Modern Engagement 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
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
Period: 1950s
Period: 1940s
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14K Yellow Gold Multistone Modernist 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 #18864
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 JAGi Certified-
This unique 3 piece stacking ring set features three round brilliant cut diamonds, one round cabochon ...
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.18 Carat Siam 'Thailand' Ruby and Diamond Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Vintage Estate ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.18 Carat Natural Siam (Thailand) Ruby and 1.96 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in San...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.01-carat elongated old mine cut diamond, graded K color and SI2 clarity. The distinctive faceting and s...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Amazing design on this simple yet majestic beauty. This ring is hand crafted out of 18k white gold. This three stone design is highlighted with a center Ruby gemstone. The gemstone ...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage circa 1970s Australian Round Sapphire Dome Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat gold, this vintage ring features a deep greenish-blue Australia-type sapphire at the top of a textured dome setting. We have named her The Thiago Ring. She is a won...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring – 0.15ct Round Diamond Mid-Century Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circa 1950s, this delicate solitaire holds a 0.15ct round diamond in a white gold head with yellow gold band. A classic midcentury silhouette. From our vintage estate jewelry collect...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Transition& Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A dazzling diamond, surrounded by a halo of shimmering stones, our Carly Ring is a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship. Set in 18 carat white gold, her cen...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Beautifully crafted in 18 carat gold, our vintage Morrisette Ring is a rich and sumptuous jewel. Her rhodolite garnet is an exquisite gem with vibrant red, purple and pink play of c...
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring and Matching Band 14K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14K White Gold
Ring Size: 7.25
Total Weight: 6.6 grams
Diamond Specifications:
Center Diamond: ~0.50 carats
Center Diamond Color: G-H
Center Diamo...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #18862
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 JAGi Certified-
This elegant 14K yellow gold statement ring features one round cat's eye cabochon chrysoberyl st...
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Coral and Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1960’s, this is a beautiful example of an anthropomorphic coral ring. Four leg-like carved coral branches emerge from a central carved geometric white gold and diamond elem...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Jade Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a marquise shaped jade cabochon measuring 6.0 x 18.0 mm
Translucent medium green with light mottling - set with split prongs
Accented by a halo surround of round brilliant ...
Category
1950s Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Pear Shaped Brilliant Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k White Gold
Diamond Count: 62 brilliant cut and 10 baguette
Diamond Carat Weight: ~2.00 carats
Diamond Color: F-G
Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2
Ring ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Carat, Dated 1990, London Assay
Located in London, GB
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18ct, dated 1990, London Assay
Never been worn, ex Hatton Garden manufacturers stock
Ruby .85 Carat, diamonds .56 Carat.
Category
1990s British Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Certified F Color Phoenix Cut Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 80pt phoenix cut at the centre of this cluster has a truly mesmerising cut and is a stunning F colour. Around the central stone there is a total of 60p...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ring Yellow Gold 18 Carats With Cultured Pearls
Located in Vannes, FR
Gold ring with cultured pearls Ring in 18k yellow gold, with a leaf-shaped reverse in the center. The contour is finely engraved, highlighting the center of the leaf. Four cultured p...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Two-Tone Engagement Ring – 0.28ct Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Petite, bright, and full of charm. This two-tone solitaire features a 0.28ct round brilliant cut diamond, set in a white gold head atop a yellow gold shank. A refined piece from our ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35ct I SI2 Round Brilliant Cut Tension Set Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Shimansky
Located in London, GB
Minimalist, yet exquisitely designed, this platinum engagement ring features a beautiful 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified I in colour and SI2 in clarity, tension set int...
Category
1990s South African Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1990s 0.87 Carat Teal Pink & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Delightfully crafted in 18 carat white gold, this fabulous ring holds a gorgeous central teal sapphire and has pink and blue sapphires along the sides. The Aurelia Ring is a colourfu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k...
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main diamond in this ring measures 75pts and is H/I colour. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it and either side sit baguette diamonds on the shoulders. The ring is modelled o...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Single Stone, Solitaire Round Diamond 0.75ct Engagement Ring by Boodles
Located in London, GB
Single stone diamond solitaire engagement ring by Boodles in 18ct yellow gold. Made from solid yellow gold and is structured as a simple single stone diamond upon on the finest yello...
Category
1990s British Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Delightful Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Delightful Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k
One Cabochon Ruby weighing 1.12 carats [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye]
Six Round Brilliant Cut Diam...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby
0.90 Carat Brilliant Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully forged in 18 carat white gold, this gorgeous vintage engagement ring features a striking 0.90 carat round brilliant cut dia...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sparkle of this ring is absolutely stunning! It holds three larger and more prominent princess diamonds which measure a total of 90pts and the shoulders also hold four smaller pr...
Category
1960s British Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4.21 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A natural 4.21 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald, surrounded by 1.10 carats in round brilliant diamonds, in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The emerald has an American Gemological...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
One Princess Cut Diamond Weighing .55 Carats Approximately GHI SI [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye]
Two Princess Cut Diamonds Weighing .50 Carats Approximately ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Kurtulan Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 24 Karat Gold & Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A captivating floral ring by Kurtulan. Showcasing a central rose-cut diamond, 0.30 carats, H color, VS2 clarity. Surrounded by a halo of rose-cut dia...
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
French Diamond Platinum Daisy Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, dog's head hallmark.
This gorgeous Daisy style ring is claw set with 7 brilliant cut diamonds.
Weight of the main diamond: 0.39 carat approximately
Total weight of others diamonds : approximately 1.23 carats.
Height: 13.6 mm Width: 10.9 mm, ring width at the base: 2 mm.
Total weight: about 6.9 g.
US Size : 6,5, Free resize, please contact us.
New platinum ring.
Our opinion : A luminous and sparkling example of a Daisy ring...
Category
20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. Either side sit a tapered baguette diamond on the shoulders. The ring is modelled out of 14ct white gold.
Ring Size: K ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
TASAKI Ring. Genuine Platinum Tahitian Pearl Solitaire. PT900 Large Tahitian.
By TASAKI
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Tasaki ring
PT900 Platinum with Tahitian Pearl Solitaire.
Details:
Size 5 Can be resized
7.3grams total
11.5mm Gray Tahitian Pearl.
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Oval Cut 0.86 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Fine Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond engagement ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Centrally mounted oval cut diamond is estimated at 0.86 carats, accented with 16 estimated 0.01 carat diamonds. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.70 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold gents diamond gypsy ring. The central diamond is a 0.70 carat brilliant cut and sits it a clawed mount.
Condition: Used (Very Good)
Weight: 8.9 g...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette Cluster 3-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Estate Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Baguette Cluster 3 Stone Ring. This beauty was made in the 1990s and has a gorgeous and big looks. All the baguette stones were indiv...
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
If you are in the market for an engagement ring, promise ring or just an elegant everyday sparkler with the touch of color- this ring would make a stunningly classic presentation!
Th...
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
HRD Certified Yellow Gold Ring with 1.30ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This HRD Certified Yellow Gold Ring is a masterpiece of sophistication and luxury. Crafted in radiant 18kt yellow gold, this ring boasts a stunning array of diamonds meticulously arr...
Category
20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Center Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k White Gold
Diamond Count: 9 princess cut, 50 brilliant cut and 18 baguette
Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.40 carats
Diamond Color: G-J
Diamond Clarity...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 1.05 TCW Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14k gold engagement ring showcases a brilliant round cut diamond as its centerpiece. The diamond weighs 0.83 carats and boasts a stunning white color, held in place by a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Brilliant Diamond Cluster Double Halo Ring 10K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 10k White and Yellow Gold
Diamond Count: 77 brilliant cut
Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats
Diamond Color: G-I
Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2
Ring Size:...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-Century 14K Gold Moi Et Toi Diamond Ring by Sarkin
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Mid-Century bypass ring by New York Jeweler David Sarkin. Also know as a Moi et Toi ring romantically named for you and me.
The two pear-shaped mounts intersect l...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1.00 carat ruby features in the centre of this vintage trilogy ring. The round cut ruby is flanked by two round brilliant diamonds, both 0.60 carat in weight. The diamond...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold, 2.62 Brilliant Cut Diamond 3.75 Total Carat Weight Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
18 Karat White Gold, Diamond Ring
Set with one round brilliant diamond approximate color I, clarity I F weighing approximately 2.62 carats, along with 28 baguette cut diamonds approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
2.70 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This ring features a spectacular sapphire originating from Sri Lanka and has no heat or additional treatment.
Circa: 1990s
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 6.4 grams
Size...
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A mid-20th century single stone diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century single stone diamond ring, the old European cut diamond weighing 0.91 carats, accompanied by De Beers report stating to be of E colour and VS2 clarity, four claw s...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Exquisitely Elegant Old European Diamond Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This luxurious diamond engagement ring features an old European solitaire diamond in a six prong setting weighing 2.04 TWT ctw and is sized to 6.25.
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum 0.33 Carat
Located in London, GB
A charming and classic round brilliant-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum. The ring features a sparkly round brilliant-cut diamond half-rubover-set to the centre in a ...
Category
20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14kt Two-Tone Gold 1.41ct Natural Rare European Cut Diamond Bypass Baguette Ring
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 14kt two-tone gold ring with a four-prong set 1.41ct round European cut diamond (approx. weight) of H/I in color, SI1 in clarity. This is the way diamonds were cut from 189...
Category
1990s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Flower Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite and charming engagement ring features a beautiful white cultured pearl measuring 7.8mm, surrounded by 14 fine quality claw set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ap...
Category
1990s English Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Semi Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.15ct of vibrantly sparkling diamonds set in an elegantly simple modern band. Seven bright white and eye clean diamonds cover the face of the ring in dazzling sparkle. Excellently c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and modern design showcasing a vibrant emerald cut ruby, set in a ribbon style mounting. This is achieved by flanking the center stone with inverted tapered baguette diamond...
Category
1990s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.72 Carat White Gold Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k white gold ladies cast & diamond unity ring. Condition is very good. Featuring a diamond solitaire set within a bezel of diamonds, supported by split di...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.8 Carat Diamond, Top Wesselton, VVS2
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring size can be adjusted by us to any desired size.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
A vintage diamond cross-over ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond cross-over ring, the old-cut diamonds weighing 0.38 carats and 0.35 carats, assessed to be of H-I colour and VS clarity, claw...
Category
20th Century English Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Diamond & Gold Heart Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dainty intertwined heart shaped ring is so sweet! Containing 35 round brilliant cut diamonds that approximately weighs .56 carats. Set in 18K yellow gold.
Stamped 18K
Ring Si...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
