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Steven Battelle Cabochon Ruby Ring 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A gorgeous pink 22 Carat 12x16 mm cabochon Ruby is held in a 4 point classic design with fine gold
Category
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.4 Carats Aquamarine Cabochon 18K Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
setting in matt-finish 18K gold in this Steven Battelle design. Ring size currently 6.5. This ring is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.3 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Steven Battelle " 4 point with triple jawan" 18K handmade gold setting atop a tapered and flattish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.8 Carat Cabochon Emerald 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
in this ancient-inspired Steven Battelle high carat gold design. The substantial handmade shank is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.4 Carat Aquamarine Cabochon Ring 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
bezel setting in rich 22K deep yellow gold in this Steven Battelle design. A wide textured surrounding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.2 Carats Tanzanite Cabochon 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep purple-blue 10 x 14 mm oval Tanzanite cabochon is held in an artisinally crafted stacked "4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 25.4 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Eleven irregular cabochons of limpid light blue-green aquamarine are set in cupped handmade 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 25.2 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
One of the finest Brazilian aquamarine cabochons we have ever dealt with is set in a granulated "4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 30.6 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An impressive 18 x 24 mm oval aquamarine cabochon is set in matte-finish handmade 18K gold with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Cabochon Emerald 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A round 9 mm cabochon Zambian emerald is set in a beautifully crafted classic handmade granulated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid 7 x 10 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochon is highlighted by surrounding double line texture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright and lively 8 x 12 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochon is held in our signature "4 point with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.6 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice sea green aquamarine 9 x 13 mm oval cabochon rests in a slightly cupped hammered 18K bezel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.9 Carats Cabochon Green Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
spiral and jawan" setting in this elegant Steven Battelle designed handmade creation. The stone size is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 37.3 Carats Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 18k Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
round to 8 x 13 mm in size are set in sightly cupped varied 18K gold bezels in this Steven Battelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 38.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
point with spirals" Steven Battelle accented 18K bezel atop a wide and comfortable deeply oxidized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.1 Carats Aquamarine Cabochon 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large translucent aquamarine 13 x 18 mm cabochons are set in signature "4 point with spirals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.8 Carats Cabochon Tsavorite 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright green 7 x 12 mm pear shaped tsavorite cabochons are set in handmade "pasir" granulated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tsavorite, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.5 Carats Cabochon Tsavorite 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two electric, bright green 8 mm tsavorite cabochons are surrounded by delicate handmade "spirals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 8.1 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three deep green Zambian oval cabochon emeralds are arranged in increasing sizes starting from an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.1 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long 10 x 35 mm pear shaped Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is set in a handmade "large-small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.8 Carats Cabochon Blue Sapphires 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three 4 x 6 mm blue sapphire cabochons are set simply in matte-finish 18K bezels with pairs of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid pale blue 12mm round aquamarine cabochon is set in a handmade ancient-inspired "4 point
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very lively flashing blue 10 x 14 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon is prominently displayed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.3 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luscious, bright blue 13 mm cushion shaped aquamarine cabochon is held diagonally in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.4 Carats Cabochon Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 12mm wide drop shaped watermelon tourmaline cabs with greens at the bottom merging into a deep reddish pink at the top dangle simply on safety-clasp 18K gold ear wires with a ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 10 x 17 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon shimmers with blue and gold highlights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.6 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice luminous and lively 8x 10 mm oval pink tourmaline is set horizontally within a fluted bezel setting atop a slightly tapered 18K shank, all in matte finish. A sweet and delica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.6 Carats Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue shimmering oval 11 x 13 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set horizontally surrounded by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Cabochon Apatite Ornate Wire 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" granulation in this ancient-inspired Steven Battelle design.
Safety wires are 18K for strength and tensioning.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Apatite, Gold, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle Large 33.3 Carats Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A shimmering 17 x 22 mm high-grade oval rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in this sculpted Steven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 8.1 Carats Cabochon Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively blue sapphire 8 x 10 mm oval cabochons are set in handmade "line texture" ornamented 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.1 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A translucent sea blue 16 mm cushion aquamarine cabochon is held in a "4 point with triple jawan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and vibrant 12 x 17 mm pear shaped Mozambique pink tourmaline cabochon is held in a simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Reddish-Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful VERY clear 12 x 14 mm cushion Tourmaline cabochon in an attractive reddish-pink shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 32.7 Carats Cabochon Green Tourmaline Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An impressive 16 x 28 mm semi-cushion shaped Brazilian green tourmaline rests within a signature medieval-inspired "4 post with jawan" 18K gold granulated setting atop a comfortable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.5 Carat Cushion Cabochon Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright green "gumdrop" of a 15 mm square cushion Brazilian green tourmaline is held diagonally in an signature "4 point with spirals and jawan" handmade setting atop a tapered mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 23.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 22k Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Steven Battelle. Beautiful and elegant, with safety clasp. Total Length 36mm.
Stone size 15mm.
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
W 0.71 in D 0.32 in L 1.42 in
Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 22K Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
hand applied granulation and suspended below tiny granulated squares in this Steven Battelle high carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 21.7 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear 13 x 18 mm cabochon cut salmon pink tourmaline is held in 4 carved prongs in this Steven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.1 Carats Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice blue 13 x 18 mm cabochon aquamarine cabochon is held in a slightly cupped handmade "wire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.3 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A delicious gumdrop of a 14 x 17 mm pink tourmaline cabochon is held in a Steven Battelle designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 54 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear, and luminous, deep blue Brazilian Aquamarine oval cabochon is set in a signature Steven
Category
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.6 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Ring 22K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful oval cabochon of shimmering Rainbow Moonstone is held in a signature Steven Battelle "4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 23.0 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful blue 23 x 30 mm pear shaped tanzanite cabochon is held in a cupped Steven Battelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
texture Steven Battelle setting in this classic pendant design. I love rainbow moonstone for its magical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finish 22K shank with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 44.9 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of tourmaline) is held lovingly in a signature Steven Battelle ancient-inspired "3-point" bezel with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.2 Carats Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two deep green 7 x 9 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochons are held in handmade 18K bezels surrounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.3 Carats Chrysoprase 18K Gold/Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright and luminous lime green 8 x 10 mm Australian chrysoprase cabochon rests horizontally in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 15.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial deep reddish-pink 13 x1 9 mm pear shaped tourmaline cabochon is held in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.9 Carats Triple Spinel 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 6 x 8 mm bright pink Spinel cabochons are set surrounded by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Spinel, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous blue flashing 13 x 18 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon rests in a slightly cupped high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 12 x 16 mm oval shimmering blue rainbow moonstone cabochon is surrounded by a double
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 120.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Twenty large 10 x 14 mm oval cabochons of blue sheen rainbow moonstones are arranged in 3 offset
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle Rainbow Moonstone Kyanite 18K Gold Wire Dangle Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Kyanites in this beautifully complementary Steven Battelle design.
11.1 carats stone total. Safety clasp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two blue flash 9mm rainbow moonstones are set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels with "large/small jawan" accents at the cardinal points to create these classic earrings. Safety...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 77.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 25 x 30 mm oval deep pink tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Steven Battelle Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate steven battelle cabochon for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold. A steven battelle cabochon can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 23 Rainbow Moonstone versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also pear cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a steven battelle cabochon, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Steven Battelle Cabochon?
Prices for a steven battelle cabochon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $700 and can go as high as $13,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,850.
Steven Battelle for sale on 1stDibs
Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create pieces inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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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