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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: Tiffany & Co.
Style: Modern
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Woven Button Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: These earrings by Tiffany & Co have been crafted in a woven button design with French clips. Circa: 1990s Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 9 grams Dimensions: ...
Category

1990s Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Platinum Diamond 1 TCW
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet Marked 18K & Platinum 1 TCW Pave' set Diamond No dents, no damage, no sign of any repairs, see pictures Hallmarked "T & Co" 15...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old or Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Teething Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver baby teething ring. By Tiffany & Co. With an internal rattle. Simply a great piece from Tiffany & Co! Date: Mid-20th Century ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tiffiany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart ring celebrates the spirit of love. This simple and fluid ring is a timeless and elegant design. Cr...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Stock Broker's Cuff links, Buy, Sell, Hold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pair of 18K yellow gold Tiffany cuff links were specifically created with the "wheeler dealer equities trader" in mind. On the front of each c...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany T' Narrow Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany T' narrow band diamond ring set in 18k white gold. From the current Tiffany T collection, the ring is set with exactly 62 round brilliant cut diamonds in a polished white gold band design. The diamonds depict the iconic T motif and would look fantastic stacked amongst other pieces or as a standalone piece. There is an estimated total diamond weight of 0.13 carats. These diamonds range from G-H in colour with VVS clarity. The ring is currently a UK finger size I, which converts to a USA size 4 1/4, due to the design this cannot be resized. There is a gross weight of exactly 5.6 grams and the ring is signed and stamped on the inside TIFFANY...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Double Loop Open Oval 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful pair of earrings from the house of Tiffany & Co. They are well crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine polished finish and is in the desi...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Infinity Heart Ring Set in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. infinity heart diamond ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts two heart shaped motifs, conne...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Petals Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant beacons of optimism and hope, Tiffany Keys are radiant symbols of a bright future. This dazzling pendant glows with diamonds, illuminating the face. Approx. 1.09cttw. 18K W...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Wide Band with Flower Diamonds
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Wide Band with 3 Diamond Stations its a Flower! Finger size 7.5. Stamped 2000 Tiffany & Co 750 PT950 France. 10mm width.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Georges Lenfant for Tiffany France Mid-Century Gold Curb Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The attractive bracelet designed as a straight row of textured 18kt yellow gold double curb links, signed TIFFANY & CO. FRANCE, with maker's mark (export) for Georges Lenfant, French...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Zig Zag 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany zig zag 18 karat yellow gold ring An unusual ring by Tiffany & Co designed as a series of plain polished zig zags for a bold design statemen...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Carlo Weingrill Three Dimensional Tubular Earrings 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Tubular earrings designed by Carlo Weingrill For Tiffany & Co. Beautiful three dimensional pieces, created at the jewelry atelier of Carlo Weingrill for the Tiffany Studios. These y...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum Mini Circlet Diamond Pendant W/ Box and Case TCW, 0.12 Ct
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pendant Features Round Diamond with 12 Smaller Round Diamonds in Bezel Diameter of Pendant = Appx 7 mm Total Mass = 2.7 grams Total Diamond We...
Category

2010s Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Ring Square Diamond 1.03ct GIA Certificate Color E Clarity VS2 Size 5.75 Retail $16,500.00
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. "The Tiffany Setting" Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgoues engagement ring crafted by fame jewelry house Tiffany & Co. This elegant ring is crafted in platinum and known as "The Tiffany Setting" ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Gold Amethyst Ribbon Retired Earrings with Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Co. amethyst bow earrings Sterling silver bows with a yellow gold center A large sparkling purple amethyst hangs from each earring Omega back fastening system Met...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Malachite Beaded Necklace Gorgeous
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. .925 Sterling Silver & Malachite Beaded Necklace 29'' inches long Total Mass = 95.8 grams Comes with Tiffany & Co pouch ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Dog Chain Link Bracelet & Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. bracelet. In 18k gold. With slightly oval links and a heart-shaped pendant charm. The charm is not engraved. Simply wonderful, classic Tiffany design! ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Key Holder or Key Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany and Co. key holder in sterling silver. With an unengraved pendant tag. A great Tiffany everyday piece! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Tampa, FL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. design these Atlas earrings are crafted of 18 karat yellow gold with a roman numeral motif embossed in matte and polished gold. ...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18k yellow gold Marlene Stowe mabe pearl and diamond clip post earrings. The satin finish gold is kidney shaped with a round mabe pearl and a round brilliant cut diamonds.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Oval Link Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980 Metal Type: 18 karat gold Weight: 27 grams Length: 7.5in Origin: Italy
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.79 Carat Round Diamond H/VVS1 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic diamond engagement ring that is not your average Tiffany six-prong. This is an estate diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & C...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co Mabe Pearl Earrings
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Three Stone Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
This classic Tiffany & Co. three stone diamond engagement ring features 3 round brilliant cut diamonds all graded as F in color and VS1 / VS2 clarity by Tiffany & Co. The diamonds ...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Following World War II, the jewelry of the 1950s and 1960s was markedly more feminine, precious and elegant. In a sharp break from the stark clothing styles of the 1940s, Mid-Century...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co, Platinum 'Fireworks', Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delicate Tahitian pearl, diamond and platinum opera length necklace was made by Tiffany & Company for their Fireworks collection. The long platinum chain which is also marked fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. round brilliant cut diamond single solitaire ring, set in platinum. The piece is solely set with a beautiful 0.20 carat round brilliant cut diamond...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Black Inlay Positive and Negative
Located in New York, NY
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Rare and iconic Positive & Negative pieces created back in the 1974 in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. Atelier. This earrings was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. They are suited with omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option can be easily added, Embellished with multiples free forms carvings of natural black jade inlaid in the gold. This positive and negative...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Signature X Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 7mm Signature X Necklace Metal: 18k white gold clasp Weight: 30.5 grams Length: 16 inches Pearls: Akoya cultured 7mm pearls
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Spiral Swirl Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. spiral swirl necklace in 18K yellow gold. Stamped 1990 750 Tiffany & Co.
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Falcon Eagle Bird Enameled Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Estate Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold, Enamel Falcon Cufflinks. Wise-up your dress shirt with these super fine bird cufflinks. The face is painted in iridescent translucent ena...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1990s Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1990s Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.2g Size: US 5.5
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Circlet’ Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Circlet’ pendant set in platinum. The pendant is set with exactly 12 round brilliant cut diamonds which are millegrain and rubover set securely in...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat. The stone is a round brilliant cut diamond estimated as H colour and VS1 clarity approximately. This classic...
Category

1990s British Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Poodle Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Poodle Pin from Tiffany and Company. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Eyes! One inch by 2 inches. Stamped 18K Tiffany & Co.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Atlas Large Model Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful authentic pendant and chain by Tiffany & Co. from the ATLAS collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a high polished finish. This is where strong lines meet striking numerals in a contemporary design that honours a Tiffany icon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Jokey Button Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver jokey button-form cufflinks. Each: Round with 4 central holes threaded with 18k gold. Marked “Tiffany & Co. 925-750”.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

"The Tiffany Setting" Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum 0.62 Ct
Located in MIAMI, FL
A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring. Flawlessly engineered, the six-prong setting virtually d...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Vintage Seahorse Link Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Elsa Peretti Bracelet Features Iconic Seahorse Design as Links Total Length = 8" Total Mass = 26.2 grams Gorgeous Gift!
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ Yellow Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Tiffany Enchant’ yellow diamond flower pendant set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The pendant is from the current...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold 'X' Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 'X' ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow gold. Simply classic design by Tiffany & Co! Date: Late 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good used estate c...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k 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! Measurements: ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Malachite Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany Cross pendant in green malachite crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed Tiffany. 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in Gross weight 36.7 dwts.
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pave Diamond & Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Tampa, FL
A timeless Elsa Peretti design for Tiffany & Co. the pave diamond and platinum Open Heart pendant on a platinum Tiffany & Co. chain. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond X Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18kt yellow gold curved open work leaf design pin with a platinum Tiffany iconic 'X' center design which is pave-set with thirty round bri...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.04ct I VS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
The ring is accompanied by the original inside and outside boxes, original diamond certificate and valuation report from Tiffany & Co. This classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond ...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Present Charm
Located in New York, NY
A vintage closed box with bow present charm made in 18k gold by Tiffany & Co. circa 2000. This charm is a rendering of the classic Tiffany blue box ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Triple Row Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. triple row bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 1992 TIFFANY & CO 750.
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Dolphin Brooch Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co dolphin brooch crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). The sweet brooch depicts a dolphin in full flight, jumping through a...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co 1.63 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Necklace
Located in Tampa, FL
This fine natural diamond solitaire pendant necklace by Tiffany & Co. features a beautiful excellent cut 1.63 carat I color VVS2 clarity round brilliant cut diamond center stone. T...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany open heart pendant on an 18 inch platinum chain. It has approximately 2 carats of diamonds that range from IF to ...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.09ct I VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
This classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring features a 1.09 carat round brilliant cut diamond graded I in color and VS1 clarity by Tiffany & Co. The ring is accomp...
Category

2010s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire necklace. With a large, nearly 1 ct brilliant round cut diamond set in a platinum solitaire pendant setting. Together with a signed Tif...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Omega Taj Mahal Clip-On Earring
Located in New York, NY
"Taj Mahal" half-domed earrings, designed in a slightly off-round shape in fluted 18k yellow gold with black enamel triangular-shaped stripes, centering a round pearl, signed Schlumb...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Snowflake with Lapis, Rubies and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Snowflake With Lapis, Rubies And Diamonds Brooch. Round-shaped snowflake style brooch set with round lapis lazuli c...
Category

20th Century French Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bean Paperweight from the Mario Buatta Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver objet d'art. In the form of a bean (or a Tiffany touchstone!). Perfect for the desk or vanity! Provenan...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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