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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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
Diamond Pave Luxury Sharp Bullet 18 Karat Solid Gold Statement Unique Cufflinks
Located in Tysons, VA
Natural Diamonds 1.30 CTW. Available in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold alloys. Made to Order - Around 4-6 Weeks to Completion. Luxury Cufflinks - Customization and Special Requ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold cufflinks set with agate - size 1.7 cm x 1.4 cm 11.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold cufflinks set with agate - size 1.7 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The cufflinks are 1.7 cm wide and 1.4 cm high weight 11.6 grams Set with - 2 x 1.5 cm x 1.1 ...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Hard Stone and Wood Inlay Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist cufflinks. In sterling silver. With a dark wood inlay. With square faces each with an inlayed circle of hard stone (likely Amazonite) with silver...
Sterling Silver
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
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
Diamond Pave Black Onyx Gem Luxury Gun Revolver 18 Karat Gold Mens Cufflinks
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Pave Black Onyx Gem Luxury Gun Revolver 18 Karat Gold Mens Cufflinks Natural Gemstone & Diamonds 1.20 CTW. Available in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold alloys. This is a combination of solid rose + white gold + black onyx handle design. Made to Order - Around 4-6 Weeks to Completion. Luxury Cufflinks...
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger's ...
A pair of vintage Cartier trinity cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Cartier trinity gold and crystal cufflinks, each cufflink with two rock crystal cylinders, connected with a gold bar with two finials with three interlocking rings,...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
David Andersen Scandanavian Modern Sterling Silver Oseberg Celtic Knot Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Nordic cufflinks. By David Andersen. In sterling silver. With a Celtic knot design modelled after artifacts found in the Oseberg Viking ship from c. 850 CE. ...
Sterling Silver
Diamond Pave Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Solid Gold Statement Unique Cufflinks
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Pave Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Solid Gold Statement Unique Cufflinks Natural Diamonds 2.00 CTW. Available in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold alloys. Made to Order - Around 4-6 Weeks to Completion. Luxury Cufflinks...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
Men's 14kt White Gold Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli and Diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt white gold cufflinks set with lapis lazuli and brilliant cut diamond 0.06 ct F/G VS/SI - size 1.9 cm x 1.6 cm detailed description The cufflinks are 1.9 cm wide and 1.6 cm ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Tiger's Eye Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Gold Unique Men Cufflinks
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Pave Tiger's Eye Luxury Rocket Bullet 18 Karat Gold Unique Mens Cufflinks Natural Black Onyx & Diamonds 0.40 CTW. Available in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold alloys. Made to Order - Around 4-6 Weeks to Completion. Luxury Cufflinks...
Diamond, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$3,650 / item
.57 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 10-karat gold, these cuff links are hand set with .57 carats of diamonds in center with matte gold finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection &...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Alphabet Black Diamond White Gold Square Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These luxurious initial cufflinks are adorned with a combination of black and white natural diamonds, set in 14k gold. Available in yellow, white, or rose gold, they offer a refined ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks Tread Lines*
Located in New York, NY
Amazing detail Circular Textured Mod Deco Cufflinks Double sided / Larger & Smaller 16.4 grams. 14kt. yellow gold 14.3mm diameter of circles Solid, perfect for daily wear.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Man White Gold Plated Handcrafted Rocket Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Sterling Silver White Gold Plated Enamel Handcrafted Rocket Cufflinks Made in Italy. These cufflinks feature a handcrafted rocket in white gold-plated sterling silver and enameled in...
Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Knot Double End Cufflinks
Located in London, England
A classic pair of vintage knot cufflinks set in 14k yellow gold.
The cufflinks feature a traditional double-ended design, each terminal formed as a polished knot, offering a t...
Gold, 14k 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
A Pair Of Black And White Enamel Penguin Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of black and white enamel penguin cufflinks with yellow gold beak and feet all to an 18 carat yellow gold mount hallmarked London, 2012, bearing the Bentley & Skinner sponsorm...
Enamel
Raised Diamond Custom Initial Cufflinks White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the Home Is Where Your Heart Is Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the Home Is Where Your Heart Is Collection celebrates the memories, mileston...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Personalized Double Initial Cufflinks 14K Gold White Enamel by Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the Home Is Where Your Heart Is Collection celebrates the memories, milest...
Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Diamond Pavé Personalized Initial Cufflinks White Enamel 14K Gold Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the Home Is Where Your Heart Is Collection celebrates the memories, milest...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tresor Paris 2.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bespoke Club Cufflinks
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Bespoke 2.60 Carat Asscher Cut/ Modified Square Club Shape Cuff links featuring an unusual and unique Greenish Grey Color and a Clarity of SI1 Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold. The...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Tie Clip No. 63
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern tie clip. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 63 by Arno Malinowski Simply a wonderful Danish tie bar! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Margot de Taxco Greek Key Sterling Silver and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist cufflinks. By Margot de Taxco circa 1955. In sterling silver. With an interlocking "greek key" design - one key in black enamel and the other in ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
14k White Gold 1.30ctw Round Diamond Hematite Gents Cufflinks
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.30ctw Round Diamond Hematite Gents Cufflinks These stunning Gold Diamond Hematite Cufflinks is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Type: Cufflinks Materia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Green Jade Buddha Cabochon Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite cufflinks featuring two stunning green jade Buddha cabochons set on luxurious 14k yellow gold. Weighing 15.8g, each jade cabochon is not only ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Vermeil Gilt Sterling Silver Cufflinks by Jeff Deegan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed cufflinks. In gilt sterling silver. By Jeff Deegan. Each cufflink oval heads and backs connected by a chain. Marked to the reverse of each. Simply a wonder...
Sterling Silver
Pair Shiebler Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Mixed Metal Crane / Stork Lapel Buttons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Victorian lapel buttons or studs. By Shielber. In sterling silver. Mounted with figural 18k gold applied cranes or storks in flight. Fixed with off-set twi...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Platinum-Topped 18K Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century Modern cufflinks. In 18k yellow gold with platinum-topped faces and toggles. Each prong set with a round cut white diamond to the center. Simply a wonde...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
George Gero 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Oval Cuffinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Classic and traditional ,these oval cuff links are timeless. The oval shaped cuff links have Black Onyx centers and are set in polished 18 kt. yellow gold. The cuff links measure 3/...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Andreoli Pavé Diamond and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Andreoli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite Andreoli cufflinks showcase a luxurious combination of luminous mother of pearl and sparkling diamonds. Each cufflink features a sculptural design with a central moth...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Money Clip
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Money Clip Metal: 14k yellow gold Measurements: 2.5" x 0.35" Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Stamped: "14k" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sterling Silver & Black Enamel Fluer De Lys Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of modern cufflinks. In sterling silver. With black enamel fleur-de-lys designs to each. Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cufflinks, Circa 1970
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant pair of cufflinks crafted in 14K yellow gold, each featuring an oval cabochon of richly coloured natural lapis lazuli accented by a bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond of a...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 96
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks Model no. 96. Designed by Harry V. Larsen for Georg Jensen circa 1960. Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks from one of Denm...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georg Jensen Danish Mid-Century 18K Gold Cufflinks
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Danish Modern gold cufflinks. By Georg Jensen. In 18 karat yellow gold. Model no. 893. Each with heads that have stylized raw 'gold nugget' faces & textured backs,...
18k Gold, Gold
18 Carat White Gold Blue Sapphire Cufflinks Aenea Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
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...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
26658 Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Jean Schlumberger Olive Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Jean Schlumberger collection Tiffany 18k yellow gold cufflinks weighs 15.4g Cufflinks measures 28mm long front and back Front measures 12mm x 16.7mm wide Back measures 9.6mm x 13.2mm wide Cufflinks stamped ''Tiffany Schlumberger 18k'' Comes with a Tiffany jewelry box...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Cufflinks with Burgundy and Black Enamel
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed for Cellini Jewelers NYC these 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks are enameled in burgundy and black with gold detailing. These are the chain ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 smalle...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500 / set
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Menuki as Cufflinks. Edo period decorative fittings for the sword hilt of fine metal work including the background in shakudo ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Pair of John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Cufflinks
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of designer cufflinks. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. With a bamboo design to the heads. Marked to the reverse with John Hardy's maker's mark and 925. Simply a w...
Sterling Silver
$321Sale 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
14 Karat 3D Circular Double Textured Gold Cufflinks*
Located in New York, NY
Amazing detail Circular Textured Mod Deco Cufflinks Double sided / Larger & Smaller 23.2 grams. 14kt. yellow gold .75 & .56 inch Diameter of circles Solid, perfect fo...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$369Sale 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
18 Karat Gold 2.7 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisitely designed, these 18 Karat Gold cufflinks feature a captivating combination of 2.7 carats of diamonds and sapphires, showcasing a seamless blend of timeless elegance and mo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sunburst Graver Etch Oval Cufflinks 14kt Gold 12367*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
20x15mm Oval Sunburst style cufflinks Solid Flat Plate 1.5mm 14kt yellow gold 16 grams Bar: 19 x 5mm
14k Gold
George Gero 18 Karat White Gold and Blue Dumortierite Square Cufflinks
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic square shaped pair which are set in 18 karat white gold and blue dumortierite...
18k Gold, White Gold
$319Sale 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
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
$506Sale 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
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Tiger Head Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Opal Cufflinks.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Opal Cufflinks. The opals are a triangular cabochon cut of a a semi-translucent to opaque white body with pin-po...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.07 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisite and refined, these 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks embody the pinnacle of craftsmanship, featuring 6.07 Carats of premium Diamonds and Sapphires. Each cufflink is a testament to me...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Blue Agate Man Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Yellow Gold Blue Agate Man Cufflinks. Handcrafted in yellow gold made in Italy. These elegant cufflinks feature a 9k yellow gold knot on one side and a 10mm blue ag...
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Kutchinsky 18KT Gold Cufflinks, Vintage London 1970s
By Kutchinsky
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of signed Kutchinsky gold cufflinks, the oval faces worked with a fine basketweave texture that breaks the light rather than mirroring it, joined by swivel T-bar fittings to s...
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Black Ceramic White Diamonds Cufflinks Aenea Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
These cufflinks are made to be worn every day - classic and elegant! Matching studs are also available. White Gold Ceramic Cufflinks with White Diamonds Material. 18k White Gold, ...
White Diamond, White Gold