Cocktail Rings 'are Back'

Published on 02/01/09

Cocktail rings have made a major comeback in recent years, it has been claimed.

According to the Jewelry Insider blog, the items are treasured by numerous Hollywood stars and everyday consumers around the world.

The news provider states these rings, which first appeared during the 1920s and were particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s, usually include a centre stone of three or more carats and are normally worn on the right hand.

A major plus point for such pieces is their affordability, with the blog adding that in terms of design, the bigger and bolder the better.

Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie are noted by the source as lovers of such pieces, it may interest owners of gold diamond rings to learn.

In other news, singer Andrea Corr was among the lucky women who unwrapped gold or platinum diamond rings on Christmas morning, after she was given a gemstone-covered band by her partner.