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.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Garnet and Topaz
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Garnet and Topaz. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Garnet and Topaz Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yellow gold p...
Garnet, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Citrine and Amethyst
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Citrine and Amethyst. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Amethyst Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yello...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Citrine and Peridot
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Citrine and Peridot. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Peridot Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yellow ...
Citrine, Peridot, Gold Plate, Silver
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Geometric Single Stone Green Onyx Solitaire Ring in Silver Bezel Set
Located in New York, NY
This single stone ring features a single octagon shaped Green Onyx gemstone totalling 1.9 carats set in bezel. The 6 × 8 mm gemstone showcases a rich green hue and clean geometric li...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pink, rose quartz cabochon ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with pink rose quartz cabochon. Rose quartz statement ring. Cocktail pink quartz ring. Birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 g depends fro...
Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver
$495Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ring with aquamarine cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with aquamarine cabochon. Aquamarine statement ring. Cocktail aquamarine ring. March birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 g depends from ...
Aquamarine, Gold, Sterling Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ring with citrine cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with citrine cabochon. Citrine statement ring. Cocktail citrine ring. October birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 g depends from size. G...
Citrine, Gold, Sterling Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Red garnet cabochon ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with garnet cabochon. Red garnet statement ring. Cocktail garnet ring. Birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 g depends from size. Gemston...
Garnet, Gold, Sterling Silver
$478Sale Price / item|70% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Peridot
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Peridot. Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yellow gold plating over Weight: 4.2 g. depends from size. ...
Citrine, Peridot, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$828Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pear peridot east west ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear peridot east west ring. Peridot solitaire ring. Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size. Main stone peridot Color: green to oliv...
Peridot, 14k Gold
$566Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Crescent Moon Ring Opal. Half moon opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Meta...
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$625Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon and pearl
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from s...
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$655Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with oval opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with oval opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends f...
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$630Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends from s...
Mandarin Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$625Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon and peridots
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal: 14k Gold (tested) Weight: 2.2 g depends fro...
Opal, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$573Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Opal saturn ring. Opal cosmic ring. Metal stamp: 1...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$637Sale Price / item|60% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Peridot
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Citrine and Peridot. Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size. Gemstone Citrine: Color...
Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
$1,062Sale Price / item|23% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon. Starburst Opal Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Starburst Opal Ring. Vintage style opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with oval opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. ...
Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$828Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pear citrine east west ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear citrine east west ring. Citrine solitaire ring. Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size. Main stone citrine Color: yellow Pear ...
Citrine, 14k Gold
$613Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby opend ended 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby adjustable 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby gold ring. Ruby vintage style ring. Natural ruby ring. Classic ruby ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Wedding gold ring ...
Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,062Sale Price / item|23% Off
14k gold ring with amethyst and topazs
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with oval amethyst. Multicolor amethyst ring. Amethyst statement ring. Amethyst cocktail ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g depends from size Gemstone: ...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gol...
$479Sale Price / item|42% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Moissanites
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Moissanites. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Garnet and Topaz Perfect "You n I". Metal: 925 silver + 14k yellow gold plating over Weight: 4.2 g. depends f...
Gold Plate, Silver
$479Sale Price / item|42% Off
Moissanite solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Moissanite Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Moissanite Ring. Emerald Cut moissanite Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 gr depends from si...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and elegant diamond ring centered with an exceptional 3.00 carat natural diamond, certified by GIA and cut in the timeless Cushion Modified Brilliant style. The center sto...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 7.5 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Cartier diamond ring crafted in platinum (PT950) and centered with a magnificent 7.5 carat natural cushion brilliant cut diamond. The diamond is GIA certified, graded...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$655Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold ring with black opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with black opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 g depends ...
Opal, Topaz, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,770 / item
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from si...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Carats D VVS1 Oval Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Oval Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and graceful elongated silhouette. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,770 / item
14kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon. Ruby statement ring. Solitaire ruby ring. July birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from size Gemstone: Ruby, colo...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$90Sale Price / item|55% Off
4.80 ct Everyday Green Amethyst Single Stone Ring for Him in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Everyday Green Amethyst Single Stone Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these Single Stone Ring to make a statement with your look. These Single Stone Ring create a sparkli...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$354Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mens Ring with Amethyst
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mens Ring with Amethyst in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Total weight: 1.8 g. depends from ring size. Central stone: Natural amethyst Weight - approx 1 ct, ...
Amethyst, Silver
$92Sale Price / item|55% Off
Handcrafted Cushion Black Onyx Solitaire Unisex Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Handcrafted Cushion Cut Black Onyx Solitaire Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these solitaire ring to make a statement with your look. These solitaire ring create a spark...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.32 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary diamond ring centered by a magnificent 10.32 carat pear brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA. The diamond displays a beautifully balanced elongated silhouette mea...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,400Sale Price / item|30% Off
Modern 1.38Ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1 natural emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.38 carats, set in 18k yellow gold. The ruby measures approximately 9 X 5 mm, offering stron...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$424Sale Price / item|55% Off
Moissanite solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Moissanite Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Moissanite Ring. Emerald Cut moissanite Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 gr depends from si...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,770 / item
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Black Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g depends from...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Schmuckzicke 6.33ct Heart Peridot Ring in 750 Yellow Gold, Valenza
Located in Viena, Viena
made in a traditional goldsmith's manufactory in Valenza/Italy, ring with a peridot in the shape of a heart approx. 6.33 ct, approx. 15 x 14 mm, modern muggle set in 750 yellow gold...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$389Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ring with amethyst cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring with amethyst cabochon. Metal stamp: 925 silver Weight: 3.2 g depends from size. Gemstone: Amethyst, color - purple, oval cabochon cut, weight - approx 3 ct in tota...
Amethyst, Silver
$92Sale Price / item|55% Off
Rainbow Moonstone Cushion Cut Solitaire Unisex Ring for Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Rainbow Moonstone Cushion Cut Solitaire Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these solitaire ring to make a statement with your look. These solitaire ring create a sparkling,...
Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Modern Blue Sapphire and Diamond Open-Scroll Ring in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring features a richly hued natural 7x5 mm oval blue sapphire at its center, framed by an elegant openwork band for a delicate, feminine look. Two round 1.5 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,770 / item
Amethyst 14k Gold Ring, Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Simple amethyst ring. Everyday amethyst ring. Round amethyst 14k gold ring. Amethyst engagement ring. Amethyst Geometric ring. Genuine amethyst ring. Amet...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Carrera y Carrera Garzas Ring Solitaire in 18kt gold with diamonds
Located in Toronto, CA
Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and weighing 6.62 grams, this sculptural solitaire designer ring is a refined expression of Carrera y Carrera’s Garzas collection. At its center, a brilli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA+ 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Baguette Diamond Enamel Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This piece is handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. This diamond pendant with chain features 5 baguette diamonds weight 0.19 carat and 0.43 carats of round diamonds. The inner halo is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$132,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Pear Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly rare 3.01 carat GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond, graded D color and Internally Flawless clarity, further classified as Type IIa. Type IIa diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Color Change Fluorite Solitaire Ring Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous solitaire ring is sterling silver. It features a 9mm round cut color change fluorite gemstone. It changes from blue under daylight to purple under incandescent light. ...
Sterling Silver
10.47 Carat Sphene/Titanite With Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a simple yet stunning design by Austy Lee, created for sphene enthusiasts. It features a beautiful and clean emerald-cut sphene (Titanite), elegantly held by a golden claw to...
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Carat I/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Carat I/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring — GIA Certified An absolutely stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, showcasing a 3.20-carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Petite Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, petite estate 14k gold and diamond ring. This tiny 14k ring is flush-set with a round brilliant diamond at its center. Simply a wonderful ring in the incredibly hard t...
Diamond, Gold
14k gold ring with pink sapphire. Marquise sapphire ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natuaral sapphire, side diamond and sapphires. September birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight 3 g. depends from size Gemstones (all are tes...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,770 / item
14k Gold Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Peridots
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal, diamonds and peridots. October birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural opal Cut: Oval caboc...
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold
Vintage Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking cluster holds a deep pink tourmaline stone measuring approx 4carats. The stone is held in a simple claw setting modelled in platinum and is surrounded by a halo of diam...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold
14k Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire, Gold Ring for Men with Sapphire
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire. Gold ring for men with sapphire. Yellow sapphire gold ring. Unisex ring with sapphire. Natural sapphire ring. Oval sap...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,770 / item
Citrine Cabochon and Diamonds 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with citrine cabochon and diamonds. Vintage inspired citrine ring. Citrine candy ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.6 g depends from size ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
11.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
With perfect symmetry and timeless elegance this 11.64 emerald cut diamond engagement ring will quickly become a girl's best friend. Luxuriously set in a handmade mounting with four ...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Fred Paris 18K Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Vintage Ring
By Fred
Located in New York, NY
Fred Paris 18K Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Stacking Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Au750, French marks) Gemstone: Fine quality Chrysoprase, bezel-set Measurements: L. 0.58" x W. 0.64" Rin...
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,990
Estate 14k Aqua Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning Estate aqua ring! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a solitaire, 12ct emerald cut aqua. The stone is held within a four-prong setting, and displays a pale sea...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring, GIA
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring, GIA Report number 1236779129, dated 7 November 2025, featuring one platinum prong set circular brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.26 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Accompanied by official GIA Diamond Type Classification confirming the stone as Type IIa, the most chemically pure and rare category of natural diamonds. Type IIa diamonds contain vi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Angara 14K Gold Teal Montana Sapphire Pear Solitaire Ring, 0.75ct
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: An appealing Montana sapphire is secured in a prong setting and flanked by brilliant diamond clusters. Designed in 14k rose gold, this pear-shaped teal sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold