The story behind the cocktail ring

Diamond Cocktail Ring

The cocktail ring is the ultimate accessory.  It is styled to be a dramatic, large ring worn at cocktail parties. The cocktail ring design was especially popular to be worn during the US prohibition from 1920-1933 at illegal cocktail parties. Such a statement piece of jewellery flaunted not only the fact that one was drinking illegally, but also that one was doing it with style.

The cocktail ring has been around for centuries. But the unforgettable large size of the ring has always stayed the same. Styles, colours, stones, gold, white gold or platinum are all used to transform your favourite cocktail ring into a completely unique piece which can fit your particular lifestyle, price range and wardrobe.

History of the cocktail ring

The cocktail ring gained its popular status in the 1940s and 1950s, as cocktail soirees became hugely popular events. Although cocktail parties are less of an extravagant affair now, wearing a cocktail ring with huge diamonds or other large precious or semi-precious gems remains a popular choice for formal dressy occasions.  Diamond encrusted or solitaire diamond cocktail rings are especially paraded at glamorous events like premieres of films, Broadway or West End theatre productions, or award shows like the Oscars or Brits.