Brenna Colvin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Vermeil
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24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings
24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
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A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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Finding the Right fashion-rings for You
Throughout history, people have worn rings as symbols. They represented wealth and power for kings. Rings, whether fine jewelry or vintage fashion rings, have been given as gifts to mark significant occasions and accomplishments in life. They are also seen as a sign of love when worn on a certain finger.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
Signet rings are one of the oldest types of rings. They often have a family crest or seal engraved on the ring that the wearer can imprint into melted wax. Although most people don’t use wax seals anymore, signet rings are an enduring style.
The type of metal chosen for a ring is an important factor in its design. Gold is a classic choice for fine jewelry, and, for costume jewels, gold offers a range of hues that includes yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Platinum is becoming a popular choice for its elegance. For fashion jewelry lovers, silver rings remain a must-have accessory, particularly those embellished with turquoise or coral.
A stone can add a pop of color or allure to a ring. Many people choose to wear rings featuring their birthstone. Diamonds are popular with those seeking the perfect engagement ring (a search that can prove intimidating), and they also make beautiful fashion rings, from solitaire rings with single stones to rings with groups of stones.
Zircon rings are similar to diamonds and come in various colors. Some rings feature a large stone surrounded by smaller stones in a halo. They can all be the same stone, or they can have different stones to include more colors.
Fashion rings are an easy way to add jewelry to any outfit. Find a collection of vintage fashion rings on 1stDibs that have glitz and glamour to match your style.