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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, a Pair of Modernist Cufflinks, Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. A pair of modernist cufflinks in sterling silver. Mid-20th century. Measures: 23 x 9 mm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elongated Oval Turquoise Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
An extremely striking pair of turquoise elongated oval swivel back cufflinks made in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two elongate...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Multi-Coloured Harlequin Style Swivel Back Cufflinks in British Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish pair of Harlequin inspired blue, red, green and yellow enamel swivel back cufflinks made in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two oval faces...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Personalize 18 K Yellow Gold Blue Agate and Letter Customizable Unisex Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a nice cufflinks are made with a intense blue agate bar. The letter "G" is handmade and stylized in yellow gold 18 karats. Add a personal touch t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow and Blue Enamel Swivel Back Cufflinks in British Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of navy and yellow enamel swivel back cufflinks made in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two oval faces set centrally with a textured vibrant yel...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Energetic Balance Onyx Hematite Cufflinks
Located in Milan, IT
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Onyx Hematite Talisman Cufflinks for Energetic Balance. The Fulvio's energetically balancing talisman gold cufflinks are completely customized.: hematite and onyx were chosen with a kinesiology test of gems and the back reproduce Fulvio's signature. They are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The cufflinks feature two 12 millimeters diameter spheres of onyx and hematite. The "F" and the "R" measures 16 by 6 by 3 millimeters (first link included). The total weight of Fulvio cufflinks is 5.08 grams. Hematite and onyx are used to heal traumas dating back to the family of origin. Your own cufflinks may be inspired by the initial letters of your signature; you can choose among some 12 millimeters gemstones spheres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elongated Oval Blue Enamel Cufflinks in British Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
An extremely striking pair of blue elongated oval swivel back cufflinks made in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two elongated oval faces set with textured lig...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Cufflinks in Sterling Silver and Porcelain, 1960s-1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
A pair of Royal Copenhagen cufflinks in sterling silver and porcelain. 1960 / 70s. Measures: 2.5 x 2.3 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Gilded Silver Cufflinks from Gustaf Dahlgren & Co, 1967
Located in Orimattila, FI
Pair of Gilded Silver Cufflinks from Gustaf Dahlgren & Co 1967 Really great. Weight 24.5g. Looks like heavy gold bars. Made in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Ouroboros Snakeskin Cufflinks set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS snakeskin carved rainbow moonstone, blue labradorite, moss agate and lapis lazuli cufflinks set in 18kt gold. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using on...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Gilded Silver Cufflinks from Gustaf Dahlgren & Co, 1967
Located in Orimattila, FI
Pair of Gilded Silver Cufflinks from Gustaf Dahlgren & Co 1967 Really great. Weight 23.8g. Looks like heavy gold bars. Made in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

21st Century Polychromed Musician Angels Guitar Violin Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Polychromed Musician Angels Guitar Violin Yellow Gold Cufflinks MADE TO ORDER 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks Polychromed Musician Angels These cufflinks represent our admira...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold, Other, Gold

Danish Silversmith a Pair of Modernist Cufflinks in Sterling Silver, 1960s-1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist cufflinks in sterling silver. 1960s / 70s. Measures: 2.5 x 2 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ouroboros Solid 18kt Gold Papaya Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS beautifully hand carved solid 18kt gold Papaya cufflinks. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Karat gold, is matched only to Olivia’...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Blue and Grey Enamel Pheasant Cufflinks Set in British Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of blue and grey enamel chain link oval cufflinks set in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two oval faces securely connected by a chain link. E...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Square Cufflinks with Rhombus Black Onyx Centre in 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Square cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold featuring a rhombus black onyx centre. The black and gold colour combination captures the eternal spirit of fashion with timeless sop...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Sixties mother-of-pearl patterned cufflinks
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Sixties mother-of-pearl patterned cufflinks gold-coloured, square cufflinks with permutated inlays on a patterned plate. Classic push-through closure, also suitable for double...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Cufflinks

Square Cufflinks with Rhombus Black Onyx & Brilliant Diamonds 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Square cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold featuring a rhombus black onyx centre and brilliant cut diamonds. The brilliant diamonds and the black onyx create a mesmerising play...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Spiral Greek Circle of Life Debossed Cufflinks Handcrafted 14Kt White Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Circe of Life or the Spiral Greek key round cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt white gold. This Spiral pattern of the cufflinks adds a modern edge to this w...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Gold

Fleur De Lis Cufflinks with Black Ceramic Enamel handcrafted 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Fleur De Lis shape cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold, featuring a black enameling - cerachrom - centre. The black ceramic and gold combination absorbs and reflects the light all around you. These beautiful cufflinks belong to Metalloplasies Collection: Fragments of creativity, representing all different paths Nicofilimon has walked on during his career. This design is a modern vision of elegance. Meaning : The fleur-de-lis, is especially used in connection to regions known for their French heritage...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Circle Black Onyx Cufflinks Handcrafted in 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Square Cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold, featuring a round -Circle- black onyx centre. The gold and the round black onyx together create a contemporary statement of classine...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Piston Cufflinks
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Do you feel the need for speed? Well then, these sterling silver piston cufflinks are perfect! With rose gold plated detailing, rotate th...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

TV Square Shape Debossed Cufflinks Handcrafted in 14Kt White Gold
Located in Athens, GR
TV Square cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt white gold, featuring debossed squares. For vintage TV lovers this geometric design is a modern vision of elegance . These Cufflinks belong t...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Dunhill Lapis Lazuli and 18 Carat Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These stylish cufflinks are modelled in 18carat gold and are set with two lapis on each. Length of Cufflink: 36mm Weight: 8g
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Chrysophrase Rose Gold Cufflinks Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful cufflinks in 9 karat rose gold with chrysophrase gemstones. Gemstones diameter is 14 millimeters / 0.551 inches. This item is handcrafted in Italy by Botta gioielli and mar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Chrysophrase, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ouroboros Amethyst Aubergine and 18kt Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS hand carved amethyst as aubergines with hand made solid 18kt gold links and bar cufflinks. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Kara...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Finland Saurum Osakeyhtiö Golf Cufflinks
Located in Orimattila, FI
925 Sterling Finland Saurum Osakeyhtiö Beer Mug Cufflinks Cufflinks 925 Sterling Made In Finland. Saurum Osakeyhtiö. Made in the 21st century.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cufflinks Gold White Black & Brown Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Square Gear Cufflinks
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Inspired by mechanical watches movements, this timeless square shape in white rhodium-plated finish, frames 5 individual multi-coloured gears, 3 of whi...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Rhodium

Blue and Green Enamel Yacht Sailing Cufflinks in British Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of blue and green enamel chain link oval cufflinks set in British sterling silver. Each cufflink is composed of two oval faces securely connected by a chain link. ...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Two Pairs Silver Cufflinks, Finland 1964 and 1969
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Cufflinks Finland 1964 and 1969 Helsinki Rauno Oma Mättö ROM 1957-1998 813H and 830H Silver 2cm engravings. Great Cufflinks See more, we have several Cufflinks for sale.
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Mother of Pearl, Sapphire and Blue Enamel Cufflink and Dress Set in 18 Karat
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of mother-of-pearl, sapphire and blue enamel cufflinks and dress studs in 18k yellow gold. The set consists of a beautiful pai...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Penguin Dress Set
Located in London, GB
A penguin dress set, the pair of black and white enamel penguin cufflinks accompanied by four matching buttons, all mounted in yellow gold, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2009, bearing...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Penguin Dress Set
Penguin Dress Set
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate "Letter" Customizable Unisex Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a nice cufflinks are made with a deep blue agate bar. A Letter "G" is handmade and stylized in Yellow Gold 18 karats. Add a personal touch to hi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

830H Silver Cufflinks 1972 Finland Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in Orimattila, FI
830H Silver Cufflinks 1972 Finland Pentti Sarpaneva Turun hopea Finland
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

18kt Gold Set with 0.60ct Diamonds, Invisible Set Sapphires Cufflinks
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Yellow Gold Set With 0.60 Carat Diamonds, Invisible set Sapphires Cufflinks Beautiful and elegant cufflinks for special occasions or daily use. Very well made and a pleasure ...
Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Cufflinks 18 Karat Yewllo Gold Nr 1095
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. yellow gold cufflinks, sleek modern model, Signed: GEORG JENSEN No: 1095 Denmark ca 1970 dimensions: rod: 20 x 5 x 5 mm Weight: 12.42 grams This very wearable pair of cufflinks ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Gold and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of gold and enamel cufflinks, each link designed as an artist’s palette with enamel paints and a set of paintbrushes, hallmarked London 2008, bearing the Bentley & Skinner spo...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Original French 1970 Diamond Natural Red Jasper Frosted Rock Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Valenza, IT
Original French 1970(Mouawad Mark) White Diamond in a Hand Inlaid Natural Red Jasper Circle Surrounded by a Frosted Rock Crystal Round Cabochon 18K White Gold Setting Cufflinks. Thes...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold

Square Gear Cufflinks in Gunmetal
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Inspired by mechanical watches movements, this timeless square shape in gunmetal-plated finish, frames 5 individual multi-coloured gears, 3 of which ro...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Jade and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century jade and enamel cufflinks, each link consisting a jade disk centrally set with a round brilliant-cut diamond on a white gold background with white enamel s...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cufflinks White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Letter & Initial Customizable Unisex Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Agate Letter & Initial Customizable Unisex Cufflinks These nice cufflinks are made with a deep blue agate bar. The letter "G" is handmade and stylized in y...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Finland Saurum Osakeyhtiö Beer Mug Cufflinks
Located in Orimattila, FI
925 Sterling Finland Saurum Osakeyhtiö Beer Mug Cufflinks Cufflinks 925 Sterling Made In Finland. Saurum Osakeyhtiö. New unused cufflinks. Made in the 21st century. Beer bowl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks Handcraft in Italy by Botta Gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful cufflinks hand-carved in multi-faceted onyx with 18k yellow gold. Diameter of the bigger side 16 mm / 0.629 inches Diameter of the smaller side 12 mm / 0.472 inches Total l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Cable Meteorite Cufflinks in Silver with 18 Karat Gold 'Limited Edition'
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Showcase your unique sense of style in these limited edition rectangular cufflinks. Rare natural meteorite forms an unusual centrepiece – each Gibeon meteorite...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Bucherer Cufflinks in White Gold 18 Karat with Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
Buckle-shaped cufflinks from Bucherer in white gold 750 set with 34 brilliant-cut diamonds of G and H color and vs clarity. Total carat weight of the diamonds 1.50 ct. Maker's mark:...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bespoke 18 Kt White Gold Rectangular Engraved Modern Hasbani Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in s...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...

Pair of Blue Poppies Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of blue poppies cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a diamond ...
Category

2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Red Poppies Art Deco Style Cufflinks by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A pair of red poppies art-deco style cufflinks by Ilgiz F, each cufflink with three poppies with champlevé enamelled petals and hot enamelled peduncles, on a...
Category

2010s Russian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Pair of Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style sapphire and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diam...
Category

2010s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphire Cufflinks Aenea Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
This amazing pair of cufflinks with blue sapphires is handcrafted in white gold showing the "world egg". The egg shaped globe turns around its special axis. The oceans of the world a...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Gold and Enamel Game-Bird Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of gold and enamel game-bird cufflinks, the 18ct yellow gold oval links measuring approximately 18 x 14mm , each with a different enamelled game-...
Category

1990s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Rectangle Cable Meteorite Cufflinks in Silver with 18 Karat Gold Limited Edition
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Showcase your unique sense of style in these limited edition rectangular cufflinks. Rare natural meteorite forms an unusual centrepiece – each Gibeon meteorite...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Single Tourbillon Gear Cufflinks
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Tourbillion is considered as one of the most challenging watch mechanisms to make, yet highly valued for its engineering and design principles. A single jewel sits in the centre with...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Cufflinks with Pink Sapphires, 750 Rose Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Pair of cufflinks with pink sapphires, 750 rose gold - delineation - 750 pink gold - Punched in each case with the fineness - 16 fine pink square-cut sap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Eyed Badger Swivel Back Cufflinks Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A sweet pair of sapphire eyed badger swivel back cufflinks set in 18k white gold. Each cufflink depicts the head of a badger and is made of solid 18k white gold. Each badger is then...
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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