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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$629Sale Price / item|50% Off
Tulip Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tulip Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k gold. Flower gold earrings. Pear ruby earrings. Red flower earrings. 14k solid gold Size: 10 x 7 mm. Total weight:...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$629Sale Price / item|50% Off
Starburst Stud Earrings in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Starburst Stud Earrings. Rainbow opal earirngs. 14k gold earrings. Vintage/Old Style opal earrings. Ethiopian opal earrings. October Birthstone jewelry. 14k solid gold Size: 12 x 8 ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Earrings Asscher-Inspired 0.47 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these captivating 14K Yellow Gold Halo Earrings, featuring two matched round emeralds totaling 1.15 carats. Each vibrant emerald is framed in an ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Earrings with amethyst and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.05ct 18k gold 2.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold stud earrings set with a flower-shaped amethyst and a brilliant-cut diamond of up to 0.05 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The earrings are 1.4 cm long Total ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
$629Sale Price / item|50% Off
Opal, Crescent Moon Stud Earrings in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal, Crescent Moon Stud Earrings in 14k gold. Opal moon earrings. Moonface earrings. Rainbow opal earirngs. 14k gold earrings. Vintage/Old Style opal earrings. Ethiopian opal earrin...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$637Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Mini Screw Back Diamond and Emerald Earrings For 2nd or 3rd Hole
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Graceful, vibrant, and thoughtfully designed, this petite pair of 14K yellow gold earrings elevates everyday jewelry with a touch of refined color and sparkle. Each earring is set wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Halo Stud Earrings feature a vibrant pair of Colombian emerald-cut emeralds totaling 0.75 carat, celebrated for their vivid green color and exceptiona...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with girl with a pearl earring painting
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with girl with a pearl earring painting. Handmade Paint Shell Earrings with topazs. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wear...
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$432Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings in 925 sterling silver, featuring the natural allure of blue sapphires and the sparkle of fine diamonds. Each earring is set with four round blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Tanzanite & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Tanzanite Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opals is 6.36 carats. The we...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Studearrings with brilliant cut diamond sup to 1.90ct 2.4 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold solitaire stud earrings set with a 1.90 ct brilliant-cut diamond - K/L - VVS Detailed description The stud earrings are set in a 6.8 mm wide square setting with 4 s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$665Sale Price / item|44% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with amethysts in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold Hummingbird earrings studs with amethysts. Gold bird earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine amethysts Cut: pear Weight: ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Tiffany Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Star Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed for Tiffany Angela Cummings created these five pointed star earrings in silver c. 1975. They have both a post and a clip that slips over the post. Either clip or post can be...
Sterling Silver
$176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Moissanite 2Ct Stud Earrings Unisex 925 Sterling Silver.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite 2Ct Stud Earrings Unisex 925 Sterling Silver. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity. Hall...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and iris flower painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with sapphire cab and iris drawing. Handmade Paint blue flower Shell Earrings with blue sapphire. Custom order a unique art earrings with iris...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
$450Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Emerald Bezel Set Mini Stud Earrings 2nd or 3rd Hole
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Refined elegance meets modern styling in this chic pair of pear shaped emerald stud earrings set in rich 14K yellow gold. Each earring features a bezel set emerald weighing approxima...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold 1.10 Carat Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold 1.10 Carat Natural Diamond Stud Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 1.55 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.32 carat D-E VVS round natural diamonds...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$326Sale Price / item|55% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, opal and sun and moon with star painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with opal cab, sun and moon with star drawing. Day and night earrings. Custom order a unique art nature inspired earrings with sun and moon wit...
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$326Sale Price / item|55% Off
Peridot, tropical beach with palms painting, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with peridot, tropical beach with palms and sea drawing. Handmade Paint tropical theme Shell Earrings with peridot. Beach Wedding bridal stud earr...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold Plate, Silver
$726 / item
Hummingbird earrings studs with peridots
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver Hummingbird earrings studs with peridots. Metal: 925 silver Weight: 2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine peridots Cut: pear Weight: approx 1 ct. Color: a...
Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Silver
12 MM Emerald Huggie Earrings, Emerald Micro Pave Hoop Earrings
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver 12 MM Emerald Huggie Earrings, Emerald Micro Pave Hoop Earrings. Metal: 925 silver Earring size: The Inner diameter of Earrings: 10MM The Outer diameter of Earrings: 12M...
Emerald, Silver
$726 / item
Baguette emerald earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette emerald earrings studs in 925 silver. Metal type: 925 silver Size: 12 x 12.20 mm. Weight: 2.20 g. Central stones: 2 emeralds: green color, baguette cut, clarity with inclu...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver 1.38 Ct Natural Emerald Floral Stud Earrings Holiday Gift
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver natural emerald stud earrings feature eight round gemstones, each measuring 2.7 mm, with a total weight of 1.38 carats. Designed in a graceful floral motif...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$726 / item
Lotus flower earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus flower earrings studs with amethyst and sapphires in 925 silver. Metal type: 925 silver Size: 12 x 12 mm. Weight: 2.3 g. Central stones: Genuine amethysts Cut: Maruises Weigh...
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
$726 / item
Hummingbird Earings Studs with Sapphires
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver Hummingbird Earings Studs with Sapphires. Metal: 925 silver plus gold plating Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine sapphires Cut: pear Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Daisy flower earrings with chalcedony and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with chalcedony and daisy flowers field drawing. Handmade flower Shell Earrings with chalcedony. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pea...
Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Earrings with ruby up to 2.40ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold stud earrings set with ruby 2.40ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description The stud earrings are 1.0 cm long by 8.3 mm wide wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and blue bird painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and blue bird drawing. Handmade Paint Blue Bird Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pearl bea...
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$326Sale Price / item|55% Off
Sea inspired earrings with topaz and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and jellyfish, starfish, fish - sea inspired drawing. Handmade sea animals Shell Earrings with topaz. Beach Wedding bridal stud earring...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Sea inspired, sailboat, yacht earrings with topaz and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz sea inspired yacht drawing. Handmade sea Shell Earrings with topaz. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pearl beach earrings. Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Topaz earrings. Custom order a unique art earrings with sea with sailboat earrings...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with garnet and poppy flowers painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with amethyst and red poppies drawing. Handmade Red Flower Paint Shell Earrings with garnets. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pearl ...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
MIKIMOTO 18K White Gold Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of authentic Mikimoto pearl stud earrings, crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with luminous Japanese Akoya pearls measuring approximately 6mm to 6.5mm in diameter...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with peridots, sapphires and diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
Earrings with peridots, sapphires and diamonds. Material: 925 silver Weight: 2.80 g. Earrings size: 25 x 14 mm Peridots: 2 pieces, green - color, briolette cut, transparent, (7.5 x...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
$726 / item
Topaz Briolette, tanzanite earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sky blue topazes and tanzanitein 925 silver earrings studs. Metal type: 925 silver Size: 22 x 5 mm. Central stones: Natural topazes Cut: Briolette - 2 pieces Total weight: 2.20 ct ...
Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
$326Sale Price / item|55% Off
Van Gogh Almond Blossom earrings with topaz and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and Van Gogh Almond Blossom drawing. Handmade Shell Earrings with topaz. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of pearl beach earr...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Earrings with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 2.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold stud earrings set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description The stud earrings are 1.0 cm long and 8.2 mm wide Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$665Sale Price / item|44% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs. Gold bird earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine topazs Cut: pear Weight:...
Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
$726 / item
Hummingbird earings studs with rubies
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Hummingbird earrings studs with rubies. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine rubies Cut: pear Weight: appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Silver
$1,815 / item
Baguette emerald earrings studs in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette emerald earrings studs in 14k gold. Emerald gold studs. Baguette emerald earrings. Green Stone Stud Earring. May birthstone jewelry. Solitaire emerald studs. By Daizy Jewell...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and lily of the valley painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with sapphire cab and lily of the valley drawing. Handmade Paint Flower Shell Earrings with blue sapphire. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mo...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and forget-me-nots painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and forget-me-not flowers drawing. Handmade Paint Blue flower Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mothe...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,207Sale Price|25% Off
Timeless Elegance 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday style with these classic 14K yellow gold bezel set natural diamond stud earrings, showcasing 0.40 carats of high-quality diamonds in a minimalist yet striking d...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Seascape with yacht earrings with carnelian and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with carnelian and sea sailing boat, yacht drawing. Handmade sea, ocean yacht Shell Earrings with carnelian. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. ...
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Marquetry Earrings by Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Elevate your elegance with these 18K Yellow Gold Marquetry Earrings, featuring a delicate blue butterfly pattern that exudes charm and artistry. Each earring is meticulously crafted ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Modern Cubic Zirconia Flower Large Studs Earring in 925 Silver Gift for Wife
Located in New York, NY
Modern Cubic Zirconia Flower Large Studs Earring in sterling silver. You shall need these statement studs earrings to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cu...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$207Sale Price / set|50% Off
Handmade Natural Emerald Diamond Floral Studs Earring for Women Made in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Floral Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings cr...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Three Stone Red Garnet Trio Stud Earrings Made in 925 Silver for Birthday Gift
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Red Garnet Trio Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings creat...
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$363Sale Price / item|50% Off
Leopard pattern black and white earrings with onyx and Mother of pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with black onyx and Leopard pattern black and white drawing. Handmade wild animals Shell Earrings with black onyx. Beach Wedding bridal stud earri...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,500 / item
Peridot 14k gold drop earrings.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peridot 14k gold drop earrings. Oval Peridot 14k gold earrings. 14 kt gold earrings with Peridot, sapphires and diamonds. August birthstone earrings. Gold - 14 kt gold Size: 20x12...
Diamond, Sapphire, Peridot, 14k Gold
1ct Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 1 ct Colombian emerald stud earrings in solid 14K gold, featuring emerald-cut 6×4 mm stones with natural diamond accents. Refined sparkle and rich green beauty—perfect for ef...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara 14K Solid Gold Cushion Diamond Stud Earrings, 0.72 Carats
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A blend of round and princess cuts, these cushion diamond studs offer the best of both worlds. This pair of solitaire earrings, crafted in 14k solid gold, loo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Tanzanites, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanites & Freshwater Pearls Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanites is 22.60 carats. The ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, sapphire and cornflower painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with sapphire cab and cornflower drawing. Handmade Paint Flower Shell Earrings with blue sapphire. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrings. Mother of ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,647Sale Price / set|20% Off
Real 1.60 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Beads & Diamonds Stud Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Hoop oversized Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald beads is 36.23 carats. The Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$440Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus Earrings Studs with Opals in 14k Gold, Opal Gold Earrings
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal cabochon earrings. Opal Gold Earrings. Flower gold earrings. Round cab opal earrings studs. E...
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Bezel Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of luminous color to your collection with these 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Stud Earrings, featuring a pair of fine-quality Ceylon yellow sapphires totaling 1.30 carats. Each s...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Earrings Studs in 14K Yellow Gold. Mini Heart-Shaped Stud Earrings!
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart earrings studs in 14k yellow gold. White topazes earrings. Mini heart-shaped stud earrings. Heart gold earrings studs. Tiny heart earrings. Delicate earrings. Gold Earrings With Diamond cut Topazes. Total weight: 1.8 g. 14 karat yellow gold Length: 8.5 mm Style: Minimalist Sold as a pair. Gemstones: colorless topazes...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,815 / item
14k Gold Earrings with Pear Rubies and Diamonds!
Located in Istanbul, TR
14kt solid white gold earrings with pear natural rubies and diamonds. July birthstone earrings. Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.3 g. Size: 15.5 x 10 mm. Central stones: Natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,815 / item
14k Gold Artist Palette Paint Earrings studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Artist Palette Earrings studs. Multicolor gemstones earrings. Paint Palette and Brush Earrings. Artist Studs. Painter Studs. Metal: 14k gold 14x16 mm size Weight 2.5 gr. G...
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Amethyst, 14k Gold