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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$524Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Style Citrine and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style citrine earrings silver, gold. Dangle citrine earrings. Cocktail earrings with citrine, Silver Gold-Plated Drop Earrings with Citrine and Topaz A striking pair of citr...
Citrine, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, 5.48 carats, Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cluster Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 5.48 carats. The Emeralds are compl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Brutalist Cuff Skull Chain Bracelet Palladium Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Cuff Skull Bracelet Palladium Plated Burnt Vintage Designer: J Dauphin — Paris Archive The “Skull and Bone” Chain Cuff is a one-of-a-kind architectural statement piece handcr...
Palladium, Brass
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.15ct Oval Deep Green Tsavorite & 0.06ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This elegant engagement ring centers a 1.15‑carat oval tsavorite garnet displaying a deep, saturated green—an exceptional hue prized by collectors for its brilliance and rarity. Expe...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$523Sale Price / item|44% Off
Art Deco Style Peridot and Colorless Topaz Drop Earrings silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style peridot earrings silver, gold. Dangle peridot earrings. Cocktail earrings with peridot, Silver Gold-Plated Drop Earrings with Peridot and Topaz A striking pair of peri...
Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Cilea Dangle Pierced Earrings Deep Purple Resin Poppy Flowers
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed these stunning, dimensional, dangling pierced earrings. The floral-inspired, artisanal resin earrings feature poppy flowers, leaves, and textured patterns intric...
Cartier Classic LOVE Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 16
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cartier Classic LOVE Bracelet, Size 16. An enduring icon of luxury jewelry, this authentic Cartier LOVE Bracelet features the coveted early screw system, a ha...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 27.67 carat, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 26.67 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$517Sale Price / item|44% Off
Signet Ring with Amethyst for Men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Amethyst for Men silver, gold. Square Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Modern Gentleman Jewelry Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4....
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamodns up to 0.20ct 14k gold 11.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanites, Chalcedony & Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Calcedony Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanites is 2.82 carats. The Tanzanit...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Franck Muller Casablanca 8880 C DT Steel Leather Automatic Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Franck Muller Casablanca Reference 8880 CDT automatic wristwatch crafted in stainless steel, featuring the collection's signature tonneau-shaped case measuring 39mm x 56mm. Introduce...
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
From $36,458 / item
3.57 Carat Natural Heart Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
The heart-cut diamond is one of the most emotionally direct choices in fine jewelry — a shape that needs no explanation — and this ring gives it the setting it deserves. At the cente...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$529Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Amethyst Ring in Gold Over Silver Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold pl...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$517Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Amethyst Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4 gr depends from size 1 pi...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$187Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural Emerald Octagon Cut Stackable Solitaire Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a natural emerald gemstone in a refined octagon shape, secured in a classic four prong setting that allows the vibrant green stone to take center stage. Cr...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K white Gold, 8.02 carats, Tanzanites & Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite Tennis Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite is 8.02 carats. The Tanzanites are responsibly so...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Anchor Chain Sterling Silver Chain Necklace Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini anchor-inspired chain Sterling Silver Chain Necklace Made in Italy. Bold Chaine d'Ancre Marine Silver Sterling Necklace, cm 45 in length. 18 inches, grams 41,50. ava...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed John Hardy Sterling Silver Woven Mesh Cuff Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. With a hook and loop closure to the exterior. Marked to the interior. Simply wonderful Hardy design! D...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mexican silver bangle bracelet. In sterling silver. With a central dome device flanked on either side by openwork and smaller do...
Sterling Silver
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opals is 19.88 carats. The wei...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.16ct 18k gold 2.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with sapphire up to 0.50ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.16ct - F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
80s Amethyst Diamond Square Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold MOP Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pair of vintage amethyst, diamond & mother of pearl square earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Carved amethyst measures 14mm, mother of pearl measures 10...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Caputi Pink and Gold Resin Dangle Flamenco Floral Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy, resin clip-on earrings feature an important dangling design with wavy-shaped floral elements. The pieces boast antique rose, gold, turquo...
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Rubellite & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A. very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Rubellite Toi et Moi Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 1.89 carats. The Emerald is completely natu...
Rubelite, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Jean Louis Scherrer Paris Gilded Jeweled Bangle Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Jean Louis Scherrer Paris link bangle bracelet features a geometric shape in shiny metal, adorned with resin cabochons in transparent turquoise blue color. The security...
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Starburst Petite Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Radiate celestial charm with this elegant solitaire starburst ring. Crafted in high-polished 14k yellow gold, this piece features a singular, shimmering round-cut diamond nestled at ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|50% Off
Octagon peridot ring for men in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
14K Solid Gold Round Peridot Ring For Men's. Mens Solid Gold Peridot Ring. Peridot Cut Solitaire Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 4 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - perid...
Topaz, Peridot, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Fabrice Paris Silvered Metal Geometric Brooch with Agate Stone Cabochons
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris designed this stunning geometric brooch. The rare piece features a massive open donut design with a high-gloss silvered metal frame composition embellished with carved...
Agate
$517Sale Price / item|44% Off
Signet Ring with Topaz for Men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Topaz for Men silver, gold. Square Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Modern Gentleman Jewelry Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 g...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
$517Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Bezel Garnet Ring for Men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Garnet for Men silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval Garnet. Oval Pinky Ring for Men Metal: 9...
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$882Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with opal. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - opal 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, colorless. Colorl...
Topaz, Opal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$792Sale Price|40% Off
Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold - 0.52ctw, 18", New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold. Featuring 0.52 carats of GH SI natural diamonds, this necklace combines timeless bea...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Arno Alhambra Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Arno Alhambra family, crafted in 18k white gold and set with a cluster of four round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a quatrefoil patter...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Miu Miu Turquoise and Yellow Acrylic Jeweled Bracelet Bangle with Apple Charm
By Miu Miu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Miu Miu Italy acrylic jeweled bracelet is a cute bangle with a charm. Carved from a transparent acrylic or Lucite material, the piece is paved with crystal rhinestones all aroun...
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 4.14 carats Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 4.14 carats. The Diamonds we...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$470Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Figural Fish Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage figural fish pendant crafted in 18K gold, richly set with 50 round-cut rubies approximate 1.60 carats, 116 white diamonds approximate 1.30 carats and 8 yellow diam...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$517Sale Price / item|44% Off
Octagon Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon Amethyst Ring Silver, Gold. Black Enamel Geometric Ring. Art Deco Cocktail Ring Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$470Sale Price / item|50% Off
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Garnet and Topaz
Located in Istanbul, TR
Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Heart Garnet and Topaz. Toi et Moi Gemstone Ring: Garnet and Topaz Perfect "You n I" Gold Birthmonth gemstones ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k yellow gold p...
Garnet, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Francoise Montague Green Floral Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed these stunning, dimensional, dangling resin clip-on earrings for French Jewelry designer Francoise Montague. The floral-inspired, handmade, artisanal shape featu...
$611Sale Price / item|35% Off
Emerald solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Emerald Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Emerald Ring. Round Cut Emerald Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$470Sale Price / item|50% Off
Split Shank oval peridot engagement silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Split Shank oval peridot engagement silver, gold ring. Vintage Style Oval peridot Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval peridot. Oval Pinky ...
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,325Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.00ct Square- Cut Emerald & 0.02ct Diamond Fine Huggies Hoop Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Crafted in solid 18k gold, these sleek hoops feature 1.00ct of squared emeralds in a clean channel setting, accented with 0.02ct of round brilliant diamonds for a crisp, refined spar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver brooch or pin. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a leaf or fern frond. Secured with a pin and safety catch to the reverse. Ful...
Sterling Silver
Earrings with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold earrings set with pearl and single cut diamonds. 0.32ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: the size of the earring is 3.0 cm high by 8.0 mm wide Total weight 4.5 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage Sterling Abalone Shell Mermaid Earrings
Located in Webster, SD
These beautiful, vintage mermaid earrings are sterling silver with abalone shell cabochons. Measurements: 3/4 by 1 5/8 inches Weight: 10.4 grams Marks: Sterling, 69, Shube's hallmark...
Sterling Silver
Regal Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal length sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace. Fully consisting off genuine turquoises, delicately strung together with solid 14k gold sparkling beads, creating an elega...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 4.00ct 18k gold 16.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 4.00ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 9.5 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Angela Caputi Pearlized Cocoa Brown Resin Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Angela Caputi resin choker necklace, made in Italy, features a multi-strand design in lovely pearlized cocoa brown with black contrast. The flat, slightly domed, oval peb...
Vintage 5.16ct Diamond Tennis Line Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage diamond tennis bracelet set in 14k yellow gold.
The bracelet features a continuous line of 58 round brilliant-cut diamonds, forming a classic and elegan...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 9.90 carats, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 9.90 carats. The Blue Sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$524Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage style topaz, colorless topazes dangle earrings silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style topaz,colorless topazes dangle earrings silver, gold. Topaz, colorless topazes earrings. Cocktail earrings with topaz. Weight: 5 gr Metal: silver 925 plus 14k gold pla...
Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
14KT Rose Gold Small Round Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The term "huggee" refers to their petite, close-fitting style, which minimizes the gap between the earring and the earlobe, making them comfortable for all-day wear. Material : 14K...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Earrings with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 3.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with pearl and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.40ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the earring are 8.0 mm wide by 2.0 cm high weig...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage, Daniel S. Rine Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage, Daniel S. Rine Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold. Daniel S. Rine was an American jeweler known for high-quality vintage 14K yellow gold jewelry. He was particularly active in...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Formal Blue Topaz Heart Necklace 18 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful necklace is sterling silver. Each of the genuine London blue heart cut topaz stones weighs 1 carat for a total of 5 carats. There are 17 round cut 3.5mm white zircons that accent the chain throughout. It measures 18 inches...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Choker with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 20.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI – 42 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 42 cm long by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Angela Caputi Black and White Resin Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Angela Caputi acrylic-resin choker necklace, made in Italy, features a multi-strand design in beautiful black and cream-white colors. The designer plays with the beads'...
80s Portuguese Emerald 1.50ct Diamond Ring 19k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond ring crafted in 19k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Crafted in Portuguese 19k yellow gold, the ring features beautiful vibrant green emeralds &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold