Cocktail rings are a must in any woman’s jewelry box to perfectly accessorize for special occasions, and vintage jewelry rings are becoming a great fashion choice for dinner rings this season. A quintessential fashion jewelry piece, the opulence of vintage and antique jewelry-styled designs and the dramatic quality of diamonds, emeralds or sapphires will instantly draw attention to your cocktail ring whenever you are holding a champagne or martini glass.
As its name implies, the cocktail ring, which rose to prominence during the 1940s and ’50s, was tailor-made for cocktail parties, holidays and memorable occasions, where big, statement pieces from antique and estate jewelry collections were the norm. Today, with fashion trends firmly rooted in bright, brilliant colors, cocktail rings make their comeback in the most charming of ways.
Vintage Jewelry diamond cocktail rings
Originally, cocktail rings were conceived to be crowned by the most alluring diamonds. A cocktail party was the perfect occasion to transmit power and sophistication, and diamonds were the right piece to convey just that. Big, dramatic pieces were showcased by elegant women who held hands with the most powerful and influential men.
A cocktail ring needed to draw attention; just like this 1960s vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and with a platinum top and weighing aprox. 26.9 grams. Designed as an attention -seeking dome plaque, this luxurious cocktail ring is resplendent in pave-set round-faceted diamonds approx. 9.35 ct, graded G-H color and VS clarity and mounted on a platinum base. The lower part of the diamond-encrusted dome is embellished with artfully crafted braided ribbon yellow gold, simulating a color-contrasted floral design.
Spice up your black cocktail dress with some jewelry color
While the trend in earlier rings was to use particularly diamonds, some of the most coveted cocktail rings today are made with gemstones like emeralds, sapphires and rubies, which are also the right fashion choice for a fun daytime activity. Take a look at this exquisite diamond and topaz sapphire 18K gold cocktail ring, perfect for a fun and colorful daytime reunion, or this Italian retro cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, with an impressive black onyx plaque adorned by 26 glittering round diamonds and reminiscent of the 1950’s bold and colorful cocktail rings.
When looking for a cocktail ring
Look for rings with one focal stone. The ring should have only one large focal stone. If the ring has other stones, then they should complement, not distract from, the focal stone.
Also, Statement rings are typically worn on your right index finger but you can also get away with your left middle finger. When you change the finger that you wear this style on, you will add visual interest to your look and also let you wear your wedding ring in its normal place on your hand.