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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925 Sterling Silver Earrings Moissanite Drop Earrings Minimalist Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Earrings Moissanite Drop Earrings Minimalist Gift For Women. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VV...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Moissanite Unisex Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Unisex Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Valentines Gift. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Square Stud Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Square Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold These refined stud earrings highlight rare Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise from the now-clos...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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
14K Yellow Gold Tiny Marquise Ruby Bezel Set Stud Earrings for 2nd or 3rd Holes
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, these 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby Stud Earrings feature a perfectly matched pair of vivid red rubies totaling 0.40 carats, elegantly bezel set to enhance bot...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 3.00 carats, natural Tapered Baguette Diamonds Huggie Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, natural Diamonds Huggie Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold. The weight of the natural Diamonds is 3.00 carats. The Tapered Baguette Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings, Fields with flowers painting.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topazs, fields of flowers drawing. Blue and yellow flowers. Handmade flower themed Shell Earrings with opal. Beach Wedding bridal stud earrin...
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,939Sale Price / set|20% Off
0.94 Ct Natural Diamond Pear & Marquise Bow Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Delicate. Luminous. Unmistakably enchanting — these 0.94-carat natural diamond butterfly wing bow stud earrings are the fine jewelry embodiment of feminine grace. Crafted in 2.03 gra...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$532Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silver, gold carved flower earrings studs with citrines and topazs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, gold carved flower earrings studs with citrines and topazs. 3 petal flower earrings. Blue topazs earrings. Flower earrings. White flower wedding earrings. Metal: silver 92...
Citrine, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 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
$746Sale Price / item|40% 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
$746Sale Price / item|40% 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
Moissanite Feather Shape Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Feather Shape Stud Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Birthday Gift. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clar...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,299
18K Gold Cobra Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 1.00" x 0.38" Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Stamped: "K18" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,392Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant 2.09Ct Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold, showcasing a total stone weight of 2.09 carats accented by 0.29 carats of sparkling diamonds. Emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$504Sale Price / set|20% Off
VR Jewels 1 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Bezel Set Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings feature two octagon-cut emeralds with a total weight of 1 carat, set in 14K yellow gold. Each gemstone measures approximately 5 × 4 mm and is securely hel...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,076Sale Price / item|40% Off
Sapphire, Amethyst 14k Gold Earrings Studs.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst, Sapphire 14k gold earrings studs. Purple, blue gemstones earrings. Material: 14k gold. Weight: 2.3 gr. Size Earrings: 10x16.6mm Central stones: Natural Sapphire - 2 piece...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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
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
$746Sale Price / item|40% 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
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
$658Sale 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
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
$358Sale 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
$658Sale 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
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
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine topazs Cut: pear Weight: a...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Topaz, Silver
$2,625Sale Price / set|20% Off
SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Effortlessly glamorous and beautifully unique these scattered pear-cut natural diamond cluster ear climber earrings with dangling drops are a truly original fine jewelry design. Mult...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$358Sale Price / item|50% 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
$127Sale Price / set|57% 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
$358Sale Price / item|44% Off
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
$358Sale 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
$430Sale Price / item|60% Off
Sun and moon, day and night earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sun and moon earrings studs. 925 silver ring multicolor lab gemstones earrings studs. Mismatched earrings with lab sapphires. Day and night earrings. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold pl...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
Tiffany & Co Frank Gehry Sterling Silver Oval Morph Stud Earrings #24659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Frank Gehry Sterling Silver Oval Morph Stud Earrings #24659 Authentic Tiffany earrings in Frank Gehry's iconic modern concave design featuring an open middle disc s...
Sterling Silver
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|40% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$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
$358Sale Price / item|50% 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
$358Sale Price / item|53% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|50% 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
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round Cabochon 1.16ct Citrine Stud Earring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
$358Sale Price / item|44% Off
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
Tiffany & Co, E. Peretti, 18K YGold Tiffany By the Yard 0.46 CT diamond earrings
Located in Paris, FR
A refined and timeless pair of Tiffany & Co. “Diamonds by the Yard” stud earrings, designed by the legendary Elsa Peretti, whose minimalist creations have become icons of modern ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,794 / 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
Certified Natural Fei Cui (Type A) Jade Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This pair of earrings is a magnificent showcase of traditional luxury and geological authenticity, centered on two exceptional pieces of Natural Fei Cui (Type A) Jade. Certified by t...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$358Sale Price / item|48% Off
Genuine 1.5 ct rubies and diamonds earrings studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine 1.5 ct rubies and diamonds earrings studs in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Size: 15.5 x 10 mm Weight: 2.4 gr. Central stones: Natural rubies - 2 pieces Cut: Pear Weight: ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
$190Sale Price / set|50% Off
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Sterling Silver Leaf Classic Stud Earrings for Her
Located in New York, NY
Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Sterling Silver Leaf Stud Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look....
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$358Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
$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
$358Sale 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
$4,550Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Cut 1.01Ct Solitaire Certified Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Details:- Item Code :- SEE-110108 Gross Wt. :- 1.85 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.01 Ct. ( SI Clarity & Hi Color ) Your Diamond, Your Trust Guarantee...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$358Sale 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
1ct Ruby Emerald Cut Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Ruby Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, featuring vibrant 1.00 carat natural rubies surrounded by elegant emerald-cut white diamonds and a sparkling double halo of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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