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Modern Jewelry

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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Creator: Georg Jensen
Style: Modern
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 'Moonlight Grapes' Pendant Necklace No. 257A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant necklace. Model no. 257A (part of the 'Moonlight Grapes' collection). Designed by Georg Jensen in the 1930s. This model was produced in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lotus Bracelet, Per Hertz
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver 'Lotus' Bracelet, designed by Per Hertz for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945 Georg Jensen marks, '925S Denmark', and with Danish Common Control Marks for sterl...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly Bracelet #104A, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver 'Butterfly' Bracelet #104A, designed by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945 Georg Jensen marks, '925S Denmark', '104A', and with London ha...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Choker Necklace No. 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen necklace in sterling silver. Model No. 10. With alternating rose and stylized floral links, traces of its original gilding, and a toggle clasp. Designed b...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tie Bar No. 82
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen tie bar. In sterling silver. Model no. 82. Designed by Flemming Eskildsen for Georg Jensen. Simply a wonderful tie clip f...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Wide Dove Bracelet No. 32 with Moonstones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen dove bracelet with gemstones. In sterling silver. Model no. 32. Designed by Kristian Mohl-Hansen for Georg Jensen. Comprised ...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch or Pin No. 320
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch. Model no. 256. In the form of a bird in flight. Designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen circa 1953. Simply a wonderful bro...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970’s Georg Jensen Bent Gabrielsen long chain necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
1970’s Georg Jensen Bent Gabrielsen long chain necklace. Paperclip design with hammered finish on each link. Design number 195A. Over the head neck...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Grapes" Brooch or Pin No. 217B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch. Model no. 217B (part of the 'Grapes' collection). Designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen in 1925. This brooch was produced ...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Grapes" Brooch or Pin No. 217A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch. Model no. 217A (part of the 'Grapes' collection). Designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen circa 1930. Simply a wonderful bro...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Onyx Sphere Necklace, Regitze Overgaard
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver and black onyx Sphere Necklace, designed by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945 Georg Jensen marks, '925S', and hallmarked with Common Contr...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lotus Necklace, Per Hertz
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver 'Lotus' Necklace, designed by Per Hertz for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945 Georg Jensen marks, '925S Denmark', and with Danish Common Control Marks for sterl...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Two Piece Fusion Puzzle Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A rather interesting vintage Georg Jensen two piece Fusion puzzle ring set in solid 18k yellow and white gold. This unique piece is composed of two different coloured gold bands ea...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet #170, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver bracelet #170, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945 Georg Jensen marks, '925S Denmark', '170', and with London import marks for 1967. ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Silver Pendant Necklace #207, Vivianna Torun
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver pendant #207, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, with double strand chain. The pendant has a swirl effect to the front, on a double strand silv...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen Moonstone and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A cat's eye moonstone and 18 karat gold ring, by Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen, 1960s. The ring is stamped Georg Jensen 18K 750 Torun 915 Denmark. Size 6.50. Vivianna Torun was a...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Offspring Earhoop 433E Silver
Located in New York, NY
Combining expert craftsmanship with striking design, these sterling silver hoop earrings capture the essence of Scandinavian style. The minimal organic...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Organic natural forms replace conventional links in this striking and contemporary version of a classic sterling silver chain bracelet. Inspired by unbreakable bond between mother an...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Open Bangle
Located in New York, NY
With one end larger than the other, but both linked to form a solid harmonious piece, the Offspring bangle symbolises the unique bond that exists between...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Pendant 433B Silver, 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Two irregular organic shapes in silver and gold are interlocked in a form that symbolises the unbreakable bond between mother and child, lovers, friends or siblings. The Offspring...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Graduated Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Offspring necklace tells the beautiful story of the unbreakable bond that exists between a mother and her child. Interlocked organic shapes of elega...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 96
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks Model no. 96. Designed by Harry V. Larsen for Georg Jensen circa 1960. Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks from one of Denm...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Offspring Earhook 433A Silver
Located in New York, NY
wo organic natural egg shaped are forever linked together, the smaller one nestling inside the larger one, to form these stunning sterling silver earrings. Symbolising the strong rel...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Earstud 1433D Yellow Gold Diamond Pave 0.19
Located in New York, NY
These dainty 18 kt gold ear studs add a subtle touch of elegance. Designed by Jacqueline Rabun as part of her Offspring collection, they include pavè-set brilliant cut diamonds indiv...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

Offspring Pendant 1433A Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the unbreakable bond between mother and child with the Offspring pendant. Two delicate egg shapes are interlocked, the small one protected by ...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Jewelry

18ct Gold Moonstone Brooch #1427, Torun for Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and moonstone cabochon spiral brooch #1427, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen mark used since 1...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Bracelet #215, Denmark, a Design by Flemming Eskildsen
Located in valatie, NY
Georg Jensen Sterling Bracelet #215, Made in Denmark, Mid-Century, a Design by Flemming Eskildsen. After training at the Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Flemming Eskildsen joined the firm...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

9ct Gold Georg Jensen Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Georg Jensen St.Christopher Pendant Rare Design Fully Hallmarked on Reverse Dated 1973
Category

1970s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly Necklace #104A, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver 'Butterfly' Necklace #104A, designed by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Georg Jensen. The necklace is stamped Georg Jensen within dotted oval, 'Sterling Denmark', '104A', ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Landby / Nordic #76 pattern demitasse spoon. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen in 1937. With a post-1945 factory mark. Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen spoon...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 sterling silver demitasse or coffee spoons. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen in 1937. These spoons have a post-1945 factory mark. Simply a wonderful set of Georg Jensen spoons...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #1227
Located in Glasgow, GB
Georg Jensen 18ct yellow gold stylised floral brooch #1227, designed by Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Je...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch #343, Circa 1940s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold kneeling fawn brooch #343, designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen mark used since 1...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Diamond & Sterling Silver Infinity Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Infinity diamond earrings. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Regitze Overgaard. With pave set round diamonds in a sterling silve...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Cheese Slicer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Georg Jensen silver cheese slicer. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. In the Acorn pattern. Simply a great piece of silver from Jensen! Perfect for a stylish wi...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen ring in turned sterling silver. Model 308. Late 20th C.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen ring in turned sterling silver. Model 308. Late 20th Century. Width: 6 mm. Diameter: 16 mm. US size: 5.5. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can change t...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Ring in Sterling Silver, Model 28A, Late 20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen ring in sterling silver. Model 28A. Late 20th century. Width: 4 mm. Diameter: 15 mm. US size: 4.25. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can change the siz...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Cufflinks 18 Karat Yewllo Gold Nr 1095
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. yellow gold cufflinks, sleek modern model, Signed: GEORG JENSEN No: 1095 Denmark ca 1970 dimensions: rod: 20 x 5 x 5 mm Weight: 12.42 grams This very wearable pair of cufflinks ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen, Ring in Sterling Silver, Model 426
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century. Width: 7 mm. Diameter: 19 mm. US size: 9. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna #227 Steel and Quartz Bangle Watch by Torun
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Georg Jensen Vivianna Bangle Watch By Torun. Measuring 1 1/4 inch Diameter with the watch attached to a 3/16 inch wide bangle bracelet with a 6 1/2 inch inside measuremen...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Steel

Sterling Silver Bracelet, by Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver bracelet, designed by Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen. The bracelet is stamped with the Georg Jensen within a dotted oval marking (used since 1945), Hans Hansen mark...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Diamond Pendant and Earrings Set
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and diamond pendant and earrings set, designed by Lina Falkesgaard for Georg Jensen. The pendant is stamped with the Georg Jensen within dotted oval mark, '750'...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen, Ring in Sterling Silver, Model 426
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century. Width: 7 mm. Diameter: 17 mm. US size: 6.5. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we c...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ole Kortzau for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Late 20th C.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Kortzau for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 238. Late 20th Century. Width: 5 mm. Diameter: 19 mm. US size: 9. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace, Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver necklace, by Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen. The necklace was originally designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, before the firm of Hans Hansen was taken over b...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Ring in Sterling Silver, Model 28C, Late 20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen ring in sterling silver. Model 28C. Late 20th century. Width: 7 mm. Diameter: 15.5 mm. US size: 4.75. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can change the ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen, Ring in Sterling Silver, Late 20th C
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century. Width: 7 mm. Diameter: 19 mm. US size: 9. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can ...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen by Nina Koppel Diamond Gold Fusion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fusion Ring by Nina Koppel. Three interlocking bands - in this case - two outer 18kt White Gold bands set with abstract and randomly placed Diamonds cente...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, #1324, Henning Koppel
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Georg Jensen 18ct yellow gold "Splash" brooch, design #1324. The brooch was designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Stamped Georg Jensen within dotted oval mark, '750', '18K'...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ole Kortzau for Georg Jensen, Ring in Sterling Silver, Late 20th C
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Kortzau for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 238. Late 20th Century. Width: 5 mm. Diameter: 18 mm. US size: 7.75. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we c...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Late 20th C.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century. Width: 6 mm. Diameter: 16 mm. US size: 5.5. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we ca...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen, Ring in Sterling Silver, Late 20th C
Located in bronshoj, DK
Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen. Ring in sterling silver. Model 426. Late 20th Century. Width: 7 mm. Diameter: 20 mm. US size: 10.5 In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we ca...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco 537 C Sterling Silver Candelabra by Harald Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver candelabra. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Model No. 537 C. Designed by Harald Nielsen. Simply a stunning pair of Jensen candelabra...
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20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Ring in Sterling Silver, Model 28D, Late 20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen ring in sterling silver. Model 28D. Late 20th century. Width: 10 mm. Diameter: 15.5 mm. US size: 4.75. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most cases, we can change the...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Model No. 627. Designed by Ove Brobeck. A rare and fine pair! Date: 20th century Overall Condition: They a...
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20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Centenary 0.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite engagement ring made by designer, Georg Jensen is from his signature ‘Centenary’ collection. Released in 2004 to mark one hundred years since the beginning of Georg Jensen, the Centenary ring features a round brilliant cut diamond, certified E in colour and VVS1 in clarity, is beautifully tension set into an asymmetrical platinum modern band...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl. Model no. 259 Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970). With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks Model No. 52 by Henry Pilstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Georg Jensen cufflinks in sterling silver. With a nautilus shell in relief to the front face. Model No. 52. Designed by Henry Pilstrup. A great addition to any col...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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