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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Mahenge Spinel 8.99ct Pinkish Red Pear Cut Trillion Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Monaco, MC
Mahenge spinel and diamond three-stone ring in platinum, centering an 8.99-carat natural pinkish-red spinel of Tanzanian origin, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (A...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA-Certified Heated Thai Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite three-stone ring features a stunning vibrant red Thai ruby at its center, meticulously heated to enhance its rich "Siamese" red hue and exceptional clarity. The centra...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring with ruby and marquise shaped diamond up to 0.38ct 18k gold 3.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with a ruby up to 1.24 ct and a marquise-cut diamond up to 0.38 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 7.25 – EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.04 Carat Apple Green Tourmaline Oval Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary 6.04 carat Apple Green Tourmaline commands the center of this refined three stone ring, handcrafted in luminous 18K yellow gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Type IIA Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined diamond ring centered by a 4.13 carat emerald cut diamond, accompanied by GIA Report Graded D color and Flawless clarity, this stone represents th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 1.2ct Round & 1ct Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette. This design features...
Diamond, Platinum
7ct Lab-grown Diamond Ring, Three-stone Setting, F color VS1
Located in Irvine, CA
This stunning 7.02 carat lab-grown diamond ring features three dazzling diamonds in an elegant 18K white gold setting. Each diamond is F color (colorless) and VS1 clarity (Minimal In...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,773 / 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
Modern Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Ring, 1.93 Carats
Located in London, GB
A modern sapphire and diamond three stone ring, with an oval faceted centre sapphire, weighing approximately 1.93 carats, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds, with an estimated t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.67 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Three-Stone Ring features 3 oval cut blue sapphires totaling 1.67 carats, set in rich 18K white gold. Each sapphire measuring approximately 4X6 mm. Between the sapphires...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 14k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 9.91 ct Tanzanite Three Stone Ring 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$11,880Sale Price|20% Off
3.01 Carat Unheated Ceylon Green Sapphire Emerald Cut Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.01 carat unheated Ceylon green sapphire emerald cut three stone platinum ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, accompanied by a GIA gem report. Clean step cut geometry and crisp s...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamon...
$4,712Sale Price|20% Off
4.26 Carat Aquamarine Oval Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold Diamond - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
4.26 carat aquamarine oval three stone ring in 18K white gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Centered by a luminous aquamarine with a crisp ocean-sky blue tone, this ring is desig...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
GIA 3.06 old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold platinum collet ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional contemporary collet ring is a refined homage to antique diamond craftsmanship, beautifully blending historic old mine cut diamonds with mo...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.02 Carat Mandarin Garnet Cushion Three Stone Ring in Platinum Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare collectors’ statement three stone ring featuring a vivid 3.02 carat Mandarin garnet in a cushion cut, set in luminous platinum by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Mandarin garne...
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet...
1.74 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 1.74 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early cultur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval cut natural zambian emerald totaling 1 carat, set in rich 18k yellow gold. the emerald measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm and beautifully ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14 Carat Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.14 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.65 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
WEMPE 18k gold ring with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to 0.80ct
By Wempe
Located in The Hague, ZH
WEMPE - 18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire 1.10ct and triangle cut diamond up to. 0.80ct - ring size US 10.75 - EU. 20.5 (64) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$82,550Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Radiant Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18k Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern and classic three-stone diamond engagement ring, GIA certified. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 3.84 total diamond weight. Center stone, 3.02ct radiant cut diamond. G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold. Production Time: 7-10 days. Item rendered in ring size 6.5, adjustable upon request. Thi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.88 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring – C. Dunaigre Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional ruby and diamond ring, centered on a 5.88 carat natural ruby of notable size and presence, accompanied by a Gemstone Report issued by C. Dunaigre Consulting GmbH, Swit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.30 carat natural Colombian emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional statement ring features a GIA Certified 10.30 carat natural Colombian emerald, expertly set in an elegant 18k yellow and white gold mounting. The emerald is cushion...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Gents Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage gents ring exemplifies classic masculine elegance with a bold yet refined aesthetic. Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, the ring features a smooth, gently ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette. This design features...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14K 1 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is 14k white gold. It features a single oval cut sapphire estimated to be .30 carats and 2 round 5mm natural diamonds estimated to be .50 carats each. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring 1.7 CT
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-cut blue sapphire totaling 1.7 carats, set ing rich 18k yellow gold. The sapphire measuring about 9 x 6.6 mm, and securely held ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vivid 3.97 CT Muzo Colombian Green Emerald No Oil Certified
Located in West Hollywood, CA
B8099001 Ring May be made to order from scratch to accommodate your exact finger size or a different stone if the budget requires it, takes approximately 3-6 weeks Setting with ...
Emerald
Padparadscha Sapphire Ring, 3.08 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent 3.08-carat padparadscha sapphire shines in this beautiful three-stone ring. The rare cushion brilliant cut gemstone displays the iconic natural orangy-pink hue, known a...
Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
4.28tcw 14K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Dexterously handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow solid gold, this ring features a high-quality, hand-selected 3.30-carat natural Colombian emerald Asscher cut from the famous Muzo mine...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ring with emerald up to 1.00ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.16ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with an emerald totaling approximately 1.00 ct and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.16 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 9.5 - EU 19.5(61) Detailed description:...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Harry Winston GIA Certified 2.60ct Diamond Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Harry Winston Classic Winston emerald-cut diamond three-stone ring set in platinum. From Harry Winston's current collection, the ring is predominantly composed o...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this striking ring is crafted in a sophisticated blend of 18k yellow and white gold. At its center sits a mesmerizing 3.17 carat emerald-cut emerald, cel...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 5 ct. MUZO RARE Special appendix Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite natural Colombian emerald weighing 5.08 carats, certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab, set in a striking 18k yellow gold and platinum ring. This emerald’s rarity is ele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 2 carat total Oval & Emerald Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette. This design feature...
Diamond, Platinum
2.77tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Diamond Pear Cut Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone engagement or right-hand ring. An extraordinary custom-created ring made by JR Colombian Emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond 3 Stone Solitaire 14K Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic modern dark green emerald & round diamond three-stone men's unisex ring in 14K yellow gold. This unique solitaire ring ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Three Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring showcases a wide, tapered band set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds in a sleek channel setting. The diamonds have a combined total carat we...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$184,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston AGL Certified 22 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum & Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptional Harry Winston ring showcases an extraordinary emerald of remarkable presence and rarity. The center stone, a rectangular emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 22 car...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18.28ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary three-stone diamond engagement ring is nothing short of breathtaking - a true masterpiece of color, light, and craftsmanship. At its heart an 18.28-carat Fancy Viv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 6.72 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald with Trapezoid Diamonds in 18 Karat
Located in Southport, CT
A stunning and ever classic Colombian Emerald ring flanked by two matched Trapezoid Diamonds. Notice the subtle detail in the profile throug...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This three stone diamond ring holds three glistening diamonds which are set in tall, elegant platinum illusion settings. Made in London, England. Ring Size: N or 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
3.35tcw 14K Three Stone Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a magnificent, Colombian emerald and diamond ring. In the very center is a gorgeous, 2.71-carat elongated Colombian emerald-emerald cut, set east to west and displays a s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
No-Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, SSEF Gübelin AGL Certified
Located in New York, NY
A stunning celebration of rarity and craftsmanship, this exceptional ring features a vivid 12.96-carat Colombian emerald, certified no oil by SSEF, Gübelin, and AGL — an extraordinar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 7.76 carats Measuring (12.85x9.84x5.89) mm Trapezoid Diamonds weighing 1.15 carats H-VS Set in Platinum Ring 9.21 g
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.84 Carat No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a rare and investment-worthy three-stone ring featuring a 5.84 carat no-heat Ceylon (Sri Lanka) sapphire, prized for its natural, untreated origin and vivid royal blue color...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately crafted in platinum, this ring centers a richly saturated crimson GIA-certified Burmese ruby weighing 2.08 carats. The ruby hails from the famed Burmese deposits and bears...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.5 ~1.01ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This 18k yellow gold ring features a central round-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats, its bright white hue beautifully complemented by t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Twisted Vine Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details: Metal and Purity: 14K Solid Gold Main Stone: Blue Sapphire Main Stone Color: Deep Rich Blue Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Size: 6mm...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage GIA 2.57ct No-Heat Yellow Sapphire Ruby Trilogy Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage GIA 2.57ctw Unheated Yellow Sapphire Rubies Trilogy Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring. The 1.23ct GIA certified No Heat Oval Brilliant cut Yellow Sapphire (GIA Certi...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds three cornflower colour sapphires which total 1.05ct. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Width: 8mm Weight: 5.7g
Sapphire, Gold
$2,859Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald sapphires white gold engagement ring
Located in Milano, IT
Engagement ring showcasing a beautiful emerald with 2 sapphires set in 9 karat white gold. The emerald size is 10,40 x 8,60 mm - 0.4094 x 0.3385 inches. US finger size is 7 1/2, Fren...
Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston Engagement Ring with 3.02ct E VVS1 Round
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Engagement Ring with 3.02ct E VVS1 Round In Platinum with original hallmark , size 6 Center Stone is 3.02ct E VVS1 GIA#14661653 with 2 pear shapes D/E color & VVS clari...
Diamond, Platinum
No Heat AGL Certified Oval Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous three stone untreated Burmese sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center no heat oval sapphire 12.15ct, accent round brilliant diamonds 0.25tcw and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.21tcw 18K Three Stone Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a magnificent, Colombian emerald and diamond ring. In the very center is a gorgeous, 2.85-carat Colombian emerald-emerald cut, set east to west and displays a stunning, v...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in timeless luxury with the 18K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Cathedral Ring, a stunning creation by renowned designer Erica Courtney. The centerpiece of ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
4.17tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic emerald and diamond three stone, engagement, statement, or right-hand ring. Dexterously crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold this ring features a 3.57-carat natural emerald-...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Gem Pinky Ring with Antique Diamond and Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Gem Pinky Ring with antique euro cut diamond (.22 carat) and light blue sapphire (.07carat), set in 14k gold. This beautiful ring has a timeless, old world feeling, with be...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold