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.
1.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carat Dimensions 8.3x5.2x4.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline showcases a refres...
Tourmaline
$44Sale Price|20% Off
0.73 carats Petroleum Quartz Stone Faceted Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.73 carats Dimensions 5.3x7.3x4.4 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity included Shape Kite Cut custom precision This exquisite 0.73 carat Petroleum Quartz gems...
Quartz
$568Sale Price|20% Off
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine Stone Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.75 carat Dimensions 13.1x12.8x9.1mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cushion NA This gorgeous 9.75 carat natural Aquamarine gemstone showcases a serene...
Aquamarine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.35 carat Dimensions 9.1x8.1x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 3.35 Carat Natural Loose Gray Spinel displays a sophistica...
Spinel
$368Sale Price|20% Off
1.65 Carat Natural Loose Perfect Bi Color Sapphire Cushion Cut Sri Lankan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.65 carat Dimensions 6.9x6.4x3.8mm Treatment None Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This exceptional 1.65 carat natural Bi-Color Sapphire showcases a rare ...
Sapphire
14.25 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Stone Emerald Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.25 carat Dimensions 14.9x11.5x9.6mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This magnificent 14.25-carat natural London Blue Topaz from...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$60Sale Price|20% Off
1.69 Carats Bluish White Aquamarine Stone Trilliant Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.69 carats Dimensions 8.30x8.25x5.2 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape triangular Cut trilliant This exquisite 1.69 carat bluish-white aquamarine ge...
Aquamarine
$416Sale Price|20% Off
Sunlit Treasures the Ethereal Golden Yellow Natural Aura of Heliodore Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.40 carats Dimensions 17.4x10.8x7.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Crafted by nature itself, this remarkable gem showca...
Other
$520Sale Price|20% Off
5.15 carats Blue Zircon Stone Round Cut Natural Cambodian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.15 carats Dimensions 8.5x8.4x6.8 mm Treatment heated Origin Cambodia Clarity VVS Shape round Cut faceted The 5.15 carat blue zircon stone is a stunning example of n...
Zircon, Blue Zircon
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 carats Purplish Pink Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.20 carats Dimensions 9.63x8.40x5.80 mm Treatment none Origin Tanzania Clarity VVS Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This stunning 4.20 carat purplish pink garnet is a ...
Garnet
$600Sale Price|20% Off
4.14 carats Rare Yellow Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone from Mali
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.14 carats Dimensions 10.0x8.8x6.2 mm Treatment none Origin Mali Clarity eye clean Shape cushion Cut fancy cushion This stunning 4.14 carat Yellow Garnet from Mali is ...
Garnet
$680Sale Price|20% Off
8.90 Carat Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Pair Stone Heart Cut Natural Tanzanian Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.90 carat Dimensions 9.3x11.2x6.5 To 9.5x10x6.4 mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Heart NA This 8.90-carat natural Garnet pair features two be...
Garnet
$768Sale Price|20% Off
5.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.05 carat Dimensions 12.9x7.9x6.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald Introducing a stunning 5.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tour...
Tourmaline
$496Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Pair Cushion Cut Afghan Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7.2x5.0x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Green Tourmaline Pair is a beautif...
Tourmaline
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
13.90 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 13.90 carat Dimensions 17.3x11x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 13.90 carat Natural Bluish Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan showca...
Tourmaline
$63Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carats Loose Citrine Stone Trillion Cut Natural Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.85 carats Dimensions 8.75x8.72x5.51 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe clean Shape Triangular Cut Trilliant This exquisite 1.85 carat citrine gemstone, s...
Citrine
10.40 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Ametrine Stone Pixel Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.40 carat Dimensions 14x11.3x8.9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Pixel This 10.40 carat Natural Bi-Color Ametrine from Brazil showcases a...
Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Loose Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.25 carat Dimensions 6.6x5.6x4.4 mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion NA This charming 1.25 carat Natural Spinel features a captivating purplish p...
Spinel
$816Sale Price|66% Off
4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.75 carat Dimensions 9.6x8.0x7.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 4.75 Carat Loose AAA Quality Rubellite Tourmaline is a truly stri...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.89 carats Emerald Stone Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone from Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.89 carats Dimensions 11.5x5.0x4.0 mm Treatment none Origin Punjsher, Afghanistan Clarity VVS Shape octagon Cut emerald This stunning 1.89 carat emerald stone, meti...
Emerald
$312Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 Carats Natural Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone Tourmaline Loose Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Sweet Pink Tourmaline Stone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price, Natural High-Quality, 3.41 Carats Loose Certified Pink Tourmaline Gem...
Tourmaline
$252Sale Price|20% Off
10.30ct Natural Ametrine Loose Gemstone, Baguette Cut from Bolivia
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Natural Ametrine Loose Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 10.30 Carats Loupe Clean Clarity Natural Ametrine From Bolivia. Product Informa...
Amethyst
$160Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 carats Gray Spinel Stone Round Cut Natural Gemstone from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.40 carat Dimensions 7.2x7.2x4.8 mm Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity Eye Clean Shape Round Cut Round Brilliant NA This 1.40-carat gray Spinel gemstone is a natural, u...
Spinel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Stone Oval Cut From Mozambique
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.90 carat Dimensions 11.8x9.0x5.15 mm Treatment None Origin Mozambique Clarity VVS Shape Cut Oval This extraordinary 3.90 carat natural Blue Paraiba Tourmaline from ...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$416Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Natural Loose Teal Sapphire Lot 6 Piece Madagascar's Gemstones
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.60 carat Piece 6 Treatment None Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS Shape Cut Mix This beautiful 4.60 carat teal sapphire lot from Madagascar features six well-matched g...
Sapphire
$224Sale Price|20% Off
8.40 Carat Natural Loose Luxury Swiss Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Africa Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.40 carat Dimensions 11.2x11.0x8.6mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Loup clean Shape Cut Asscher This stunning 8.40 carat natural Swiss Blue Topaz showcases a ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$292Sale Price|35% Off
4.00 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Pair Emerald Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.00 carat Dimensions 6.9x6.6x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This 4.00 Carat Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Pair from Pakistan is ...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
4.94 carats Blue Aquamarine Stone Oval Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.94 carats Dimensions 12.1x9.9x7.4 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape oval Cut Faceted This 4.94 carat blue aquamarine gemstone is a stunning oval cut ...
Aquamarine
$424Sale Price|20% Off
8.45 Carat Natural Loose Royal Purple Amethyst Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.45 carat Dimensions 11.9x11.9x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Asscher Experience the elegance of this 8.45 Carat Natural Loose Royal...
Amethyst
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Lavender Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.40 carat Dimensions 9.2x6.9x4.7mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Cushion This exquisite 2.40-carat natural Lavender Spinel from Tanzan...
Spinel
$68Sale Price|20% Off
1.21 carats Light Blue Aquamarine Cushion Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.21 carats Dimensions 7.09x5.75x4.01 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity SI Shape cushion Cut fancy This beautiful 1.21 carats Light Blue Aquamarine gemstone, me...
Aquamarine
$600Sale Price|31% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Fancy Emerald Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.00 carat Dimensions 17.8x4.8x4.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 3.00 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline from Afghanistan fe...
Tourmaline
21.30 Carat Natural Loose Purplish No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 21.30 carat Dimensions 15.3x14x12.8mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This 21.30 carat natural purplish kunzite showcases a beauti...
Kunzite
$752Sale Price|20% Off
81.85 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Golden Citrine Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 81.85 carat Dimensions 28.7x21.5x18.7mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Emerald This remarkable 81.85 carat Natural Yellow Golden Citrine is...
Citrine
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone Trillion Cut Burmese Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.20 carat Dimensions 6.5x6.1x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Burmese Clarity VVS Shape Cut Trillion This 1.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Spinel Stone is a captivatin...
Spinel
34.25 Carat Natural Loose Hot Pink No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 34.25 carat Dimensions 17.3x16.0x15.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Cushion This magnificent 34.25-carat natural Hot Pink Kunzite from ...
Kunzite
$336Sale Price|20% Off
15.50 Carat Loose Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 15.50 carat Dimensions 14.2x14.2x9.9mm Treatment Heated Origin Africa Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Modified Asscher Cut NA This 15.50-carat natural Sky Blue Topaz is a bre...
Topaz, Blue Topaz
4.85 Carat Natural Loose Purple Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.85 carat Dimensions 10.7x9.9x7.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Cushion This elegant 4.85-carat natural Purple Kunzite from Afghanis...
Kunzite
$744Sale Price|20% Off
6.30 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.30 carat Dimensions 14.3x7.33x6.0mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This captivating 6.30 carat natural Bi-Color Watermelon Tourmaline sh...
Tourmaline
Fine Natural Aquamarine Beryl 3.17 Carat – Madagascar – Collector Quality Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Experience the elegance of this natural Aquamarine gemstone, weighing an impressive 3.17 carats and sourced from the renowned gemstone regions of Madagascar. Known for its rich, deep...
Aquamarine
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
14.60 Carat Natural Loose Rutile Inclusion Peridot Round Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 14.60 carat Dimensions 15.2x15.2x10.5mn Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Round This impressive 14.60 carat Natural Peridot showcases rare and att...
Peridot
$264Sale Price|20% Off
7.70 Carat Natural Loose Purple Amethyst Stone Asscher Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.70 carat Dimensions 11.8x11.8x8.8 Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cut Asscher NA This exquisite 7.70 carat natural purple Amethyst features a rich...
Amethyst
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Imperial Topaz Stone Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.40 carat Dimensions 9.8x6.9x5.5mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 3.40-carat natural Imperial topaz displays a refined blend of go...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
$96Sale Price|20% Off
5.60 carats Purple Amethyst Custom Precision Cut Natural Brazilian Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.60 carat Dimensions 12.7x10.4x8.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Custom Precision NA This exquisite 5.60 carat Purple Amethyst is a n...
Amethyst
$292Sale Price|20% Off
Indicolite Tourmaline 1.50 carats Baguette Cut Natural Loose Afghani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.50 carats Dimensions 6.3 x 6.0 x 4.4 mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) Shape Square Cut Baguette Introducing our exquis...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Morganite Set Pear Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.40 carat Piece 3 Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Pear This 3.40 carat Natural Loose Morganite set features three beautifully matched pear-cut ge...
Morganite
$468Sale Price|20% Off
1.72 carats Green Demantoid Garnet Pair Asscher Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.72 carats Dimensions 5.0x4.9x3.8 mm Treatment none Origin Pakistan Clarity SI This exquisite pair of Green Demantoid Garnets, totaling 1.72 carats, showcases a rare be...
Garnet
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 carats Pinkish Red Umbalite Garnet Cushion Cut from Africa
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.80 Dimensions 9.9x9.2x6.2mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This stunning 4.80 carat pinkish-red Umbalite Garnet, sourced fro...
Garnet
10.05 Carat Natural Loose Light Color Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.05 carat Dimensions 15.5x12.4x9.4mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion This 10.05 carat aquamarine is a beautifully cut cushion-shaped g...
Aquamarine
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
63.85 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aquamarine Stone Oval Cut African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 63.85 carats Dimensions 26.1 x 20.5 x 18.0 mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval Experience the grandeur of this 63.85 Carat Natural Loose Blue Aqu...
Aquamarine
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Glowing Indicolite Tourmaline 1.80 Carats Emerald Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.80 carats Dimensions 11.4 x 5 x 3.5 mm Treatment None Origin Afghanistan Clarity SI (Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Emerald Discover a stunning piece of Pakistan...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$400Sale Price|20% Off
9.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Pakistan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.45 carat Dimensions 14.6x11.4x9.0 mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Precision Cushion The 9.45 Carat Natural Loose Aquamarine Stone is a stunni...
Aquamarine
$176Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Greenish Color Aquamarine Cushion Cut Pakistani Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.50 carat Dimensions 10.6x8x6.3mm Treatment None Origin Pakistan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This 3.50 Carat Natural Greenish Aquamarine from Pakistan is a beautiful...
Aquamarine
Natural Emerald Parcel – 5 Loose Gemstones (Total 2.78 Carats)
Located in New York, NY
A refined collection of five natural emeralds, offered as loose gemstones in a variety of elegant shapes and sizes. This versatile parcel totals 2.78 carats, making it ideal for besp...
Emerald
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Blue Color Tourmaline Baguette Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 11.8x4.9x3.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Baguette This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Blue Tourmaline showcases a cap...
Tourmaline
A Natural Round Tanzanite of 5.35 carat
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Tanzanite is a blue-violet variety of the mineral zoisite, discovered in 1967 and found exclusively in a small mining area near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Its limited geographic ...
Tanzanite
$10,800 / set
4.30 Carats Zambian Emerald Octagon
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This 4.30 carat octagon cut emerald displays a well-proportioned shape with a strong green appearance and natural internal characteristics. The step-cut style highlights the stone’s ...
Emerald
2.30 Carat Natural Loose Fine Quality Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.30 carat Dimensions 7.8x7.3x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Emerald This 2.30 carat natural bluish-green tourmaline offers a striki...
Tourmaline
$506Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carats Teal Sapphire Stones 6 Piece Gemstones Lot from Madagascar
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carats No of pieces 06 Treatment heated Origin Madagascar Clarity VVS This stunning lot consists of 6 multi colored sapphire gemstones with a total carat weight of...
Sapphire
A 3.35 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A 3.35 carats natural blue sapphire in a cushion cut is a noticeably large and impressive gemstone. Blue sapphires are prized for their rich blue colour and durability, making them i...
Blue Sapphire