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5 Cocktail Rings Featuring Bold Blue Stones from Sapphire to Lapis Lazuli

These striking rings by David Webb, Fernando Jorge, and more are sure to make a splash this summer

By Lucy Rees
Five unique, colorful gemstone rings on a light blue background.
These five cocktail rings illustrate the beauty and power of blue gems. Photo: Courtesy Vhernier, David Webb, Marina B, Fernando Jorge, and Verdura

As the season for poolside soirées and rooftop drinks is officially here, cocktail rings are the chicest way to accessorize—particularly when they feature precious- and semiprecious gemstones in dazzling shades of blue. Jewelers constantly turn to richly hued stones like turquoise and lapis lazuli to make a statement. Below, discover five pieces that combine bold silhouettes with a punch of color for maximum impact.

Gold ring adorned with blue circular stones and small diamonds arranged in a unique pattern.

Fernando Jorge’s Galaxy ring features a medley of lapis lazuli disks and diamonds set in 18K rose gold; fernandojorge.co.uk.

Gold and white ring with a large turquoise stone and diamond accents.

An 18K-gold and platinum ring by David Webb showcases a turquoise cabochon with diamonds; davidwebb.com.

Gold ring with two large triangular blue gemstones arranged in an open style design.

The Freccia ring by Vhernier flaunts a double inverted triangle of lapis lazuli and rock crystal in 18K rose gold; vhernier.com.

Gold ring with large blue gemstone and four small green gemstones on a white background.

One of Verdura’s classic designs, this Candy ring is crafted with aquamarine, emerald, and 18K gold; verdura.com.

Gold ring with large blue gemstone, surrounded by teardrop aquamarine stones and black enamel accents.

This Marina B Fosca ring includes a 20.6-carat sapphire with Paraiba accents, buff top sapphires, and onyx; marinab.com.

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2020 Summer issue. Subscribe to the magazine.