The Cocktail Ring – the jewellery world’s first power ring

Yesterday, the editor-in-chief of Bröllopsguiden was at the Hotel Diplomat in Stockholm, where the jewellery house Mumbaistockholm and Valerie Aflalo – influencer, entrepreneur and fashion designer – presented their new collection, La Collection de Valerie. A tribute to female strength, gentleness and independence, with the cocktail ring as its symbol and centrepiece.

A ring steeped in history and power

The cocktail ring has its roots in 1920s America, a time when women began to break away from traditional gender roles and dared to take their place in society. At secret cocktail parties, it was worn on the right hand, a far cry from the traditional symbolism of the wedding ring. It quickly became an icon of independence, female solidarity and the courage to stand out.

“The cocktail ring is the jewellery world’s first ‘power ring’ for women. A symbol of daring to take your place and express yourself,” says Cecilia Kores, founder and head designer at Mumbaistockholm.

The energy of the sea and the power of the heart

The collection comprises three unique pieces: an iconic cocktail ring featuring a champagne-pink morganite at its centre, a matching earring and a soirée ring. The design bears clear elements of the ocean’s movements and Valerie’s signature symbol – the seashell.

“I wanted to create a ring that reminds me of the person I want to be. Warm, soft, yet powerful,” says Valerie Aflalo. “The sea has always been my element, so shells, waves and pearls became natural parts of the design.”

A jewel that carries the energy of love

The centre stone, the morganite, is renowned for its champagne-coloured lustre and its spiritual energy of love, empathy and patience. In the collection, it serves as a reminder of both strength and closeness – a jewel to be worn with pride at parties and in everyday life. With La Collection de Valerie, the cocktail ring is given a new lease of life, as a modern power ring for a new generation of women.