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Modern Rings

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
0.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 14k yellow gold ladies cast green tourmaline and diamond ring. Condition is good. Bright polish finish with rhodium accents. Containing: One Bezel Set Heart...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

0.99 Carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Cluster Ring Total Carat Weight: 0.99 Carats (total 22 stones) White Diamonds: 0.56 Carats (total 64 stones) Yellow Diamonds: 0.43 Cara...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1981 Classic Collection Wedding Band Ring: 1.5 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This elegant 1981 Classic Collection wedding band ring features a total carat weight of 1.5 carats, showcasing 24 excellent round diamonds that radiate ex...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Band / Wedding Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Band/Wedding Ring Size 11.5 with 4.40 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

14k Gold

18K Rose Gold Trillium Three-Petal Flower Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Trillium Three-Petal Flower Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring US Size: 6.5 338 Colored Diamonds - 3.94 CT 18K Rose Gold - 11.1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum, Lightning Ridge Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine platinum, diamond and Lightning Ridge opal dress ring. This cluster ring centres on a 1.12 carat Lightning Ridge opal from Australia exhibi...
Category

20th Century Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

PANIM 0.91 Carat Ring with Diamond Rosecut in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 0.91 Carat Ring with Diamond Rosecut in 18K White Gold Set in 18K White Gold with top quality Rosecuts shapes in Pear. Colour G+ Quality VVS/VS Contact us on this platform t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 1.13 Carat
Located in New York, NY
A cushion diamond double halo ring with a light fancy yellow round cut center stone, certified by GIA, center stone weighting 1.13 carat. Side diamonds weighting 0.55 carat. The ring...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified Floating Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
this ring is part of the original diamond engagement rings collection made by Roman Malakov. A 1.62 carat GIA certified (F-VVS2) diamond elegantly floats in the setting as it dances ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.80 Carats Total Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a single GIA Certified 0.80 carat total brilliant round diamond, D Color and VS2 in Clarity. Set in flushed bezel and rounded fit. Made with Platinum. Size 5 US resizable ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rachel Koen Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set 14K Yellow Gold 1.05Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful two piece set: engagement ring and wedding band for the price of one. This beautiful ring features a marquise center diamond accented with a row of round cut diamonds in wh...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Flower Ring 0.50 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Flower Ring /Band 0.50 Total Diamond Weight. Size 6 8.60 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Quartz Ring with Diamonds One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Quartz Ring with Diamonds One-of-a-kind This 14k gold ring has a rippled quartz exterior with a gold web displaying a clust...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

1.08 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast diamond unity ring. Condition is good. Bright polish finish. Featuring a diamond solitaire supported by diamonds set shoulders c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Anniversary Band in Platinum 14.4 Carat 0.90ct Each
Located in New York, NY
The most wanted piece of jewelry in 2021, timeless, edgy, and stylish! Handcrafted Band, the highest quality of mounting you will find! Delicate yet sturdy Mounted in Platinum 950, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Three Blue Topaz with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Princess Cut Three Blue Topaz With Diamond Accents 0.06 Total Diamond Weight Size 6.5 2.97 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Diamond-Set Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set half eternity ring, consisting of seven baguette cut diamonds and six princess-cut diamonds set in-between, weighing 0.5 carats in total, all channel-set in white gold ...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elaborate white gold diamond band Metal: White Gold Weight: 6.4 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.85 cts Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.75 (sizabl...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The impressive diamond ring is embellished with 138 brilliant and 59 baguette diamonds in prong and channel setting and made in 18-karat rose gold. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen 1.00Cttw Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous diamond band ring, crafted in highly polished 14k white gold. This timeless wedding band is encrusted with 5 round brilliant cut dazzling diamonds in a shared prong setting....
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite & Multicolor Opal Knuckle Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Rough cut tanzanite oval opal pave diamond knuckle ring, this is a collector's piece. Ring Size: 6.75 18kt: 2.96gms Diamond: 1.42ct Slv: 3.9gms...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Band / Ring Wedding Bridal
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Onyx and Round Diamonds. 2 piece square cut onyx 20 piece round diamonds with 1.00 total diamond weight. 3 piece square cut diamond with 0.50 t...
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style. These exquisite jewels feature flower-shaped diamonds resulti...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.04 Carat Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
6.04 Carat Mandarin Garnet Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring: A unique blend of four heart-shaped Mandarin Garnets totalling 6.04 carat coupled with White Diamonds weighing a total of 0.37...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.22 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond V-Shaped Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern wedding band style that can stack with an engagement ring. Set with 0.22 carats total of round brilliant diamonds along a V-shaped mounting. Made with 18K Yellow Gold Size 6...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond and 9 X 7 MM Cushion Cut Aquamarine 14K Gold Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by our in-house experts in 14-karat white gold and embellished with 46 brilliant diamonds, 1 aqua marine gemstone and 24 treated blue diamonds in pave setting. The diamon...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Emerald Ring with Diamond Accents 50.00 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Emerald Ring with Diamond Accents 50.00 TDW. Size 6.5 4.22 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

31.90 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Solitaire Ring featuring a 31.90 Carat Rectangular Sky Blue Topaz Gem stone. Oxidized Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant mounting. Ring size 7,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Oceanic Ring in Rose Gold with Blue Opal and White Diamond
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Treasures of The Sea Collection is inspired by the water element which represents the treasures and natural stones hidden in the depths of the sea. Oceanic ring...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Eternity Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Solitaire Diamond Ring. Set with a large solitaire and many small diamonds. Large solitaire: size approx. 1.4 carat, Top Wesselton, I1. Small diamonds...
Category

20th Century German Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 7.03 Carat Yellow YZ Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern multi yellow YZ diamonds open shank with 3 GIA reports. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 7.03 carats total diamond weight. 3 cushion cut diam...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.19 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Men's Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A comfort fit wedding band wrapped with brilliant round diamond channel set on each side of the ring. Two lines finely-engraved in the middle portion of the ring. 7mm wide, size 10 U...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

PANIM 18k White Gold Three Piece Old Mine Cut Ring
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Three Piece Old Mine Cut Ring Beautifully created ,this ring features 3 antique shape old mine cut diamonds ;centered with 1 Oval S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alicha Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold with Black Enamel & Diamond
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dragon Lady Collection is inspired by the fire element which is one of the elements that represents our life energy. The main form of the collection is dragon; it is the symbol of st...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring with Milgrain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring Features Invisible-Set Princess Diamond Center Piece w/ Round Diamond Accents Intricate Filigree/Milgrain Detailing Total Diamond Weight =...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Bezel Set White, Yellow, Rose Gold Diamond Rings
Located in Great Neck, NY
White, Yellow, Rose gold diamond eternity rings set in a bezel. The total carat weight of each ring is 0.64 carats. The stones are G-H ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.36 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic 10k white gold mens diamond wedding band ring. The Diamonds are channel set and are H-I Color and VS-SI clarity. The total diamond carat weight is 0.36. The Dime...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emerald & Pave Ruby Long Ring
Located in New York, NY
This long fabulous pave ruby knuckle ring with oval shape emerald on top is perfect for a hip hop to a casual party. This ring covers your whole finger and i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Memory, memoire, Eternity Ring with 20 Champagne Diamonds, 2ct
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic and very modern memory (eternity) ring, set with 20 champagne-colored diamonds with a total weight of about two carats! (IF to VSI) 14ct yellow gold. Outer diameter: appro...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Gold Band Pair 3.40 Carat Natural Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Yellow Gold Matching Band Set. Each band is set with 34 Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Canary Diamonds weighing 1.70 carats each, 3.40 Cara...
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold

PANIM Serpenti 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rosecut Ring
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
3.87 Carats of Diamond Rosecut Set in the Ring made in 18k White Gold An 18k White gold diamond ring by PANIM from the Serpenti collection. The ring is in the form of a serpent wrapping around the finger, comprising Rosecut Diamonds graduating flexible intersections including the diamond set head of a snake. The head has One Big Pear...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

10 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Accents Fashion Ring Band
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Two Tone Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Accents Fashion Ring Band Size 7 4.17 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring with Diamond Multi Hearts
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Ring With Diamond Multi Hearts 0.06 total diamond weight. Size 5.25 3.29 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Old Cut Diamond Marquise Shaped Platinum Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Marquise shaped dress ring featuring an old cut diamond weighing 0.87ct in the centre with two old cut diamonds vertically on either side with a combined weight of 0.30ct in open bac...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Brownish Yellow Oval & White Marquise Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.39ct
Located in New York, NY
This unique flower star style ring with brownish yellow diamond and slanted Marquise diamonds. Metal type: Platinum + 18kt Yellow Gold. The ring features 1.39 carat fancy Dark brown-...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Burma Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A large sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval mixed-cut Burma sapphire weighing a total 5.69 carats surrounded by fourteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total estimat...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rachel Koen Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and romantic, this beautiful sapphire and diamond bridal ring is a stunning representation of your love. An oval sapphire 0.65 carats weight is surrounded by a halo of spark...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring Size 7. 0.12 total diamond weight. 6 mm diameter cultured pearl 4 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 5. 1.00 total diamond weight. 4.65 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.5 ctw Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: Twelve meticulously selected excellent round diamonds grace this wedding ring, each set securely in a delicate micro pave setting, creating a continuous and delicate shimme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large and bold 6 cts tw square cut emerald sits between .60 cts tw of trapezoid fine white diamonds in this 18K white gold ring. Currently size 5 1/2, Width: 1/2 x 1/2 inch witho...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.75 Carat Fancy 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Modern Diamond Love Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This Gorgeous Fancy Diamond Love Heart Ring with four dazzling shaped hearts that feature 1.75 Carat Round Brilliant H-SI1 Diamonds. The Four Shape bri...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Checkerboard Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
The large domed top with dark red and white enamel checkerboard design, to a tapering textured gold band in 18k. Signed David Webb. As with every David Webb ring the sizing horse shoe bar...
Category

20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Contemporary Ring Size 6.5 3.80 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.50 Carat Solitaire Engagement and Wedding Ring Set in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
950 Platinum Wedding Ring Set w/ 18k Yellow Gold Filligree Accents on Gallery Features Round Brilliant Prong-Set Solitaire Stone Weight of So...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Emerald Cut ring set in 18K white gold. The total carat weight of the ring is 3.50 carats. The stones are F color, the clarity is VS1. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Fashion Cubic Zircon Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Fashion Cubic Zircon Ring Size 7 6.70 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

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