Your Cocktail Ring and Its Rich History
Posted by Luis Urrego on 15 Jan 2011 | Tagged as: Advice, Cocktail Rings, Women's Jewelry
You may have only noticed this today but a cocktail ring had already become one of the most popular jewelries decades ago. It was introduced in the 1920s then became extremely popular during the 1940s and 1950s. This was worn by celebrities to show their popularity and status back then. During the 1970s and 1980s, the cocktail ring that you are enjoying today was the main scene in the music industry.
A lot of popular and extremely rich singers and artists have used this for different events. And now, a lot of jewelers make them simply because of the demand it has in the society. A lot of rich people prefer wearing a cocktail ring especially during formal occasions or parties. Different designers recommend known personalities to wear a cocktail ring to make them even more noticeable especially when in a crowd.
The name cocktail ring was acquired during the prohibition period in the 1920s. Daring women use these large stoned jewelry to flaunt and be noticed. However, this type of jewelry was used most often in illegal cocktail bars. This was the season when rock and roll is slowly taking over the music scene.
As seen, rock stars would always want to be noticed and watch and this is why cocktail rings have become popular during this era. And now it has become even more popular as it is being used by different kinds of people whether rich or not so rich.
The cocktail ring has now become a fashion statement and not as a status symbol anymore. Many people simply cannot afford to buy an authentic cocktail ring. It actually costs thousands of dollars and many people have become more practical these days. Jewelers have seen that it will be more popular if the ordinary people can also be able to buy a cocktail ring for themselves.
This is the reason why faux stones were now used for cocktail rings. These are more affordable but look exactly like the authentic ones. And with the existence of these affordable cocktail rings, many people were able to enjoy its shine and glamour. More people can now be able to flaunt their elegance especially during parties with their cocktail ring.
If you are a person who can afford to buy authentic cocktail rings, you could choose the popular ones like diamond and ruby. But for those who settle for the faux ones, these come in different styles and cuts that you will find useful especially for your socialization.
Flower Peridot Cocktail Ring
- Measures: 1 3/4″L x 1 1/4″W
With its elongated bright brass petals, this stretch base cocktail ring is fun and flirty. On top of the brass tone petals is a layer of olive hued enamel petals. The top most layer and center point is a daisy shape created with peridot and olivine tone crystals that sparkle.
Price: $ 20.00

