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.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
39.85 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 39.85 carat Dimensions 21.0x15.4x12.7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 39.85 Carat Natural Loose Swiss Blue Topaz is an ex...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$1,064Sale Price|24% Off
36.15 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 36.15 carat Dimensions 20x16.4x13.4 mm Treatment Heater Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 36.15 carat natural baby pink kunzite disp...
Kunzite
11.70 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Heart Shape Ametrine Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 11.70 carat Dimensions 15.7x16.8x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Heart This exquisite 11.70 carat natural ametrine showcases the encha...
Other
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 12.9x7.9x6.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 5.00 carat natural tourmaline displays a refresh...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carat Dimensions 13.2x6.5x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 4.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
7.00 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.00 carat Dimensions 12.0x9.0x7.1mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 7.00 carat Natural London Blue Topaz showcases a rich, deep b...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
49.20 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 49.20 carat Dimensions 22.0x18.3x14.5 mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 49.20 carat Natural Hot Pink Kunzite is a truly ex...
Kunzite
$7,760Sale Price|20% Off
269.35 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Purple Spodumene Kunzite Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 269.35 carat Dimensions 38.7 x 29.1 x 26.8 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This extraordinary 269.35 carat natural Purple Spodumene (Ku...
Kunzite
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Blue Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carat Dimensions 8.8x5.6x4.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.85 carat natural blue tourmaline is a striking gemstone that be...
Tourmaline
3.80 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.80 carat Dimensions 8.9x7.2x6.7mm Treatment None for Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.80 carat Natural Pink Kunzite is a beautifully crafted gemston...
Kunzite
130.20 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Pink Spodumene Kunzite Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 130.20 carat Dimensions 30.1x23.4x21.2 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 130.20 carat Pink Spodumene (Kunzite) is a ...
Kunzite
0.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Color Aquamarine Pair Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.60 carat Dimensions 4.0x4.0x2.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Baguette This 0.60 carat aquamarine pair offers a delicate, light blue hue t...
Aquamarine
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.70 carat Dimensions 8.1x7.9x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This elegant 2.70 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine beautifully sh...
Other
21.30 Carat Natural Loose Purplish No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.30 carat Dimensions 15.3x14x12.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 21.30 carat natural purplish kunzite showcases a beauti...
Kunzite
9.00 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.00 carat Dimensions 13.5x11.2x9 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This captivating 9.00 carat natural amethyst showcases a ric...
Amethyst
1.15 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.15 carat Dimensions 6.1x5.6x3.3mmm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This 1.15 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire features a captivating blen...
Sapphire
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tanzanite Stone Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 9.2x7.2x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Oval This 1.95 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tanzanite from Tanzania showca...
Tanzanite
$760Sale Price|20% Off
14.30 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.30 carat Dimensions 14.9x11.5x9.6mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 14.30 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz from Africa...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
23.07 Carat Natural Loose Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Cut Mozambique Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 23.071 carat Dimensions 26.14x17.13x8.34mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity SI Shape Cut Pear This exceptional 23.07 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline from Moz...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
6.40 Carat Natural Loose Certified Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.40 carats Dimensions 11.71 x 8.45 x 7.45 mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This stunning 6.40 carat Natural Blue Sapphire features a rich blu...
Blue Sapphire
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Stones 6 Pieces Gemstones Lot From Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.80 carat Piece 6 Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix This 4.80 Carat Natural Loose Sapphire Lot from Madagascar features a beautiful collection ...
Sapphire
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
20.85 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine Pair Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 20.85 carat Dimensions 14.2x11.5x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This exquisite 20.85-carat natural aquamarine pair showcases...
Aquamarine
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.05 carat Dimensions 8.9x7.8x6.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 3.05-carat natural hot pink tourmaline is an exceptional gemstone...
Tourmaline
$25,000
4.01 Carats Mozambique Ruby
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A 4.01 carat Mozambique ruby — an ideal size for a refined ring or pendant. Rubies are known as the king of gems. This stone comes from the Montepuez mines and was purchased through...
Ruby
Brazilian Aquamarine 120.50 Carat Oval Shape Loose Gem
Located in Valenza , IT
Collaborate with us to turn this beautiful gemstone into an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind work of art. An important aquamarine weighing 120.50 carats, oval cut, from Brazil Padre Pa...
Aquamarine
$680Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Green Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Gemstone From Zambia
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 9.5x7.2x3.8mm Treatment None Origin Zambia Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.00 Carat Natural Loose Green Emerald originates from the renowned...
Emerald
$768Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.05 carat Dimensions 12.9x7.9x6.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald Introducing a stunning 5.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tour...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.50 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 8.50 carat Amethyst showcases a rich, royal pur...
Amethyst
$256Sale Price|20% Off
5.70 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.70 carat Dimensions 12.0x10.2x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This beautiful 5.70 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is an eleg...
Amethyst
$576Sale Price|20% Off
10.85 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.85 carat Dimensions 12.1x10.7x10.1 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion Introducing a stunning 10.85 Carat Natural Pink Kunzite, bea...
Kunzite
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
15.30 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.30 carat Dimensions 18.0x12.7x9.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This impressive 15.30 Carat Natural Light Blue Aquamarine showcase...
Aquamarine
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1.98 Carat Natural Loose Certified Orange Sapphire Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.98 carats Dimensions 7.92x6.62x4.50mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This 1.98 carat Natural Soft Orange Sapphire is a refined and elegant...
Sapphire
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone Trillion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.5x6.1x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Trillion This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone is a captivatin...
Spinel
$224Sale Price|20% Off
8.40 Carat Natural Loose Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Africa Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.40 carat Dimensions 11.2x11.0x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut Asscher This stunning 8.40 carat natural Swiss Blue Topaz showcases a ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$304Sale Price|20% Off
6.35 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.35 carat Dimensions 17.5x7.8x6.4mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 6.35 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is a beautifully rare...
Amethyst
$744Sale Price|35% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Stone Oval Cut From Mozambique
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 7.6x6x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity Included Shape Cut Oval NA This dazzling 1.40 carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline showcases a vivid...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Color Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.50 carat Dimensions 10.6x8x6.3mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 3.50 Carat Natural Greenish Aquamarine from Pakistan is a beautiful...
Aquamarine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
9.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.45 carat Dimensions 15.4x9.0x6.5mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 9.45 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz features a stri...
Blue Topaz
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carat Dimensions 9.1x8.1x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel displays a sophistica...
Spinel
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Madagascar's Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.20 carat Dimensions 9.2x7.7x5.0mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval This 3.20 carat natural Parti Sapphire from Madagascar showcases a captivati...
Sapphire
$424Sale Price|20% Off
4.10 Carat Natural Loose Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.10 carat Dimensions 9.6x8.6x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This striking 4.10 Carat Natural Red Garnet displays a rich, de...
Garnet
4.45 Carat Natural Loose Light Color Aquamarine Pear Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.45 carat Dimensions 11.0x10.5x7.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pear This 4.45 carat natural aquamarine presents a beautifully light, soothin...
Aquamarine
10.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.40 carat Dimensions 14x11.3x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel This 10.40 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine from Brazil showcases a...
Other
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.05 carat Dimensions 11.4x7.0x5.5mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 3.05 carat Natural Greenish Amethyst is a unique and eleg...
Amethyst
$480Sale Price|20% Off
6.02 carats Tiffany Blue Zircon Stone Oval Cut Cambodian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.02 carats Dimensions 9.9x8.5x6.9 mm Treatment heated Origin Cambodia Clarity VVS Shape oval Cut faceted This exquisite 6.02 carat Tiffany Blue Zircon gemstone is a ...
Zircon, Blue Zircon
$640Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Color Tourmaline Emerald Cut From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 8.6x5.7x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Color Tourmaline showcases a rich...
Emerald, Tourmaline
$816Sale Price|66% Off
4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.75 carat Dimensions 9.6x8.0x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline is a truly stri...
Tourmaline
$264Sale Price|20% Off
7.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.70 carat Dimensions 11.8x11.8x8.8 Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 7.70 carat natural purple Amethyst features a rich...
Amethyst
$272Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.00 carat Dimensions 15.4x8.0x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This beautiful 5.00 carat greenish amethyst from Africa feature...
Amethyst
$520Sale Price|20% Off
5.15 carats Blue Zircon Stone Round Cut Natural Cambodian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.15 carats Dimensions 8.5x8.4x6.8 mm Treatment heated Origin Cambodia Clarity VVS Shape round Cut faceted The 5.15 carat blue zircon stone is a stunning example of n...
Zircon, Blue Zircon
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
13.90 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.90 carat Dimensions 17.3x11x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 13.90 carat Natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan showca...
Tourmaline
$424Sale Price|20% Off
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Royal Purple Amethyst Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.45 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher Experience the elegance of this 8.45 Carat Natural Loose Royal...
Amethyst
$256Sale Price|20% Off
3.30 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Stone Emerald Cut From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.30 carat Dimensions 10.3x7.7x6.3mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.30 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine features a striki...
Aquamarine
$720Sale Price|20% Off
21.20 Carat Natural Loose Top Quality Kunzite Pair Cushion Cut Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.20 carat Dimensions 12.6x10.9x9.2mm Clarity VVS Origin Afghanistan Cut Shape Cushion This exceptional 21.20 carat kunzite pair showcases top-quality craftsmanship and...
Kunzite
$44Sale Price|20% Off
0.73 carats Petroleum Quartz Stone Faceted Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.73 carats Dimensions 5.3x7.3x4.4 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity included Shape Kite Cut custom precision This exquisite 0.73 carat Petroleum Quartz gems...
Quartz
$800Sale Price|20% Off
4.35 Carat Natural Loose Sunset Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.35 carat Dimensions 11.4x7.7x6.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 4.35 carat natural sunset color tourmaline features a war...
Tourmaline
8.50 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.50 carats Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.6mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This 8.50 carat natural purple amethyst showcases a vivid, re...
Amethyst
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 8.5x6.1x3.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Emerald is a charming gemstone showcasing...
Emerald
$464Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 10.3x5.2x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 2.25 Carat Natural Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan is a beautif...
Tourmaline
$568Sale Price|20% Off
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine Stone Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.75 carat Dimensions 13.1x12.8x9.1mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion NA This gorgeous 9.75 carat natural Aquamarine gemstone showcases a serene...
Aquamarine