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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Black Diamond Pave Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Gold Statement Unique Cufflinks
Located in Tysons, VA
Black Diamond Pave Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Gold Statement Unique Cufflinks Natural Fancy & Black Diamonds 2.00 CTW. Available in 18 karat ye...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$366Sale Price / item|65% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Running Horse Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Running Horse Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-carved mot...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Adolfo Courrier 18kt White Gold Beretta Pistol Cuff Links Black & White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Courrier marries color, intricate stone setting and adds the art of enameling into his designs that are fresh, modern and sometimes whimsical with a mix of materials, includin...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 15.07 Carat Crystal and Ruby Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
These 18 Karat Gold cufflinks embody an exquisite fusion of crystal and ruby, offering a bold yet refined accessory. With a total weight of 15.07 carats, the design intricately combi...
Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,900 / item
12.34 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these cuff links are hand set with 12.34 carats Blue Sapphire and .39 carats of pave diamonds in blackened finish...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$317Sale Price / item|49% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Snake Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Snake Horse Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-carved mother...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 5.49 Carat Onyx & Ruby Cufflinks by Designer Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K White Gold 5.49 Carat Onyx & Ruby Cufflinks by Designer Gems Paradise The design of these exceptional 18-karat gold cufflinks presents a masterful balance of masculine boldn...
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium White Diamonds Black Diamonds Amethysts Studs Aenea
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
These studs a from the AENEA Sarpa Signature are one of a kind and matching to the cufflinks for special occasions! Handcrafted in 18k White Gold with Whit...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
Cellini 18KT White Gold Diamond 2.50CT. Skull Head Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed 18 Karat white gold skull head cuff links. The skulls are pave set with 236 round brilliant diamonds. The hollowed out eyes and nose are enameled in black. Stamp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany 14k Yellow Gold Knot Cuff Links with Stud Buttons by a Different Maker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pair of truly iconic 14k gold Tiffany knot motif cuff links with four matching 14k gold stud buttons by a different maker, creates a wonderful dress set. The The cuff links meas...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,850Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Rhodium White Diamonds Black Diamonds Amethysts Cufflinks AENEA
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
These Cufflinks from the AENEA Sarpa Signature are one of a kind cufflinks for special occasions! Handcrafted in 18k White Gold with White & Black Diamonds...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
$318Sale Price / item|49% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Running Horse Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Running Horse Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-carved moth...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
A pair of novelty gem-set cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of novelty gem-set cufflinks, each link with two oval faces, the one depicting a horse and the other a dachshund dog, both bodies set with rose-cut diamonds and outlined with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Classic Oval Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage silver cufflinks. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the Classic Oval pattern. Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks! Date: 20th Century Overall Cond...
Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Green Enamel Crocodile Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24k yellow gold-plated crocodile cufflinks with green enamel eyes and body. Handcrafted in Italy. Handcrafted crocodiles in 24k gold-plated sterling silver are sinuo...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Ball Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory game with these stunning Tiffany & Co. Lapis and Gold Ball Cufflinks Crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold, these cufflinks feature exquisite blue stone b...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$55Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Swank Cuff Links Ying and Yang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Old Stock 1970's Swank Cuff links. Features the beautiful Ying and Yang in a white gold tone metal . Perfect for the hot, vintage loving dude in y...
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Nautilus Cufflinks, 18k White Gold, Circa 2010, 23g
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish pair of 18k white gold cufflinks by Patek Philippe, from the Nautilus collection, available now at our Showroom in London. The cufflinks are set with a silvery-white Nauti...
White Gold
$376Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Yacht Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Yatch, sea, Lighthouse Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-c...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Gucci Interlocking GG Sterling Silver Engraved Cufflinks
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
Gucci Interlocking GG Sterling Silver Cufflinks A pair of Gucci cufflinks crafted in solid sterling silver, featuring an oxidized finish. The design showcases the iconic double-G l...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Classic Oval Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Classic Oval cufflinks. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With smooth faces and toggle backs. Marked to the reverse: Tiffany & Co. 925 Simply wonderful Ti...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Safety Pin 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, designed in the form of a stylized safety pin. Crafted entirely from yellow gold, these cufflinks feature a sleek, polished finish. The design sh...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli & Malachite, 21.7g
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold cufflinks set with lapis lazuli and malachite – 21.7 grams detailed description: the top of the button is in a rectangular shape of 2.3 cm by 1.1 cm wide weight 21...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern 830 Silver & Carnelian Cabochon Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Swedish Mid-Century cufflinks. In 830 fine silver. Each bezel-set with oval carnelian cabochons in a high silver mount. Simply a wonderful pair of classically desig...
Carnelian, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1980's Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Checkerboard Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as hinged cufflinks terminating with wavy square forms Displaying a checkerboard motif with basse-taillé enamel Translucent royal blue over linear engraving Smaller terminal...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen Denmark Ster Silv Modernist Cuff Links #15039
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver modernist cuff links #610 by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These beautiful modernist cufflinks feature a round marble within a concave disc. Design...
Sterling Silver
$317Sale Price / item|49% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Cherub Angel or Cupid Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Cherub Angel or Cupid Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-ca...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$734Sale Price / item|20% Off
Silver Blue Rhodium Pink Sapphires Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Silver 925, Blue and White Rhodium Stones: Pink Sapphires 0,06ct. Cufflinks handcrafted in hand engraved Sterling Silver with White and Blue Rhodium...
Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver
$959Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 10K Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your formal attire with this exquisite Antique 10K Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set. Each piece features lustrous mother of pearl set in rich 10K gold, offeri...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens 18k Solid Yellow Gold and 2.5 Carat Diamond Belt Buckle
Located in Honolulu, HI
Metal: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 137 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI2 Diamond Carat Weight: 2.50 carats Weight: 54.1 grams Length...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair N M Thune Norwegian Red Guilloche Enamel & Gilt Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By N.M. Thune
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Norwegian cufflinks. By N.M. Thune of Oslo, Norway. In sterling silver with a gilt finish and red guilloche enamel. Simply great Scandinavian Modern cufflinks! Da...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Sterling Silver Pair Solid "Dog Bone" of Cuff Links
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver pair solid "Dog Bone" cuff links. Items can be made in 14k or 18k.
Sterling Silver
Cellini 18kt White Gold Diamond 0.80ct & Blue Sapphire 1.00ct Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed square 18 karat white gold cuff links. Four triangular shapes are pave set with brilliant diamonds and blue sapphires. The c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,462Sale Price|20% Off
AENEA Platinum Meteorite Pearls White Diamonds Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Meteorite, White Diamonds and Pearls handcrafted in Platinum. Paving: Meteorite 71.79ct.; White Diamonds 0,04ct.; Pearls 0,62ct.; Material: Platinum 950
White Diamond, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Green Agate Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Green Agate Cufflinks. Handcrafted in yellow gold made in Italy. These elegant cufflinks feature a 9k yellow gold knot on one side and a 10mm green agat...
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
Crimson Red Ruby and Diamond Pavé Cufflinks in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE TARRIFS AND DUTIES. NO EXTRA CHARGES UPON DELIVERY. These in cufflinks marry the deep crimson brilliance of calibré-cut rubies with the icy sparkle of pavé - ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cufflinks with blue sard-onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold cufflinks set with a layered stone and a brilliant-cut diamond, 0.20 ct F/G VS/SI Detailed description The front of the cufflink is 2.9 cm high and 1.6 cm wide Tota...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
George Gero 18kt White Gold and Blue Crystal Skull Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic round pair in 18 karat white gold . This unique pair of skull heads are hand carved from...
Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brixton & Gill Reverse 18k Gold Carved Quartz Mother of Pearl Ladybug Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
These fantastic cufflinks feature the enchanting depth of reverse carved quartz over a mother of pearl panel, framed and completed by rich 18k yellow gold. The carved quartz creates ...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Circular 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier diamond circular 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks. This pair of Cartier circular cufflinks from the Double C de Cartier collection are engraved with the iconic inter...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,555Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Silver Sapphires Amethyst Rubies Citrin Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Cufflinks from the AENEA Web Collection with Pink Sapphires, Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Amethyst and Citrin handcrafted in Yellow Gold, Silver and Black Rhodium. Paving: Pink Sapphires...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium...
Antique Faux Resin Mould Dog Cufflinks, circa 1920
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cute pair of antique painted resin molded floppy dog cufflinks.
Gilt Metal
$12,083Sale Price|20% Off
Precious Frog Tsavorite Gold Cufflinks 18K For Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K Gold Matching Ring Available and Earrings Available With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that creates mod...
Tsavorite, Gold, Rose Gold
$4,555Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium Silver Black Spinel Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Cufflinks from the AENEA Web Collection with Black Spinel handcrafted in White Gold, Silver and Black Rhodium. Paving: Black Spinels 1,9ct. Material: White Gold 750; Sterling Silver...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$4,555Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Silver White Diamonds Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Cufflinks from the AENEA Web Collection with White Diamonds handcrafted in Yellow Gold, Silver and Black Rhodium. Paving: White Diamonds 0,64ct. Material: Yellow Gold 750; Silver 92...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1960's Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Barrel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar-style cufflinks feature fluted barrel terminals with channel set french cut sapphire Weighing approximately 3.84 carat total - transparent medium blue in color Barrels twist out ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Vintage Hawk’s Eye Quartz Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold Boxed French 1970s
By Chaumet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chaumet Vintage Hawk’s Eye Quartz Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Signed, with Box, France, circa 1970s. A striking pair of vintage squared cufflinks by Chaumet Paris, crafted in ...
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,551Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
A Mid-century Sapphire And Diamond Dress-set
Located in London, GB
A mid-century sapphire and diamond dress-set, consisting of a pair of cufflinks and four buttons, each with a quatrefoil design, centrally set with a carré-cut diamond surrounded by ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Button Cufflink and Matching Shirt Stud Gold Dress Set Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Classic Button Dress Set comprising a Pair of Cuff links and four matching Shirt Studs, highlighted with 14k white gold crisscross thread details, Hand crafted in solid 14k yellow go...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire skull Cufflinks
Located in Helsinki, FI
These exquisite cufflinks pays a tribute to the renowned Finnish symbolist artist, Hugo Simberg. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these cufflinks capture the essence o...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Whale Cufflinks
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is literally a whale of a set of Tiffany cufflinks. They measure 1 1/4" x 1". The fish are beautifully textured and three dimensional with ruby eyes. They have been professional...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond Ruby Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 1980s 1982 London English Asprey
Located in Lisbon, PT
Diamond and Ruby Cufflinks in 18kt Yellow Gold, London vintage from 1982 — Presented in Asprey Case. A study in restrained opulence, this superb pair of vintage cufflinks born in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold 5.65ct. Diamond Square Cuff Links
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of 18 karat white gold square diamond cuff links. The cuff links are invisibly set with princess cut diamonds. The entire border of the cuff links are set with round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Carnelian Carved Cufflinks Sapphire Center 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These lovely Carved Carnelian cufflinks are simple yet elegant. They measure 20 mm x 5 mm baton, front is 12 mm x 12 mm and carved like a flower petal with a Sapphire cabochon cente...
Carnelian, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$501Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - Goldfish Cufflinks
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks. Goldfish Cufflinks. Unisex cufflinks silver 925 + 14k gold finish. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Weight: 2.5 gr Gemstones: Hand-carved mother o...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Round Cufflinks with Pave Diamond Centre in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Mother of Pearl round cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold with pave brilliant cut diamond centre. There is no shape more complete and more ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Retro Round Large Cufflinks
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
These Collectable pair of Patek Piaget cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K white gold. Sparkly and with excellent contrast and elegance. With Black onyx deep colored, they me...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
A Pair Of Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Cufflinks By Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of yellow gold cufflinks by Cartier from the Maillon Panthere collection, each cufflink with three rows of rounded brick shaped elements forming an arch to a hinged bar closur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Adolfo Courrier 18kt White Gold, Diamond & Onyx Beretta Pistol Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Courrier marries color, intricate stone setting and adds the art of enameling into his designs that are fresh, modern and sometimes whimsical with a mix of materials, includin...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold