Modern Jewelry

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

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.

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.

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.

Yellow Gold and Hardstone Long Chain

Yellow gold curb link long chain necklace set with hard stone inlay of onyx, coral, carnelian, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, and mother-of-pearl, Italian, c. 1975.

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.

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.

Amethyst and Emerald Grape Vine Brooch, Verdura

18 karat yellow gold, amethyst bead and carved emerald grape vine brooch, Verdura, New York, c. 1970.

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.

Sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold chrysanthemum brooch by Tiffany & Co. on grey background

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Chrysanthemum Brooch

Yellow gold, platinum, sapphire and diamond chrysanthemum brooch, Tiffany & Co., New York, c. 1965.

European Cut Diamond Pendant

Platinum and diamond pendant necklace containing a 2.40 carat European cut diamond.