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Dancing Fire

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i remember seeing many different styles in the jewelry stores, during the 1980''s.
 
They had a big come back in two years ago (in 2004 I think). I still see a lot of costume cocktail rings around. I don''t think they are out of style.
 
Aren''t those called ''right hand rings'' these days?
 
Geez, I hope not. I have a few in my collection, and I still wear them. My only isse right now is that most of my cocktail/RHRs from the 90s are in yellow gold. I have a tanzanite that I''d eventually like to have reset into a 2-tone ring of some kind. Of course, by the time I get around to that, yellow gold will be all the rage again.
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When I think of "cocktail rings" I picture the oversized rings my mother wore in the ''60s. Colored stones, big mountings (ballerina, etc)....

I think todays RHRs are usually more refined and less garish...

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Widget''s comment shed some light on it, but I was going to ask, "what exactly is a ''coctail ring''?"
 
I''m sure there''s no rule, but maybe another way to look at it would be that a "cocktail ring" is too big, bold, uncomfortable to be worn everyday, but would be OK at "dress-up" events...particularly in the evening.

Actually, I suspect the term itself is dated..

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I''m with widget. I think of them as being quite large and overstated. Something you only wear when getting really dressed up. The RHR is more of a refined look. IMHO at least.
 
Here is my favorite *cocktail* ring. Does this qualify as one? Or is it a RHR?
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It''s my 3 ct. tanzanite that I''d like to have reset one of these days. I never was crazy about the princess stones on the sides, and the quality of the setting is not great. I bought it (over 10 years ago) for the color and shape of the tanzanite.

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That tanzanite is gorgeous. I agree on getting it reset. 3 carats, wow!!!
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Date: 3/18/2006 12:00:49 PM
Author: widget
I''m sure there''s no rule, but maybe another way to look at it would be that a ''cocktail ring'' is too big, bold, uncomfortable to be worn everyday, but would be OK at ''dress-up'' events...particularly in the evening.

Actually, I suspect the term itself is dated..

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That''s what I think a cocktail ring is too, and I think that''s why there''s more costume ones than real ones around because you would need a really big stone or a lot of stones, so it could be expensive.

The tazanite is gorgeous. I think a setting makeover would be nice.
 
maybe some might call them "cluster rings"
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you know,the ones that use tiny diamonds to form a cluster mostly from rounds and baguettes.
 
Hi Dancing Fire ~

I don''t think cocktail rings have gone out of style ... the style for cocktail rings have just changed over time. This is one of my favorite "vintage" cocktail rings.

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Oh that is gorgeous. I love pearls and diamonds together. What a stunning ring. What is the story behind it MDJ??
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or this one ...

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or lastly, this one ...

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Of course, now that we are into 2006 ... I see that the "cocktail" ring has become more substantial and tasteful ... more clean lines and bigger center stones like this one ...

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Mmmm beautiful pearl ring!

Another thing I remember about my mom''s cocktail rings...she had no interest or knowledge about gemstones...she viewed them like ''fashion accessories'' that matched certain favorite outfits.

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Hi DiamondLil ~

Ouuu, I just love your ring!
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The blue is so intense! I too, have a tanzanite ring, however it is a lighter blueish purple ... if I remember correctly, I did not pay too much for it, I am sure the quality of mine was lacking, however it was alot of fun to wear.
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I see your thinking about a setting change? How are you going to reset it? Keep us updated ... sounds exciting!

Take care,
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Hi Dancing Fire ~
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I know what your talking about, I have one that I bought in the mid 80''s. It had a center stone about 2 cts Oval and it was surronded by tiny round and baguette diamonds, and was yellow gold.

It''s actually quite fun to see how the "cocktail" ring has evolved over time. I think about the 90''s is when the cocktail rings started to get more "clean" looking, and less hectic and scattered.

I just love all jewelry
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... My daughter say''s that If I won the lottery, that I would open up a lil'' jewelry botique and have a lil'' bit of everything in it along with a coffee/tea room! Sounds great to me!
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Have a great weekend to all!
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Date: 3/18/2006 2:47:17 AM
Author: valeria101

Aren''t those called ''right hand rings'' these days?
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That''s my thought.
Yet another DeBeers marketing ploy.
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I think cocktail rings still exist ... these are the ones that are bigger and make more of a statement, and you would only wear these on a dress ''em up occaision. I have some of these kind. Would feel funny wearing something like this to work, or to the grocery store.

I think of Right hand rings as being very pretty, however not as blingy, and the style definately makes a statement of the wearer, and you could and would wear these rings on a daily basis, to work, to the store, to PTA.

Just my silly thinkin'' though.
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I definately can invision myself in a black slinky dress
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, diamond/pearl earrings
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, wedding ring
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on left hand, and that gorgeous vintage diamond and pearl cocktail ring on my right hand
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, accompanied by an exquisit pair of black sexy heals
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and clutch for a night of dinner and dancing.

Mmmmm!
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Date: 3/18/2006 1:27:26 PM
Author: DiamondLil
Here is my favorite *cocktail* ring. Does this qualify as one? Or is it a RHR?
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It''s my 3 ct. tanzanite that I''d like to have reset one of these days. I never was crazy about the princess stones on the sides, and the quality of the setting is not great. I bought it (over 10 years ago) for the color and shape of the tanzanite.
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DL
that tanzanite is beautiful
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maybe before the reset,have Richard Homer recut it into concave facets.
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cflutist had is blue sapphire recut by Richard Homer.
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https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/an-amazing-sapphire-recut-by-richard-homer.19311/=
 
When I was at my last job as a manager of a big box discount retailer, the jewelry counter there was big business, especially the costume cocktail rings! Every time we had a shipment, we would sell out of the knock-off rings in sterling silver or even the totally fake stuff...I kept having to call the buyers to get more stock... I noticed that 20, 30, 40-somethings even were buying these rings, so my guess is that the cocktail ring styles aren''t dead yet! When I was at that job, we lived (and I worked) in a very affluent neighborhood, women would come in wearing their furs and Chanel, and then buy these $20 rings, lol! Therefore, I think the style is still desirable, but like some have said, cleaner lines are all the rage, rather than the cluster looks of the 80''s.
 
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