire Opal Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire & Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Opal with pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Bochic “Capri” Opal Ruby Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring From the “Capri” collection Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

22-Carat Green Tourmaline Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 18KY Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous square green tourmaline, fire opal, sapphire, and diamond ring fashioned in 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.05 Carat Natural Opal Multi Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply a Beautiful Creation! 6.05 Carat Oval Cut Opal, Multi Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Rose
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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
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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

Opal, Topaz and Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring. It is in fabulous pre-owned condition. It is stamped "925" and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Mexican Opal Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The ring features a centrally set fee form, bright orange Mexican opal. Set in blackened gold are
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” White Opal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ring Style - Cocktail Ring Natural White Opal, cabochon - 16 Carats Natural Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.55 Ct. Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphire and diamond accent. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Sapphire Articulated Bee Ring 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Opal Diamond ring is a bee with articulated wings that move and his head moves too. I found
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

New Ethiopian Black Opal Champagne Sapphire Ring Size 9
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. It
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Opal and Sapphire Jaguar Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peruvian Pink Opal Diamond Sapphire Amethyst Gold Ring
By Jewelerette Co
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Peruvian pink opal surrounded by 0.40 carats of diamonds. Mixed in with the white diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.87 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 2.87 Carat Australian Black Opal with very good play of color
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

3.76 Carat Natural, Fire Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A classy cocktail ring consisting of a 3.76 Carat Natural Fire (Mexican) Cherry Opal and 0.72
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Stylish Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Fire Opal Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire set in 18KGold is firey and sexy a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.59 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Fire Opal. Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Ring. This ring has a 0.79 carat Cushion Cut Fire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.69 Carat, Natural, Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.69 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.94 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Natural Opal and Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and stylish Natural opal and pink sapphire ring set in 18k gold with rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold

33.72 Carat Natural Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 33.72 Carat Natural, White, Ethiopian Opal and 0.82 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Opal, Blue Sapphire and Emerald Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A modern and chic australian opal doublet ring set in 18k gold with blue sapphire, emerald and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Ring with Opal Ruby Sapphire and Blue Diamond
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
and a unique velvet background. This one-of-a-kind gorgeous ring features a 5.40 Carat Opal, 2.44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

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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.