Modern Watches
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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Style: Modern
Zenith Stainless Steel Moderne Sport Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Sports Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: 1970's
DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 37mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 23 Jewels...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Red Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Red Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band.
SKU 6917-SS-RED-DIA-AM...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue String Diamond Dial Oyster Band 1ct Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Blue String Diamond Dial & Custom 1ct Diamond Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band.
SKU 6917-SS-BLU-STRD-BDS-OYS
B...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Stylish Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Guilloche Dial Silk Strap Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratc...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swis Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratc...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Roman Dial Mens Watch Oyster Band 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch does not have any visible scratches or blemishes.
It can easily pass as unworn.
Sale comes with a Rolex box and Rolex Warranty card valid until May 2025
Category
2010s Modern Watches
White Sapphires Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resi...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Jorg Hysek 18 Karat Yellow Gold Limited Edition of 200 Dual Time Quartz Watch
By Jorg Hysek
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Limited Edition #050/200
Case #JHMC 2669
18k Yellow Gold Case
Width of Center Bar = 32 mm
Total Length of Case = 53 mm
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 58 mm
Lug-to-Lug Width = 24 mm
Thickness ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Obrey Solid Silver Women's Quartz Round Watch with Silver Link Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Obrey Solid Silver Women's Quartz Round Watch w/ Silver Link Band
Solid Silver Case
29 mm in Diameter (31 mm w/ Crown)
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 57 mm
Thickness = 9 mm
White Dial w/ Bl...
Category
1990s French Modern Watches
Materials
Silver
Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Handdecorated Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratc...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Red String Diamond Dial Oyster Band 1 Carat Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Red String Diamond Dial & Custom 1ct Diamond Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band.
SKU 6917-SS-RED-STRD-BDS-OYS
Br...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II Steel Black Roman Dial Oyster Mens 41mm Watch 116300 Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II Steel Black Roman Dial Oyster Bracelet Mens 41mm Watch 116300. Watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visib...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resi...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratc...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 18KT Diamond MOP Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Vero Beach, FL
The most feminine watch from Rolex…………………………….
18KT, Diamonds and Mother-of-Pearl………………………………
Model: Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case #: 80298
Serial : P192872
Movement: Automatic
Year Model was Manufactured: 2000-2009
Case Size: 29 mm.
Dial: Mother-of Pearl
Diamond Markers and Diamond Bracelet
Display: Analog
Movement: 31 Jewel Chronometer
Bezel Type: Diamond
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Features: Date
Has been serviced.
Original Rolex blue jewelry box...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphires Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Tsavorite Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch 1.90 CTW
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Tsavorite, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1995
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphires Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resi...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator and Fur Strap Handdecrated with NanoMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Silver
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black String Diamond Dial Oyster Band 1 Carat Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Black String Diamond Dial & Custom 1ct Diamond Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band.
S...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Satin Strap Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.77 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resista...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Tsavorites Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch 1.90 CTW
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Tsavorite, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold Watch with White Diamonds Designed by Roger Thomas
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resista...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.77 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resista...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-res...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.42 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resista...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid Gold Bezel
CIRCA: 1970's
DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Orange Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
White Sapphires Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratc...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Amethysts Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-resi...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-res...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Black Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial & Custom 1ct Diamond Bezel on Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band.
SKU 6917-SS-BMO...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Watch White Gold White & Black Diamond Sapphire Satin Strap Decorated NanoMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Quilted Jeans Strap Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver
Ritmo Mundo Puzzle Automatic 25 Jewel Limited Black Women's Watch 511 w/ Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ritmo Mundo Puzzle Automatic 25 Jewel Limited Black Women's Watch 511 w/ Box
Brand: Ritmo Mundo
Model: Puzzle Automatic
Model number: 511
Serial number: 02...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Watch Steel Case Silver White Diamonds Satin Strap Guilloche Dial Nano Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Silver, Steel
Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver
Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver
Stylish Automatic Watch Stainless Steel White Diamond Sapphire Alligator Strap
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Stylish Watch Silver White Diamond Chalcedony Fur & Python Strap Guilloche Dial
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver
Wristwatch Gold White Diamond Sapphire Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Watch White Gold White Diamond Lizard Strap Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wristwatch Gold White Diamonds Quartz Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 Dial White Gold Diamond Set Rainbow President Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rolex Presidential Watch
MODEL CASE
Oyster, 36 mm, white gold and diamonds
BEZEL
Set with diamonds
WATER RESISTANCE
Waterproof to 100 metres /...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
