Modern More Jewelry
MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Modern
9 Karat Yellow Gold With Zircons Brooch
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Elegant Talisman ! Stanoppi takes care of you ! Protect yourself with style. Talisman applied on a 100% pure cotton mask with protective filter or you can put the brooch in your jack...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Opal Galleon Made
Located in London, GB
A gold and opal galleon made by Bentley & Skinner, the galleon in full sail consisting of hull set with boulder opal weighing 21.53 carats and fine gold sa...
Category
2010s British Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Charm Pendant with Diamond and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Charm Pendant with Diamond and Amethyst.
8 piece round diamond and 16 piece square cushion amethyst.
3 grams total weight
30.78 height
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Chapel Charm Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is the sweetest little charm! It is a glossy gold chapel and when opened there is a bride and groom getting marries. . The charm is modelled in 9ct gold.
Spire Height: 13mm
...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1.80 Carat Diamond Brooch and Earring Set in Yellow Gold and Platinum, 1960s
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Brooch and Earring Set
Features Textured Linear Design with Rows of Pave Set Round Diamonds
Brooch
Total Length = 69 mm
Total Width = 29 mm
Total Diamond Weight on Brooch = ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 9 Carat Boat Charm
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is the sweetest little charm! It is an ornate boat. The charm is modelled in 9ct gold.
Length Of Boat: 25mm
Height Not Including Loop: 9mm
Weight: 1.99g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Sunglasses Yellow Gold White and Black Diamonds Handdecorated with MicroMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glasses White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with MicroMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Donkey Head Blue Sapphire Eyes Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
These sterling cufflinks have a lifelike donkey head design, with showcasing the intricate details of the ears, mane, and sapphire blue eyes. These cufflin...
Category
Early 2000s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Telephone Love Charm
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is the sweetest little charm! It is a telephone and where the numbers should be there are the words 'ILOVEYOU'. The charm is modelled in 9ct gold an is hallmarked.
Height: 10m...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Sapphire Eyed Badger Swivel Back Cufflinks Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A sweet pair of sapphire eyed badger swivel back cufflinks set in 18k white gold.
Each cufflink depicts the head of a badger and is made of solid 18k white gold. Each badger is then...
Category
2010s British Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Zenith Elite Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet watch for men in 18 karat yellow gold.
The dial is round, the background is creamy white stick figures, date at 3 o'clock, seconds dial at 9 o'clock.
Automatic movement with manual winding.
Zenith Elite...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Oversized Spider Gilt & Enamel Statement Costume Brooch with Rhinestones
Located in McKinney, TX
Vintage, extremely rare and exceptional fantasy figural jeweled spider statement brooch, circa 1980s.
DETAILS:
- Gold plated
- Clear and Emerald-colored crystal rhinestones
- Brown ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Swirl Earrings with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
Set in 18k yellow gold with a total weight of 6.52 carats.
Also available in 18k rose and white gold mounting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sunglasses White Gold White and Black Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Glasses Yellow Gold White Diamonds Tsavorite Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunglasses White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Glasses Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with MicroMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of 18k Gold Earrings, Brooch, Ring Set with Pearl and Turquiose Cabochons
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Set of Earrings, Brooch, and Ring w/ Fan-Like Designs Set with Turquoise and Pearl Cabochons
Ring size- 6.5
Fan Setting is 39 mm Long and 18 mm Wide on Ring
Fan Setting is 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
0.30 total diamond weight.
4.57 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.30 Carat Diamond Firework Ring and Stud Earring Set in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Firework Stud Earring and Ring Set
Earrings
Gorgeous Firework Design
Articulates in Middle to Provide Some Movement
Total Diamond Weight = Appx 1.30 Cts
Average Color = G - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald Cabochon Crab Brooch / Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Emerald Cabochon Crab Brooch / Pin
3.90 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
Agate Faux Diamond Sterling Silver Statement Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Drippy Runway Necklace featuring nine drop oval facet agate beads surrounded by sparkling faux white and black Diamonds; so effective and drapes beautifully. The graduate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Jennifer Fisher 18k Yellow Gold Branch Pendant w/ J M S Initial
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jennifer Fisher 18k Yellow Gold Branch Pendant w/ J M S Initial
Product details:
750 18K yellow gold
Branch pendant with three small rounded coin like charm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Valentino Black Resin and Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin
By Valentino Night
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and dramatic Italian Valentino hard black resin rhinestone flower pin or brooch makes a beautiful addition to any ensemble given day or evening. It is from 2000. Very well made as any authentic Valentino piece is. It has its original Valentino red box. it is 4" round. This will be stunning on any jacket, blouse or dress as it will make a statement. Can go for all seasons and even resort wear...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern More Jewelry
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Religious Charm / Crucifix Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold And Diamond Religious Charm / Crucifix Pendant
0.50 total diamond weight.
4.75 grams
35.52 mm height
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1950s French Woven Gold Bracelet with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold bracelet of cinched fabric design with diamond embellishment, in 18k. France, maker's mark for Goldberg Frères. Atw 1.12 ct. diamonds.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
14 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom pendant necklace encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon amethyst drop. This contemporary jewellery collection has been featured in a Vogue U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Horseshoe Charm / Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold And Diamond Horseshoe Charm / Pendant
0.25 total diamond weight.
5 grams total weight.
35.82 mm height
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vertebrae Body-Chain with Cabochon Coral and Rhodochrosite in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vertebrae Body-chain with Cabochon Coral and Rhodochrosite in 18k Yellow Gold.
This exquisite body chain is crafted from 18k yellow gold, adorned with cabochon-cut coral and rhodoch...
Category
2010s American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Weingrill Rolling Earrings in Tri-Color Gold Clip-On Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial Tri colored gold earrings from Italian Designer Carlo Weingrill. All makers marks intact. Beautiful condition. MSRP 3230
1.25 x ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver, Amethyst And Citrine Flower Pin Or Brooch Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked flower pin or brooch is signed Sterling and AE. Most likely Mexican from the 70's. It is sterling silver, amethyst and citrine. The measurements are 4" H or 4"...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Modern Brooch with Diamonds and Pink Quartz
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch with a removable rose quartz drop, encrusted with 3 round diamonds, is a contemporary jewellery piece that has been featured in Vogue UA revi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sailing Yacht Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautifully detailed yellow gold sailing boat/yacht brooch made of solid 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a boat at full speed on the open ocean comp...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin Art Deco Style
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin Art Deco Style
1.00 total diamond weight.
7 grams total weight.
35mm by 11.70mm wide.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
10 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Two Tone Heart Pendant with Diamonds 0.40 TDW.
3.14 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant 12 Karat Gold
Located in Palermo, IT
Carved shell Cameo with fruits Pendant 12kt pink gold with diamonds .
Offered here is a large shell cameo set in a fabulous 12K gold hand made frame...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Leaf Brooch or Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Leaf Brooch / Pin
3.60 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring 1.39 Carat Round Center G VVS2
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously-owned Tiffany & Co. engagement ring. The ring is a size 6 (US), made of 950 platinum, and weighs 3.8 DWT (approx. 5.91 grams). It also has one round G-color, VVS2-clarity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant 1.00 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant 1.00 Total Diamond Weight.
6.57 grams Total Weight. 46.75mm high to clasp and 28mm wide.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
K. Brunini Sterling Silver and Gold Twig Loop Chain Bracelet and Necklace Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry by Renowned Jeweler Katey Brunini
Feature Twig Designs in Interlinked Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Loops
Each Loop Appx 15 mm in ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Amethyst and Diamonds
2.07 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Center Sapphire and Surrounding Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Center Sapphire and Surrounding Diamonds
0.50 total diamond weight.
19.54 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch with Twenty Cultured Pearls
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Brooch With Twenty Cultured Pearls
6.28 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Claude Lalanne POMME BOUCHE Brooch - Never used
Located in Boston, MA
CLAUDE LALANNE
Iconic "POMME BOUCHE" made into a brooch.
Designed 1990
Produced by Arthus Bertrand, Paris
Patinated bronze
Monogrammed C.L and stamped LAL...
Category
1990s French Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal, Bronze
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Charm / Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Charm/Pendant with Diamonds .
4.67 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Diamond and Amethyst Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds and Amethyst.
0.25 Total Diamond Weight.
2.48 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond and Akoya Sea-Water Cultured Pearl Spiral Shell Pendant in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
An 18 carat Yellow Gold Pendant designed as a spiralling shell decorated with round brilliant-cut diamonds and Akoya cultured pearls graduating to a large...
Category
2010s British Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Garavelli Diamond Tennis Bracelet Anniversary Collection
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold GARAVELLI DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET
This gorgeous bracelet is hand-made in Italy and has been made to celebrate our company's 100 years anniversary
It features 27 diam...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Freeform Pin / Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Free Form Pin / Brooch
0.46 total diamond weight.
3.20 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant with Round Diamonds 1.25 Total Diamond Weight.
4.23 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds.
3 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant with Princess Cut Diamonds 0.25 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant with Princess Cut Diamonds 0.25 TDW.
2.43 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful blend of watchmaking refinement and unique artistry, this charming lapel watch takes the form of a sunfish. The aquatic creature is stunning in its level of detail. Craf...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat White Gold Large Alex Cushion Cut Quartz Pendant with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Alex Cushion Cut Pendant With Round Diamonds 0.20 Total Diamond Weight.
4.59 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Butterscotch Natural Amber Necklace and Bracelet Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
NUMBER OF PIECES IN THE SET: 2
METAL: 14KT Yellow Gold
GENDER: Ladies
BRACELET SIZE: 8 in.
BRACELET FEATURES: The flexible bracelet features one inch links of oval shaped amber int...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
Collection of Eight Modern Stamped Silver Rings
Located in bronshoj, DK
Collection of silver rings, 8 modern silver rings.
Most of Sterling Silver, among others Oxétte.
All stamped.
US size 8-9½. Our silversmith can adjust to any size for an additional $50.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Round Center Engagement Ring '1.36 Carat Center GVVS2'
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co. Legacy ring is made of platinum and weighs 3.00 DWT (approx. 4.67 grams). It contains one round G color and VVS2 clarity diamond weighin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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