Contemporary More Jewelry
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
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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Style: Contemporary
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Molten Nuggets Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Pink Gold Vermeil Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-002, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectangles shape. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Tahitian Pearl 925 Silver Cufflinks
Located in Macau, MO
A pair of 925 silver cufflinks consists of 4 pieces of perfectly round Tahitian pearl of size 8.5mm to 9 mm in diameter. An unique, simple and elegant piece of jewellery for men...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, Silver
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil GIA Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Gia Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for 1stdibs. The joy of life, sculpting from a live NYPD Horse. Foley was the m...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Light Blue Sapphire Diamonds 22K Gold Cufflinks Gift for Men Women Unisex
Located in New York, NY
"Salt of the Earth" unisex cufflinks. Cufflinks are jewelry worn by men and women, making them a very modern object. Large icy blue rose-cut sapphires are set in 21k gold bezels and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond,...
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Band Ring by Pierre/Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural fancy intense yellow diamond 18K yellow gold new band pave set with 111 diamonds which weigh 1.05 cts. This hand made ri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Royal Blue and Clear Enamel Locket
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London
Classic and timeless, lockets are a must have piece in all jewellery collections. This 18ct yellow gold royal blue and clear enamel locke...
Category
Early 2000s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Deakin & Francis Large Skull Head Keyring with Popping Gem Eyes
Located in Firenze, IT
This solid, weighty Sterling Silver skulls head key ring will guard your keys with its life! Featuring the Deakin & Francis iconic jaw dropping, eye popping design with bright Cubic...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Natural Jadeite 'Fei Cui' and White Diamond Gold "Prosperity Fruit" Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Jadeite (Fei Cui) and White Diamond Gold "Prosperity Fruit" Pendant :
A lovely pendant, it features 5 natural jadeite jade (type A) surrounded by whit...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Cuff links Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
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Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Molten Blocks Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Molten Blocks Cufflinks ck-002, In matte 18ky. This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold melting under the torch and but without losing the sh...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cuff links Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous flower, the marigold we get a grea...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks , This is a series for cufflinks from my travels. Photographs of iron and bronze gates, fences,and window...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Cuff links, From my Op Art Cufflink Collection. These give the appearance of movement using a stationary design and light. Movement and light are inspira...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. 14 Karat White Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks. Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is getting ready to take...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Optical Art Cyclops Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cyclops Optical Art Cuff links. These are inspired from Optical Art works from the 1960's. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected t...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Classic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuf Flinks with Lapis Lazuli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless heirlooms that will last for generations to come. Classic 18k yellow gold cuff links with lapis lazuli centers. Sugarloaf closures. Made in Germany.
Specifications:
main...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoes pendant, set with brilliant diamonds weighing 0.12carats, mounted in 18 Karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago i...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Platinum Winged Griffin Cuff links Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is gett...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Platinum GIA Diamond Leopard Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum GIA Diamond Leopard Cuff links, These come from my Feline Collection. I am fascinated with all kinds of wild cats. The leopard can reach a speed o...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 90 Degree Art Lines Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 90 Degrees Cufflinks Lines at 90* , Inspired from a rectangle design I made years ago. Architecture and Asymmetry combined for simple clean lines. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
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Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow 90 Degrees Cufflinks Lines at 90* CK-013 , Inspired from a rectangle design I made years ago. Architecture and Asymmetry combined for simple lines. Offered in matte gol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla sculpted these elegant trotting horses for the equestrian lovers. Simply...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Transformable Diamond Swan Brooch and Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With a fairytale-like charm, this graceful circular swan design is artfully composed of a unique mix of diamond cuts, from round, tapper, old-cut to baguette, totaling 4.87 carats. T...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is getting ready to take...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marigold Cufflinks Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous f...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Platinum Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Molten Rectangles Cufflinks, In polished platinum. This design is inspired by the liquid look of platinum melting under the torch and but without destroying them and losi...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Heart Locket Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Heart Locket Pendant with Diamonds 0.18 TDW.
5 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Marigold Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Platinum Marigold Cuff links Beginning with a fabulous flower, the marigold we get a great design f...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Elephant Cufflinks Now it's true. No more imaginary pink elephants. There can be a pink elephant in the room! A new year, new animals...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Tricolor Bangle
Located in Macau, MO
A stylish 18 Karat gold tricolour bangle, Italian made, composed of white gold, yellow gold and rose gold, which can be worn for any occasion.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half c...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mars Cameo Sardonyx Gold Stick Pin France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The oval cameo shows a profile carving of Mars in an 18k gold mount and pin. This piece of jewellery was made in France around 1870-1880.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chunky Amethyst and Turquoise Buckle
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise buckle centering an enormous amethyst. Can be converted into a pendant.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Platinum Oval Wire Sphere Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Wire Sphere Yellow Cufflinks, This design came from my early sculptures where I made hollow forms that create moire patterns. The elements ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoe pendant, set with yellow sapphire weighing 0.59 carats, mounted in 18 Karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Stylish Good Luck Pendant Yellow Gold Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Smoking Gun 18 Carat Yellow Gold Tie Clip
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the barrel of a smoking gun, the Smoking Gun 18ct yellow gold tie clip helps your style stand out.
Please enquire for your exclusive price if your delivery country is ou...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Pendant Yellow Gold White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla sculpted these elegant trotting horses for the equestrian lovers. Simply f...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for 1stdibs. The joy of life, sculpting from a live NYPD Horse. Foley was the model for thi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Goshwara Octagon Moon Quartz And Diamond Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Moon Quartz Octagon Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection. Please allow 2-4 weeks for this item to be delivered.
Stone Size: 22.5 x 22.5 mm
Diamonds: G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
14 Karat Pink Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Pink Gold Marigold Cufflinks Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous flo...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has hand sculpted these for the guy who knows who is in charge. Great as a gift or a personal purchase. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks. The gr...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
18 Karat Solid White Gold Cufflinks
Located in Macau, MO
This pair of simple and classic cufflinks is made of 18 karat solid white gold, with smooth polished surface. A very nice and elegant piece of Italian jewellery for men...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18ky Cyclops Cufflinks, CK-004, These are inspired from Op Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to Kinetic and Constructivist movements. Using geometric d...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Domed Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18ky Gold Rhombus Domed Cufflinks, ck-007 My favorite shape, the rhombus exploited onto a oval dome. Stretching around the dome for dynamic shaping. polished or matte satin. Made...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created these 18karat yellow gold Raised Rhombus Grid cuff links. My favorite shape, the rhombus . Used in European Decorative ironwork...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Domed Star Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Domed Star Cufflinks, This design came from my fascination crests, armor, and metals shields. Originally designed as an andiron for the fireplace. Now scaled and modified d...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
18 Karat Gold Ruby High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoes pendant, set with ruby weighing 0.52 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in Macau. The ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-002, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectangles shape. Matte 1...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Stephen Webster Jitterbug Toro Beetle 18 Carat Gold and Black Diamond Lapel Pin
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our Jitterbug collection, the Jitterbug Toro Beetle Lapel Pin is a playful take on achieving a stylish finish for a polished look. This elegant pin features black Diamond...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous flo...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Marigold Cufflinks. Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginn...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Art Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Gold Yellow Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-005, These are inspired from Optical Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks. Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla created these for 1stdibs. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Pink Gold Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-002, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectangles shape. High pol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Jadeite and Diamond 2-Sided Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This is a very beautiful and unique 2-sided pendant, composed of 10 pieces of pear-shaped intense emerald green jadeite cabochon of very good tra...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Insect Brooch Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully quirky vintage diamond and emerald insect brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold.
The brooch depicts a resting insect with a body formed of 19 round brilliant cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gia Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for horse lovers. The joy of life, sculpting from a l...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
