The holiday season calls for jewelry that doesn't just sparkle, but tells a story. At Filigree Jewelers, our curated collection of vintage cocktail rings are your way to being distinctly unique.
Unlike mass-produced items, each ring in this collection is one-of-a-kind—a true piece of wearable art, waiting to become the next family heirloom.
We've selected eleven distinct pieces that perfectly represent our diverse inventory, spanning centuries of style, from rare Art Deco stunners to bold Mid-Century gold work. This is the ultimate guide to selecting a gift that will be treasured for generations.
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44.58 Vintage Mid-Century Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum
Why we love it:
This vintage 1950s cocktail ring is an absolute show stopper. The size and quality of the aquamarine, combined with the antique cut diamonds put this piece into a realm of its own.
Dress it up, dress it down...it has a life of its own no matter how you rock it!
1.90 Antique Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum
Why we love it:
This antique Art Deco emerald and diamond ring is stunning. The design is extremely fine, with a gorgeous emerald, old European diamonds and negative space that allows light to refract from every angle.
Rings like this were symbols of a newfound independence during the 1920's and were made to be noticed.
We can only guess where this piece has been and what its seen, but based on how impeccably it was crafted, it has probably seen some epic nights.
31.95 Vintage Retro Citrine Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold
Why we love it:
Large citrine cocktail rings are arguably the epitome of the Retro era (1940s), perfectly capturing the bold, glamorous spirit of wartime and post-war Hollywood.
Giant citrine rings became a favorite of 1940s Hollywood costume designers because its warm, golden-yellow color looked phenomenal under the black-and-white studio lights of the era.
Actresses like Joan Crawford and Katharine Hepburn famously sported oversized rings on-screen, cementing the look as the ultimate symbol of sophisticated, confident glamour. The stone's color gave it an unmistakable, luxurious "gold" presence even when the films lacked color.
2.40 Victorian Navette Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Why we love it:
This antique Victorian "Navette" ring is special because the sapphires are excellent and the diamonds are very white for old European cuts.
"Navette" is French for "little boat" or "small ship." This shape was favored because its long, slender form was incredibly flattering, visually elongating the finger of the wearer.
The shape was actually popular centuries earlier (in the 18th century) but returned to high fashion in the later Victorian period (around the 1870s) for its dramatic and elegant profile.
1.01 Vintage Edwardian Cocktail Ring in 18k/Platinum
Why we love it:
This antique ring has everything we look for...color, style and grace. The pink sapphire absolutely pops against the white diamonds and yellow gold. The top of the ring is platinum, allowing the diamonds true color to shine!
While blue sapphires symbolized fidelity (thanks to Queen Victoria), the Edwardian era popularized pink sapphires and other pastel-colored stones (like pale aquamarine and peridot).
This was part of the era's overall aesthetic of femininity, grace, and lightness, often referred to as the "White-on-White" or Belle Époque (Beautiful Era) style. Pink sapphire, along with diamonds and pearls, complemented the light, flowing, and lace-trimmed fashions of the time, replacing the heavier, darker jewelry favored by the late Victorians.
.50 Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k
Why we love it:
This late Art Deco ring is a signature color scheme of the period. This bold contrast is directly inspired by Cubism and Abstract Expressionism art movements that championed sharp, geometric lines and pure, primary colors. Jewelers used this stark visual drama to emphasize the clean, architectural shapes that defined Art Deco—the onyx providing a dramatic, matte canvas for the diamond's brilliance.
1.53 Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Why we love it:
This antique Edwardian diamond cluster ring is ALL sparkle. The antique cut diamonds shine and shimmer with every movement of the hand, creating a dramatic and elevated look.
The Edwardian era coincided with the beginning of widespread electric lighting in fashionable homes and ballrooms.
Earlier diamonds (like Old Mine Cuts) were designed to capture the soft, warm light of gaslight and candlelight. The diamonds used in Edwardian clusters, such as the Old European Cut, had modified facet patterns engineered to maximize brilliance and fire specifically under the sharp, bright glare of early incandescent bulbs, giving the rings a dazzling, almost icy sparkle that was perfect for the evening social scene.
.10 Antique Victorian Diamond Lizard Ring in 10k
Why we love it:
This antique lizard ring is so fun and playful and we just love it.
In Victorian times, jewelry had hidden meaning. The lizard motif was not just a decoration; it carried a very specific, quirky symbolic meaning.
The lizard (or salamander) was believed to be fireproof and thus able to endure intense heat and danger. In the language of jewels, this translated to "Surviving Love" or "Enduring Devotion." Giving a lizard ring was a romantic, profound gesture that implied a love strong enough to withstand any hardship—a fitting sentiment for an era focused on sentimentality.
.03 Vintage Mid-Century Cobra Snake Ring in 18k
Why we love it:
Snake rings come in many different styles and are one of our most popular vintage design styles.
The 1920s Art Deco movement saw the first Egyptian Revival (thanks to King Tut's tomb discovery). However, the Mid-Century period saw a second wave of exoticism fueled by Hollywood epics like Cleopatra (though the major one came later, the theme was already popular) and the burgeoning jet-set travel culture.
The Cobra, with its flared hood and aggressive posture, was chosen for its striking visual drama and association with royalty and divine protection.
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Dinner Ring in Platinum
Why we love it:
This ring, with its old European cut diamonds and onyx inlays is quintessential Art Deco. Geometric and sparkly with gorgeous contrast, this ring will elevate any outfit for any occasion.
The use of black onyx alongside colorless diamonds and white platinum was the movement's defining palette. This high-contrast "black and white" look was considered fiercely modern and sophisticated.
26.27 Lavender Jadeite Cabochon Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Why we love it:
Who doesn't love a little flair for the dramatic? Couldn't be us...
This vintage Mid-Century cabochon lavender jadeite cocktail is simply stunning and is sure to spark a conversation wherever she goes.
While dark green (Imperial) jadeite is well-known, the lavender hue is one of the most rare and coveted colors of jadeite.
In Chinese culture, jadeite (especially Imperial and Lavender) is associated with longevity, health, and imperial power. Lavender is specifically known as the "Empress's Stone" or the "Mothers' Stone," symbolizing gentle love, spiritual serenity, and purification. Its inclusion in a Western cocktail ring speaks to the increasing global influence and cultural exchange that characterized the post-war Mid-Century period (c. 1945–1965).
Shop all of our one-of-a-kind cocktail rings and find the perfect gift before it's gone. Remember, each of these 11 pieces is sold once and then is gone forever.
