Modern Rings
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
Ring decorated with enamel and set wth old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold ring set with enamel and old mine cut diamond 0.06 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 3.2 mm wide a...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lavender gems baguette 14k gold half eternity ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lavender gems baguette 14k gold half eternity ring 14k gold ring with lab lavender/purple amethyst and moissanite. Minimalist amethyst unisex ring. February Birthstone Rings. Semi-e...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
East west Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring. Channel Bezel Set Straight Baguette Cut Wedding Band. 4 Stone Bricks Baguette Cut Moissanite Wedding Band. Tiny...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite engagement ring. Solitaire moissanite ring. Vintage style moissanite ring.
Metal: 14...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Blue flower with leaves 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue Flower with leaves 14k gold ring. Split Shank Engagement Gold Ring. Lucky, wish gold ring. Wildflower Ring. Nature Inspired Jewelry. Bridesmaid Wedding Delicate Ring. Flower Sta...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
August birthstone peridot 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
August birthstone peridot 14k gold ring.
Genuine peridot 14k gold ring. Peridot engagement ring. Peridot vintage ring. Oval peridot ring. Natural peridot ring.
Metal: 14k solid go...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Topaz, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
Peridot 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peridot 14k gold ring.
August birthstone ring. Peridot 14k gold ring. Peridot stackable ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 1.6 g. depends from siz...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Sea Turtle gold ring with opal.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sea Turtle gold ring with opal.
Opal gold ring. 14k gold ring with opal, ruby Animal gold ring. October birthstone ring. Ajustable opal ring
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2.20 g. depends...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Round garnet 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round garnet 14k gold ring.
2 gemstone garnet ring. Open ended garnet ring. Gold flower ring with garnet. January birthstone ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 1.50 g. depends from size...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage inspired emerald ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage inspired emerald ring.
14k gold ring with Oval Emerald. Minimalist emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. May Birthstone Ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight 1.6 g. depends from si...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
0.5 ct Princess cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Princess cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Princess cut moissanite engagement ring. Solitaire moissanite ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2 gr depends ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.5 ct Princess cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Princess cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Diamond like moissanite ring. Princess cut moissanite engagement ring. Solitaire moissanite ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 2 gr depends ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Marquise moissanite solitaire 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Marquise moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite solitaire ring. Plain moissanite ring. Diamond cut moissanite ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Cluster moissanite ring. Promisse moissa...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Round brilliant cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round brilliant cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Wave design moissanite ring. Diamond cut moissanite ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Six prong round cut moissanite ring.
Metal: 14k...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cabochon amethyst 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cabochon amethyst 14k gold ring.
Oval amethyst ring. Amethyst gold ring. Casual ring with amethyst. February birthstone ring.
Metal: 14k gold
Weight: 4 g depends from size
Set w...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Pear moissanite solitaire 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite solitaire. Plain moissanite ring. Diamond cut moissanite ring. Moissanite engagement ring.
Metal: 14k g...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
A Tiffany & Co sapphire full eternity ring
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co sapphire full eternity ring, set with 28 round faceted sapphires estimated to weigh 1.25 carat all channel-set in platinum mount, marked Tiffany & Co, later hallmarked...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Mens Natural Blue & White Diamond Signet Ring 7.9g
Located in San Jacinto, CA
The 14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Blue & White Diamond Men's Signet Ring is a bold and sophisticated piece of jewelry designed to make a statement. Crafted from high-quality 14K white gol...
Category
2010s American Modern Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peach gemstone 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lab Sapphire 14k gold ring. Oval Sapphire ring. Yellow gem ring.
Metal: 14k gold ring
Weight: 1.8 gr depends from size
Gemstones:
Lab sapphire, oval cut, 1 ct, yellow - orange co...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum encases a Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with a total weight of 2.43 carats. The ring itself has a weight of 6.3 grams and is sized at 6.25. Its centerpiece...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
A Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, set with forty one princess-cut diamonds estimate to weight a total of 1.4 carats in total, all channel set in white gold mount, hallmarked 18ct gold London 2013, width measuring 0.3cm, finger size L, gross weight 3.3 grams.
This ring is in excellent condition.
This classic diamond eternity ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This ring features a total of 1.4 carats combined weight of glinting diamonds set in a bright white gold and would make a perfect wedding band paired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
A Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond engagement ring, the radiant-cut diamond weighing 0.71 carats accompanied by De Beers report stating to be of G colour and VS2 clarity, half rub-over set between laurel-leaf designed shoulders millegrain-set with small round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a further total of ¼ carat, all mounted in platinum, later hallmarked 900, London, 2019, measuring 1.9 x 0.6cm, finger size J ¾ , gross weight 5 grams.
The estate sourced ring is in fine condition.
A feminine and delicate diamond engagement ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
A vintage diamond cross-over ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond cross-over ring, the old-cut diamonds weighing 0.38 carats and 0.35 carats, assessed to be of H-I colour and VS clarity, claw...
Category
20th Century English Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold
A diamond solitaire ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond solitaire ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.80 carats assessed to be of G colour SI1 clarity, four claw set to a white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
A Mid-20th Century Diamond Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A Mid-20th century diamond cross over ring, the two round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.52 carats and 0.56 carats, assessed to be of G colour SI2 clarity, set at a cross over des...
Category
20th Century English Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
A Single Stone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.30 carats, assessed to be of G colour and SI1 clarity, set between two tapered baguette-cut diamonds, estimate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
An early 20th century diamond and sapphire cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond and sapphire cluster ring, the central old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.2 carats, surrounded by six round faceted sapphires estimated to we...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
An Oval Emerald And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An oval emerald and diamond cluster ring, the central oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.35 carats, millegrain-set within an open surround of sixteen round brilliant-cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Platinum Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A platinum diamond half eternity ring, thirteen round brilliant cut diamond, total weight 0.79 carat, in castle claw settings on plain shank, hallmarked 950 platinum, London 2020, maker FEU, size K 1/2, gross weight 5.0grams.
This ring is new.
This classic diamond half eternity ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This ring features thirteen glinting round brilliant-cut diamonds set in a platinum mount and would make a perfect wedding ring paired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
A Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, to the centre a round brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.4 carats, surrounded by six round faceted rubies estimated to weigh 2.75 carats in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A pink and white diamond pave ring
Located in London, GB
A pink and white diamond pave ring, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds with two flowers set with1.25 carats of pink diamonds in a y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
An Emerald-cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald-cut diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.16 carats of L colour and VVS2 clarity, accompanied by De Beers Grading Report, set with six baguette-cut diamonds on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with genuine amethyst and diamonds. February birthstone.
Weight: 6.50 g.
Size: 7 US
Central stone: genuine amethyst
Weight: approx 8.00 ct.
Color: violet, o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, the princess-cut diamonds weighing 0.62 carats in total, all channel-set in rose gold mount, hallmarked 18ct g...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A rectangular brilliant-cut diamond ring, the cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond, accompanied by GIA report stating to be of E colour and SI1 clarity, four doubl...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
Diamond-Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set full eternity ring, the thirty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.75 carats in total, all mounted in platinum in a fine millegrain setting, hallmarked platinum...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single diamond ring, the old European-cut diamond, weighing 1.28 carats, accompanied by AnchorCert report, stating to be of G colour, SI2 clarity, set to a six double claw collet made in platinum, the gallery with heart-shape decorations, to a yellow gold shank with scroll design, hallmarked 18ct gold, London, made by Bentley & Skinner, size G, gross weight 3.8 grams.
A glittering single stone diamond ring. This simple and sparkling ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This solitaire ring features a lovely central diamond with a gallery that is ornamented with elegant heart-shape decorations, and the shank is styled with a scroll design. The diamond is beautifully complimented by the yellow gold making it timelessly elegant. This simple and glittering ring...
Category
2010s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond half eternity ring, consisting of thirty three round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.2 carats in total, channel-set in white gold mount,...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A half eternity diamond ring, consisting of nineteen baguette-cut diamonds, weighing 0.33 carats in total, all channel-set in white gold mou...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seven-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A seven-stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.50 carats D/E VS in total, claw-set in 18ct white gold mount, finger size N,...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond-Set Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set half eternity ring, consisting of seven baguette cut diamonds and six princess-cut diamonds set in-between, weighing 0.5 carats in total, all channel-set in white gold ...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, consisting of twenty-four round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 2 carats in total, rub-over set in white gold ...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, consisting of twenty round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3 carats in total, all grain set in plati...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A baguette-cut diamond full eternity ring, the 56 baguette-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 1.5 carats in total channel-set to an 18 carat gold mount, hallmarked London, 2019, bearing...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the centre set with a natural pearl surrounded by a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estima...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat IF D Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.18 carats of D colour and IF clarity, with GIA certificate , six-claw set to a platinum heart collet with D-se...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond three stone ring, the three graduating emerald-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1.15 carats, rub over set to a platinum mount, with chenie...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats of D colour and VVS1 clarity, GIA certificate, six-claw set to a white gold mount with square-sectio...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.01 Carat Marquise-Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the marquise brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats, accompanied by De Beers Report stating to be of G colour and VVS2 clarity, six claw-set to a pla...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by eight old brilliant-cut diamonds est...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midnight-Blue Butterfly Ring by Ilgiz F
Located in London, GB
A midnight-blue butterfly ring by Ilgiz F, consisted of six butterflies with blue champlevé enamelled wings and diamond-encrusted bodies, to an openwork-design ring with diamond-set ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Certified 2.12 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.15 carats accompanied by AnchorCert report stating to be of F colour and VVS2 clarity, 6 claw-set to an open ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond floral cluster ring, the central round brilliant-cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.15 carats, surrounded by six oval faceted rub...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.45 carats, four claw set to a platinum mount with tapering shoulders,later hallmarked platinum Lond...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Gem-A Certified 0.89 Carat D Color Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond solitaire ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.89 carats, accompanied by Gem-A certificate stating to be of D colour, VVS2 clarity, claw-set to a platinum mount...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Internally Flawless Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Important single diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.52 carats, accompanied by GIA Certificate stating to be of D colour Internally Flawless, claw-set to a p...
Category
2010s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.39 carats, accompanied by GIA report stating to be of F colour VS1, six claw-set to a platinum collet, between...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.47 Carat Emerald-Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone solitaire diamond ring, the emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.47 carats, of F colour, VS1 clarity, GIA certificate, f...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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