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Cocktail rings, or dinner rings, as they are sometimes called, first came into vogue in the 1940s and '50s and have remained popular ever since, although they appear more during the years of prosperity and fashion and recede. slightly during the more austere years such as the era of memoranda. In 2006, they made a major comeback on the red carpet and many stars wore cocktail rings to the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes.
Appearance and Materials

They have a wide range of stones, sometimes all the same size, sometimes a central stone surrounded by smaller ones, in a ring frame that lifts them significantly above the finger. Usually, but not always, the stem (side) of the ring is decorated with stones or patterns in metal.

As the name suggests, they were originally designed and released as more elegant pieces for cocktail parties or fancy dinners, although they soon became a must in everyday appearances. The high ring frames are designed to give an extra shine and so they usually have faceted stones (with many cuts or otherwise tapestries). However, especially since the 1990s, some of them use pearls, especially black pearls or cabochon stones (smooth-faced) along with faceted stones, to add more variety and contrast to the ring design. In addition, some less traditional designs use beads or hanging stones.

Cocktail rings are available in all possible price ranges, from jewelry with artificial stones starting from around € 20 to silver jewelry with semi-precious stones starting from around € 40, up to thousands or even tens of thousands of Euros for gold or platinum with diamonds. rubies, sapphires, or emeralds.
Designers

Most of the big jewelry companies have been producing cocktail rings all these years. Some of the most notable are:
Clothing

    Trifari, which made affordable editions even when cocktail rings were still a novelty and its early designs are very popular
    Kenneth Jay Lane, another costume designer known for large-scale designs
    The Swarovski collection includes many versions, so you can even tune in to other trendy Swarovski ornaments, such as cell phones.

Fine jewelry

    Harry Winston, special rings with huge stones in the center
    Cartier, including their signature panther design
    Fred Leighton, whose designs often include influences from the 19th century, especially in metalworking

Tips for wearing cocktail rings

Cocktail rings are a great way to add elegance to any look. Those with a large center stone usually have a more formal look, while those with a series of small stones are usually more casual.

    If this is not an obvious exaggeration, you probably want to wear only one cocktail ring at a time. Because they draw so much attention to your hand, they can nullify the effect of other jewelry, unless they are even bolder and brighter. Think of Elizabeth Taylor with her huge necklaces and earrings. These are about the only kind of pieces that can withstand a cocktail ring.

    This does not mean that you can not wear other jewelry with a ring, just that the ring will usually be the centerpiece. Earrings with studs or even medium pendants, or a pendant on a fairly thin chain can help complete your look, especially if you wear the standard little black dress or something else in a solid matte.

    Some jewelers make cocktail clocks that match cocktail rings or you can find a complementary cocktail clock. Because these watches are in the same line of sight as your hand, they and the ring complement each other instead of distracting each other. Bracelets are another option, especially tennis bracelets that contain stones of the same color.

Care of Cocktail Rings

The special care for your ring depends mainly on the type of stone, but because these rings have so many stones, you need to make sure that they are all tight to the frame to avoid a loss. Especially if it is an expensive ring, you will probably want to get it at a jewelry store, as teething is quite cheap and requires an experienced brush technician. Your ring will be safer if you wear it after wearing all your other clothes, because this way you are less likely to catch it on the fabric or it will stick to your clothes or deform a delicate ring.