Modern Jewelry

Late 20th-century jewelry from America and Europe, contemporary jewels, and classic modern items.

Photo showing the emerald cut emerald and tapered baguette side stones

Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Ring

Yellow gold, platinum, emerald and diamond solitaire ring containing an emerald cut emerald weighing 2.29 carats with a pair of tapered baguette diamonds.

Photo showing the shape of the cushion shaped sapphire

Contemporary 5.02 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring

Platinum, sapphire and diamond solitaire ring containing a 5.02 carat cushion shaped sapphire (Ceylon, no heat) with modern round diamonds set to the band.

Gold Bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

Yellow gold oversized San Marcos link bracelet with brushed finish, Tiffany & Co., Italy, c. 1980.

Cartier Gold, Amethyst, and Turquoise Bracelet

Yellow gold rectangular link bracelet with oval shaped amethysts and cabochon turquoise channel-set to the gold links, by Cartier, Paris, c. 1960.

French Gold and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1965

Fine yellow gold and diamond crisscross pattern rounded bracelet containing about 23 carats of diamonds set within twisted gold borders, made in France, c. 1965.

Diamond festoon necklace on blue background

Diamond Wreath Necklace

Platinum and diamond wreath necklace, containing a total of about 12.00 carats of round diamonds, c. 1990.

Fine Antique Pear Shaped Diamond Drop Earrings

Pair platinum and diamond drop earrings containing a pair of antique pear shaped diamonds weighing a total of about 5.90 carats, in contemporary mountings made by Firestone and Parson.

Front on view of a pair of large diamond cluster earrings.

French Marquise and Round Diamond Cluster Earrings

Very fine pair French platinum and antique marquise and round diamond cluster earrings, with French marks, c. 1970.

Platinum Jade Ring Drop Earrings

Pair contemporary platinum, diamond and jade drop earrings, by Firestone and Parson.

Front on view of a pair of hoop earrings set with baguette diamonds

Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings by Bulgari

Pair platinum and diamond earrings with baguette and tapered baguette diamonds set to the graduated channel, Bulgari, c. 1990.

Overhead view of a wide gold bracelet with satin gold leaves and diamond clusters alternating, by Bulgari

Bulgari Gold and Diamond Bracelet

18 karat yellow gold and diamond link bracelet with satin leaves alternating with diamond clusters, Bulgari, c. 1965.

Front on view of the ruby and diamond ring

Cushion Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Platinum, ruby and diamond three stone ring containing a 1.97 carat cushion shaped ruby (Thai, no heat) with a pair of cushion diamonds weighing a total of about 1.68 carats (both E, VS1 and VS2), by Firestone and Parson.

Diamond Stud Earrings

Pair platinum stud earrings with modern brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 4.34 carats (both I color, VS1).

Moonstone and Sapphire Drop Earrings

Contemporary pair of dramatic 18 karat white gold and bezel set moonstone, sapphire, and diamond flexible drop earrings, by Illario, Italy.

Overhead view of the turtle design brooch with a carved pink quartz shell and diamond head and flippers

Pink Quartz Turtle Brooch, Vherneir

White gold, diamond, and carved pink quartz turtle brooch, Vhernier, Milan, c. 2000.

Front view of the large sapphire ring with an ornate foliate mounting

8.55 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring

Yellow gold, platinum, diamond and sapphire ring, set with a cushion shaped sapphire weighing 8.55 carats (Ceylon, no heat) with the mounting signed Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.