Cocktail Rings - Stylish Diamond Rings For Every Occasion

Diamond Cocktail Rings with a Fashionable Look For All

Diamond rings are often referred to as the epiphany of sophistication. Created during Prohibition in the 1920s, cocktail rings have undergone an exhaustive transformation, and modern cocktail rings are hardly reminiscent of their founding predecessors. For many of us, the majority of the events we attend do not necessarily call for a diamond ring. However, at a few special events that do call for a higher degree of glamour, a diamond cocktail ring can offer the perfect finishing touch. Creating the perfect finish to a luxurious and sophisticated look is similar to placing the final piece in a puzzle. In doing so we examine the colors, curves, shapes, splits and all other design elements that create the aesthetic foundation.

Diamond Rings Are Designed To Match a Specific Look

Diamond rings are designed to render the perfect finishing touch to a specific look. Stated differently, modern diamond rings are not typically meant to be universal. When you put it in perspective, much like shoes are designed to match certain dresses, cocktail rings are also produced with the intention of fitting within certain parameters. For example, if you own a floral cocktail ring in rose gold, it is easy to envision how well it would match certain colors, looks and attire. It is just as easy to envision a few looks that rose gold diamond rings would not match, especially since rose gold is not the most universal base metal. For a full discussion of base metal gold colors, please visit one of our previous issues titled, Change the Gold Color, Change the Diamond Engagement Ring.

Diamond Rings Versus Diamond Engagement Rings

There is a substantial distinction between diamond rings and diamond engagement rings. Simply stated, diamond engagement rings are produced with a symbolic meaning. From solitaire to halo, three stone, side stone and other engagement ring designs, each of these and other diamond settings is based on widely recognized and accepted meanings and traditions. Diamond cocktail rings, on the other hand, are typically produced with a greater focus on a specific design that will match a defined set of parameters. Cocktail rings may or may not contain any symbolic meanings, fit within any categories or even have specific, industry standard names or titles. Even more fascinating is that many people purchase cocktail rings exclusively because they do not conform to any mainstream categories of rings, and cannot be easily labeled.

An Italian Floral Diamond Ring in White Gold

While floral cocktail rings in rose gold are gorgeous, glamorous and exquisite, they are arguably less universal than their white gold variations. This floral ring is produced in 18k Italian white gold, with a subtle touch of yellow gold, and demonstrates an Italian lily flower, adorned with a split shank and two round brilliant diamonds. Eager to complete the perfect look, this diamond ring will be a great match for many dresses with curved shapes, ornaments and designs.

A Contemporary Cocktail Ring that Does Not Conform

As we alluded to earlier, many buyers enjoy the lack of mainstream influence in their chosen cocktail rings. Besides having what is technically referred to as a "split shank", this particular diamond ring has no name, no title, no specific set of design characteristics and limited mainstream influence. If you look closely, even the split shank demonstrates a significant deviation from most mainstream split shank rings that you would find in a jewelry store. Mostly asymmetrical, this cocktail ring boasts 14 round cut diamonds, to adorn the already unconventional design that consists of mild curves. This ring would be a great finishing touch to an attire with fewer curves and more straight edges. Thanks to the white gold base metal, this ring would look great with many color combinations.

A Sapphire Diamond Ring Masterpiece for Your Next Special Occasion

In analyzing cocktail rings as a category, diamonds and CZ are the most common stones found in this category. Gemstones, on the other hand, are more common in the Wedding and Engagement category, since gemstone rings introduce a specific color into the equation, which automatically limits their applicability to specific color schemes. There is no question that this sapphire cocktail ring offers a unique perspective on the split shank, diamond arrangement as well as the placement and positioning of the curves. Unmistakably, this sapphire ring demonstrates unparalleled craftsmanship and exclusivity, and is eager to render the perfect finishing touch to a sophisticated look. However, the introduction of the sapphire limits this ring to blue color schemes, that would create a harmonious relationship between the ring and the rest of your look.

Diamond Cocktail Rings are a Fashionable Gift for the Sophisticated Aesthetic Mind

The intelligent aesthetic mind is always eager to manipulate the variables and solve a design puzzle. Much like shoes, dresses and suits manipulate specific design characteristics to align with the bigger picture, diamond rings are designed in a similar fashion, and are intended for use within those parameters. In the context of engagement rings, a popular strategy is to start with your desired diamond, and build a setting specifically for that diamond. In diamond cocktail rings, it is often recommended to start with the ring and build the rest to match, so as to render the perfect harmony between all of the design elements. Ask questions, experiment with different looks, try on as many diamond rings as it takes, and cheers to the beautiful fashionista who renders the perfect aesthetic harmony!