Cocktail Rings

Ask four or ten people about cocktail rings, and half will probably look as though you might have just uttered a double entendre while the half may stare at you blankly. Perhaps one of them might remember the silver cocktail rings that mom used to wear in the 1940s when the cocktail ring seemed to experience it heyday. Interestingly, since you can find an authentic antique cocktail ring on the ‘Net, the notion that cocktail rings had something to do with the drink is quite obviously mistaken. Furthermore, the very fact that you can now find ads for an Alexandrite cocktail ring, or a mock amethyst cocktail ring in your big box superstore Sunday paper insert showcases that this kind of jewelry refers more to a style than an actual occasion.

With items such as the cocktail ring jewelry watch or the priced Gucci horse bit cocktail rings being advertised, it must be noted that the styles which are usually displayed show that flash is part and parcel of the cocktail rings experience. Cocktail ring designs tend to lean toward the big, bulky, noticeable, and showy. Thus, a slender, slim, or small ring face will not appear in ads for wholesale cocktail rings!

While a vintage cocktail ring may find its distinction in significant color play of the stones involved, modern cocktail rings glory in their size and do not always worry about the color displays. For example, some cocktail rings made in the 1890's were of the rarest of exquisite filigree settings that supported a grapelike cluster of rubies in a variety of colors and hues. Today’s diamond cocktail rings instead have big and sometimes clunky settings that display the rocks for all to see with little attention to modesty.

By and large, cocktail rings are not something that should be worn on the day to day basis since undoubtedly these finger accoutrements are not comfortable for wear during the performance of everyday tasks, such as diaper changes, grocery shopping, and drain cleaning. However, for a night on the town, Gucci cocktail rings will add class to your bling, and big cocktail rings are righteous bling in their own rights!

If you do not want to peruse the many stores that now offer these rings, why not take a look at the small consignment stores? Very often you will find interesting deals on some great pieces. Similarly, estate sales are another good source for the more unusual rings but if you would like to have your custom made, then there is no place like the Internet! Make sure you know how to measure your ring size before ordering, though, since those custom rings are usually not exchangeable.