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Modern 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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Style: Modern
Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold And Diamond Contemporary Ring Size 8. 40 round diamonds with 1.25 total diamond weight. 4.78 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite & Multicolor Opal Knuckle Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Rough cut tanzanite oval opal pave diamond knuckle ring, this is a collector's piece. Ring Size: 6.75 18kt: 2.96gms Diamond: 1.42ct Slv: 3.9gms...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Opal, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a ring from our estate collection: it is made in 14K White Gold decorated with diamonds, rubies, and green emeralds, centering a beautiful South Sea pearl. This ring offers a...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ring with Four Diamonds 0.60 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Free Form Ring with Four Diamonds 0.60 Total Diamond Weight Size 10.5 with 9.1 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds 5.8 grams total weight Ring Size 8.5
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Modern Gold Band Pair 2.25 Carat Natural Champaign Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Yellow Gold Matching Band Set. Each band is set with 32 Natural Champaign Diamonds weighing 1.13 carats each, 2.25 Carats Total. Weights are...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Adolfo Courrier Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by the passion for art and Italian craftsmanship, husband and wife Adolfo Courrier and Alessandra Zanchetta, creates contemporary designs that...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7. 0.75 total diamond weight. 1.92 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Blue Zirconium Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Free Form Ring . 5.73 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

0.55Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant diamond cocktail ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold. This ring features sparkling round cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 0.55 carat. Diamond qualit...
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.45 carats, four claw set to a platinum mount with tapering shoulders,later hallmarked platinum Lond...
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 3.04ct (9.86 x 7.40 x 4.39 mm) High quality natural oval cut Blue Sapphire Quality: Royal Blue color from Sri Lanka - GIA Certificate included: GIA# 2356213...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring 0.40 total diamond weight. Size 6.5 3.70 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band / Wedding Ring 0.45 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Band / Wedding Ring with Diamonds 0.45 Total Diamond Weight. Size 7 3 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Black Rhodium and Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band ring features 40 baguette cut sapphires weighing 4.30 carats set in 14K gold dipped in rhodium. 6.1 grams total weight. Size 6.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Bridal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold Diamond Engagement Bridal Ring 1.20 Total Diamond Weight Size 6.75 4 grams total weight
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Wedding Anniversary 0.50 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band with Diamonds 0.50 Total Diamond Weight. Size 6.5 2.15 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14kt White Gold 1.03ct Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Set, GIA Certified, F VS2
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt White Gold 1.03ct Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Set by Designer Benchmark The diamond has a GIA certificate, F Color, and VS2 Clarity. Stamped Benchmark 14k. The band is 1.8mm...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Interlocking Engagement Ring Guard
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Interlocking Engagement Ring Guard Size 6.5. 28 piece round diamonds 6.6 grams total weight. ring space height 4 mm
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov 2.53 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classy and unique wedding band showcasing 5 perfectly matched emerald cut diamonds weighing 2.53 carats total, H color and VS in clarity, set in a timeless shared prong setting and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern Gold Ring 0.45 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Engagement Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k Yellow Gold Ring set with 8 Rounds, 0.45 Carat Natural Colorless Diamonds. The ring size is 6.75, weight is 5.7 grams, and width is 4.7mm. Condition is Pre-owned.
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This Chunky bohemian Ring with a touch of pizzazz is made in 18 carat White Gold. The Center stones are 8 Sapphires, 2 Oval Cuts weighing 1.5ct in total, 4 Oval Cuts weighing 1ct in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Engagement Three-Stone Ring 0.34 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring 0.34 Total Diamond Weight. Size 10.25 2.03 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Ring with 4.78 Carat White Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, diamond split 2 row of diamonds shank, that forms beautiful gallery under center stone, a true piece of art, Setting features exceptional pave work, delicate yet sturdy, includes approximately 1.28ct of small full brilliant cut diamonds Design of the ring is one of a kind that you won`t see anywhere else! A true eye catcher, delivers a high end look ! Nice and elegant Designed and manufactured by M&V Vanguard Jewelry in 2018 Center stone is white step cut...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant and elaborately designed diamond ring. Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.08 ct. Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS2 Ring S...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.7 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Total Carat Weight: This elegant 1981 Classic Collection wedding ring features a total carat weight of 0.7 carats, showcasing 11 excellent round diamonds that add a touch of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.36 Carat Diamond Three-Row Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Band Ring Features Three Rows of Channel Set Stones Princess Cut Row in Middle Flanked by Two Rows of Baguettes Total Diamond Weight = 1.36 ct Size 6.75 Width of Front = 9 m...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CDC LAB Certified 4.11 Carat Cushion Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.11 Carat Cushopn shape Royal blue sapphire certified CDC lab set in Platinum ring with 0.74 carat Diamonds surronded and on the shanks .
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.32Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This bold and beautiful cocktail ring features pave set round cut diamonds weighing 2.32 carats. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring exudes understated style and elegance. Diamond c...
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.7 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Gazebo Fancy Collection Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Carat Weight: The Gazebo Fancy Collection ring features a stunning total of 0.7 carats of diamonds. This intricate piece showcases a multitude of round diamonds, a total of 6...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Gazebo Light of Muse Fancy Ring with 1.44 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Carat Weight: This exquisite Gazebo Light of Muse Fancy Ring boasts a total of 1.44 carats of diamonds. The ring features 91 round diamonds and 28 baguette diamonds, each car...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.68 TCW Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Engagement
Located in New York, NY
0.68 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring Engagement Jewelry Collection Catching the eye, simple but elegant! 0.68 TCW of round diamonds are set all around this unique ring. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond J/VS2 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1.03 carat Old European Cut diamodn engagement ring. Center diamond is GIA certified J color, VS2 clarity. The shank of the ring is accented by round cut diamonds...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.72cttw Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Wide Open Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish diamond statement ring. It features channel set baguette cut and round brilliant cut diamonds perfectly encrusted in a high lustrous wide open band ring. Total diamo...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 3.91ct Natural Blue Sapphire 1.10ctw Diamond E-F VVS2-VS2 JBI Platinum
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Stunning 3.91ct Natural Blue Sapphire 1.10ctw Diamond E-F VVS2-VS2 JBI Platinum Ring 10.8g Size 7. Deep rich blue stunning natural sapphire with known weight of 3.91 carats, accente...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rachel Koen 18K White Gold Yellow Oval Sapphire and Diamonds Ring 5.46ct
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval yellow sapphire ring, halo set with round cut diamonds crafted in 18k white gold. Yellow sapphire weights 5.96cts. Comes with AGL certificate. Total carat weight 1.3...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring 1.10 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring 1.10 Total Diamond Weight. Size 8 3.82 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ring Wedding Band with Diamond Baguettes
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold Ring Wedding Band With Diamond Baguettes
Category

2010s Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 karat Gold Round Emerald Ring / Gold Engagement Ring / Heart Ring for Her
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Item details:- ✦ SKU:- JRG00259YYY ✦ Product Specification:- • Gold Kt: 14K (also available in 18K) • Available Gold Color: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Round Emerald: 15 p...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

Stunning 3.95 Carat Teardrop Amethyst Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful solitaire ring featuring a 3.95 carat Amethyst; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 8, we offer ring re-sizing. Stylish and Classy…illuminating your lo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Garnet and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Garnet: oval cut 0.47 carat weight garnet Diamonds: 28 diamonds = 0.64 carat total weight Dimensions: ring top is 7.35mm long and 6.1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orchid Garden Collection with 18K Gold Cocktail Love Ring with Diamonds Flawless
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Orchid Ring with Diamonds Althoff Jewelry Orchid Garden Collection manufactured in 18k Rose Gold. It is an unique piece and set with: 335 Fancy Diamond - 3.92 CT 18KR - 10.92 GM...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

0.92 Carat Round Cut Pink Sapphire Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple, dainty and beautiful! This ring has 30 Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.92 Carats. Crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and is approximately 1.4 grams The ring is a size 7 and ca...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold, 1.31 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.16 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful ring features a 1.31-carat Ceylon sapphire set into a 14k white gold ring. The sapphire is accented by round diamonds for an additional weight of 0.16ct. The ring meas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Two Piece Diamond Engagement Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold 0.45cts Size 6
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage retro diamond engagement ring set is a perfect fit for weddings or engagements. The Center prong set round cut di...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold, 1.33ct Diamond and 4.85ct Cinnamon Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning ring features a 4.85-carat round cinnamon sapphire in the center of a double diamond halo. The diamonds have a total weight of 1.33 carats, and they are graded G in col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Brown - Green Yellow Diamond 18 KT Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Radiant Cut - Cornered rectangular modified Diamond situated in the center of the ring featuring 0.80 ...
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

0.30 Carat Five-Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Unique Band Ring Features Five Round Channel Set Diamonds Diamonds Are Set in Terraced Layers, Creating a Shadowbox Effect Total Diamond Weig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.94 Carats Total Alternating Round Cut Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This stylish eternity wedding band is set with natural blue sapphires weighing 0.50 carats total, alternating with brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.44 carats total. Set in a chann...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Princess and Emerald Cut Three-Stone Ring 1.36 Carat
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold three stone diamond engagement ring. It highlights a remarkable GIA certified 0.78 Ct. Emerald cut diamond on the center with VVS2 clarity and H color grade. Elegan...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond

14 Karat Marquise Style Eternity Ring 3 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Eternity ring set in a marquise style, but set with all round diamonds. The total weight of the ring is 2.73 carats. Each stone weighs approximately 0.07 carats. The color of the...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold High Polish Modern Diamond Set Gold Ball Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fun and contemporary ring is a perfect go to piece when strolling around town. Burnish set diamonds are mounted secure and with no support of any prongs, it will never scartch y...
Category

20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 7.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Emerald Cut Common Prong Eternity Band. This Stunning Wedding Band is Set with 18 Emerald Cut Diamonds Totaling 7.00 Carats. Kindly contact us if you wish to have a custom b...
Category

2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men 1 Carat Wedding Band Solid 14 Carats White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Men 1 Carat Wedding Band Solid 14 Carats White Gold diamonds are excellent quality VS in clarity G color wedding band is size 10 and resizable
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Rose & White Gold 0.59Cttw KC353
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose & white gold. The ring is set with 0.59cttw of round cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS-VS clarity. The ring size is 6.5. Com...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Yellow White and Rose Gold Diamond Signet Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow White and Rose Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: 5 D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
18K Ring with 1 oval cabochon Ruby weighing 2.77 carats and 4 square cut sapphires weighing 0.57 carats and 28 pave set round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.72 carats.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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