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Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Pink Ruby Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Emerald, Pink Ruby & Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Natural round brilliant Emeralds from Zambia
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Pink Ruby Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Emerald, Pink Ruby & Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Natural round brilliant Emeralds from Zambia
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Pink Ruby Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Emerald, Pink Ruby & Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Natural round brilliant Emeralds from Zambia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Pink Ruby Fire Opal Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Emerald, Pink Ruby & Fire Opal Cocktail Ring Natural round brilliant Emeralds from Zambia
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

9, 929 18KT Gold Gorgeous 23CT Black Opal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Black Opal Cabochon Diamond Ring. Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Black Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New Opal and Multi-Color Sapphire White Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
measures 8 x 6 mm and it's surrounded by a beautiful diamond cut sapphires of several colors. The opal is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.70 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring! This uniquely designed ring has a 1.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Ethiopian 1.2 Carat Black Opal Diamond cut Blue Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opal is so beautiful. It changes color in different lighting. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Opal Ring Pink Sapphires and Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite antique-inspired opal ring, beautifully crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.71 Carat Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 3.71 Carat White Opal and 0.35 Carats of Diamond Accents set
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 23.33 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring The Snake is the first to be met
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapp...

Ethiopian Opal Rainbow Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents an exquisite Ethiopian Opal cabochon ring accented with rainbow sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby Sapphire Ring, Set 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring, Set 18K In Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Opal, London Blue Topaz, Silver and 22k Pink Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Opal, London Blue Topaz, Silver & 22K Pink Gold Opal Natural Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

2.68 Carat Trillion Cut Fire Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ring has a 1.35 Carat Trillion Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ring, Opal, Ruby, Fancy Sapphires South Sea Pearls
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Shaped - 5.00 carats in total, all around the ring Natural Fancy Sapphires, Pear shaped - Pink, Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

New Ethiopian 1.86 Ct Black Opal, Sapphire Citrine Sterling Ring Size 8.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 8.75. The black opal is from Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Rose Cut Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Rose Cut Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Opal - 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

2.53 Carat Lighting Ridge Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.537 Carat, Natural, Australian (Lighting Ridge) Black Opal and 1.63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Natural Fire Opal Rubies Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Fire Opal & Rubies Set In 18K & Silver Natural Ruby Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Fire Opal @ Ruby Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Beautiful Fire Opal Cabochon - 19 carats Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold

3.71 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant Cocktail ring with a 3.71 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.40 Carats of White Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

6.72 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 3.94 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 22
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal Multi Fancy Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Fancy Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...

16.14 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 16.14 Natural Star Sapphire and 1.09 Carats Diamond Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

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

3.58 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ring has a 2.06 carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is beautifully surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Topaz Sapphire Opal Halo Ring - 10k Oval 2.08ctw London Blue
Located in Greensboro, NC
Blue Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Opals Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nwt 9.249 Rare 18kt Fancy Large Glittering 10ct Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery White Rainbow Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Opal Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set 18K In Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring, Set 18K In Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Go...

Bochic “Orient” Fire Opal, Multi Gem Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Fire Opal, Multi Gem & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Fire Opal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Opal, Citrine, Amethyst, Silver,...

Oval-Cab Pink Opal, Round-Cut Pink Sapphire Accents 925 Sterling Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire ( 30 pcs) 0.86 carat accent stones for a lovely design. This ring is weight 2.64 grams. Crafted
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

NWT $26, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring. Ring features a Magnificent Rare Color Changing Black Opal from
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

NWT 9, 249 Rare 18KT Fancy Large Glittering 10CT Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery White Rainbow Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver White Natural Opal, Pear Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

New 1.86 Carat Opal Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k W Gold Oxi PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Sapphires. The opal measures 10 x 7 mm. The ring is a size 7. The setting is 925 sterling silver and 14k
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Oval Cab Pink Opal, Oval-Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 10x14 mm Oval-Cab (1 pcs) 5.41 carat Pink Opal, 3x4 Oval-cut (13 pcs) 3.13
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Opal, Diamond Gem-Set Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Art Deco style ring brings the color! The platinum ring centers an oval-shaped black opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

18KT Gold Gorgeous Rare Black Opal Sapphire and Diamond Ring Special for Ami
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold Black Opal Diamond Sapphire Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

2.8 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring with 6.5 Carat Ethiopian Opal in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This amazing ring, probably a custom piece from the 1960s, originally featured a star sapphire, but
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.08 Carat Natural, Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.08 Carat, Natural, Australian Black Opal and 0.72 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Opal Fancy Multi Color Pastel Sapphires In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Fancy Multi Color Pastel Sapphires In 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

3.22 Carat Natural Mexico Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 3.22 Carat, Natural Mexican Fire Opal with very good play
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

3.15 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Estate Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.15 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and 0.22 Carats of Diamond
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

3.94 Carat Natural Caribbean Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.94 Carat Natural Fire Opal and 1.33 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Ellie 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cab Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring is made up of 11x14 mm Oval-Cab (1 pcs) 5.49 carat Pink Opal and Round-cut Pink-Sapphire (16 pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ellie 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cab Pink Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring is made up of 11x14 mm Oval-Cab (1 pcs) 5.49 carat Pink Opal and Round-cut Pink-Sapphire (16 pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.70 Carat Natural, Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous Halo ring set in Platinum consisting a 3.70 Carat Natural, Ethiopian White Opal and 0.28
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Cartier Évasions Joaillières Diamond Pink Opal Black Onyx Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pink Opal And Black Onyx Beads, Pink Sapphire Évasions Joaillières RIng by
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

New Handmade Ethiopian Black Opal Blue Sapph Ring in Oxi-black Sterling Silver
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The opals are just phenomenal! They are from Ethiopia Africa. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silv...

1.79 Carat Cushion Cut Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.79 Carat Cushion Cut Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring This uniquely designed ring has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.80 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and uniue Fire Opal and Diamond ring with a touch of Sapphires!! Item specs: Fire Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Opal Multi Gem Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Gem Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Opal - 12 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topa...

4.03 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 4.03 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.84 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Massive 1970s Virgilio of Taxco Modernist Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with fire opals, pearls, amethyst , ruby, citrine , sapphire, peridot and opal. A fun fashion ring
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Green Sapphire, ...

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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.