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
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
GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Natural Princess Diamond F VS1 Non Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 14k White Gold Engagement Ring (size 6.25) set with a 1.70 carat Natural Princess Cut Diamond GIA Certified as an F in color and VS1 in clarity. The stone measures 6.52x6.42...
Category
Early 2000s American 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
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal / Wedding
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.60 Total Diamond Weight.
Size 4.75 with 1.95 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.23 Carat Cushion Cut Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.23ct Cushion Cut Citrine center set in a 14k White Gold mounting with 0.40ct total weight of accent diamonds.
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Accented Ladies Engagement Ring Casting 14K Yellow Gold 0.50Ctw
Located in New York, NY
This diamond accented ladies' engagement ring casting is crafted in high polished 14K yellow gold and platinum. Encrusted with 26 channel set baguette cut...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Platinum Brownish Yellow Oval & White Marquise Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.39ct
Located in New York, NY
This unique flower star style ring with brownish yellow diamond and slanted Marquise diamonds. Metal type: Platinum + 18kt Yellow Gold. The ring features 1.39 carat fancy Dark brown-...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rachel Koen Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Band 14K White Gold 1.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This diamond band containing 1.00cttw of baguette and round cut diamonds is set in 14K white gold. The diamonds are VS1 clarity and J color. The band features an infinity twist for a...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.48 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Flawless Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant Cut Internally Flawless GIA Natural Fancy Yellow, the ring is set with 76 Natural Round Brilliant F VS diamonds weighing a total of 1.01 carats.
Ring size is a 5.75+.
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rachel Koen Scoop Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.53cttw
Located in New York, NY
The round brilliant diamond eternity band in our signature "Scoop" setting. Crafted in 18k rose gold, set with 9 round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is noticeable 2.7mm width. Fit...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Prong Set Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.76Cttw Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful spiral diamond ring is all about sparkle. Crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold. This style features multi rows of round cut shimmering diamonds in prong setting. T...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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
Roman Malakov Alternating Princess Cut & Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A chic and sophisticated eternity wedding band design showcasing baguette and princess cut diamonds channel set in a polished platinum composition. Baguette diamonds weigh 1.22 carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.80 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous eternity wedding band showcasing 19 round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.80 carats total. Each diamond is approximately F color and SI in clarity. Set in a classic four ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Round & Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K White 0.50Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18K white gold wedding band ring with round and emerald cut diamonds. Total diamond carat weight is 0.50. Diamonds are VS1 clarity and G color. Width: 4.85 mm. Ri...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Emerald Ring with Diamond Accents 50.00 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Emerald Ring with Diamond Accents
50.00 TDW.
Size 6.5
4.22 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Channel Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This Channel set Half Eternity Ring is an exquisite addition to our Two Hundred & Forty collection. A sparkling array of seven gems color H clarity SI1 White Round Brilliant Diamonds...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.68 Carat cushion sapphire set in 18k white gold ring, CDC lab certified , with 0.69 carat diamonds around it and on the shank and fancy cut diamonds on the shoulder .
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Statement Ring 18K White Gold 1.20Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring comes with a flashy statement look. A must have in your jewelry collection. Crafted in 18K white gold. This ring features baguette and round cut diamonds w...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 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
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
Elegant Three-Stone Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail.
The ring features faceted cushion cut Purple Amethyst and Rock Crystal stones surrounded by a tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
2.70Cttw Blue Sapphire & 0.45Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent blue Sapphire diamond cocktail ring. Showcasing high brilliance, this ring is centered by a beautiful prong set oval cut blue Sapphire weighing 2.70 carats and accentuate...
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K White Gold 1.20Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful spiral diamond ring is all about sparkle. Crafted in high polished 18k white gold. This style features multi rows of baguette cut shimmering diamonds in channel settin...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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 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
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
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
2.19Cttw Apatite And 0.45Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong set round cut blue Apatite stone weighing 2.19 carats flanked with round brilliant ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.44 Carat Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.44 Carat Zambian emerald cut emerald set in 18k white gold ring with 1.22 carat diamonds around it and half way on the shank.
Category
2010s Zambian Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
3.06 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
CDC certified 3.06 Carat Cushion Sapphire in hand made platinum Ring with 0.90 carat fancy cut "Epaulette" diamonds , white, clean .
Category
2010s Sri Lankan Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rachel Koen 2.00cttw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond engagement ring exceptionally holds four princess cut center diamonds. Adding grace to the ring, the shank is encrusted with channel set baguette cut and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds in halo setting...
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Twist Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold 0.40cttw
Located in New York, NY
Simple and sophisticated, pavé twist diamond wedding ring. Crafted in bright 18k white gold, two rows of petite pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds intert...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
Blue Sapphire and Lucious Pearl Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful featuring a white pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Blue Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 0.75cttw
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18K white gold ring features round brilliant cut diamonds set within a floral shape and other shapes on each side. Total diamond carat weight is approx. 0.75. Diamond cla...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
.55 carat Sapphire in a beautiful rich blue shade. This is a slight modification of a dome ring set in 18K Yellow Gold. Think of it more like a slight pitcher's mound so that the sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Chain Link Ring Band 18K Rose Gold 1.00Cttw Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring. Crafted in high polished 18k rose gold. Total diamond...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Unique Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.15 Cttw Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
A unique cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose gold and set with 0.15cts of round cut diamonds. The halo is made in a spiral shape. Ring size 6.75. C...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.62cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ladies ring is unworn and comes with manufacturers box and booklet. Completed with 14k yellow gold, it features baguette and round cut diamonds of 0.62cttw embedded wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k 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
Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Twist Band Ring 18K White Gold 0.84Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, diamond twist wedding ring. Crafted in bright 18k white gold. It features two rows of petite pave set round brilliant-cut diam...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold 0.38cttw
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band. Channel set 11 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.38. The 14k yellow gold ring ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Privosa IGI Certified 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning and elegant diamond ring has a beautiful 0.34 ct (F-G Color, I1 Clarity) round brilliant diamond in the center with an additional 40 diamonds weighing 0.21 cttw (H-I Co...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen 0.55Cts Red Ruby & 0.18Cts Diamond Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ladies ring features a medium red oval brilliant cut ruby weighing 0.55 carats as center stone surrounded with 12 round and baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.18 carat. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold 0.87cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features sparkling round cut diamonds encrusted in a knotted design. Crafted in high polished 14k white gold mounting. Total diamond weight is approximat...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Platinum 11.60cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cocktail ring features a prong set center blue cabochon turquoise stone weighing 11.60cts. Surrounded by a halo of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.20c...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Platinum
1.33Cttw Oval Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oval cut diamonds embraced by a halo of additional diamond accents in this enchanting ladies wedding band ring. Expertly crafted in 18K white gold. Total diamond weight: 1.3...
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity ring, consisting of eleven princess-cut diamonds weighing 0.5 carats in total, all channel-set in white gold mount, hallmark...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.07Cttw Ruby & 3.10Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous cocktail ring is crafted in 18k white gold. The center prong set round shape ruby weighing 2.07 carats is illuminated by a sparkling halo of round cut and baguette cut ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Bezel Set Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 0.76cttw
Located in New York, NY
Desirable and unique Rachel Koen slim eternity band featuring bright-white scintillating round-cut diamonds set in highly polished platinum, all in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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