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Modern Necklaces

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
Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k white gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an eleg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an ele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Natural Classic Round 1.15ctAmethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linked to a single bale is a sparkling amethyst secured in a four prong setting. This solitaire amethyst pendant has a simple design and draws all the attention towards its vibrant p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Rope-Framed 3.2ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding pure elegance, this amethyst solitaire dangle pendant is designed in platinum. The round claw prong set amethyst is surrounded by a twisted rope frame that lends a touch of u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Rope-Framed 1.7ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding pure elegance, this amethyst solitaire dangle pendant is designed in platinum. The round claw prong set amethyst is surrounded by a twisted rope frame that lends a touch of u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Classic Round 1.7ctAmethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linked to a single bale is a sparkling amethyst secured in a four prong setting. This solitaire amethyst pendant has a simple design and draws all the attention towards its vibrant p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Rope-Framed 2.45ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding pure elegance, this amethyst solitaire dangle pendant is designed in platinum. The round claw prong set amethyst is surrounded by a twisted rope frame that lends a touch of u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Classic Round 1.7ctAmethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linked to a single bale is a sparkling amethyst secured in a four prong setting. This solitaire amethyst pendant has a simple design and draws all the attention towards its vibrant p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 1 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Rope-Framed 1.15ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding pure elegance, this amethyst solitaire dangle pendant is designed in platinum. The round claw prong set amethyst is surrounded by a twisted rope frame that lends a touch of u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Rope-Framed 1.7ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding pure elegance, this amethyst solitaire dangle pendant is designed in platinum. The round claw prong set amethyst is surrounded by a twisted rope frame that lends a touch of u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural 1 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

Natural 1 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

Natural 1 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.6 ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.45ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.80ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.15ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Pear-Shaped 1.5ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This platinum classic solitaire amethyst pendant looks elegant in its minimalistic design. Linked to a shiny v-bale, the magnificent pear-shaped amethyst captivates with its royal pu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.7ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.15ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.80ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The round royal purple amethyst appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring amethyst pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Pear-Shaped 1.5ct Amethyst Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This platinum classic solitaire amethyst pendant looks elegant in its minimalistic design. Linked to a shiny v-bale, the magnificent pear-shaped amethyst captivates with its royal pu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.1ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

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