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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Sterling Silver 7.50ct Oval Cut Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Size 10
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful domed cocktail ring is sterling silver with an estimated 7.50 carats in genuine, rich, oval cut tanzanite gemstones. The face of this ring measures 5/8 of an inch nort...
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
5.50 Carat Amethyst and 3.08 ctw White Zircon Ring in Sterling Silver Size 10
Located in Webster, SD
This brilliant, sold-out, hard to find ring makes a royal statement. A 10x15mm 5.50 carat cushion-cut purple amethyst is regally set within a collection of 3.08 ct. t.w. white zircon...
Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver
Leto Lama Abstract Art 18Ct Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning One-of-a-Kind Geometric Sapphire Ring, a joyful, happy piece, a true work of art! This exquisite piece showcases 18 ct recycled gold adorned with a dazzling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, Mediterranean Origin, Size 6.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size U.S. 6.5 EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide and 1.0 cm high. total weight 19.3 grams ring size U...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 26.87 carat Kunzite, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Kunznite & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Kunzite is 26.87 carats. The weight of...
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 18k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold entourage ring set with emerald and a brilliant-cut diamond of up to 0.26 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description: The top of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct – J/K – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 3.39 carat Rubellite, Pink Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite & Pink Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubellite is 3.30 carats. The weight of ...
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k pink gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.60 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.0 mm wide a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$533Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ring with Natural Rock Crystal cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
Elegant ring featuring a natural oval rock crystal in a smooth cabochon cut. The transparent stone softly reflects the light and highlights the clean, minimal beauty of the design. T...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Toi Moi Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone Ring
Located in GOES, NL
** Please note we can make this with any (birth) stone you prefer! Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary Zambian emerald ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold and a lar...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire total 1.60ct, ruby total 0.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.46ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ring with sapphire up to 7.00ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central sapphire of 7.00ct surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) detailed description: The t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.05 carats Morganite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 9.05 carats. The weight of the Ru...
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.70 carats, hand-carved Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 10.70 carats. The Tourmaline is hand -...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 18.66 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Ring Center Stone
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional GIA-certified natural star sapphire commands attention with its impressive 18.66-carat weight and captivating celestial phenomenon. Cut as an elegant oval double caboc...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 7.17 carats. The Pink Sapphires...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 4.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central pearl surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: The top of t...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Ring with pearls and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour ring set with pearl and old mine cut diamond total 0.46ct - H/I - SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide by ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Platinum Pink Sapphire & Diamond Modern Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate, feminine, and effortlessly sophisticated, this Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring showcases the growing trend of colored gemstone engagement rings. Crafted in luxuriou...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Del Mar Crab Claw Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Del Mar ring features a vibrant .35 carat green tsavorite gemstone with 2 small natural diamond accents, set in 14 karat gold. This magnificent jewelry piece is inspired by surrealis...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald and Diamond Halo Signet Style Statement Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This bold emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a richly hued oval cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm at the center. Accented by sparkling w...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 3.0 grams 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central brilliant cut diamond 0.50 ct G/H-VS and side stones brilliant cut diamonds 0.10 ct G/H-VS/SI- ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25(51) detailed descr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with lapis lazuli and single cut diamonds up to 0.03ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold with lapis lazuli and single cut diamonds up to 0.03ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 – EU. 16(50) detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.4 mm wide a...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Giant Aquamarine 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary aquamarine ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a giant hand-cut aquamarine that shimmers with breathtaking bri...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.90ct 18k yellow gold 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond 0.90 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide Ring size U.S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou One-of-a-Kind Certified 7.10ct Colombian Emerald Ring in 18k Gold US6
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Featuring a GUILD-certified natural Colombian emerald displaying the exceptionally rare Gota de Aceite ("drop of oil"), also known as the butterfly-wing optical effect, this one-of-a...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.50ct 9.2 grams 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 2.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 9.25 - EU.19.25 (61) detailed description the top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 6 Carat Cabochon Emerald 0.35 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cabochon cut, 6.00ct, vslbG 5/4, P3 - 4 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire up to 1.40ct amd single cut diamonds up to 0.28ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central sapphire of 1.40ct and surrounded by single-cut diamonds of 0.28ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 – EU. 17.25(54) detailed description: The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Bicolor Gold Cocktail Ring with 2.40ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.40 ct - H/I - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.6 cm wide by 1.0 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.80ct 18k gold 8.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 1.80ct. - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.75 - EU. 15.5 (49) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.3 cm wide ring size ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Floating Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Pearl 14k Gold Ring is a luxurious fine jewelry piece made of solid 14k gold with 10mm freshwater pearl. Inspired by surrealism, this statement piece is designed to ‘float’...
Pearl, 14k Gold
$520Sale Price / item|44% Off
Octagon Peridot Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon Peridot Ring Silver, Gold. Green Enamel Geometric Ring. Art Deco Cocktail Ring Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central st...
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ring with sapphire, taper and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with sapphire and taper and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.75 ct - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm wid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$520Sale Price / item|44% Off
Octagon Topaz Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon Topaz Ring Silver, Gold. Blue Enamel Geometric Ring. Art Deco Cocktail Ring Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 4.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone...
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Vintage David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst, & Diamond Albion Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, amethyst, and diamond Albion cocktail ring. By David Yurman. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a central bezel-set square cushion cut amethyst surrounded by a halo...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$525Sale Price / item|77% Off
Octagon Garnet Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon Garnet 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 sto...
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$525Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Peridot Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Peridot Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Peridot Ring in Gold Over Silver. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plat...
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$525Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Cabochon Pink Quartz Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Quartz Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Quartz Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Quartz Ring in Gold Over Silver. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating...
Quartz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ring with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 15.0 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with amethyst and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI- ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Divas' Dream Carnelian and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Divas' Dream diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
The ring is composed of a fan-shaped motif, set with a polished carnelian inlay and accented with b...
Diamond, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$525Sale Price / item|77% Off
Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval Cabochon Opal Ring Silver, Gold. Bold Opal Cabochon Cocktail Ring, Gold Over Silver. Modern Sculptural Opal Ring in Gold Over Silver Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over W...
Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$525Sale 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
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires, Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphires 14.31 carats. The Pin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very stunning and gorgeous, modern style, Emerald & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 10.82 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 18k gold 8.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.15ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 – EU. 17.5(55) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and 6.2 mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$513Sale 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
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond Set Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori diamond, emerald and sapphire ring set in 18k white gold.
The ring is composed of a coiled serpent design, pavé-set with spa...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with Madeira citrine up to 2.50ct and single cut diamond 18k gold 11.6 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with citrine and single cut diamonds. 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide by...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Stephen Webster Crystal Haze 18K white gold diamond ring. Intense sapphire blue lapis and natural clear quartz gemstone in the Crystal Haze technique pioneered by Stephen Webster in the mid 1990's. The innovative process bonds the two gemstones, producing a striking magnifying effect which enhances the color of the underlying precious gemstone. Madonna wore a Crystal Haze ring to the party of the premiere of her film, The Next Best Thing and the press picked up the edgy, glamorous style making it a must-have accessory. Jennifer Lopez, Pink and Christina Aguilera...
Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,051Sale Price / item|40% Off
Oval cab aquamarine ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab aquamarine ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with aquamarine. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) -aquamarine 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, b...
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 5.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. - 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.9 m...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cocktail ring with lapis lazuli 18k yellow gold 14.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold cocktail ring set with lapis lazuli – 14.4 grams - ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU 18.5(58) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.7 cm wide and 1.3 cm high Ring s...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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
GIA Certified 5.30 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 5.30 Carat Natural No Heat, Ceylon Sapphire and 0.86 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14k pink gold ring with turquoise - 11.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold ring set with turquoise - ring size US. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.3 cm wide by 1.1 cm high ring size US 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58),...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring GIA report number: 6532400722 Sapphire: 2.02 carat cushion natural blue sapphire, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) orig...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Onyx Bar and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A commanding estate cocktail ring, this 14 karat yellow gold, black onyx and diamond statement piece is a study in bold geometric refinement. The elongated rectangular bar of jet black onyx measuring an impressive 19.85 by 4.93 millimeters dominates the face of the ring. Its mirror polished surface catches the light with a deep, lacquer like gleam set beautifully against the warm luster of solid 14 karat yellow gold. The black onyx bar is set vertically, creating a dramatic elongating effect on the finger that is unmistakably in the spirit of the modernist jewelry movement of the 1970s and 1980s, when bold geometric forms and graphic contrasts between stone and metal were hallmarks of fine jewelry design. Flanking the onyx on each shoulder are three single cut round diamonds per side, six stones in total, totaling approximately 0.06 carats, graded I color and I1 clarity. Their bright sparkle provides a luminous counterpoint to the deep black stone at center. The mounting features a refined split shank, adding architectural interest and lending the ring a visual lightness that balances the substantial face. The piece weighs 5.5 grams and is currently size 6.75. An ideal choice for collectors of vintage modernist jewelry...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold