I'd love to see your cocktail rings!

[erinl]

I went to dinner tonight, and as was getting dressed, I realized I could really use a cocktail ring to liven up my outfit. So that project is going on my list. I am thinking I would want something at least 5 carats, although 10 carats plus would be ideal.

I would love to see your beauties for inspiration!

Thanks!

 

[kelpie]

mine...7.5ct tourmaline and emerald of uncertain weight.

 

[erinl]

Wow kelpie, those are both beautiful!

 

[kelpie]

Thanks! I wear them with jeans more than cocktail dresses.

 

[JewelFreak]

Thanks! I wear them with jeans more than cocktail dresses.

Beautiful, both of them, Kelpie. Know what you mean -- so often I see pieces I'm dying to have or have made, but think, "Where am I gonna wear it, the grocery store?"

--- Laurie

 

[lavatea]

Thanks! I wear them with jeans more than cocktail dresses.

Beautiful, both of them, Kelpie. Know what you mean -- so often I see pieces I'm dying to have or have made, but think, "Where am I gonna wear it, the grocery store?"

--- Laurie

I feel the same way. On my project list (for the far distant future) is to have a big cocktail ring made. But I don't wear big jewelry (none of my ring stones so far have a dimension greater than 7mm), and I know I'm going to chicken out every time I go to wear it. So if I ever have one made, it's going to have to be in a very versatile color that would go with any fancy outfit, b/c I know I'll never get the guts together to wear it with jeans.

 

[erinl]

I think jeans dressed up with a cocktail ring is a great look! If I waited for an event that when I wear actual cocktail attire, I would be waiting a long time!

 

[Deathspi]

As long as your comfortable, I think you can wear a cocktail ring whenever you want. I wear them when I'm going out shopping/eating etc, but then again people tell me I always dressed up too nice for the occasion so maybe I'm not the best person to give advice!

 

[kelpie]

I don't even wear mine with nice jeans! Like flipflops, a $7 t-shirt and old jeans I never had hemmed for my height so they're worn around the hem. I like my pieces bold but delicately constructed...just adds some nice fabulousness to my mundane life. I lived on a farm in West Virginia and now Sub-Saharan Africa so if I waited for society events my goodies would never see the light of day. Elizabeth Taylor used to swim laps in a diamond tiara! You don't need a reason to wear a faboosh ring.

 

[Deathspi]

Because I've not got much to do...here is one of my fave big cocktail rings. And yes, that is a beer mat in the background because I was at the pub! Classy!!



I can't wear it all the time though, because it's made of gold wire and they tend to get knocked out of place easily. Plus, the thing weighs a ton!

 

[Atwater]

Kelpie:
Love your rings. I think it is cool to wear a fantastic cocktail ring with very casual clothing.
Will you post a hand shot of your green garnet ring? Or give me a link of that? I love that ring as well. Thanks.

 

[cellentani]

I don't know if these qualify as coctail rings, but they're my largest ones, and I'd totally wear them with jeans and a cute top.

 

[lavatea]

I don't know if these qualify as coctail rings, but they're my largest ones, and I'd totally wear them with jeans and a cute top.

Cell, I really love the setting for the first stone. Where did you get it?

Those dimensions are probably at the very top of the range I'd be comfortable wearing day-to-day.

Interesting point - what is a cocktail ring?

 

[erinl]

Cell, it goes without saying that your rings are shockingly beautiful! You have exquisite taste!

For me, a cocktail ring is usually incredibly blingy and/or the stone is of a larger than average scale. It draws attention to itself but doesn't cross the line of "tacky." It's one of those things that I know when I see it.

 

[cellentani]

Hi erinl and lavatea, thanks for your kind words! I found the setting for the peridot in the NYC diamond district at Klim Jewelers.

 

[cellentani]

Here's another thread where cocktail rings were discussed: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-is-a-cocktail-ring.87122/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-is-a-cocktail-ring.87122/[/URL]

And, Coati's blog on some delicious PS cocktail rings: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/toast-new-year-cocktail-rings

 

[cellentani]

One more, not a large colored stone, but a mosaic diamond style. I like wearing this one because it sits low on the hand, and has a pretty underplate.

 

[kelpie]

Cellentani- That totally looks like a 3 ct center. Awesome!

Atwater- I'll get some handshots tomorrow.

 

[kelpie]

Ah, I was reminded of Sparkle's monster ring. My all-time favorite!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-rubellite-cocktail-ring.146999/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-rubellite-cocktail-ring.146999/[/URL]

 

[stargurl78]

Kelpie, those 2 rings are 2 of my absolute favorites on pricescope! A big chunky halo ring like your emerald one is on my wish list

Cellentani - love that peridot and its gorgeous setting!

 

[chrono]

I have rings with largish stones but not really gaudy (at least I don't think so).

5 ct Mahenge spinel ring


5 ct Loliondo spessartite ring

 

[erinl]

Chrono, those two rings are legendary!!!! I'm speechless!!

 

[kelpie]

You are very kind Stargurl! I am loving Chrono's Mahenge and spess. Here is the requested handshot of my 2.5 green garnet. If I had known I would love this ring so much I would have sprung for sidestones that were a closer color/clarity match but I just used what I had.

 

[T L]

I have rings with largish stones but not really gaudy (at least I don't think so).

5 ct Mahenge spinel ring


5 ct Loliondo spessartite ring

Show us a front view of the spess!!!

 

[Atwater]

You are very kind Stargurl! I am loving Chrono's Mahenge and spess. Here is the requested handshot of my 2.5 green garnet. If I had known I would love this ring so much I would have sprung for sidestones that were a closer color/clarity match but I just used what I had.

Kelpie: Thank you for sharing the handshot. It is gorgeous! I cannot see any mismatch between the two side stones. Green grossular is high on my list and I am patiently looking for one.

 

[iota15]

Cell, Chrono, I've always both of your tastes and collections. These pieces are no different for me. They're just breathtaking.

 

[iLander]

I think this counts; it's my giant 10.7 x 10.7 Nigerian tourmaline from Jerry at Gemart Services. I wear it when I go out to dinner, and it sparkles up a storm.

Here's the original thread: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-pix-of-setting-with-big-stone-cut-by-jerry.150537/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-pix-of-setting-with-big-stone-cut-by-jerry.150537/[/URL]

Jerry does some incredible cutting! He cut this for me custom and it went from rough, to stone, to in my hand in just a few days. I think he's not as well known here because he works mostly for local jewelers, and doesn't actively cultivate his internet business, but he deserves more business from PSers.

 

[LD]

I'm not sure if these count by here you are!

Paraiba Tourmaline 4.5ct plus diamonds in setting.
Ruby (heated) 6.5ct plus diamonds
Purple sapphire (can't remember carat weight but think it's the setting that might top it into the "cocktail" range)
Tanzanite 4.45ct plus diamonds

 

[LD]

A few more

Rubellite just over 5ct
Tanzanite 8.15ct (or thereabouts)
Multi gemstone ring (citrine, peridot, garnet, amethyst)
Black diamond 4.1ct plus accent white diamonds

 

[kelpie]

Loving Diamonds, be still my heart! What an amazing collection. Especially that Paraiba