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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.

Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Period: 20th Century
Style: Modern
Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
Category

1960s Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewel Of Ocean 18K Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Wedding Band 4.1 grams
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Link Bracelet With Toggle Clasp
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful, chunky, anchor link bracelet with marks for Italian manufacture. The anchor link terminates in a toggle clasp and is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold which is working w...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Orb Earring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy 9ct gold orbs on stud backs. Orb Diameter: 7mm Weight: 0.54g
Category

1950s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Opal, Diamond and Emerald 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous opal cluster holds a halo of alternating diamonds and emeralds. The diamond total is 24pts and the Emerald total 24pts. The opal is smooth glossy with so many flecks of...
Category

1980s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold and Turquoise ring. It depicts an oval shaped cabochon Turquoise stone mounted in gold bezel setting. The Turquoise’s width and length is 0.4 and 0.5 inche...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Handcrafted Yellow Gold "Lion" Cocktail Ring
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

An Impressive 9.6mm Golden Pearl & Top Quality Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centrally set with perfectly round South Sea Pearl of AAA quality, of Golden color & a very high, mirror-like luster of 9.6mm Surrounded by the row of round brilliant cut diamonds...
Category

1990s Australian Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold 28mm Panthere 1925 2323 Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies fine and rare Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Model Ref: 2323 Quartz Leather Watch. Quartz movement, silvered engine-turned dial, cir...
Category

20th Century French Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Panel Link Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very fine Art Deco diamond panel link bracelet, set with marquise-shaped, baguette-cut and circular-cut diamonds. Handmade in platinum. Diamonds weighi...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jade and Diamond Textured Finish Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 12 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Motif Bypass Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored, bamboo motif, 14K yellow bypass bangle bracelet is a beautiful example of this genre. At the front, in the center, the bracelet m...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Tiger Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century Tiger motif hinged bangle bracelet is adorned with bright transparent gold and jet black opaque enamel. The life like head and collar are set generousl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stones in this ring are so bright and a gorgeous colour. There are two pairs of diamonds that sit either side of the central stone. Diamond total 15pt and amethyst total...
Category

1980s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Summit Turquoise And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold color meets shimmering elegance in this turquoise and diamond pavé ring by David Webb. Make a splash with stunning colorful combination and unexpected material compositions. Eve...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Purple Stone and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This a gorgeous round stone, and large which is sure to be a show stopper! The stone is purple but also has navy blue and all different tones running through it. The setting is kept ...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat turquoise, accented with 36 estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds totali...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this glossy 9ct gold ring is a gorgeous deep red cabochon garnet. The shoulders and setting are wonderfully ornate. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm ...
Category

1950s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring Green Topaz with Melee of Diamonds
Located in Bradenton, FL
18k yellow Rare Green Topaz ring. The dimensions of the Topaz are approximately 14.95 mm x 9.5 mm each. Approximately 5 carats. Marked 18k. Approximate ring size 6.5.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Tourmaline 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful ring holds two small diamonds sat at the base of a fan shaped cluster of pear cut tourmaline stones. These stones are green, pale bl...
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The garnet stones in this ring are deep red in colour and when they hit the sunlight they glow bright red. They are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked London 1974. Ring Size: V ...
Category

1970s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Bulgari Iolite & Pink Tourmaline Bracelet Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulgari Iolite & Pink Tourmaline Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 7 carats of Pink Tourmaline and 3.60 carats of Iolite. 7" length 8.3mm wide 41.26 g...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond in this ring measures 50pts. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it. The ring is modelled out of platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 2.1g
Category

1960s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue" Behold the stunning Estate Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring - a masterpiece of luxury jewelry that will...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Matching ring to the pair of earrings from our stock. This is a ring from Bvlgari, encrusted with diamonds, mounted with grey mother of pearl makes a perfect gift for a mother, anniv...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern ring was designed and hand crafted by the illustrious jeweler, David Webb, in the United States circa 1970. Created for Webb's boutique on Madison Av...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Hermès Diamond Chain Link Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Hermès diamond chain necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of 19 iconic Hermès ‘H’ motifs set alternately with twinkling little crosses. Each cro...
Category

1990s French Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1963 Georges Braque Gold and Cornelian Mounichos Cameo Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare 18K gold (marked) and Cornelian cameo ring by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism. This ring feature the bird "Mounichos" grave as a cameo in Cornelian. It is S...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds, 1919
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, featuring the intaglio arms of The Burgh of Buckhaven, Methil and Innerleven (Scotland). The ring is adorned with transitional cut diamonds totaling ...
Category

1910s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dome Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Dome Ring, 18K Gold with Diamonds. Ring is hallmarked. US ring size: 8 Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
1970's. Set with deep-blue oval shaped sapphire weighing 4,08 ct. Accented by 8 baguette-cut diamonds ( totally 0,80 ct.) on a 18K yellow gold band. Total weight: 12,91 g. Height: 0.24 in ( 6 mm...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dog Chain Link Bracelet with Round Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bracelet. With slightly oval links and a round pendant disk-shaped charm. The charm is not engraved. Great Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century...
Category

20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 9k yellow gold creole hoop earrings
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage gold creole style hoop earrings. Medium sized lightweight hoops with an engraved design. They are hollow so nice and lightweight making them easy to we...
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cummings Positive & Negative Earrings
Located in New York, NY
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 h...
Category

20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Platinum and Diamond Tiffany & Co. Spiral Diamond Earrings by Angela Cummings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This iconic vintage pair of platinum and diamond earrings were conceived by noted jewelry designer Angela Cummings, on behalf of Tiffany and Company. The exciting design is now reti...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gilded Fish Figural Earrings by Hanae Mori, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Extremely rare - Each earring measures 1" x 1" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - Made in Paris - By Hanae Mori (signed on verso of one earring) - Circa...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Jewelry

Bvlgari Vintage B.Zero1 0.45 Inch Wide Band 18 Karat Gold Finger 8.5
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat White Gold B.Zero1 Band. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this iconic piece of jewelry embodies timeless e...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Chain with Dangling Opening Fob Circa 1980's. This great piece has an opening fob that has a silver squirrel inside that dangles inside the bob which is ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone & Pave Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1960s textured goldtone and clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "0438". Measures: 1.5 inches L x 2.25 inches W. Excellent conditi...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Castlecliff Gold Cream and Gray Cuff Bracelet Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Castlecliff Gold Cream and Gray Cuff Bracelet Circa 1980s. This is a spectacular bracelet and is very art deco looking. It can be worn as a cuff but can also be worn far up...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Carolee Gold Tone and Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone and Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s. This bracelet has such a fun look and can be worn alone or stacked with other bracelets fr...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Tone Flexible XO Bracelet Cuff Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Flexible XO Bracelet Cuff Circa 1980s. This is a very classic bracelet but with a twist. In the 1980's the XO was all the rage. I love a flexible gold tone bracele...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Signed Trifari Goldtone Carved Faux-Jade Ring Size 6 1/2
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone carved resin faux-jade ring with inside sizer. Marked "Trifari." Size 6 1/2 at the largest, but can be worn if your finger is smaller. Measures: Measures: 5/8 inches tall b...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Late 1950s Signed Boucher Goldtone Clear Rhinestone Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1950s goldtone textured clear rhinestone clip back earrings. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "6368" Measure: 1.25 inches L x 1 inches W. Excellent condition. Marcel Bouc...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1958
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, unengraved, set with a carnelian. Hallmarked by the London assay office, marked '18' for 18 carat gold, with date letter 'C' for 1958. • Period: Mid...
Category

1950s British Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise With Gold Beads Necklace Circa 1990s. This is a piece that looks very elegant. Don't get me wrong when I say that...It can also be worn with je...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

Materials

Mixed Metal

Tiffany & Co By Elsa Peretti Links Bracelet With Heart In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Links bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful links bracelet created by Elsa Peretti at the Tiffany & Co. Studios in New York, back in the 1981. Th...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Crown Trifari Tutti Fruity Fruit Salad White Acorn Clip Earrings
Located in Easton, PA
Circa early 1950s white rhinestone acorns with clear round rhinestone accents clip earrings. Marked crown "Trifari." Measure: 7/8 inches long by 7/8 inches wide. Condition: Very goo...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Enamel Tennis Racquet Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Tennis related cufflinks By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each head with white and green enamel inlay and a tennis racquet with recessed strings to its center. ...
Category

20th Century Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Wide Red Resin Flower Design Cuff Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wide Red Resin Flower Design Cuff Circa 1990s.This great wide bracelet is all the rage now with the red color. It is well made and substant...
Category

1990s American Modern Jewelry

1972 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Elliptical Sterling Silver Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1972, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design. This outstanding Jewel is perfect for all w...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

18K Gold Vintage Tiffany & Co. Blocky X Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has used the X as one of their signature design elements for decades. This pair is another version of the many stylized X’s in the Tiffany lexicon. We like them because...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

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