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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$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pink Tourmaline Ring in 14k Gold, Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pink tourmaline ring in 14k gold. Pear tourmaline gold ring. Flower gold ting. Open ended ring. Colorfull ring. October birthstone ring. Tourmaline gold ring...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$766Sale Price / item|44% Off
Forget me not flowers eternity ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue and yellow gems Eternity 14k gold Ring Band. Lab Topaz and sapphire eternity ring. Forget me not flowers eternity ring in 14k gold. Metal type: 14 kt solid gold Weight: 2.80 g...
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
Opal and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring. Round Halo Opal Gold Ring!
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Opal gold ring. Opal engagement ring. Round opal ring. October birthstone opal ring. Everyday opal ring. 14k gold ring with opal. Opal Wedding Ring...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in Platinum 900, 4.69 Carats Aquamarine & Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and classical, Aquamarine Engagement / Wedding Ring set in Platinum 900 & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cut Aquamarine is 4.69 carats. The weight of the Diamond...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$8,133Sale Price|53% Off
Aquamarine silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring. Aquamarine statement ring. Oval aquamarine ring. March birthstone ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 16 g. depends from ...
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
6Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rich red star ruby cabochon reveals a shimmering six-rayed star across its dome in this striking ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K rose gold. The ruby is fissure-filled to ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$766Sale Price / item|44% Off
Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Blue and Pink birds ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Two Love birds Ring. Bird couple ring. Bird inspired ring. Birds on branch ring. Bird ring. Yellow gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique ...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
$420Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Silver Detachable Ring with Diamonds Band for Her Gift
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Sterling Silver Detachable Ring with Diamonds in sterling silver featuring natural emerald , sapphire, ruby of 2.17 carat and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,220Sale Price / item|30% Off
Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 kara...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
0.69 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and classy 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby band that is sure to be a great addition to your collection! There are 6 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.29 Carats (Clarity: SI2, C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. band ring. In 18k gold. Marked to the shank: 18k and Tiffany & Co. A perfectly simple and refined ring from the world's leading retailer! Measur...
18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined bezel-set diamond eternity band by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid platinum and distinguished by its bold, sculptural proportions. The ring is set with 28 round brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Ruby and Diamond Vintage Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Gold Cocktail Band Ring. Securely Hand set with high-quality Baguette Rubies, weighing approx. 1.53tcw and Diamonds weighing approx. 0.37tcw. Hand crafted in 18K ye...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1898 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an engraved orange blossom and wheat motif fully around Flanked by milgrain edges fully around Inscribed 'G J W to J W 1898' Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Cir...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous half eternity, white and black diamond band is the perfect cross between classic and unique. These two rows of lush round black diamonds set in a gorgeous 14k yellow go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,500 / item
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Rings
Located in Stamford, CT
Two platinum set sapphire eternity bands snuggle up to a platinum set brilliant cut diamond band of G color S1 clarity. The diamond ring is approximately .40 cts. The sapphire bands ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$945Sale Price / item|30% Off
1/10 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring Yellow Gold Brushed Satin Band Flush Set
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set band encircling a brilliant white diamond is breathtaking! The creative setting of the diamond pr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Simple gold bands make the classic wedding band or can be worn as a stylish everyday wear ring to stack or wear alone. Modelled in 22ct Gold and made in Birmingham, 1953. Ring Size...
Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Duet Ring, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond band has two gorgeous detailed rows of diamonds! Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band! This pairs wel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Ruby Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Padparadscha Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rare padparadscha sapphire glows in its signature lotus blend of pink and orange at the heart of this oval ring, framed by a diamond halo in solid 14K white gold. Its coveted color...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Stackable Band Ring by Ferrucci, 0.30ct
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14k Gold Band Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Hand-Engraved.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Italian Gold Wedding band in 14k Indulge in the exquisite charm of our finely hand-engraved unisex gold band ring, featuring an...
14k Gold
Braid Rope Stack Ring, 14K Gold Braided Stackable Band, LR4910
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely band has a beautiful braided design! Accented by the lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable ba...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$559Sale Price|41% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Infinity Band, 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Blue sapphire and diamond band with whimsical forever design! This 14 karat white gold gorgeous band has genuine blue sapphire gemstones and natural round brilliant diamonds alternat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.25ct Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the essence of modern elegance with our chic wedding band, showcasing 1.25ct of dazzling round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. These gems, with top gradings of E-F color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry HRD
Located in Diera, Dubai
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this stunning Emerald Diamond Ring. With its classic design and exquisite craftsmanship, this ring is sure to become a cherished addition to any j...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An 18ct gold band makes the perfectly classic wedding band or a great everyday wear piece. Hallmarked London 1994. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Height off finger: 1.5mm W...
Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Oscar Heyman diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Six round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at F-G col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Band Vintage Platinum Ring Half Hoop Mixed Cuts
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co mixed cut diamond band crafted in platinum. Four round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated at 0.08 carats, with three emerald cut diamonds estimated at...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.35ct Green Emeralds Yellow and Blue Sapphires Pave' Snake 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds Pave' Snake 14k Yellow Gold Ring, bright green hand picked emeralds and Yellow Sapphires and Blue Sapphires, totalling approximately 1.35 carats, made in 14k Yellow gold to help the slim design, to have more robustness. Made to order in your finger size, due to the fitting in relation to the proportion's quality and design importance. Nature Ring...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Chevron Curve V Band Curved Bead Ring 14K Yellow Gold Stack LR51800
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond chevron, or curved, band is decorated with gorgeous bead details! Accented by the lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Princess 1.32ct Blue Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring 14K Solid 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...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold
$528Sale Price / item|45% Off
Vintage inspired Rhinestone and Topaz Ring in silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rhinestone Ring with Topazes. Rhinestone and Topaz Vintage inspired Ring. A striking vintage-inspired statement ring featuring a luminous natural rhinestone cabochon set within an ...
Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Platinum Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Half Band Wedding Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Half Band Wedding Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.41 grams Size: 6.25 (US) Width: 3mm Diamonds: Approx. .40 CTW baguette & round natural dia...
Diamond, Platinum
7.15 Ct Natural Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Experience timeless luxury with this breathtaking eternity ring featuring a continuous circle of natural pear-cut diamonds expertly arranged in an elegant alternating pattern. Crafte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,384Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this cocktail ring boasts a design that is both elegant and eye-catching. The luminous 18 karat white gold setting provides a radiant ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,917Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Ruby Engagement Ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby 14k gold ring. Natural ruby engagement ring. Halo ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This modern ring is adorned with an openwork leaf motif on the front, which is slightly curved and sloping, and decorated with smooth gold on either sid...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Eternity 14K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A timeless classic, vintage diamond eternity band set in 14K white gold. Ten sweet round diamonds equally placed around the band. This is a great modern vintage style that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Surrounding the emerald are shimmering diamonds, meticulously set to enhance its beauty and create a mesmerizing display of light. The diamonds add a touch of glamour and sparkle to ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Surrounding the emerald are dazzling diamonds, meticulously set to enhance its natural beauty and brilliance. Each diamond is hand-selected for its exceptional quality and expertly p...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purple Spinel Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold – Round 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple spinel from Madagascar takes center stage in this round ring, encircled by sparkling diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold. Untreated and richly saturated, the spinel of...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.8Ct Bi-Color Tourmaline Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A bi-color tourmaline glows in shades of green and warm orange at the center of this emerald-cut ring, framed by a halo of brilliant natural diamonds. Crafted in solid 14K white gold...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A 9ct gold band makes the perfectly classic wedding band or a great everyday wear piece. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 2.23g
Gold
Wide 3 Row Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 13 round brilliant diamonds, 4.33tcw. Diamonds are near colorless and VS2 in clarity, excellent cut. All stones are mounted in a shared prong setting. Ring is a size 6....
Diamond, White Gold
Galaxy Blue Sapphire 6mm Cigar Band, 14k White Gold, Confetti Satin Scatter
Located in Austin, TX
Do you wish you had a Galaxy of Blue Sapphires? This galaxy ring is dreamy with the different colors of blue sapphires. The 6 millimeter wide band is the same width all the way aroun...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Bypass Ring Hearts 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bypass ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Two heart shaped diamonds are estimated at 0.25 carats each...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band, Timeless Design, Circa 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic vintage 14k yellow gold wedding band showcases a timeless design with a warm, polished finish. Elegant and versatile, it embo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vera Belleza's round Rose cut diamond ring in 18K gold
By Vera Belleza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your jewelry collection with this enchanting round rose-cut dangling diamond ring. Expertly crafted in luminous 18k gold, this design features a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sylvie 10k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with .40 CT Natural Rubies
Located in Greeneville, TN
Rich in color and meaning, this 10k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring from Mountain Song Jewelers is a striking celebration of love, passion, and elegance. Featuring a total of .40 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Carat Gold Decorative Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The engraving on this 18ct gold band is simple but lovely. This band would make a gorgeous fancy wedding band or a beautiful every day wear ring. Ha...
Gold
1cts Colombian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
1ct Colombian emerald ring with natural diamond accents, set in solid 14k gold. Features a vivid 7mm emerald centerpiece for a rich, timeless look. Colombian emerald in 14k gold—sma...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Purple Sapphire Round Ring with Natural Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple sapphire sits at the center of this round ring, encircled by a sparkling halo of diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold. Untreated and richly violet, its regal hue is rar...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.9Ct Blue Zircon Ring with Natural Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Cushion 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A large Cambodian blue zircon glows electric blue at the center of this cushion ring, wrapped in a brilliant halo of diamonds in solid 14K white gold. Prized for its dazzling fire, t...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.6Ct Purple Sapphire Ring with Natural Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple sapphire glows at the heart of this oval ring, wrapped in a brilliant halo of diamonds and set in solid 14K white gold. Untreated and softly romantic, its rosy color...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
7.2Ct Peridot Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Halo: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 13x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A large natural peridot from Arizona pours fresh lime-green light through this oval ring, encircled by a brilliant halo of diamonds in solid 14K white gold. Untreated and beautifully...
Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tsavorite Garnet Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 8x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural tsavorite garnet from Tanzania glows green in a marquise silhouette, framed by diamonds in this estate-style ring of solid 14K yellow gold. Untreated and vividly colored, t...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely half eternity holds a strip of square cut rubies which reach around half of the 18ct white gold band. The 14 rubies total 1.4ct. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 3mm ...
Ruby, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.60 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men's Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 14k rose gold men's wedding band features intricate hand engraved details throughout its circumference. For added shimmer, round brilliant cut diamonds are set along bo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold