Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
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
21.50 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal Intense Orange Sapphire Jellyfish Ring
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
One of a Kind Statement Ring by American Artist-Designer Tom Castor features a Large, Solid, Natural Ethiopian Opal of 21.50 Carats. This Round, Dome cut Ge...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Nephrite Jade Mythical Creature, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature of high quality. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Titanium, Pearl, Rubies, Peridot, Diamonds, Pink and Blue Sapphires Bird Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A huge statement piece! This colorful design is so eye catching! This titanium brooch is made out of many colorful precious and semi precious stones. The stones include Pearl, Rubies...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pearl, T...
18k Gold and Sterling Silver Angel Brooch and Earring Jackets with Gemstones
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow, rose, white gold, and sterling silver, "Venus" Angel brooch and sculpture with earring jackets, set with 6.73 total carat weight rose cut yellow, orange and pink sapphires, 1.15 total carat weight round yellow, orange, and white sapphires, and 4.50 total carat weight faceted yellow and champagne diamonds, along with carved peach...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Single 18Karat Gold Stud Figurine Earring Minimalist Asymmetric Modern Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
DANCE. Whimsical, asymmetric impressionist style figurine, minimalist single stud earring in 18k Gold. Show your sense of humor with this comfortable sculpture earring while making a stylish statement. Unisex.
Process: These earrings are first hand fabricated in fine silver and then cast in 18k gold. Can be customized with a different stone or cast in 22k gold.
The inspiration for these earrings comes from Abstraction of Modern Art, movement, and ancient techniques of manual jewelry making, such as fusion and metal forming. My designs are influenced by the skill and the laborious attention to detail paid by the artisans throughout thousands of years of jewelry design.
Handmade jewelry. I have over 10 years of experience as a goldsmith and produce all the jewelry on this page. I stand behind the quality that comes out of my shop.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Single 18K Gold Stud Figurine Asymmetrical Earring Minimalist Modern Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Dance. Whimsical, asymmetrical impressionist style, feminine figurine, minimalist stud single earring in 18k Gold. Created for a modern woman. Show your sense of humor with this comfortable asymmetrical sculpture earring while making a stylish statement. Great for bridal or wedding look.
Process: These earrings are first hand fabricated in fine silver and then cast in 18k gold. Can be customized with a different stone or cast in 22k gold.
The inspiration for these earrings comes from Abstraction of Modern Art, movement, and ancient techniques of manual jewelry making, such as fusion and metal forming. My designs are influenced by the skill and the laborious attention to detail paid by the artisans throughout thousands of years of jewelry design.
Handmade jewelry. I have over 10 years of experience as a goldsmith and produce all the jewelry on this page. I stand behind the quality that comes out of my shop.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Carved Abalone Shell Ring with Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Objets d'Art wearable sculpture on your hand, an organically unique carved abalone shell ring featuring a tear drop shape in peacock color. Tahitian Pea...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wendy Brandes Year of the Dragon 18K Ring With Spinning Lapis Lazuli Globe
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind ring was inspired by Empress Wu, a 7th century ruler of China. She was the only female ruler of China to refer to herself as “Emperor” during her reign — historian...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat Gold Figurine Mismatched Stud Post Earrings Asymmetric Modern Pair
Located in New York, NY
DANCE. Mismatched figurines, pair of asymmetric minimalist stud post earrings in 18K Gold. Whimsical, impressionist style, Created for a modern woman. Show your sense of humor with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish.
92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats.
92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats.
130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats.
2 sma...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Black Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Y...
Magnificent Pair of Hand Carved Lavender Jadeite Masks
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful pair of Hand Carved Jadeite Masks. Light lavender and very light mint-green. Each has a diameter of 56 mm. Average thickness is 20 mm. Total weight of the pair is 226 grams...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
"Mallard" Figurine Hand Chiseled in 925 Silver
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A Hand Chiseled 925 Silver "Mallard" made in Portugal.
Dimensions:
CM - 13 x 10 x 6
Inches - 5.1 x 3.93 x 2.35
We have other models in collection.
Handmade in Portugal.
Stamped by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
"Woodcock" Figurine Hand Chiseled in 925 Silver
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A Hand Chiseled 925 Silver "Woodcock" made in Portugal.
Dimensions:
CM - 13 x 7 x 5.5
Inches - 5.1 x 2.75 x 2.16
We have other models in collection.
Handmade in Portugal.
Stamped b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Silver Diamond Floral carving Miniature by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold floral compositions with precious or semi-precious stones or enamel became popular at the turn of the 20th century in Europe and Russia. Especially Imperial families and nobilities collected or gifted to important people.
This floral miniature consisted of various rich flower stone carvings adorned with gold filigrees and over 9ct white and black diamonds is fascinating.
Poppy flowers made of chalcedony and black diamonds adjoin a quartz lily and lively golden chrysanthemum decorated with diamonds. The gold stamens are adorned with diamonds and sapphires. Fresh-looking leaves are also hand-carved from Siberian nephrite to balance this rich floral composition. One of the poppies is detachable to be transformed into an outstanding brooch. A deep nephrite vase harmoniously continues the floral theme: inspired by the image of an ancient wine cup, it is shaped to be reminiscent of a flower bud. The artistic floral pattern on the base is silver and embedded with diamonds.
This intricate artistic floral object symbolising tenderness, love, and wealth, shall bring joy to the home and be a precious family treasure for future generations.
"Floral Fancy" Gold 18 K / SV925, Weight 613.18 g,
Size: 105*103*246mm
1 184 Diamond 7,323 ct
72 Black Diamond 2,16 ct
1 Garnet 0,065 ct
1 Smoky Quartz 1,5 ct
1 Pearl 0,24 g
3 Carving quartz 20,8 g
1 Nephrite 342,6 g
11 Carving nephrite 48,51 g
4 Sapphire 1,08 ct
4 Chalcedony 38,52 g
*This objet d'art was made in 2008 but not owned by anyone before. This object has been exhibited at a number of exhibitions such as Russian, Eastern & Oriental Fine Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Chalcedony, Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Sapphire, ...
MOISEIKIN SV 925 Gold Plated Easter Egg Lilies of the Valley
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Lilies of the valley Easter egg miniature by MOISEIKIN is a new level of jewellery architecture created to commemorate the house's 30th anniversary. It allows you to see the beau...
Category
2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
SV925 Gold-Plated Golden Fleece Shot Cup, MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorable golden fleece is the wish of good luck and prosperity!
Inspired by the Greek legend that the gold miners used fleece of the sheep to filter the gold from mountain streams, MOISEIKIN® created an adorable series of Golden Fleece miniatures with pure silver, gold and natural jasper from the Ural mountains.
At a glance, it is just an adorable sheep miniature for interior. Ball-like fatty body is skillfully engraved and coated with gold. His facial feature is gentle and wise. The mountain connected to the golden sheep has a secret.
If you hold the sheep and turn up, the mountain transform to a luxurious shot cup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Rosior Pair of "Laughing Boys" in Sterling Silver and Wood
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A pair of "laughing boy and girl" manufactured in Sterling Silver, each figure depicted seated and each holding a different silver "basket". Hands manufac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
22.91 Carat Brown Diamond Drum Set in 18k Gold by Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made 18k Yellow Gold Drum Set figurine with 22.91 Carats of Diamond
Total Carat Weight: 22.91 Carat
Brown Diamonds: 16.86 Carats
White Diamonds: 6.05 C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN Parrot Stone Mosaic Panel for Interior
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's stone mosaic panel "Exotic Duo" combines two types of mosaic techniques — the flat Florentine and Japanese relief mosaics. The work presents a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Amber, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Silver
18 Karat Gold Flower Miniature Precious Berries by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold floral compositions with precious or semi-precious stones or enamel became popular at the turn of the 20th century in Europe and Russia. Especially Imperial families and nobilities collected or gifted to important people.
The flowers are carved from cacholong —Russian milky opals — look so tender and natural.
Berries are skillfully cut from citrine and garnets. Golden stems are carved lively and embedded with rare Ural demantoid garnets. Fresh nephrite leaves are carved by hands. The intricate dewdrop is intricate.. embedded with diamonds.
On a green jasper ground, a lucky ladybug made of gold, rubies and black diamonds is enjoying the moment.
Perfectly expressed in the precious metal and stones by skillful craftsmen of MOISEIKIN®, the pleasant memory will not fade away.
This flower miniature is one of Precious Berry Collections and another piece is possessed by a known royalty who collects flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, 18k Gold
SV925 Gold-Plated Golden Fleece Shot Cup, MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorable golden fleece is the wish of good luck and prosperity!
Inspired by the Greek legend that the gold miners used fleece of the sheep to filter the gold from mountain streams, MOISEIKIN® created an adorable series of Golden Fleece miniatures with pure silver, gold and natural jasper from the Ural mountains.
At a glance, it is just an adorable sheep miniature for interior. Ball-like fatty body is skillfully engraved and coated with gold. His facial feature is gentle and wise. The mountain connected to the golden sheep has a secret.
If you hold the sheep and turn up, the mountain transform to a luxurious shot cup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
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