Cocktail rings generally have an oversized center stone or lots of small stones in their setting, they ooze presence
They originate from the American prohibition era in the 1920s, a time when women gained more freedom in their daily lives, including the right to vote
This newfound freedom was lauded in many ways, being ostentatious was of them
Big flashy rings were worn to cocktail parties as an expression of freedom and the name stuck
