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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Yellow Gold Diamond Station Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exquisite diamond station bracelet is the one to have. This 14-karat yellow gold bracelet features 5 diamonds totaling 0.35 carats, SI1-0SI2, GH color diamonds, set in a bezel s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 18K Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Size SH
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Hermès Kelly Diamond Bracelet is a striking embodiment of luxury and iconic design. Crafted from 18k rose gold, this bracelet reimagines the classic Kelly silhouette with its trapez...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Spiga Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet 167.00 grs 104 diamonds 3.90ct
Located in Miami, FL
Designed as a flexible tubogas style wrap bracelet comprised of 'Spiga' motif zigzag segments Featuring rounded terminals with104 round brilliant cut diamonds in pavéd segments Weigh...
Diamond, 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 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
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
David Yurman Large Cable Classics Sterling Silver Faceted Amethyst Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
An enduring icon of American jewelry design, this authentic David Yurman Cable Classics cuff bracelet exemplifies the sculptural elegance that has defined the house for decades. Hand...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Knife Edge Square Cushion Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A striking Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bangle featuring a softly rounded square silhouette with fluid, sculptural lines. Crafted in solid sterling silver (.925), the bracelet h...
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. Hinged T-Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
T-Bracelet with diamonds designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful diamond hinged bracelet from the celebrated Tiffany T-collection by Tiffany & Co. The bracelet has bee...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 Concave Very Wide Engraved 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Vintage Concave Very Wide Engraved 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet. The Very Wide Vintage Concave Engraved 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet was made in the 1970s. It's one of ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger 18K Gold Paillonne Green Enamel Cones Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Jean Schlumberger bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and vibrant green enamel, accompanied by its original Schlumberger Paris box. The wide articulated bangle featu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Tiffany & Co. bangle bracelet designed by Angela Cummings, crafted in 18K yellow gold and inlaid with luminous mother-of-pearl. The bracelet features Cummings’ di...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Starburst Sterling Silver Diamond Station Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Elegant David Yurman Starburst bracelet crafted in sterling silver. Total weight: 11.5g. Fits approx. 2.5–3 inch wrist diameter. Featuring three starburst stations set with round bri...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds and Green Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold bracelet is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite enamel work, marrying the class...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
La Nouvelle Bague 18KT Rose Gold, Burgundy Enamel and .59 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat rose gold bracelet is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet, 5.10 Carats Round Brilliants 24.4g
Located in Plantation, FL
An elegant and substantial 18 karat white gold diamond pavé hinged bangle bracelet, set with approximately 5.10 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The bracelet features full pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hemmerle Munich Bracelet and Ring and 21 ct Santa Maria Color precious Aquamarin
By Hemmerle
Located in Viena, Viena
A stunning pair of bracelet and ring, created in Munich Germany by the jewelry house of Hemmerle, back in the 1990's. Hemmerle jewelry pieces are rare and very hard to find. The cr...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold. The front of the bracelet is channel-set with alternating sections of richly sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oxidized Sterling Silver & 24K YG "Scatter" Oval Hinged Bracelet with Diamonds
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Striking and sophisticated, this Oxidized Sterling Silver and 24K Yellow Gold “Scatter” Oval Closed Hinged Bracelet from Lika Behar’s Yin and Yang Collection offers a beautiful balan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Natural 2.50 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural 2.50 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 10.69 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.50 CTW round & baguette diamonds H-I SI...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,100Sale Price|31% Off
Brilliant Cut White Diamond Oxidized Patina Silver Cuff Bracelet, Todd Reed
By Todd Reed
Located in Dallas, TX
Tapered Open Cuff Bracelet hand-fabricated by acclaimed, award-winning jewelry maker Todd Reed in his signature patina-finished sterling silver featuring ten shimmering bezel-set rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
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
La Nouvelle 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with .59 Carat Diamonds and Burgundy Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat rose gold bracelet is designed by the world renowned Italian company La Nouvelle Bague. They are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, marrying the classic with the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Kieselstein Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wavey Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Kieselstein
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Wavy Bangle Bracelet, circa 1982. Expertly crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this striking bracelet features the designer's signatu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1995 Cartier Trinity Bangle Bracelet Sz 17 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier Trinity bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (with a rose, white and yellow gold trinity designed stations). The Trinity bracelet was released in 1995 a...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Multi-Color Enamel Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Multi-Color Enamel Gemstone Bangle Bracelet Metal: 14k yellow gold & sterling silver 925 Weight: 29.52 grams Size: Fits up to a 7 inch wrist In...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Gold Paillonne Yellow Enamel Cones Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A striking 18K yellow gold and enamel bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., showcasing the bold, sculptural aesthetic for which the celebrated designer is known. The wide...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$10,194Sale Price|20% Off
2.42 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This estate bracelet from our contemporary estate collection centers on a 2.42-carat diamond in a round brilliant cut for lively, classic sparkle. Crafted in 18k gold, it was chosen ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Juste Un Clou Diamond Classic Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet crafted in 18-karat rose gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds at each end. The bracelet features Cartier’s signature nail-inspired design, wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.54 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.54 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold Sapphire Weight: 2.54 carats Diamond Weight: 1.84 carats A refined expression of elegance and color, this 18K ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Series Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 7"
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier Love Series 1970s Yellow Gold Bracelet: A Rare Collector’s Treasure from the Origins of an Iconic Design This extremely rare Cartier Love Series bracelet from the 1970s is a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A 1990s High Quality Costume jewelry Gilt metal Italian Bracelet
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exceptional 1990s vintage Italian statement bracelet perfectly captures the bold glamour and high-end craftsmanship of late 20th-century European costume jewelry. Meticulously c...
Gilt Metal
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this bracelet features a beautiful near-colorless diamond station on a weave st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$2,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 1.86ct Round Cut Natural Emeralds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bangle features 1.86 carats of natural round cut emerald, set in 14k yellow gold. Each emerald measuring approximately 2.5 mm, each securely held in a refined prong sett...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Ferri Firenze 18K White Gold Diamond Bangle, 1.49ct, Italian Design
Located in New York, NY
This Ferri Firenze 18K white gold bangle features flexible, articulating ribbed segments accented by brilliant-cut diamonds. Its meticulous craftsmanship a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Tanisa Nahata Diamond 1.05ct. Bangle in 18Karat White Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made by nature over a period of time and under great pressure, diamonds are a beautiful reminder that all things great take time. There is a reason why diamonds are a girl’s best fri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Hexagon Bangle Bracelet
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Westport, CT
A small vintage Mexican Taxco sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet crafted in Taxco, Mexico. This piece features etched screw-head accents along its perimeter. Marked "MEXICO 925" ...
Sterling Silver
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
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
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
60s Vintage Opal Pink Tourmaline Bracelet Heart Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely de1ailed vintage opal & pink tourmaline bangle bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Heart cut pink tourmaline measures 9mm x 7mm. Opal gra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Longevity Gold Hinged Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~6.75" Inner Diameter: ~2.12" Bracelet Height: 8 mm Stamped: "M...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,560Sale Price|20% Off
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
Set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphire modern Bangle Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire Bangle Bracelet set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold. The weight of the Blue Sapphire is 3.49 carats. The Blue Sapphires are of Cey...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22113 Tiffany & Co. 21.3g ITALY 925 Sterling Silver 7.75'' Logo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany bracelet weighs 21.3g Bracelet measures 3.6mm wide Bracelet fit up to 7.75'' wrist Stamped "Tiffany & Co. 925 ITALY" Comes with a Tiffany pouch only. Stock #22113
Sterling Silver, Silver
Judith Hendler Black and Transparent Acrylic Lucite Bypass Bracelet Bangle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Hendler designed this stunning Lucite or Acrylic bracelet bangle in the 1980s. This bracelet contrasts black and transparent colors in a coiled, wrapped design. Judith Hendle...
Christian Dior Bracelet Bangle Turquoise Acrylic and Silver Dior Logos
Located in Atlanta, GA
This cheerful and sophisticated Christian Dior bangle bracelet embodies the house's flair for bold color and modern design. Crafted from high-quality acrylic resin (Lucite), the brac...
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Bangle Bracelet, 381.90 Carats
Located in LA, CA
Item #8101 GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Bangle One bangle bracelet. Natural color. Jadeite Jade. Shape: Bangle Bracelet Weight: 381.90 carats Representing prosperity, good luck, and ...
Jade
Geometric Solid Sterling Silver Bangle, 8 Inch, 33g, Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a geometric solid sterling silver bangle. This 8 inch inner circumference polished bright silver square shaped bangle has round corners and a triangle cross-section. You coul...
Sterling Silver
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet Crafted in 18-karat rose gold, this bracelet features a beautiful near-colorless diamond station on a weave style ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Hermes Kelly 18K Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Size SH
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Hermès Kelly Diamond Bracelet is a striking embodiment of luxury and iconic design. Crafted from 18k rose gold, this bracelet reimagines the classic Kelly silhouette with its trapez...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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
Every Day Yellow 14k Gold Bangles Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bracelet Yellow Gold 14K Same Bracelet in White Gold Available Weight 10,74 grams Size 19 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jew...
Gold, 14k Gold