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Pendant Necklace Oval Natural Emerald 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Colombian emerald oval cut, with visible natural inclusions, 3.50 carat, the emerald measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

25 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
graduated oval cut natural grass green Colombian emeralds. Medium green color/ VS in clarity. 18 inches in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald and VS Diamond Contemporary Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
. 1 Oval Colombian Emerald AAA Color VS Clarity 8.00x6.00 Weighting 2.00 Carats Prong Set 10 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.04 cts Emerald with Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Treatment : Minor Oil Product Reference : RE-19049 An emerald ring is a striking piece of jewelry adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.91 cts Emerald with Diamond Pavée 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Treatment : Minor Oil Product Reference : RE-19031 An emerald ring is a striking piece of jewelry adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 2.48 cts Emerald with Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Treatment : Minor Oil Product Reference : RE-22018 An emerald ring is a striking piece of jewelry adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.74 cts Emerald 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
-21006 An emerald ring is a striking piece of jewelry adorned with an emerald gemstone, celebrated for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 1.56 cts Ruby with Oval Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 1.56 cts Ruby with Oval Diamond 18K Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Emerald and Diamond Contemporary Statement Ring 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Make a statement with this stunning natural Tanzanite Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Oval Emerald Diamond Pavé Bombe Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Oval Emerald Diamond Pavé Bombe Bangle Bracelet, made in the 21st century, is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Cluster Pendant Necklace with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
carats (8.4x6 mm), a pear cut emerald of 0.98 carats (8.5x5.2 mm), four oval cut emeralds of 0.5-0.6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Cluster Ring with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, 10,5x9 mm, and 1,37 carats, 8,4x6 mm. Pear cut emerald 0,98 carats, 8,5x5,2 mm. 4 oval cut emeralds: 0,5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Floral Ring with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
(8.4x6 mm), a pear cut emerald of 0.98 carats (8.5x5.2 mm), four oval cut emeralds of 0.5-0.6 carats each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Zircon, Zircon, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Goshwara Emerald Oval with Black Enamel Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Pendant with Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goshwara Emerald Oval with White Enamel Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Pendant with White Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goshwara Faceted Oval Emerald with Diamonds Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Faceted Oval Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Goshwara Emerald Oval with Turquoise Enamel Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Pendant with Turquoise Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goshwara Small Oval Emerald with Diamonds Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Oval Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
metalwork in jewelry that was popular in the Edwardian period—but again, more befitting of our Contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 23.51 Carat Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
at once and render you speechless. This exquisite Contemporary Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Emeralds Baroque Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Blue Sapphire Cabs set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This Vintage Estate Engagement Wedding Ring is Set with a natural Colombian emerald, oval cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Emerald Oval with White Enamel Stud Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Studs with White Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Contemporary Cluster Floral Pendant Necklace with Green Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
mm. Pear cut emerald 0,98 carats, 8,5x5,2 mm. 4 oval cut emeralds: 0,5-0,6 carats each. 2 natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Goshwara Emerald Oval with Black Enamel Stud Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Studs with Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The combination
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goshwara Emerald Oval with Turquoise Enamel Stud Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Oval Studs with Turquoise Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Gold MGL Certified Oval Tanzanite Contemporary Sculptural Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features an 18 karat white gold Mesopotamian design encrusted with a 1.82
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 18.35 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 18.35 cts Oval Blue Sapphire Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Tennis Bracelet with Oval Cut Emeralds and Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
, vibrant oval emeralds are placed in a lattice-like field of round brilliant diamonds. The quality of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Goshwara Faceted Oval Emerald with Turquoise Enamel Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Oval Emerald Ring with Turquoise Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Queen' Collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 5.24 cts Oval Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 5.24 cts Oval Ruby 18K Eternity Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.19 Carat Oval, Colombian Emerald
Located in London, GB
Dazzling 1.19 carat natural oval emerald with moderate oil treatment. This beautiful stone would be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

1.19 Carat Oval, Colombian Emerald
1.19 Carat Oval, Colombian Emerald
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W 0.24 in D 0.15 in L 0.34 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform With Center Oval Emerald Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Oval Emerald Ring. Size 9 3 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

1.68 Carat Emerald Double Halo 0.32 Cts Diamond 14K Gold 18 Inch Oval Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Lobster Gemstone: Emerald Gemstone Shape: Oval Gemstone Total Weight: 1.68 carats Gemstone Color: Rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.95 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.95 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara Emerald Oval Cut Bezel Set with Diamond Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Emerald Oval Cut Bezel Set Ring with Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 6.05 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 6.05 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 6.41 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 6.41 cts Oval Blue Sapphire 18K Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
vibrant oval cut emerald which is four claw set in platinum. The emerald has a fantastic vibrant green
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Shape Colombian Emerald Ring with Pear shape white Diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style with our exquisite Oval Shape Natural Colombian Emerald Ring, adorned with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Goshwara Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
'G-One' Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds Stone size: 16 x 14 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 8.4x6.4 mm Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Contemporary Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold oval 8.4x6.4 mm colombian emerald diamond contemporary ring. This emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
*** Stunning One 100% Untreated Mozambique Oval Ruby Approx. 1.40 Carats with Extraordinary Color, Clarity, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Cut Emerald and Diamonds, Emerald Halo Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
you to improve your creativity. Designed with oval cut emerald in center and halo of diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2 Emeralds Oval Cabs 14K White Gold Diamonds Ebony Wood Plain Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 oval shape Emeralds cabs
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Untreated Natural Ruby Engagement Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
, natural vibrant red oval-cut natural rubies, weighing 1.92 carats, the ring is crafted in a timeless three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Amazonite Cab Emerald Round Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Extra Quality Amazonite Cab measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amazonite, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Oval Long Emerald Hoop Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Faceted Oval Long Emerald Hoops from the exquisite 'G-One' Collection is an awe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Classic Oval Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstone: Emerald Carat Weight: 0.65 Cut: Oval Color: very slightly bluish Green Clarity: Semi Transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Octagon Shape Pink Opal Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from 2 nice Natural
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Octagon Shape Pink Opal Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from 2 nice Natural
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Octagon Shape Pink Opal Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from 2 nice Natural
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Mesopotamian Bracelet with Natural Oval Yellow Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold Mesopotamian contemporary bangle bracelet is encrusted with natural oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.10ct Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Kilkenny, IE
This is the most gorgeous and unusual cocktail ring. A vibrant oval cut natural emerald which is
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben 6, 53 Carat Oval Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 6,53 carat bezel-set oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Emeralds Maravellous 7.18 Carat GIA No Heat Color-Changing Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
GIA no heat certified blue oval cut Sapphire. 6.43 carat with a white round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.02ct Oval Emeralds with Triliiant Diamonds 18k White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
oval emeralds, apx F2. 0.13 carats of trilliant cut diamonds, approximately G/H color and SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.09 cts Ruby with Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
From Benjamin Fine Jewelry, a renowned and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Heart of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Oval-Cut Emerald with Pavé Diamond Black Rhodium Fan Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Tinted Black Rhodium Emerald: 9.95ct total weight. Diamonds: 1.64ct total weight. All diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Contemporary Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
centrally set with an extremely vibrant 3.12 carat oval cut emerald which is double claw set in yellow gold
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Contemporary Jewellery With Oval Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate contemporary jewellery with oval emerald for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a contemporary jewellery with oval emerald may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic contemporary jewellery with oval emerald over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Alberto and OGI Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A contemporary jewellery with oval emerald can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 1094, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a contemporary jewellery with oval emerald, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Contemporary Jewellery With Oval Emerald?

On average, a contemporary jewellery with oval emerald at 1stDibs sells for $5,468, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $4,000,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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