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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Vintage Carinated Sterling Silver Blue Spinel Ring Size 5.5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage, carinated solitaire is sterling silver with a stunning 6mm blue spinel gemstone. The band on this ring measures 6mm wide with a rise of 4mm off the finger. Si...
Spinel, Sterling Silver
Soltaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 3.40ct M/N SI1 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond total 3.40ct – M/N – SI1 - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide and 9.1 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 10K Yellow Gold Peridot Solitaire 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
$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
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold You’re viewing one of the most sought-after and rarest Tiffany & Co. solitaire rings on the ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Original Pre-Owned Engagement Ring with GIA and Tiffany Certificates Description A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting remains the world’s most iconic en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$920,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 6.53 Carat D/VVS1
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring – 6.53 Carat D/VVS1 An exceptional and iconic piece by Tiffany & Co., this timeless engagement ring features a 6.53 carat round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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
$463Sale 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
Harry Winston Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary Harry Winston Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring showcases the House’s unrivaled mastery in selecting and setting the world’s finest diamonds. A...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$463Sale 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
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Novo Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Tiffany & Co. Novo engagement ring crafted in platinum (PT950), featuring a spectacular natural cushion cut diamond at the center, weighing 3.02 carats. The center stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$463Sale 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
$486Sale 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
$463Sale 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
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Platinum 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring From Tiffany’s iconic Lucida Collection, this platinum engagement ring features a 2.03 carat Lucida-cut diamond,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.18 ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Platinum Novo engagement ring features a 3.02 ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond of exceptional quality, certified by Tiffany & Co. The diamond is gr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$563Sale 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
$463Sale Price / item|50% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Peridot and Amethyst
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Peridot and Amethyst. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Peridot and Amethyst Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yello...
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold Plate, Silver
$556Sale 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
$813Sale 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
$1,043Sale 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
$619Sale 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
$602Sale 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
$626Sale 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
$614Sale 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
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.58 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. The ring is comes with Original Tiffany & Co. Diamond Certificate, E color, VVS1 clarity
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$463Sale 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
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 3.54 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.66 Carat Soleste Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold A magnificent Tiffany & Co. Soleste engagement ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Cert. Cushion Cut Diamond Eng. Ring, 1.10 Carat F VS1 — 1.80 TCW
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring features a natural 1.10-carat Cushion Cut diamond, certified by Tiffany & Co. The center stone is a beautifully cut Mod...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$643Sale 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
$614Sale 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...
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$75,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring A timeless Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a classic round brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.10 carats. The diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,043Sale 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...
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Legacy 1.44 Carat Cushion Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring An iconic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the celebrated Legacy collection, featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$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
Certified Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat G VVS2 Oval Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This certified Tiffany & Co. platinum ring features a stunning 2 carat oval brilliant diamond, combining elegant proportions with exceptional brilliance. The diamond is graded G ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.70 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.70 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring – I/VS2 This classic Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a beautifully proportioned 1.70-carat r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$347Sale 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
$1,043Sale 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
$1,043Sale 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
$1,217Sale 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
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Soleste Fancy Pink Diamond Double Halo Ring, 1.49 Total Carat Weight — Certificate, Receipt & Packaging A breathtaking and excepti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Oval-Shaped Diamond Micropavé Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Harry Winston engagement ring features a GIA-certified 1.51-carat oval brilliant diamond of the highest pedigree. Graded D color and VVS2 clarity, the center stone d...
Diamond, White 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
$813Sale 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
$463Sale 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
$643Sale 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 ...
Black Opal, Topaz, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Green Emerald Contour Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Green Emerald Contour Ring Elegant Tiffany & Co. Platinum Contour Ring featuring a certified natural green pear-shaped emerald weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$626Sale Price / item|50% Off
Blue topaz engagement ring in 14 k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue topaz engagement ring in 14 k gold. Sky blue topaz cocktail ring. Topaz november birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.7 g depends from size Gemstone: Topaz, color - blu...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$382Sale 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
$347Sale 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
$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
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo collection, this elegant solitaire engagement ring features a stunning emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$100Sale Price / item|50% 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
$956Sale 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
$102Sale Price / item|50% 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
$102Sale Price / item|50% 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
Mens Diamond Gold Nugget Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 25 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 9.25 Ri...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold