Contemporary Oval
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Greek Revival Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Portuguese Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose G...
2010s Danish Contemporary Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tsavorite
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dome Rings
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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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.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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