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.

18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Ring

1940 - 1960

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18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Ring

From AgAu Jewellery

£695

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18ct Gold Cabochon Opal and Diamond (0.50ct) Cluster Ring

1940 - 1960

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18ct Gold Cabochon Opal and Diamond (0.50ct) Cluster Ring

From AgAu Jewellery

£950

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Antique Art Deco 18ct White Gold Turquoise Ring

1900 - 1920

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Antique Art Deco 18ct White Gold Turquoise Ring

From Syren Antiques Vintage

£545

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Mid-century Natural Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Ring,

1940 - 1960

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Mid-century Natural Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Ring,

From Syren Antiques Vintage

£1,175

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring

From Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

£1,100

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9ct Gold Large Blue Paste Dress Ring – 1960-1961

1940 - 1960

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9ct Gold Large Blue Paste Dress Ring – 1960-1961

From Robert Harris Jewellers

£245

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Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring – Birmingham 1972

Later than 1960

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Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring – Birmingham 1972

From The Jewellery Warehouse

£495

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Platinum Three Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Amethyst Dress Ring

1940 - 1960

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Platinum Three Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Amethyst Dress Ring

From AgAu Jewellery

£850

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18ct White Gold Oval Cut Ruby (3.00ct) and Diamond Ring

1940 - 1960

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18ct White Gold Oval Cut Ruby (3.00ct) and Diamond Ring

From AgAu Jewellery

£1,499

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9ct Gold Single Stone Amethyst Ring – 1961-1962

1940 - 1960

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9ct Gold Single Stone Amethyst Ring – 1961-1962

From Robert Harris Jewellers

£265

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The largest single stone recorded in a cocktail ring title on Sellingantiques is a 37.60ct aquamarine, ahead of a 31.50ct aquamarine and a 28.83ct amethyst.

1960s Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18ct Gold, Hallmarked Birmingham 1962

1940 - 1960

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1960s Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18ct Gold, Hallmarked Birmingham 1962

From The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

£1,100

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18ct Gold Citrine and Diamond Cluster Ring

19th century

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18ct Gold Citrine and Diamond Cluster Ring

From Robert Harris Jewellers

£2,750

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Vintage Unheated Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Vintage Unheated Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1900

From Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

£3,650

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18ct White Gold Pearl and Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring

1940 - 1960

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18ct White Gold Pearl and Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring

From Robert Harris Jewellers

£1,100

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Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst and Garnet Ring

Later than 1960

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Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst and Garnet Ring

From The Jewellery Warehouse

£269

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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Cluster Ring - London 1975

Later than 1960

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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Cluster Ring - London 1975

From The Jewellery Warehouse

£295

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Antique Cocktail Rings

18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Flower Ring

18ct Gold Cabochon Opal and Diamond (0.50ct) Cluster Ring

Antique Art Deco 18ct White Gold Turquoise Ring

Mid-century Natural Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Ring,

Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring

9ct Gold Large Blue Paste Dress Ring – 1960-1961

Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring – Birmingham 1972

Platinum Three Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Amethyst Dress Ring

18ct White Gold Oval Cut Ruby (3.00ct) and Diamond Ring

9ct Gold Single Stone Amethyst Ring – 1961-1962

1960s Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18ct Gold, Hallmarked Birmingham 1962

18ct Gold Citrine and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Unheated Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1900

18ct White Gold Pearl and Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst and Garnet Ring

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Cluster Ring - London 1975

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