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.
$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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
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
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
$736Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 10.5x6.4x3.7mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 2.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Spinel captivates ...
Spinel
$680Sale Price|20% Off
1.13 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Stone Pear Cut From Mozambique
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.13 carat Dimensions 9.35x6.0x3.38 mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity SI Shape Cut Pear This 1.13 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline dazzles with its str...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$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
$560Sale Price|20% Off
12.40 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 12.40 carat Dimensions 13.3x12.9x10.8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This beautiful 12.40 carat natural Madeira citrine showcases...
Citrine
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
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
$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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
$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
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.05 carat Dimensions 7.0x5.3x3.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 1.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline is a vibran...
Tourmaline
$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
$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
7.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine Stone Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.55 carat Dimensions 11.2x11x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 7.55 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine is a beautifully refined ...
Aquamarine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
5.35 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.35 carat Dimensions 11.3x10x6.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 5.35 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst is a striking gem...
Amethyst
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
$56Sale Price|20% Off
0.62 carats Mint Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.62 carats Dimensions 4.8x4.7x3.7 mm Treatment none Origin Afghanistan Clarity SI Shape octagon Cut asscher The 0.62 carat Mint Green Tourmaline stone, meticulously cu...
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
6.80 Carat Natural Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.80 carat Dimensions 10.9x10.7x8.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 6.80 carat natural AAA-quality rubellite tourmaline displays an ...
Tourmaline
5.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Stone Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.60 carat Dimensions 10.3x10.2x8 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion Precision This 5.60 carat Natural Green Peridot is a vibrant and capti...
Peridot
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Lot 6 Piece Madagascar's Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.60 carat Piece 6 Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix This beautiful 4.60 carat teal sapphire lot from Madagascar features six well-matched g...
Sapphire
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Custom Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 7.5x6.4x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Precision Introducing a striking 2.00 Carat Natural Bright Red Garne...
Garnet
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
$376Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Red Rubellite Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 8.2x7.3x4.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This stunning 2.00 carat natural Rubellite Tourmaline showcases a rich, v...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
15.50 Carat Loose Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.50 carat Dimensions 14.2x14.2x9.9mm Treatment Heated Origin Africa Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Modified Asscher Cut NA This 15.50-carat natural Sky Blue Topaz is a bre...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$104Sale Price|20% Off
5.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Trilliant Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.25 carats Dimensions 12.5 x 12.5 x 8.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Triangular Cut Trillion Mix Cut NA This exquisite 5.25 carat purple ameth...
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
$256Sale Price|20% Off
13.05 carats Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.05 carat Dimensions 12.3x11.4x11.2mm Treatment Irradiated Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut cushion NA This exquisite 13.05 carat Pink Kunzite gemstone is a natural, ...
Kunzite
$324Sale Price|20% Off
2.26 carats Blue Aquamarine Stone Marquise Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.26 carats Dimensions 15.0x6.0x5.2 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity VS Shape Marquis Cut Faceted This 2.26 carat blue aquamarine is a stunning natural gemstone ...
Aquamarine
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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 Carat Natural GGI Certified Royal Blue Round Sapphire Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.20 carat Dimensions 9.39x9.22x5.75 mm Treatment Heated Origin Sri Lankan Clarity SI Shape Cut Round Presenting a stunning 4.20 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire, GGI...
Sapphire
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Green Rutile Inclusion Spinel Stone Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.10 carat Dimensions 5.5x5.5x4.6mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity SI Shape Cut Hexagonal This 1.10 carat Natural Green Spinel is a rare and intriguing gemstone ...
Spinel
$504Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.25 carat Dimensions 7.1x6.9x5.9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion NA This 2.25-carat natural Seafoam Tourmaline is a rare and refreshing ...
Tourmaline
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
$344Sale Price|20% Off
6.00 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Stone Emerald Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.00 carat Dimensions 9.4x7.3x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald The 6.00 Carat Natural Loose Light Blue Aquamarine is a stunning gemst...
Aquamarine
$144Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carat Dimensions 9.7x8.7x7.6 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 4.25 carat purple amethyst gemstone s...
Amethyst
$344Sale Price|20% Off
4.64 carats Blue Zircon Stone Cushion Cut Natural Cambodian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.64 carats Dimensions 10.3x7.85x5.80 mm Treatment heated Origin Cambodia Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This exquisite 4.64 carat Blue Zircon gemstone i...
Zircon, Blue Zircon
$126Sale Price|30% Off
2.30 Carat Loose Light Blue Aquamarine Stone Cushion Cut Natural Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.30 carat Dimensions 9.1x7.3x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This beautiful 2.30 carat loose Light Blue Aquamarine is a...
Aquamarine
$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
A Ceylon Heart-Shape Blue Sapphire of 2.19 Carats
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This 2.19-carat heart-shape blue sapphire originates from Ceylon, a source long recognised for producing sapphires with fine colour and clarity. The heart-shape cut is less commonly ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$288Sale Price|20% Off
Perfect Indicolite Tourmaline Stone 2.25 Carats Tourmaline Stone for Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect Indicolite Tourmaline Stone, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality, 2.25 carats Loose certified tourmaline gemstone ...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
Exceptional 21.56ct Untreated Lagoon Tourmaline, Afghanistan, AAA+ Investment
Located in Viena, Viena
lagoon coloured as it occurs with a 21.56 ct Paraiba tourmaline, only purer (98% purity, 1 kl. flag) and with extreme luminosity, a lagoon / lagoon (color blue green or green blue) u...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 carats Pinkish Red Umbalite Garnet Cushion Cut from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.80 Dimensions 9.9x9.2x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This stunning 4.80 carat pinkish-red Umbalite Garnet, sourced fro...
Garnet