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 Bracelet Brutalist Studded Mesh Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Cuff Sculptural Bracelet Brutalist Studded Mesh Vintage Statement piece Designer: J DAUPHIN The Mesh Cuff is a 2008 sample from the Paris archive, handcrafted in brass with a ...
Brass, Gold Plate
$315Sale Price|30% Off
Chain Cuff Bracelet Black Leather Silver Chainmail Sculptural Mens
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chainmail Cuff Bracelet Leather Silver Chain Sculptural Vintage Paris Designer: J DAUPHIN The Chainmail Cuff is a rare archive piece, handcrafted in Paris. A wide black leather cuf...
Brass, Silver
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 excellent condition. Striking ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sacred Heart Cuff Bracelet Jesus Silver Sculptural Vintage J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sacred Heart Cuff Bracelet Jesus Antique Silver Sculptural Vintage Paris Designer: J DAUPHIN The Sacred Heart Cuff is a rare archive piece, handcrafted in Paris and finished in ant...
Brass, Silver, Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dog Chain Link Bracelet & Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bracelet. With slightly oval links and a heart-shaped pendant charm. The charm is not engraved. Great Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century ...
Sterling Silver
Vinatge Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Five Open Hearts Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. 5 Open Hearts bracelet. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti. With 5 openwork hearts connected by small chain links and with a spring action clas...
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold plated bracelets, Pair, Faux pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
VINTAGE GOLD PLATED BRACELET DUO ✨ A gorgeous vintage pair of gold plated bracelets, offering two very different but beautifully complementary styles. The first is a statement mult...
Gold Plate
Brutalist Cuff Sculptural Bracelet Antique Silver Mesh Studs
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Cuff Sculptural Bracelet Antique Silver Plated Mesh Studs Vintage Paris 2000's Designer J DAUPHIN This vintage cuff bracelet is engineered with a 54 mm interior diameter....
Brass, Silver Plate
$273Sale Price|30% Off
Leather Cuff Bracelet Studded Spike Tan Buckle Wide Cuff Gold Silver Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather Cuff Bracelet Studded Spike Tan Buckle Wide Cuff Gold Silver Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Tan leather studded cuff by J Dauphin, a wide band set across the face with pointed...
Silver Plate, Brass
$350Sale Price|30% Off
Skull Charm Bracelet Curb Chain Spikes Bottle Silver Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Charm Bracelet Silver Mens Curb Chain Spike Toggle Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Skull charm bracelet in silver plated brass on a chunky curb chain, a one of a kind vintage 200...
Brass, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Gold 5mm Wheat Chain Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bracelet. By David Yurman. In sterling silver with 14 karat yellow gold accents to each terminal. In a wheat chain style in the 5mm size. With a lobster claw...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Openwork Criss-Cross or Woven Knot Cuff Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bracelet. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a braided or woven wire in a criss-cross pattern (sometimes referred to as a 'Love Knot' or a 'Celtic ...
Sterling Silver
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
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
Bracelet with ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.80ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold tennis bracelet set with round faceted ruby, sapphire, and brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.80ct – F/G – VS/SI – 18.5 cm long Detailed description Length of the bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage John Hardy 'Dot' Pattern Sterling Silver Wide Flex Cuff Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. From the 'Dot' series. Fully marked to the interior. The cuff is flexibile and is opened to slide the h...
Sterling Silver
18K Gold, Australian Doublet Opal, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Australian Doublet Opal, Turquoise, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Modern Bracelet. The weight of the Australian Doublet Opal is 14.33 car...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Skull Chain Cuff Brutalist Silver Burnt Bracelet J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Chain Cuff Brutalist Silver Burnt Bracelet J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin — Paris Archive The “Skull and Bone” Chain Cuff is a one-of-a-kind architectural statement piece hand...
Palladium, Brass
$615Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Square Natural Ruby Gemstone Tennis Bracelet in 7 Inch Silver Strand
Located in New York, NY
This dainty 5.67 carat natural ruby gemstone tennis bracelet features a continuous row of 17 square cut natural rubies. Each measuring approximately 2.5 mm with a gross weight of 10....
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$737Sale Price|50% Off
Gorgeous 7.53 Ct Emerald Classic Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Gift for Women
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet showcases 7.53 carats of oval cut emeralds, expertly handcrafted in 925 solid sterling silver. Designed in a timeless tennis bracelet style, the 46 vibrant ova...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Studded Cuff Chain Bracelet Brutalist Industrial Gun Metal Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studded Cuff Chain Bracelet Brutalist Industrial Gun Metal Vintage Designer J DAUPHIN This vintage cuff bracelet is constructed from gunmetal-plated brass and was manufactured in P...
Silver Plate, Brass, Enamel
$315Sale Price|30% Off
Silver Studded Cuff Bracelet Black Calfskin Leather Silver Mens
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Studded Cuff Bracelet Black Calfskin Leather Silver Mens Designer: J DAUPHIN The Studded Cuff is handcrafted in Italy in black leather. A wide band is set across the face wi...
Silver, Brass
Antique Signed Sloan 14K Gold & Diamond Figural Heart Locket Pendant or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & diamond locket pendant or charm. By Sloan & Co. In 14 karat brushed yellow gold. In the form of a heart with a small round diamond to its center. The heart o...
Diamond, 14k 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...
$345Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Style Bezel Set Cubic Zircon Faceted Tennis Bracelet in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This understated cubic zirconia tennis bracelet showcases a continuous line of mixed cut gemstone in sleek bezel settings, creating a refined geometric silhouette with exceptional br...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Square Cocoa Acrylic Bracelet Bangle Set with Stitched Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of three square bracelets by Louis Vuitton Paris, crafted in a rich cocoa‑brown acrylic and designed with the house's unmistakable modern aesthetic. Each bangle featur...
Gilt Metal
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
Goossens Paris 24K Gold Plated Rock Crystal Link Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Composition Cabochon bracelet includes hand tinted rock crystal in black, set in fine brass structure 24-carat gold plated. Signature on the back of security chain. Robert Goossens,...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Sculptural Cuff Studded Bracelet Gun Metal Ruthenium Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Cuff Studded Bracelet Gun Metal Ruthenium Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN The Mesh Cuff is a 2008 sample from the Paris archive, handcrafted in ruthenium plated brass with a...
Brass
$302Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Silver Two Stone Emerald Diamond Halo Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling open cuff bangle bracelet is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and showcases 9.12 carats of emerald cut natural emeralds, beautifully accented by a 0.19 carat diamond hal...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Industrial Brutalist Cuff Bracelet Chain Studded Vintage Piece Ruthenium
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Brutalist Cuff Bracelet Chain Studded Vintage Piece Ruthenium Palladium Mesh Designer: J DAUPHIN The Mesh Cuff is a 2008 sample from the Paris archive, handcrafted in b...
Brass, Palladium
Vintage Signed David Yurman Sterling Silver Wide Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed wide cuff bracelet. By David Yurman. In sterling silver. In a 'braided' variant of the Cable pattern. With a hinged side. Marked to the cuff. Together wit...
Sterling Silver
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Dog Charm Bracelet Bone Links Sterling Silver 7.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Tiffany & Co dog themed charm bracelet crafted in sterling silver (circa 1980s). A hard to find and wonderfully whimsical vintage Tiffany & Co charm bracel...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Metro Collection 18K White Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, modern, and unmistakably Tiffany, this authentic Tiffany & Co. Metro Collection Diamond Cuff Bracelet embodies the sleek elegance and metropolitan glamour that ins...
Diamond, White Gold
$315Sale Price|30% Off
Wrap Bracelet Silver Snake Chain Leather Choker Twisted Rope Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrap Bracelet Silver Snake Chain Leather Choker Twisted Rope Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Silver snake chain wrap bracelet by J Dauphin, a one of a kind vintage 2008 piece, several ...
Silver, Brass
Tiffany & Co. Gingerbread Man Charm Pendant in Silver with Blue Enamel
Located in University Place, WA
A whimsical Tiffany & Co. charm pendant designed in the form of a gingerbread man, crafted in sterling silver and accented with blue enamel. The playful silhouette is enhanced by...
Silver, Enamel
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
Gold Sculptural Cuff Chain Bracelet Studs Vintage J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Sculptural Cuff Chain Bracelet Mesh Studded Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN The Mesh Cuff is a 2008 sample from the Paris archive, handcrafted in gold plated brass. A structured ...
Brass, Gold Plate
$435Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Round Zircon Chevron Tennis Bracelet in 7 Inch Sterling Silver Strand
Located in New York, NY
This shimmering bracelet showcases sparkling round zircon gemstones, crafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed in a contemporary chevron inspired tennis style, each shimmering round z...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier LOVE Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 20
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Cartier LOVE Cuff Bracelet, one of the world's most iconic luxury jewelry designs. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this authentic Cartier LOVE cuff features the instantly...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed John Hardy Sterling Silver Woven Mesh Cuff Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. With a hook and loop closure to the exterior. Marked to the interior. Simply wonderful Hardy design! D...
Sterling Silver
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...
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Cable Link Bracelet with Heart Tag / Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver chain link bracelet. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a heart shaped tag or charm. Secured with a lobster clasp closure. Fully marked to the he...
Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver Bolo Bracelet with 6.05ct Amethyst Cross
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful bracelet is sterling silver with a bolo style, adjustable closure. It features a stunning cross created from 11 emerald cut 4x6mm amethyst gemstones estimated to be 6....
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Cuff Bracelet Virgin Mary Bronze Silver Cross Devotional Sacred Medal Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuff Bracelet Virgin Mary Bronze Silver Cross Devotional Sacred Medal Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Bronze cuff bracelet of devotional medals, a one of a kind vintage 2012 piece by J...
Silver, Bronze
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
Christian Dior Resin Acrylic Bracelet Bangle Pink and Glitter Abstract Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Christian Dior bracelet bangle features an acrylic resin or Lucite statement piece with a neon hot-pink background and an abstract pattern in black, gray, and hot pink...
Rare Substantial Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold Pyramid bracelet 20th Century Provenance: Estate of a prominent New York socialite This rare, stunning...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Luxurious 5-Row Diamond 10.03 Cts Tennis Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking piece features five rows of brilliant, round-cut diamonds meticulously set in a classic 14K yellow gold band. The high-polish finish creates a beautiful reflection, whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Horse Bit Buckle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 8" Equestrian Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Equestrian themed horse bit bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). The primary horse bit links alternate with smaller belt buckle motifs, ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Sculptural Cuff Brutalist Bracelet Industrial Statement Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Sculptural Cuff Brutalist Bracelet World on Fire Archival Statement Jewelry Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in Paris in 2008, this rare archival cuff bracelet is a collectible s...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gold
Angela Caputi Bi-Color Resin Clamper Bangle Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Italian designer, Angela Caputi, resin clamper bracelet features a contrasting black and orange shape with a carved geometric design. The gilded metal hardware hinge is...
Modern 14 Karat Gold 32.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning modern design bracelet crafted in 14K gold. Circa 2000. The piece features: - 71 sapphires, round cabochon cut, TW 32.00ct, B 6/4, VS-SI - 24 diamonds, round bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman 2 Row Labrynth 18KYG/Sterling Silver Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman Labyrinth Double Loop Cuff Bracelet in sterling silver. This sculptural cuff features David Yurman's bold Labyrinth design with two interwoven loops creating an architec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Jean Louis Scherrer Paris Gilded Jeweled Bangle Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Jean Louis Scherrer Paris link bangle bracelet features a geometric shape in shiny metal, adorned with resin cabochons in transparent turquoise blue color. The security...
Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Sterling Silver Heart Chain Tag Link Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Sterling Silver Heart Chain Tag Link Bracelet Metal: Stelring silver 925 Weight: 36.58 grams Length: 7 inches Links: 10 x 10mm Heart: 20mm D F35002234
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Diamond Heart Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany bracelet crafted in substantial 18 karat yellow gold, featuring the house’s signature oval-link chain and heart-shaped identification tag. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold, natural Mozambique Ruby modern Bangle Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Bangle Bracelet set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold. The weight of the Ruby is 1.29 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet – 3mm Beads, 17cm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate 18K yellow gold bracelet features lustrous 3mm natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads. Each tiny bead displays the signature vivid sky-blue color and exceptional clari...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Industrial Cuff Bracelet Sculptural Gun Metal Grey Vintage J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Cuff Bracelet Sculptural Gun Metal Grey Vintage J Dauphin Vintage 2008 World on Fire Gunmetal Ruthenium Plated Cuff Bracelet Designer: J Dauphin — Paris Archive The “Wor...
Brass