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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Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) 2.55 Carat – Fancy Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 2.55 carats. Fancy cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone di...
Other
3.90 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.90 carat Dimensions 9.9x7.6x5.8mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald AG348 This magnificent 3.90-carat natural London blue topaz cap...
Blue Topaz
$675Sale Price|25% Off
58.80 Carat Natural Loose Deep Purple Amethyst For Pendant Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 58.80 carat Dimensions 29.2x21.3x15.0mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy AG235 This monumental 58.80-carat natural deep purple ameth...
Amethyst
$910Sale Price|30% Off
3.24 Carat Certified Natural Loose Deep Green Emerald Stone Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.24 carats Dimensions 9.89x9.34x4.63 mm Treatment Minor Oil Origin Swat, Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher AG262 This exquisite 1.35-carat natural blue sapphire capt...
Emerald
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 10.62 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted Blue
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 10.62 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Zircon
7.50 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.50 carat Dimensions 12.9x8.9x6.7 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy This magnificent 7.50-carat natural sky blue topaz enchants wi...
Topaz
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 13.02 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted Blue
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 13.02 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Zircon
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Blue Color Sapphire For Jewelry Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.85 carat Dimensions 6.7x5.1x3.1mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lankan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval AG280 This exquisite 0.85-carat natural blue sapphire captivates with a...
Sapphire
Natural Sphene (Titanite) 3.10 Carat – Oval Cut Rainbow Fire Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 3.10 carats. Cushion cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone ...
Other
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 13.30 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 13.30 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Blue Zircon
Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) 23.45 Carat – Cushion Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) weighing 23.45 carats. Expertly precision cut into a striking rectangular fa...
Other
4.00 Carat Natural Loose Leaf Green Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.00 carat Dimensions 11.0x10.2x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval AG121 Discover the extraordinary beauty of this 4.00 Carat Natural Loo...
Garnet, Tsavorite
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 6.9x5.9x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lankan Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval AG112 Discover the elegance of this 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphi...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) 53.70 Carat – Precision Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) weighing 53.70 carats. Expertly precision cut into a striking rectangular fa...
Other
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 44.20 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 44.20 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Blue Zircon
5.95 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Cushion Cut from Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.95 carat Dimensions 11.2x9.9x7.7mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion AG153 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio wi...
Peridot
Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) 32.31 Carat – Precision Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) weighing 32.31 carats. Expertly precision cut into a striking rectangular fa...
Other
20.95 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 20.95 carat Dimensions 17.4x14.9x12.8mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfol...
Citrine
Natural Madagascar Sphene (Titanite) 3.90 Carat – Fancy Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 3.90 carats. Fancy cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone di...
Other
$675Sale Price|25% Off
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.85 carat Dimensions 9.4x7.2x4.8mm Treatment Heated Origin Sri Lankan Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval AG253 This magnificent 2.85-carat natural cornflower blue sapphire ca...
Blue Sapphire
Natural Sparkling Sphene (Titanite) 3.61 Carat – Fancy Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 3.61 carats. Cushion cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone ...
Other
3.45 Carat Natural Loose Parti Sapphire Jewelry Gemstones Lot From Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.45 carat Piece 6 Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix Cut AG107 This exceptional 3.45-carat natural Parti Sapphire gemstone lot from Madagasca...
Sapphire
2.45 Carats Natural Loose Peach Pink Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.45 carat Dimensions 8.2x6.6x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG402 This magnificent 2.45-carat natural peach-pink tourmaline captivate...
Tourmaline
5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.40 carat Dimensions 8.6x7.0x4.9 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald Discover the beauty of this 5.40 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline...
Tourmaline
22.10 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Color Topaz Fancy Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 22.10 carat Dimensions 16.7x14.9x11.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Fancy AG368 This magnificent 22.10-carat natural sky blue topaz cap...
Topaz
Natural Sparkling Sphene (Titanite) 3.24 Carat – Fancy Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 3.24 carats. Cushion cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone ...
Other
$424Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carat Dimensions 7.7x5.4x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lankan Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval This 1.60 carat Blue Sapphire presents a beautifully saturated blue hue...
Blue Sapphire
28.30 Carat Natural Loose Lemon Color Citrine For Pendant African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 28.30 carat Dimensions 19.3x16.1x14.0mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This remarkable 28.30-carat natural Lemon Citrine from Af...
Citrine
$937Sale Price|25% Off
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
$720Sale Price|20% Off
26.90 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Color Topaz Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 26.90 carat Dimensions 18.2x14.8x12.6 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This impressive 26.90 carat natural London Blue Topaz showca...
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
3.60 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tone Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.60 carat Dimensions 12.5x6.7x4.7mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This elegant 3.60-carat natural Blue Tone Tourmaline from Afg...
Tourmaline
12.50 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 12.50 carat Dimensions 14.7x11.5x9mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion AG357 This magnificent 12.50-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates...
Tourmaline
$7,760Sale Price|20% Off
268.63 Carat Natural Certified Quality Purple Spodumene Kunzite Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 268.63 carat Dimensions 38.87 x 29.13 x 26.78 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This extraordinary 268.63 carat natural Certified Purple ...
Kunzite
2.15 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Stone Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat Dimensions 7.4x6.6x5.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald AG426 This magnificent 2.15-carat natural bicolor tourmaline captivates w...
Tourmaline
$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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
4.89 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut From Mozambique
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.89 carat Dimensions 13.22x9.51x5.4mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 4.89 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline is a...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Natural Sphene (Titanite) 4.21 Carat – Round Cut Rainbow Fire Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 4.21 carats. Round cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone di...
Other
$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
GIA CLEARANCE, 5.06 Carat Natural Sapphire Oval Shape
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA Certified 5.06 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Shape: Oval Dimensions: 12.56 x 10.09 x 4.23 mm Color: Blue Certification: GIA Certified Special Features: Exceptional clarity and vib...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Color Spinel Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.50 carat Dimensions 8.9x7.3x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 3.50 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Peach Spinel radiates a soft, ro...
Spinel
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
$296Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Pink Spinel Stone Cushion Cut From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.95 carat Dimensions 7.2x5.9x5.2mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 1.95 carat natural pink spinel showcases a refined cushion cut...
Spinel
$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
$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
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 18.28 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 18.28 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Blue Zircon
1.45 Carat Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.45 carat Dimensions 6.8x5.8x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald AG108 Discover the unique charm of this 1.45 Carat Natural Bicolor Wat...
Tourmaline
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Color Citrine Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.90 carat Dimensions 10.1x9.5x6.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazilian Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher This magnificent 3.90-carat natural Madeira citrine captiva...
Citrine
Lustrous Sphene Fancy Cushion Gemstone: Yellow-Green Titanite 6.14 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Color : Multi Color Shape : Cushion Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Africa Hardness : 5-5.5 Family : Titanite This stunning **Sphene gemstone**, also known as **...
Other
$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
$240Sale Price|20% Off
7.25 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.25 carat Dimensions 10.8x10.3x8mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 7.25 Carat Natural Loose Sky Blue Topaz is a beautifully ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$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
$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
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.10 carat Dimensions 6.3x6.2x4.9 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Unveil the brilliance of this 1.10 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Color To...
Tourmaline
Natural Sparkling Sphene (Titanite) 4.43 Carat – Fancy Cut Rainbow Fire
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bring extraordinary brilliance to your gemstone collection with this Natural Sphene (Titanite) weighing 4.43 carats. Fancy cut into a striking fancy cut, this exceptional gemstone di...
Other
$304Sale Price|20% Off
7.25 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Stone Custom Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.25 carat Dimensions 13.0x10.6x8.4mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion Precision This 7.25 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Stone...
Citrine
$368Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Perfect Bi Color Sapphire Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 6.9x6.4x3.8mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This exceptional 1.65 carat natural Bi-Color Sapphire showcases a rare ...
Sapphire
$696Sale Price|20% Off
4.00 carats Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.00 carat Dimensions 10.2x8.8x6.1mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 4.00-carat loose mint green tourmaline...
Tourmaline
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 10.65 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted Blue
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 10.65 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Zircon
Natural Cambodia Blue Zircon 18.54 Carat Loose Gemstone – Large Faceted
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Zircon from Cambodia, weighing an impressive 18.54 carats. Renowned for its dazzling brilliance and vivid blue color, this exceptional gemstone is a true collector's pie...
Blue Zircon