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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Gold Cuff Sculptural Statement Bracelet Mesh Studs
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Cuff Sculptural Statement Bracelet Mesh Studs Designer: J Dauphin Cuff Bracelet with Mesh and Studs in 10k Gold Plating, 3" Height, Made in Paris, 2008 Cuff bracelet featurin...
Brass, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
Cuff Bracelet Statement Piece Brutalist Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Archival "World on Fire" Sculptural Cuff (Paris, 2008) Provenance & Identification Designer: J Dauphin Model: "World on Fire" Origin: Produced in Paris, France Year: 20...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gold
Courreges Paris Cobalt Blue Acrylic Lucite Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Courrèges
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Courreges Paris Lucite or acrylic resin bangle bracelet features an important cuff design in a transparent cobalt blue color with a cone shape. The piece is signed on t...
$1,200Sale Price|40% Off
Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet - Catholic Devotional Medals Cross Bronze Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Bronze Cuff Bracelet with Catholic Medals and Silver Cross - Los Angeles 2012 Designer: J Dauphin Origin: Made in Los Angeles, California Materials: Bronze with antiqued ...
Silver, Bronze
Tiffany and Co. 18K Yellow Gold T Square Open Bracelet #24074
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany and Co. 18K Yellow Gold T Square Open Bracelet Sleek and iconic, this Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold T Square open bracelet features bold architectural lines and a polish...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
Skull Cuff Bracelet Studs Gold Plated Green Glitter Enamel Made in Paris
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Cuff Bracelet Studs Gold Plated Brass with hand painted Green and Pink Glitter Enamel, Made in Paris in 2008. This piece is Vintage from 2008, one of a kind, Collectible and b...
Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Skull Bone Cuff Chain Bracelet Palladium
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Skull Bone Chain Cuff Bracelet by J Dauphin is a rare vintage piece from 2008, handcrafted in Paris and originally featured in Vogue, reflecting the br...
Brass, Palladium
Brutalist Cuff Statement Piece Silver Plated Brass Made in Paris - J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Brutalist Cuff Bracelet, Silver Plated Brass, Paris 2008 Description: Brutalist cuff bracelet in silver plated brass, hand soldered by J Dauphin in Paris, 2008. Geometric ...
Brass, Silver Plate
Cleto Munari Limited Edition 18K Gold and Ebony Cuff Bracelet, 2018
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ebony bracelet by Italian artist and editor Cleto Munari Made from a single piece of wood, nails and hinge in 18k gold. Width : 6 cm Length : 17 cm approx. Gross weight : 140 g 2018 ...
18k Gold
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Stegosaurus Cuff
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Stegosaurus collection cuff, created with forged panels of sterling silver sheet. Easy to slip on to any size wrist, as the piece is flexible. The dramatic scale and ha...
Sterling Silver
David Yurman 7mm Sterling Silver, Citrine, & Diamond Classic Cable Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver, citrine, and diamond cuff bracelet. By David Yurman. In sterling silver. In the 'Classic Cable' pattern. Each terminal with a band of pave-set diamonds and ...
Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, mod style cuff bracelet is sterling silver. The face of this cuff measures 7/8 of an inch at its widest point and tapers down to 3/8 of an inch. It has an inner circu...
Sterling Silver
Givenchy Paris High-Gloss Gunmetal Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Make a bold statement with this exceptional Givenchy Paris bangle bracelet, a rare and striking example of brutalist design. Crafted in high-gloss gunmetal, the important cuff showca...
Brass
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hallmarked Sterling Silver Ribbed Wide Cuff Bracelet 1970's
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning and hefty hallmarked vintage sterling silver wide cuff bracelet is a knock out. It has 4 lines / rows of angled ribbed textural designs. It is heavy gage and...
Sterling Silver
Sanalitro Milano Acrylic Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Geometric Silk Scarf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sanalitro Milano Lucite Cuff Bracelet – Abstract Collection, 1991 Designed by renowned Italian artist Massimo Sanalitro, this stunning cuff bracelet is a bold statement piece from hi...
$26,251Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 6.94 Ct Two Tone Pear Cut Diamond Statement Bracelet
Located in Diera, Dubai
18K White Gold 6.94 Ct Two Tone Pear Cut Diamond Statement Bracelet features mixed cut diamonds set in prong settings in a shape of a leaf in an open style. One side in yellow gold a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Mexican Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1960’s, this beautiful repoussé sterling silver cuff has a symmetrical repeating pattern that comes to a point at the top. The bracelet has nice bas relief: each of the scr...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Citlali Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver cuff bracelet. By Citlali. In sterling silver. In a cuff bracelet form with a wavy openwork line surrounded by decorative knops or rivets. Marked to the interior of...
Sterling Silver
$562Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet White Enamel J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet White Enamel J Dauphin This J DAUPHIN cuff bracelet is made of gold-plated brass and features seven natural rubies set in eight-pointed star studs. T...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Estate Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Spider Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous estate Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Spider cuff bracelet 2001 Large scale beautiful Tiffany Spider statement cuff in exce...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Diamond Large Cuff Bangle Bracelet 8.0 CT Natural Diamonds 18 karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bold Bangle Cuff Real 18k White and Yellow Gold Approx 49 grams Modern Design of a large Link chain Natural mix Yellow Diamonds approx 8.0 Carat pave setting Width 30 mm or a bit o...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sanalitro Milano Acrylic Resin Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Pastel Silk Scarf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sanalitro Milano Lucite Cuff Bracelet – Abstract Collection, 1991 Designed by renowned Italian artist Massimo Sanalitro, this stunning cuff bracelet is a bold statement piece from hi...
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold Cable Flex Bangle Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold Cable Flex Bangle Cuff Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold Weight: 17.12 grams Width: 4MM Size: Fits up to a 7 inch wrist D...
Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
Hammered Brass and Crocodile Leather Cuff Signed Artisan Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This studio signed Nada Sawaya New York hand hammered brass and brown crocodile leather wide cuff bracelet is very sculptural. It is beautiful on the wrist...
Brass
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Ornate Filigree Panel Statement Cuff Bracelet, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '40s - 7.5" length - 1.9" width - Brass - Faux pearls - Faux turquoise, onyx and red jasper cabochons - Fold over clasp closure - Ethnic Asian jewelry...
Tiffany & Co. 1837 Narrow Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Tiffany & Co. 1837 Narrow Cuff Bracelet – Sterling Silver – Size Medium (Assumed) – 20.69g – Good Condition Description: Authentic Tiffany & Co. 1837 narrow cuff bracelet in...
Sterling Silver
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Jewel Tone Stone Cuff Bracelet With Gold Plate
Located in North Miami, FL
The open sculptural design of the gold plated wide cuff bracelet with amazing The luscious jewel tone colored stones large cuff make this a statement piece....
Gold Plate
c1980s Cartier Double C Diamond Bracelet 18k Tri Gold Cuff Vintage Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier 'Double C' cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow, white & rose gold (circa 1980s). From the iconic C de Cartier collection the bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet 89.40 carat Statement Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
This extraordinary cabochon sapphire diamond bracelet showcases an exceptional composition of natural blue sapphires and diamonds, handcrafted in solid 18K white gold with remarkable...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage Brass Hand Hammered Wide Cuff Bracelet With Dimensional Disks 1970's
Located in North Miami, FL
This arresting vintage hand hammered wide and sculptural vintage brass cuff bracelet has 7 round brass hand hammered dimensional disks on the front. The disks have a honey comb hammered pattern to them. It can be worn either way with the point to the wrist or visa versa...
Brass
Vintage Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made and substantial signed hallmarked sterling silver buckle bracelet fits many sizes. On the third hole it fits a sm...
Sterling Silver
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Brutalist Cuff Bracelet Statement Piece Gun Metal Vintage - J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuff Bracelet “World on Fire” in Gunmetal Ruthenium Plating, Hand Soldered, 2008 Description: Cuff bracelet titled “World on Fire,” crafted in hand-soldered brass with a gunmetal-to...
Rhodium, Brass
VERDURA Green Jade and Gem-set 'Maltese' Cuff Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in West Hollywood, CA
have two of these, you can buy together or just one. Price Listed is for one bracelet. Designed as a wide dark green jade cuff, centering upon a polished and matte-finished 18K gold...
Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby
Colombian Oval Emerald & Diamond White Gold Bracelet, GRS & GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
This elegant line bracelet features thirteen matched Colombian oval-cut emeralds totaling 36.27 ct, each certified by GRS as natural and of Colombian origin. The stones display a viv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$24,792Sale Price|20% Off
9.70 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,017Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 0.95ct SI/H Diamond Floral 18K White Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural 0.95 Carat SI/H Diamond Floral 18 Karat White Gold Open Cuff Bracelet features pear cut diamonds making the dainty flower set on one side of the open bracelet and one si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Chain Bracelet Statement Piece Silver Plated Made in Paris - J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Multi Chain Bracelet — Silver Plated Brass, Paris 2008 Designer: J Dauphin Made in Paris, 2008 From the J Dauphin archives One of a kind Bracelet composed of multiple str...
Silver Plate, Brass
Colombian Emerald & GIA Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
A museum-worthy creation of exceptional refinement, this high-jewelry bracelet features an extraordinary suite of 11 Colombian emeralds, all Gübelin-certified and gently treated with...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sanalitro Milano Acrylic Resin Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Multicolor Silk Scarf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sanalitro Milano Lucite Cuff Bracelet – Abstract Collection, 1991 Designed by renowned Italian artist Massimo Sanalitro, this stunning cuff bracelet is a bold statement piece from hi...
Bvlgari Enigma 18K Gold Bypass Diamond Spinning Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass bracelet by Gianni Bulgari is crafted in 18K rose and white gold and comes from the sought-after Enigma collection. The design features two polished spheres, each...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Modernist Sculptural Link Cuff Bracelet Hallmarked Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet has great weight to it. It is modernist, minimalist and sculptural all at th...
Sterling Silver
$2,918Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 18 Karat White Gold Pear Cut 2.91Ct Natural Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 18 Karat White Gold Pear Cut 2.91Ct Natural Diamond Cuff Bracelet. Featuring a sophisticated open cuff design, this bracelet is adorned with brilliant-cut pear-shaped diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Wavy Cuff Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It measures 1 1/2 inches wide. It has an inner circumference of 7 inches including the 1 inch gap. Weight: 27.3 grams Marks:...
Sterling Silver
60s Vintage Cartier Bracelet Sterling Silver 18k Gold Cuff Estate Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier cuff bracelet crafted in sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1964). The sculptural cuff is a Cartier class...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Tribal Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Mexican cuff bracelet is sterling silver. Measurements: 1 1/4 inches wide - Inner circumference of 7 inches, including the 1 inch gap Weight: 65.8 grams Marks...
Sterling Silver
Cellini 18kt White Gold 2.90ct Diamond & 3 Row Cultured Pearl Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 18 karat white gold bracelet is designed with 3 rows of 5mm cultured pearls. The pearls alternate with round brilliant diamonds that have been prong set. The clasp is s...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT WG 12.00Ct. Black and 9.12 Ct. White Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Black and white diamond pavé open-scroll motif cuff bracelet. Set in 18-karat white gold, the white diamonds are set in a scroll pattern which overlay the black diamond ovals. The cu...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,200Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 0.85ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds. Flexible open bangle. 6" Diameter 0.25"...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18KT Twin Flower Bracelet 48.25Cts. Diamond Slice & Fancy Colored Diamond
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A true work of art!! This amazing bracelet is designed in 18 karat blackened gold. Twin flowers are set with brown and black diamond slices as the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$240Sale Price / item|40% Off
.925 Sterling Silver 1/6 Carat Diamond Ball Bead Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Simple yet elegant, this bangle cuff bracelet is a great anytime look. Strands of sleek sterling silver come together to form round ball links. Loops of diamond accented bands alter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 karat rose gold bangle. This rose gold square motif hinged bangle by Boucheron is part of its Quatre Clou de Paris collection. Signed 'Bouchero...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
A timeless piece from David Yurman, this elegant cuff bracelet is crafted from sterling silver in the brand’s signature twisted cable design, accented with a 14K yellow gold decorati...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Twig Style Diamond Eternity 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Twig Style Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet is a design I just LOVE! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the bangle features gorgeous Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in eternity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Elephant Cuff Bracelet
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a matte gold repoussé panel depicting a family of traversing elephants Matte with high polished details against finely textured gold Set with high polished gold wire frame ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver Gold Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet 7MM
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold Weight: 41.6 grams Width: 7mm Gemstone: Citrine Size: ...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Estate Modern 18KT White Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking estate cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18KT white gold and showcases a bold modern design accented with an impressive array of natural diamonds. The bracel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Big Bold Vintage Hammered Finish Bombe Cuff Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage, hammered finish bombe cuff bracelet is quite large, measuring in excess of one inch in width at the center in front and tapering to just under 1/2 inch at the rear. Whe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christophe Gallard Massive Lucite Bracelet with Blue and Gold Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Christophe Gallard Lucite cuff bracelet is an incredible piece. This French artist is famous for his sculptures, but his jewelry is equally impressive. The rare piec...
Diamond White Gold Flexible Bracelet
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional diamond and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is very flexible and therefore adapts to different wrist sizes. Total weight of diamonds: 19.20 carats (595 white diamonds)....
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Stephen Burr Brutalist Cast Brass Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Brutalist cuff bracelet. In cast brass. Attributed to Stephen Burr. Simply a wonderful Modernist bracelet! Date: 20th Century Overall Conditi...
Brass