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.
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Sterling Silver 15.10ct Black Star Sapphire Men's Ring, Size 10.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A powerful, architectural men’s ring showcasing a 15.10‑carat black star sapphire, bezel‑set in solid sterling silver. The sapphire displays an irregular but clearly visible star, gi...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural Aquamarine Gemstone 925 Silver Ring With Diamond Studded Shank
Located in New York, NY
This shimmering ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a 0.72 carat natural oval aquamarine as its captivating centerpiece. Sparkling diamond accents totaling 0.15 carats...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$572Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning piece showcases a vibrant oval-cut Swiss Blue Topaz, celebrated for its electric, sky-blue clarity. The gemstone is held securely by a classic four-prong setting atop a...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 1.91ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond total 1.91ct – K/L – SI/Pique1 - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 8.4 mm wide an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$459Sale 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
$459Sale 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
$482Sale 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
Mid Century 4.40ct Lab-Created Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The ring is a three-stone ring featuring a prominent, deep blue, pear-cut center sapphire gemstone, flanked by two white, baguette-cut side diamonds. The setting and band are made of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$459Sale 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
$187Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural Emerald Octagon Cut Stackable Solitaire Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a natural emerald gemstone in a refined octagon shape, secured in a classic four prong setting that allows the vibrant green stone to take center stage. Cr...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$557Sale 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...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$550Sale 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...
Opal, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$636Sale 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...
Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$459Sale 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
$1,032Sale 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
$805Sale 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
$459Sale 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
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Oval Cut Emerald Solitaire Floating Halo Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined emerald ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring one oval cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm. With a total gemstone weight of 0.56 carats, the design ...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$596Sale 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 ...
Topaz, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$608Sale 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...
Peridot, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,032Sale Price / item|40% Off
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: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g depends from size ...
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$619Sale 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
$344Sale 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
$1,205Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Starburst Petite Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Radiate celestial charm with this elegant solitaire starburst ring. Crafted in high-polished 14k yellow gold, this piece features a singular, shimmering round-cut diamond nestled at ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$344Sale Price / item|40% Off
Ring with round amethysts
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring with round amethysts. Metal stamp: 925 silver Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gemstones: 3 amethysts, color - purple, round cut, weight - approx 0.28 ct in total. ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Star Sapphire Ring Midcentury Pristine
Located in Northampton, MA
This 14K white gold star sapphire ring was created in the 1950s or early 1960s and apparently locked away in a safe until I came along. The hand-etched Florentine finish is not only ...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
$459Sale Price / item|50% 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
$459Sale 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
Unique 1980s 10K Yellow Gold Peridot Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, unique 1980s ring is 10k yellow gold. It features an oval cut, 8x10mm peridot gemstone. The face of this ring measures 1/2 of an inch north to south with a rise of 7m...
Peridot, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.47ct 14k gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold solitaire ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.47 ct - N/A - Pique - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (59) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide by ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Gold 0.63ct Blue Sapphire & 0.10ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
An elegant 18k gold ring featuring a 0.63ct oval blue sapphire with rich, saturated color. Six round brilliant diamonds (0.10ct total) frame the center stone with subtle sparkle. The...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.01 Carat G VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional statement ring showcasing a magnificent 8.01 carat natural Emerald Cut diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The center diamond is graded G color...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,032Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold statement ring with amethyst octagon. February birthstone ring. Amethyst gold ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from size. Gemstone: Amethyst, color - purp...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$946Sale Price / item|44% Off
14K Gold Mens Ring with Emerald
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold mens ring with natural emerald. May birthstone. Unisex ring with emerald. 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.2 g. Depends from ring size. ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$946Sale Price / item|44% Off
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
GIA 5.03 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary solitaire engagement ring showcases a breathtaking 5.03 carat old mine cut diamond, certified by GIA #2526818952, displaying exceptional brilliance with its bright...
Diamond, Platinum
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Modern Minimalist Blue Topaz Bezel Ring in 925 Silver Christmas Gift
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver ring features a single natural blue topaz gemstone, cut in an octagon shape measuring 7.5 x 5.5 mm. The 2.35 carat blue topaz displays a captivating ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$712,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.02 Carat E Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and timeless elegance, this exceptional platinum ring showcases a magnificent 10.02 carat natural Emerald Cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA Natur...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
4.95 ct. Rose Quartz Single Light Pink Color Stone Ring for Wife in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Rose Quartz 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 sparkling, luxuriou...
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,893Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald ring in 14 karat gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald ring in 14 karat gold. Emerald gold ring. Octagon emerald ring. May birthstone emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. Emerald cut engagement ring. Real emerald ring. Vintage ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold 6.35ct Fancy Heart Cut Sky Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This beautiful solitaire engagement ring boasts a very stunning 6.35 carats clear shaped sky-blue topaz with unusual fancy cut as the main stone! The ring looks dainty but the shank ...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold
Natural Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 5.09ct, 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Everything in this design leads back to one pear-shaped diamond. Its elongated outline rises above a smooth 18K white gold band, with the setting kept visually restrained so the ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$946Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring with halo. Oval ruby 14k gold. Ruby engagement ring. July birthstone ring. Classic ruby ring. Genuine ruby ring By Daizy Jewellery. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2-2.3 gr ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$465Sale Price / item|44% 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
$413Sale 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
$800Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.86ct Blue Sapphire & 0.07ct Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautifully balanced three‑stone ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, centered with a 0.86ct oval mixed‑cut sapphire displaying a deep greenish‑blue hue—a color profile strongly ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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
$946Sale Price / item|44% Off
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
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
4.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lankan Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural pink sapphire and diamond three-stone ring, centered by a captivating **4.18 carat natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire** displaying a rich and luminous purplish-p...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire
Niessing 1 Carat Zirconia Tension Ring in 925 Silver, Gray Finish, hallmarked
Located in Viena, Viena
in gold with diamond from 15 000 euros - we have the original tension ring for little money the classic from Niessing in silver with zirconia, a round tension ring like the original...
Silver
Rare Madagascar Moonstone Diamond Anniversary Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings! Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary shimmering and rare Madagascar Moonstone ring set in rich 14-carat yellow g...
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$413Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Moissanite Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Moissanite Ring. Round Cut moissanite Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from si...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 15.42 Carat Unheated Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three-stone ring centered by an impressive 15.42-carat natural aquamarine, accompanied by a GRS Gemresearch Swisslab report. The aquamarine displays a beautiful satur...
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine
$1,032Sale Price / item|40% Off
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, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This dainty ring features a 0.5 carat oval-cut emerald set in 14K yellow gold. The emerald measuring 4 x 5.8 mm, elegantly secured in a bezel setting. The center stone is accented by...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$378Sale 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
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Black Onyx 18k Pink Gold Solitaire Ring Size 4
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: HardWear Style: Solitaire Ring Material: 18k Pink Gold Gemstones: Black onyx Onyx Diameter: Approximately 8 mm Top Measurements: Approximately 8.1 × ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.07 Carat Octagon Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 1.07 carat octagon cut blue sapphire set in 14K yellow gold. The sapphire measuring 5 x 6.5 mm in a sleek bezel setting. The clean geometric design hig...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$596Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear garnet opend ended 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet adjustable 14k gold ring. Garnet gold ring. Garnet vintage style ring. Natural garnet ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr- de...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold