Dress Rings & Cocktail Rings

A dress ring is designed to stand out as a statement accessory.  

Popularised during the Art Deco period, dress rings are typically larger than a normal ring and make a distinctive statement about your personality and style. A morganite ring with diamond accents offers a unique approach, while a multi-row diamond ring is a timeless and sophisticated choice.  

Dress rings have a classic yet versatile appeal that suits any look, coming in a diverse range of styles that provide your outfit with a beautiful focal point.  

For example, white gold dress rings recall the glamorous old Hollywood era with their sleek and elegant feel, especially when it comes to vintage-inspired pieces like a lacy halo or fan bypass ring. A sapphire ring with a halo of diamonds or emerald dress rings in their namesake cut offers a regal vibe, while an amethyst ring provides a unique touch of colour.  

Pavé and multi-row diamond dress rings are a timeless and luxurious choice, creating high-impact brilliance.

Traditionally, cocktail rings were worn to events like cocktail parties (hence the name), as they were seen as bolder and more elaborate than your average ring. But now, as fashion has become more fluid and less constricted by trends, a cocktail ring provides a stylish finish to both casual and formal looks.   

Team a pearl or opal cocktail ring with jeans and a tee to emphasise its beautiful simplicity, or complement silver or gold cocktail rings with smaller, more delicate rings and other accessories.    

Bring out the vibrant blue of an aquamarine cocktail ring with a pair of aquamarine studs, or the velvety green of an emerald cocktail ring with a dainty emerald pendant for a sleek yet balanced look. Or provide a sophisticated backdrop to a diamond cocktail ring with a delicate pair of garnet studs.

Although typically reserved for formal events, there's nothing in the fashion rulebook that says you can't wear a dress ring for everyday occasions. Statement rings provide the perfect finishing touch to inject colour and radiance, whether worn with a casual outfit or to a formal event.      

Choose a dress ring crafted in quality materials for enduring beauty, such as diamonds, gemstones, and gold including yellow gold and white gold. Remember that some gemstones are more delicate than others, so take care when wearing them especially in a ring. For more information on caring for your jewellery, consult the Michael Hill jewellery care guide.