Christmas Sparkle: The Story Behind Our Transformative Cocktail Rings
Christmas has always been a season of celebration — a moment in the year when glamour feels welcome, confidence feels natural, and joy feels like something to dress up for. Few pieces of jewellery embody that festive energy quite like the cocktail ring.
Big, bold, expressive, and unapologetically glamorous, cocktail rings were originally created for women who wanted to be seen — and who were finally claiming the freedom to be seen.
This Christmas, we celebrate that legacy with something truly special: our own interchangeable cocktail ring design, created to help you express every mood, every moment, and every sparkling version of yourself.
A Brief History of the Cocktail Ring — Born From Power and Possibility
Cocktail rings first appeared during the Roaring Twenties, at a time when women were gaining independence following the First World War. With new freedoms, new fashions, and new social spaces — especially speakeasies — came a new desire to express identity boldly.
Women didn’t just wear cocktail rings.
They bought them for themselves.
These rings were intentionally oversized, set with brightly coloured gemstones, and worn on the right hand as a symbol of:
- Autonomy
- Financial independence
- Personal style
- Defiance of old expectations
A woman wearing a cocktail ring was making a statement:
I choose this. For myself.
It is one of the earliest examples in jewellery history of women buying luxury pieces specifically to express their individuality.
Famous Cocktail Rings Through Time
A few iconic cocktail-style rings stand out in cultural memory:
Elizabeth Taylor’s incredible coloured gemstone rings, including her Bulgari emeralds and huge aquamarines, set the tone for unapologetically bold right-hand rings.
Diana Vreeland, legendary Vogue editor, wore enormous knuckleduster rings that became part of her signature.
The Duchess of Windsor owned several oversized statement rings in emerald and sapphire — pieces that embodied her unconventional and modern style.
Cocktail rings have always been more than jewellery.
They are confidence you can put on your hand.
A Cocktail Ring for Today — Designed to Change With You
Inspired by the boldness of the 1920s, I wanted to create a modern cocktail ring that went beyond a single gemstone.
Something playful.
Something clever.
Something that invites adventure.
The result:
A patented cocktail ring design with interchangeable gemstone “martini glasses.”
The ring features a luxurious double-loop band and a removable martini-glass-shaped gemstone setting. With a simple “straight up with a twist” motion, the gemstone cocktail glass clicks securely into place.
Buy one ring.
Collect the cocktails.
Change your look as often as you change your mood.
This design encourages people to step outside their usual colour palettes — to try bold new gemstones without committing to just one. It’s jewellery that adapts to you, not the other way around.
The Last Cocktail Ring Before Christmas — The Mojito
The final remaining piece available before Christmas is our Mojito cocktail ring, set with:
A 29pt round green garnet in 9ct white gold
18 pavé-set diamonds scattered along the band to resemble sparkling crystals of salt
It is fresh, modern, and vibrant — a little bit decadent, a little bit playful, and unmistakably festive. A true statement piece that tells the world: I’m celebrating.
This Mojito design is the last one available before Christmas, making it an incredibly exclusive gift for someone who loves individuality, collectability, and a story behind every detail. You can commission your own unique cocktail ring set with gemstones of your choice. Each ring takes approximately eight to twelve weeks to make.
Why Cocktail Rings Make Meaningful Christmas Gifts
Cocktail rings aren’t just glamorous.
They are historic symbols of women celebrating themselves.
They represent:
- confidence
- independence
- joy
- self-expression
- and moments of celebration that become cherished memories
Your interchangeable design adds another layer:
the freedom to grow a collection, to play, to experiment, to create a personal palette of glamour.
This is the kind of gift that becomes a part of someone’s story.
🎄 Bonus Christmas Tip — Celebrate with Signature Cocktails (and Mocktails!)
Christmas Day is full of little rituals — the clink of glasses, the warmth of family coming together, the sparkle of something special.
So for today’s festive tip, why not create your own house cocktail (or mocktail) for Christmas?
It’s a simple way to add a touch of ceremony to the day — and a lovely tradition to repeat year after year.
And because we’re talking cocktail rings, it feels only right to share some ideas that look as good as they taste.
✨ Three Festive Cocktails
1. Winterberry Sparkle
A jewel-toned drink that catches the light beautifully.
Ingredients: Prosecco, cranberry juice, dash of Cointreau, fresh cranberries
Vibe: Bright, elegant and perfect for toasting memorable moments.
2. Fireside Old Fashioned
A warm, comforting twist for cosy Christmas evenings.
Ingredients: Bourbon, a splash of maple syrup, orange peel, bitters
Vibe: Slow, atmospheric, made for deep conversations and soft lamplight.
3. Christmas Mojito (a playful nod to our Mojito cocktail ring)
Ingredients: White rum, lime, mint, sugar, soda water, pomegranate seeds
Vibe: Fresh, uplifting — a glass full of Christmas colour.
✨ Three Non-Alcoholic Mocktails
1. Spiced Apple Fizz
Ingredients: Apple juice, cinnamon syrup, soda water, apple slice
Vibe: Winter orchard meets festive sparkle.
2. Gingerbread Cooler
Ingredients: Ginger ale, vanilla syrup, lemon
Vibe: Cosy, nostalgic, and perfect with dessert.
3. Pomegranate Snowfall
Ingredients: Pomegranate juice, elderflower cordial, soda, rosemary
Vibe: Light, elegant, and beautifully photogenic.
Creating a signature Christmas drink turns an ordinary moment into something memorable — just like wearing a cocktail ring.
Both are small acts of celebration, rituals that encourage us to slow down, savour the present, and share joy with the people we love.