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.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Sterling Silver Black Tourmaline Bangle Bracelet 6.75"
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous bangle bracelet is sterling silver with faceted lack tourmaline gemstones. It measures 5/16 of an inch wide. It has an inner diameter of 2 by 2 1/2 inches and an inner ...
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
$5,385Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Elegant Pavé Diamond 6.98 Cts Bangle Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated bangle bracelet features a stunning, continuous array of brilliant round-cut diamonds set in a shimmering pavé arrangement. Crafted in warm 14K white gold, the sle...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,385Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Elegant Pavé Diamond 6.98 Cts Bangle Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated bangle bracelet features a stunning, continuous array of brilliant round-cut diamonds set in a shimmering pavé arrangement. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, the sl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colleen Lopez Rose de France Sapphire and Diamond Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This colorful piece is the Colleen Lopez "Rose de France" Colors of Sapphire and Diamond Sterling Silver Bangle. The handcrafted design features: Centerpieces: Two bypass-style squa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Modern Cartier Love 18 Karat Gold Pavé Diamond Size 17 Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern hinged bangle bracelet. It designed by Cartier for “Love” collection. It is crafted in 18K white gold and features 204 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds (TW ~2.0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair Green Glass Jadeite Style Bangle Bracelets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of lovely green glass bracelets with the look and feel of jadeite. The glass practically glows with a vibrant spring green color. Flat on the interior and rounded at the ext...
Cartier LOVE 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 17 Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cartier LOVE Bracelet, Size 17, featuring the highly desirable old screw system and the iconic engraved screw motif that has defined the collection since its ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classico Oval Hammered Bangled Bracelet 4MM
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classico Oval Hammered Bangled Bracelet Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.43 grams Width: 4mm Inside circumference: 7.5 inches Inside diameter: 65mm STD ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet 16 Small Model Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A modern icon from Cartier, the Juste un Clou bracelet is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and reimagines an ordinary nail into a bold statement of design. This small model size 16 is a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Miu Miu Turquoise and Yellow Acrylic Jeweled Bracelet Bangle with Apple Charm
By Miu Miu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Miu Miu Italy acrylic jeweled bracelet is a cute bangle with a charm. Carved from a transparent acrylic or Lucite material, the piece is paved with crystal rhinestones all aroun...
Vintage, Daniel S. Rine Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage, Daniel S. Rine Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold. Daniel S. Rine was an American jeweler known for high-quality vintage 14K yellow gold jewelry. He was particularly active in...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking and iconic design from Bvlgari, this Serpenti bangle bracelet is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases the maison’s legendary serpent motif in a bold and sculptura...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Size 18 with Original Box & Screw
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic Cartier Love Bracelet crafted in luxurious 18 K yellow gold, featuring the timeless screw motif that has become one of the world's most recognizable jewelry designs. This a...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Designer Appartement a Louer Oversized Colorblock Resin Bracelet Bangle Trio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by French atelier Appartement-a-Louer, this striking oversized trio of bracelets showcases bold geometry and sculptural elegance. Crafted from high-quality resin, the three-...
Cartier Classic LOVE Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cartier Classic LOVE Bracelet, Size 16. An enduring icon of luxury jewelry, this authentic Cartier LOVE Bracelet features the coveted early screw system, a ha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet w/Cert Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Juste un Clou Style: Nail Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 18 FWV482 Au750 Design: Sculptural nail-inspired polished gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Menotte Vintage 18K White Gold Screw Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Cartier bracelet embodies a fusion of industrial precision and minimalist elegance. Crafted in exquisite 18k white gold, it exudes a cool and refined presence, k...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Classic Bracelet — 18K Rose Gold, 4 Diamonds, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Cartier Love bracelet exemplifies refined elegance with its distinctive design. Crafted in 18k rose gold, it features four brilliant-cut diamonds, bezel-set and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet, Small Model Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier LOVE bracelet, small model, crafted in 18K white gold and featuring the iconic LOVE screw motif. Measuring approximately 3.6mm wide, the bracelet is designed with Cartier’s f...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet, classic model, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Authentic and beautiful, this bracelet is a statement of luxury and class. New style screw system. Width: 6.1mm. Siz...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 4 Diamonds Classic Model 18K White Gold Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier LOVE bracelet classic model, crafted in 18k white gold, set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.42 carats. A close oval fitting bracelet with new style screw syste...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Bypass Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1965-1980
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic 14K Yellow gold American Made Florentine and high polish finish vintage bypass bamboo motif bangle bracelet, is certain to please any discerning and stylish lady. It is ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oxidized Silver and 24K Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Hinged Bracelet by Lika Behar
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Striking and symbolic, this oxidized silver and 24K yellow gold snake hinged bangle by Lika Behar coils elegantly around the wrist with sculptural grace. The serpent’s form is richly...
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co. Interlocking Jade and 18K gold Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A celebrated design by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this elegant interlocking bracelet amplifies Peretti's enduring vision of organic form, purity of line, and sculptural simp...
Jade, 18k Gold
Pomellato Vintage 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Suite
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Pomellato bangle suite exemplifies refined Italian goldsmithing and modern design. Crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold, it showcases a harmonious contrast...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Multicolor Le Chat Carre Enamel Clic H Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hermès Clic H enamel bracelet from the whimsical Le Chat Carré collection, crafted with palladium-plated hardware and vibrant multicolor enamel featuring the playful feline motif ins...
Enamel
Cartier LOVE 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Authentic 18 karat yellow gold Cartier LOVE Bangle, size 16, is a timeless and iconic piece of luxury jewelry. Known for its signature design, the bangle features the distinctive...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano Clear Acrylic Resin Bracelet Bangle with Newspaper Inclusions
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning John Galliano Paris bracelet is from the 2000 Autumn-Winter "Newspaper" collection. The bangle features an acrylic, or Lucite, chunky sliced shape in transparent light ...
$437Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald & Diamond Stackable Channel Set Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This sleek hinged bangle bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features 1.15 carats of emerald and 0.072 carats of diamond. Designed with a minimal and structured profile, t...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Judith Hendler Black and White Acrylic Bypass Bracelet Bangle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Hendler designed this stunning Lucite or Acrylic bracelet bangle in the 1980s. It is a contrast of black and white with a coiled-wrapped design. Judith Hendler is a famous Ca...
Salvatore Ferragamo Red Acrylic Lucite Bracelet Bangle with Faux-Wood Texture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Salvatore Ferragamo, Italy bracelet features a chunky Lucite or acrylic bangle in luminous red color, ornate with faux-wood textured print and the iconic two-shoe horse...
1936 Bangle Bracelet natural 45ct. Sodolite solid 813 Silver / 43 gr
Located in SE
Fine Finish Modern styled bangle in solid 813 grade Silver decorated with claw set natural fine quality Sodolite stone cabochon cut 40 mm x 26 mm x 7 mm deep / about 45ct. This stone...
Silver
Marquise Champagne Crystal Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Stunning Slip On bangle embellished with neutral color crystal and rhinestone. Further enhanced with 3 over sized marquise champagne crystals. Only 1 available. Inner diameter 65.00...
Crystal, Base Metal
Cartier 18K Rose /White Gold Crossover Double 12 Diamond LOVE Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18K White Gold & Rose Gold LOVE Crossover Bracelet featuring the iconic dual-band design crafted in luxurious 18K white and rose gold. This elegant Size 17 bracelet is ac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Green Nephrite Jade 18k Yellow Gold Feather Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Style: Feather Cuff Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 750 Hong Kong Gemstones: Natural ...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet, classic model, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Authentic and beautiful, this bracelet is a statement of luxury and class. New style screw system. Width: 6.1mm. Siz...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Menotte Vintage 18K White Gold Screw Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Cartier bracelet embodies a fusion of industrial precision and minimalist elegance. Crafted in exquisite 18k white gold, it exudes a cool and refined presence, k...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Green Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Panther Bangle Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Panthere bangle bracelet by Cartier, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This elegant design features the Maison's legendary panther motif accented with...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 15
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier LOVE 18K Rose Gold Classic Model Bracelet In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier LOVE 18K Rose Gold Classic Model Bracelet Designer: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Model Bracelet Material: 18k Rose Gold Bracelet Size: 20 Closure: New Style ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Vannes, FR
This sophisticated 18K yellow gold bracelet by Mesure et Art du Temps embodies the timeless balance between strength and elegance. Composed of bold, interlocking links, it combines t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE 18 Karat Rose Bangle Bracelet Size 19 Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Rose Gold Cartier LOVE Bracelet, Size 19. An enduring symbol of love and commitment, this authentic Cartier LOVE Bracelet is expertly crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold and featu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 90s Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Bulgari 'Tubogas' bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold and stainless steel (circa 1990s). The bracelet is designed to resemble a flexible gas pipe, finished with a pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Cable Crossover Cuff Bangle
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Authentic David Yurman Cable Crossover Cuff Bracelet crafted in sterling silver with an 18K yellow gold logo accent. This sculptural cuff features the iconic David Yurman twisted ca...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Chopard Ice Cube Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Chopard bracelet embodies the intersection of architecture and adornment. Crafted in 18k white gold, the Ice Cube collection, designed by Caroline Scheufele, exe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Love Bangle Bracelet. Cartier SM Size 17 18k Yellow Gold Full Package.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Pre Owned Cartier Love Collection 18k Yellow Gold LOVE Bangle Bracelet. Bangle is SM Size 17 Comes with the screwdriver. Condition: Excellent. Has not been Polished. Comes with O...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clover Natural Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 14kt 95547*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Clover Solid Bangle Bracelet 1.40ct Natural Diamonds Rounds, Full Cut brilliant G-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 49.6 grams Inner: 2.25 inch X 2 inch Top: .38 inch wide...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Walking Pantheres Nakoura Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking Cartier Nakoura Cuff Bracelet. Of sprung design formed of five walking pantheres, each studded with single pear shaped tsavorite ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 14K Gold Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, this Italian flexible bangle bracelet is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases the refined craftsmanship synonymous with fine Italian jewelry of the 197...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,720Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Braided Bangle Bracelet 92.5 Grams
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive and substantial Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold. The design features an elegant braided chain motif formed into a bold bangle st...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Noblese Diamond 18KYG/SS Cable Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman Noblesse Diamond Cable Bracelet in sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. This elegant bracelet features David Yurman's iconic twisted cable design with a polished sterlin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Size 19 Classic Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An enduring icon of modern jewelry design, the Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet reimagines an ordinary nail as an extraordinary statement of luxury. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 4.50 CT Natural Round & Baguette Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14KT White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Curated by The Jewelry Destination, this exquisite natural round and baguette diamond bangle bracelet is crafted in luminous 14 karat white gold, where refined design and luminous ge...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Open Cuff Diamonds inlaid Letter "L" Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Open Cuff Bangle, crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold and adorned with sparkling diamonds inlaid in the elegant letter "L." Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Francoise Montague Memory Wire Wrap Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Memory silver wire wrap bracelet with clear Swarovski crystal rondelles from Francoise Montague. Fits most wrists both large and small and is easy to take on and off. Francoise Mont...
Crystal, Silver
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mexican silver bangle bracelet. In sterling silver. With a central dome device flanked on either side by openwork and smaller do...
Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4MM Cable Classic Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cable Classic Citrine Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 13.17 grams Width: 4mm Size: Fits up to a 7 inch wrist Signed: ©D.Y. 750 ...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Signed Silver Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous silver Tiffany & Co band Has a scooped central section on the band. The bangle is modelled in silver and has the signature on the inside of the band also. Inner ...
Silver
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel And Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., this iconic hinged bangle bracelet exemplifies the designer's unmistakable aesthetic. Crafted in France from platinum a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bulgari 18K Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Emerald Bangle Bracelet GIA
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold, set with a GIA-certified 27.63-carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond of VS2 clarity as the central stone, surrounded by calibré buff-top emer...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold