Modern Band Rings
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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Modern
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This band holds 30points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 9ct gold band.
Ring Size: Q or 8
Band Width: 3.5mm
Weight: 2.54g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Simon G 1.36ct Pink Diamond Caviar Collection Band Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate Simon G band from the Caviar Collection, crafted in 18 karat rose and white gold.
Princess cut diamonds total 1.36 carats (estimated at G color and VS2-SI1 clarity)....
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 9carat gold and has a 'V' shape with three diamonds which total 10pts. Made in London and modelled in 9 Carat Gold.
Size: O or 7 /4
Width: 4.5mm
...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Engraved Platinum Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The engraving on this band features a flower and leaf motif. It is very fine detail and quite subtle. The band is modelled in platinum and would be perfect as a wear alone ring or a stylish wedding...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Double Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band has two layers. One side holds baguette diamonds and the other side holds round diamonds. There are a total of 40pts worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Eternity Baguette Diamond Band Ring Hand Carved
Located in Miami, FL
A well-executed, hand-made, hand-engraved eternity band ring featuring matched baguette cut diamonds. The wedding band is set in platinum and weighs 0.70 carats of HI color and VS cl...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design engraved beautifully into this 9ct gold band is full of detail. This would make a great fancy wedding band or an ornate everyday ring. Made in Birmingham, England.
Size: ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Twist Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within one of the 9carat gold bands which twist around one another there are nine round cut diamonds which total approximately 30pts and are set in square shaped settings.
Ring...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band also has ornate shoulders that mimic the look of two diamonds. The diamonds in this band total approx 70pts and are bright and sparkly. Made in Birmingham, En...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Double Row 5.06ct Sapphire and 1.67ct Princess Cut Diamond Concave Ring
Located in New York, NY
The brilliant cut princess cut diamonds are flanked by 2 rows of baguette cut sapphires, set in 18 karat gold. This concave ring has a slight taper to fit...
Category
1990s American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
One Oval Ruby Weighing .50 Carats Approximately [bright with no imperfections visible to the n...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fancy Platinum Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This decorative platinum band holds deep moulded leaf style detail that is framed by a solid line each side all around the band. There is an inscription inside the band which reads '...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
Vintage 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Simple gold bands make the classic wedding band or can be worn as a stylish everyday wear ring to stack or wear alone. Modelled in 22ct Gold and made ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This band is plain and modelled in glossy 9ct gold. It could be worn as an every day ring or a classic wedding ring. Made in Birmingham England.
Ring Size: Y or 12
Band Width: 7mm ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful half eternity holds round stones that are set in straight settings so you can see the whole edges of the stones. The rubies and diamonds measure 7pts each and there ar...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Fancy 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9ct gold band features open work detail with hearts and scrolls. Made in Birmingham, England.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Band Width: 7mm
Weight: 2.6g
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Pink Tourmaline and 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The style of this ring is absolutely fabulous! The 20pt stones are set in settings that enable you to see all of the the stunning pink tourmaline stones. The ring is modelled in 18ct...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This plain 9ct gold band could be worn a an every day ring or would make a gorgeous classic wedding band. Made in Chester, England.
Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Band Width: 6mm
Wei...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 18ct white gold band.
Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2
Band Width: 2.5mm
Weigh...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 20pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the platinum band.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Ba...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design is like rippled gold. This would make a great fancy wedding band or an ornate everyday ring. Made in Chester, England.
Size: P 1/2 or 7 1/2
Band Width: 10mm
Weight: 3.3g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Diamond Eternity Ring Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond eternity ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
39 single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.78 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I2 clarit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
3.00 Carat Channel Set French Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This 3.00 Carat channel set French-Cut diamond platinum eternity band is an estate ring in great condition. Set with french-cut vintage diamonds in a channel setting this ring is a p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Modern Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky 9carat gold holds a bright purple amethyst measuring 75pts. Fully hallmarked London 1987.
Ring Size: S or 9
Band Width: 10mm
Height Off Finger: 5mm
Weight: 5.2g
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fabulous diamond eternity band features diamonds all the way around the band. The 3pt diamonds are set in simple textured settings which sit flush in the band.
Ring Size: S 1/...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An 9ct gold band makes the perfectly classic wedding band or a great everyday wear piece. Made in London, England.
Ring Size: M or 6 1/4
Band Width: 2mm
Weight: 2.46g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 9ct white gold band.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Band Width: 3.5mm
Weight: 2.4g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Seven-Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Seven-Diamond Ring. The multi-split band ring features seven round channel-set diamonds vertically-set at the center in a gold curve. The diamonds range in size from 2.0mm t...
Category
1990s American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design engraved beautifully into this 9ct gold band is full of detail. This would make a great fancy wedding band or an ornate everyday ring. Made in Birmingham, England.
Size: ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Diamond Band Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond on yellow gold Band Wedding Ring.
20 diamonds round cut.
Modern cut. Estimated to be H color and Vvs clarity.
Ring thickness: 3.00 millimeters.
Ring size: 6
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A signed Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond band ring in 18K yellow gold. Made in France during the 1990s, this signed Van Cleef & Arpels band ring feature...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Decorative Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fancy 9ct gold band has very one beaded edges and the gold in between is glossy and smooth. Made in London, England.
Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2
Band Width: 5.5mm
Weight: 2.4g
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Jadeite Jade and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The large band circa 1980 features a natural apple green Jadeite jade cabochon in its center and is surrounded by diamonds set in pavé fashion. The jade cabochon measures 7.5 millime...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Midcentury Platinum and Gold Band Ring by Charles Green & Son
Located in Stamford, CT
In chased 22 Kt gold with a platinum band around the center, this ring, by Charles Green and Son is as elegant, simple, and comfortable on the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18ct gold band is encrusted with square cut sapphires and four round cut diamond points. The 5pt sapphires make up six neat lines and have a wonderful glitter as it moves in th...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
14 Karat Four Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Four Diamond Ring. The ring features four round diamonds channel-set vertically in the center with ridges around approximately half of the b...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Oscar Heyman Contemporary 1.35 CTW Step Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds, channel set all the way around, weighing approximately 1.35 carats total, H/I color and VVS clarity
With polished gold profile and channel edges
...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Six Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Six Diamond Ring. The ring features six round channel-set diamonds horizontally-set at the center with one gold bar at the beginning of the ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling full diamond eternity ring modelled out of 18ct white gold and made in London England in the 1970s.
Ring Size: M or 6
Band Width: 3mm
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond
New Diamond 18 Karat Satin Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat rose gold.
This delightful rounded brushed rose gold ring is engraved and set with 7 brilliant- cut diamonds. This diamond ring would make an excellent eternity ring...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Princess & Baguette Diamond Invisibly Set Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is invisibly set with sparkling princess and baguette cut diamonds weighing 2.26 carat total weight. The diamon...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Two deep blue sapphires and two bright baguette diamonds are set within this smooth 18ct white gold band. The princess cut sapphire stones measure 35pts each and the diamonds total 3...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vibrant Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Vibrant Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
One Square Cut Emerald Weighing 1.15 Carats Approximately [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye]
Thirty Eight Ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond eternity band.
In 14k white gold and prong set with white brilliant-cut round diamonds around its circumf...
Category
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish white gold band has three 5pt diamond set within square settings along with a subtle groove carrying on right the way around the band. The mix of the smooth rounded band...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Fancy 9 Carat Gold Ornate Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fancy gold band has berry and vine detail that is wrapped around just the top of the band. This would made the most perfect wedding band or a fancy everyday ring!
Ring Size: M ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold .84 Carat Diamond & Black Onyx Tiger Pattern Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by master craftsman Giuseppe Picchiotti, this glamorous ring is the perfect example of classic, cool and edgy all at once. Swirls of black ony...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design engraved beautifully into this 9ct gold band is full of detail. This would make a great fancy wedding band or an ornate everyday ring. Made in London, England.
Size: Y or...
Category
1950s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
Diamond Band Ring, White Gold Five Diamonds Wedding/Anniversary, 1950
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous, sleek, vintage diamond band has five natural diamonds going around the top of the band crafted in 14 karat gold. This would make such a gorgeous wedding band or annive...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toujours Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Style: TOUJOURS Wedding Band Ring
Serial: BSO1423
Metal: Platinum PT950
Width: 4 MM
Size: 9.75 - sizable
Hallmark: VCA BS01423
Includes: Elegant Ring Box
R...
Category
1990s French Modern Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
David Webb Woven Gold Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made wide woven gold band by David Webb. The entire ring is hammered 18 karat gold. Twisted rope top and bottom flanks rectangular arched l...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Gold and Channel Set Diamond Band or Wedding Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond band ring.
In 14k yellow gold.
With 7 channel-set, round-cut white diamonds with lovely color and lots of fire.
Simply a beautiful natural diamond rin...
Category
20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Waved Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Eleven small yet glistening diamonds sit within this 18ct white gold band. The stones each measure 1pt and the band has a very subtle 'V' shape to it where the diamonds are set.
Ri...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Russian Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple band is made up of a white gold, yellow gold and rose gold band. Made in London, England and modelled in 9ct gold.
Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6
Band Width: 8mm
Weight: 4g
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold
2 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
2Ct Aquamarine and diamond gold ring signed Finamore made in Italy 1990.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Ladies Ring, 18 Karat Gold with 1.64 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine ladies ring, 18 Karat gold with 1.64 ct. sapphire and diamonds.
Including certificate of authenticity.
US ring size 7 1/2.
On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
Category
20th Century Modern Band Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blingy Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.05 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Blingy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 2.05 cts.
It Don't Mean a Thing If You Aint' Got That Bling
Fifty One Baguette Diamonds Weighing 2.05 carats approximately
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanti, Alliance Ring in 8 Carat Gold Adorned with Brilliants, Late 20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Chanti. Alliance ring in 8 carat white gold adorned with brilliants and semi precious stones. Late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 17 mm. US size: 4.25
Stamped.
In mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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