What period are most cocktail rings from?

The dated listings run from 1800 to 1960, but the weight is late. The 1930s, 1950s and 1960s between them account for the bulk, with the 1920s close behind. Victorian, Edwardian and 19th century pieces are a small part of the whole. Dating in this category is the dealer's approximation from style, not a hallmark reading.

Which stones turn up most often?

Diamond, far ahead of everything else, and named in the majority of titles. Sapphire leads the coloured stones, then emerald, then ruby. Amethyst and aquamarine appear regularly too, usually as large single stones in 9ct or 14ct mounts. Opal, pearl, tourmaline, zircon, jade and turquoise each surface in smaller numbers.

Is there a difference between a dress ring and a cocktail ring?

Not in practice. The two words are used interchangeably across the listings for the same thing: a large ring with a raised gem-set head, worn for show rather than as a wedding or engagement band. 'Dress' appears in a fair number of titles, often on the bigger single-stone semi-precious rings.

Why do some titles name a country for the stone?

Origin names like Ceylon, Colombian, Burmese, Mogok, Zambian and Australian mark out gems whose source has been identified, and they appear almost exclusively at the top of the range. Ceylon is the only one common enough to count as a recurring term. The others surface a handful of times each, often alongside gem report or certification wording.

Do listings state the ring size?

Usually not. Size appears in only a small fraction of titles, so the majority of listings leave it out. What titles do carry, more often, is metal, stone and construction: 18ct, platinum, cluster, bombé, tank.

What does Art Deco mean on one of these?

It points to the geometric styling of the 1920s and 30s: flat panels and plaques, target and navette heads, pavé and chequer settings, generally in platinum or white gold. Around a third of titles in the category use the term, which makes the deco diamond and sapphire cluster the single most familiar type on Sellingantiques.

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A cocktail or dress ring is a large gem-set finger ring built around a raised, showy head, made to be worn for evening and social occasions rather than as an engagement or wedding band.

Stunning Art Deco Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

1920 - 1940

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Stunning Art Deco Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

From BJantiquejewellery Ltd

£3,795

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Gorgeous Art Deco Platinum 1.10ct Diamond Marquise Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

1920 - 1940

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Gorgeous Art Deco Platinum 1.10ct Diamond Marquise Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

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£2,395

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Stunning Art Deco Platinum 1.17ct Diamond and Onyx Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

1920 - 1940

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Stunning Art Deco Platinum 1.17ct Diamond and Onyx Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

From BJantiquejewellery Ltd

£2,395

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1940 - 1960

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Emerald Diamond Flower Cluster

From Roselane Antiques

£2,400

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Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond 0.90ct Pave Set Ring

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond 0.90ct Pave Set Ring

From Crispin Jewellery

£1,695

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Art Deco 6.80 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco 6.80 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1940

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£20,000

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Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct Gold and Platinum 2.70ct Diamond Cluster Target Ring

1920 - 1940

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Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct Gold and Platinum 2.70ct Diamond Cluster Target Ring

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£4,495

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Mid Century 2.00 Carat Old Cut & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960

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Mid Century 2.00 Carat Old Cut & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1960

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£8,500

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Victorian 18ct Gold Boat Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring

19th century

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Victorian 18ct Gold Boat Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring

From Robert Harris Jewellers

£1,250

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Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

1920 - 1940

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Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

From BJantiquejewellery Ltd

£995

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One-offs from the archive: a geode-crystal ring, a pearl still in its oyster shell, a brutalist interchangeable ball ring, and an Art Nouveau reclining figure.

Stunning Art Deco 18ct White Gold 1.02ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Elongated Vintage Antique Ring

1920 - 1940

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Stunning Art Deco 18ct White Gold 1.02ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Elongated Vintage Antique Ring

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£1,895

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Edwardian French Tank 18ct Platinum Blue Topaz Diamond Set Ring

1920 - 1940

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Edwardian French Tank 18ct Platinum Blue Topaz Diamond Set Ring

From Crispin Jewellery

£1,795

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1940 - 1960

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Platinum Diamond Rubover Cluster

From Roselane Antiques

£1,500

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Original Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Plaque 1.00ct Ring

1900 - 1920

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Original Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Plaque 1.00ct Ring

From Crispin Jewellery

£2,695

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Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Bombe 1.80ct Ring

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Bombe 1.80ct Ring

From Crispin Jewellery

£2,895

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Mid Century 2.74 Carat Sapphire & 1.78 Carat Diamond Crossover Ring, Circa 1965

1940 - 1960

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Mid Century 2.74 Carat Sapphire & 1.78 Carat Diamond Crossover Ring, Circa 1965

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£6,500

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Antique Cocktail Rings

Stunning Art Deco Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

Gorgeous Art Deco Platinum 1.10ct Diamond Marquise Elongated Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

Stunning Art Deco Platinum 1.17ct Diamond and Onyx Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

Emerald Diamond Flower Cluster

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond 0.90ct Pave Set Ring

Art Deco 6.80 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1940

Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct Gold and Platinum 2.70ct Diamond Cluster Target Ring

Mid Century 2.00 Carat Old Cut & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1960

Victorian 18ct Gold Boat Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring

Gorgeous Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Vintage Antique Cluster Ring

Stunning Art Deco 18ct White Gold 1.02ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Elongated Vintage Antique Ring

Edwardian French Tank 18ct Platinum Blue Topaz Diamond Set Ring

Platinum Diamond Rubover Cluster

Original Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Plaque 1.00ct Ring

Art Deco Platinum Old Transitional Cut Diamond Bombe 1.80ct Ring

Mid Century 2.74 Carat Sapphire & 1.78 Carat Diamond Crossover Ring, Circa 1965

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