Modern Wave Ring
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Modern Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Rose Gold
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Rose Gold
1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Artist Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern More Rings
Rose Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Modern Wave Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Modern Wave Ring?
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.