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phenomenon known as “prohibition”, born in the 1920s in America to contrast excessive
alcohol consumption. The cocktail ring is large, with a setting embellished over the years and, according to the evolution of the design, a faceted gemstone of important carat, a jewel which never goes unnoticed. This specific kind of ring can be ironically considered a small form of rebellion against the restrictions imposed by prohibition, as it is considered that it was worn by the ladies at illegal parties which had the taste of freedom and rebellion, fun and non-conformity. It is then that cocktail rings become protagonists. At the secretly organised parties, the ladies begin to wear these special rings which, in the name and vibrant colours of the stones, recall the alcoholic beverages they love to hold in their bejewelled hands and sip between one chat and the next. Cocktails, as they were called, were drinks created by mixing alcohol with flavours or juices and served at parties and in illegal bars
In alto a destra: anello a forma di fiore stilizzato, con perla mabé al centro, circondata da diamanti e petali d’oro giallo 18 Kt, all’interno di due file di perle coltivate grigie, firmato La Triomphe, collezione di Robert e Sylvia Olnick. A fianco dall’alto: anello con tormalina rosa cabochon al centro, circondato da tormaline rosa taglio ovale; anello con zaffiro a stella cabochon al centro, circondato da rubini tondi e diamanti, in oro giallo.
Top right: ring in the shape of a stylised flower, with mabé pearl at the centre, surrounded by diamonds and 18 Kt yellow gold petals, inside two rows of grey cultured pearls, signed La Triomphe, collection of Robert and Sylvia Olnick. At the side from the top: ring with pink tourmaline cabochon at the centre, surrounded by oval cut pink tourmaline; ring with star sapphire cabochon at the centre, surrounded by round rubies and diamonds, in yellow gold.
he terms “cocktail”, “cocktail party” and, finally, “cocktail ring”, the famous cocktail ring, characterised by extreme showiness and elegance, embed their roots in the social
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