Consider this a show piece. The kind of jewel to build an outfit around. Be bold, express yourself or the character of the wearer. At its conception the cocktail ring was a symbol of fun but also of defiance...
The cocktail ring came about in the 1920's during the prohibition era. Women were beginning to enter the professional world, earn money and feel more liberated. Bright, often garish over-sized rings were worn to illicit cocktail parties and indicated the wearer's insouciant disregard for the law and uninhibited sense of themselves. To order a refill at such a speakeasy the right hand with the ring on might be flashed in the air for attention.
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster in Platinum
So, choose a colour that is bright, joyful and brave. It doesn't have to be worn all the time. At the same time, think about the base colours that your partner wears consider a gemstone that is a complimentary or accent colour to their general palette. So if one's underlying palette is earthy, autumnal tones, consider bright orange Mandarin Garnet, Purple Sapphire or Amethyst.
Pink Sapphire with Marquise Diamonds in Platinum
If the palette is light with blues then Aquamarine, Zircon or Ceylon Sapphire. A Spring complexion may prefer the vivid green of Tsavorite Garnet, Peridot or Tourmaline. The possibilities are numerous.
Rough Aquamarine with Diamonds in Platinum.
Heirloom Diamonds re-set in Platinum
Recent concept sketch for a Tourmaline & Diamond cocktail ring
The best starting point for a Cocktail ring is the gemstone. Choose one that is just right and then build the perfect Cocktail ring from there. We can guide you on both the choice of gemstone and the design of the ring.