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Contemporary 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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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Elegant 18 K White Gold Brooch Diamond Akoya Pearls circa 1970 by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant 1970s 18 K white Gold brooch set with 7 fine cultured Akoya pearls and 33 brilliant curt Diaonds weighing approximately 1.50 ct and 12 baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 ct. All diamonds G color, vvs clarity. Signed by Meister Zurich...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch It has eyes that are cabochon ruby an diamond and nose that is cabochon sapphire. Jade measurements is 11.68 mm x 1...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Artistic Aquamarine and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Of freeform gold, set with square-cut aquamarines and round brilliant-cut diamonds Yellow gold 2 ¾ x ⅞ in; Gross weight 21.0 dwts
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

1970's 18k Leaf Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18k White gold and yellow gold diamond earrings Approximately 1 cts of diamonds Total weight 15.1 dwt Measurement 36.95 mm x 19.94 mm
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Jade Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Bombe Ring, Jade and 1/4 carat Diamond
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1975. What makes this Jade ring so amazing is the oval and bezel set. Drilled into the center of the jade is a lovely sized diamond! The details for this ring are listed below:...
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch over 10 Ct of Fine Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold brooch featuring brilliant cut Diamonds, Baguette-cut Diamonds and Marquise cut Diamonds in an organic cluster design typical for the 1970. No pictures can do justi...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970’s 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Bracelet - The bracelet measures .4 inches wide and 7 inches long. It has a plunger clasp with a figure 8 sa...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet . Weight 66.6 dwt and measurement is approximately 7 inches long x 1 inches wide.
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Elegant 18 K Yellow Gold Vintage 1970 Pearl Diamonds Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very elegant solid 18 K yellow Gold earclips designed as a stylised flower featuring 2 Akoya cultured pearls measuring ca. 9.5 mm and the petals set with brilliant cut Diao...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 18k Gold Hoop link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Chanel gold Hoop link necklace. Approx. 32.5 inches long, Weight 60.4 dwt
Category

1970s French Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage and contemporary 1.41 carat diamond and platinum stud earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. T...
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Strain Link Chain 63 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 4 multi-strain links weighing 63 grams. First strain measures 21 inches. Second strain measures 23 inches. Third strain measures 23....
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

9ct Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Vintage Geometric design Diamond Necklace Dated 1977 Fully Hallmarked on reverse of pendant by Goldsmiths CJ Limited as well as 375 and another mark "W" on the necklace,s Cl...
Category

1970s British Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Anchor Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fashionable Vintage chain necklace from the 1970s era! This classic yet bold piece is crafted in solid 9kt yellow gold and comprised of interlocking anchor links (also known as mar...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Tishman & Lipp 18k Gold Wide Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 18k gold entirely bark finish vintage bracelet. 7 3/8" x 1 7/8" and signed T.LI. for Tishman & Lipp. Weight 80.9 dwt
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold-Plated Beads
Located in Addison, TX
Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold Plated Beads are mesmerizing. The earrings are each composed of two malachite beads alternating with gold plated beads for a perf...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Gold Plate

Aquila Diamond and Quartz Ring
Located in New York, NY
The geometric ring set with triangular cabochon blue and pink quartz, with square-cut diamonds 18k yellow gold Signed Marina B, numbered Ring size 5 ¾; Gross weight 8.3 g 5.3 dwts
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Quartz

Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Of 15 round brilliant-cut diamonds Platinum Ring size 4 ½; Gross weight 5.0 g 3.2 dwts
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion Shape Automatic Gold Bracelet Watch, 1977
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion shape Automatic winding 18 karat gold bracelet watch, The watch measures 36 x 35 mm with a attached Patek herringbon...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Modern Cocktail Ring Featuring Three Oval Emeralds in Yellow Gold, Circa 1970
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This 1970's cocktail ring came to us from a customer who wanted its original diamonds used for a custom project (with the gold mounting to be scrapped...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Elegant Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant diamond ring in 18 Karat white gold designed as a three stone ring in the middle, flanked by two smaller round diamonds. The three main r...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as square links of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds 18k white gold 7 ins; Gross weight 28.6 g 18.4 dwts
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

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18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of timeless and classy 18 K white Gold cluster earclips set with 54 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 ct, G color , vs clarity. These earrings were impeccabl...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal polished gold links, each set with a round brilliant-cut diamond 18k yellow gold 7 ¼ ins; Gross weight 14.3g 9.19 dwts
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by David Webb, the square fluted ear clips each featuring a four-leaf clover design centering a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.15 ct. frame...
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz and Pink Tourmaline Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz Clip Earrings. 13.0 dwt (20.22 g)
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz

Important Certified Natural Jade Decoration, Titled "My Beautiful Home Town"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade decoration is certified natural without treatments or enhancements. It is a superb piece of jade carving. The color play and contrast is fantastic. This master carver cleverly incorporated the jade skin into the carving. When the master carver first acquire a piece of jade rough, he has no idea what colors are inside. Once you carve into it, you will have to improvise as you go. The results as you can see is exceptional. The title says it all. This carving is of a beautiful home...
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Jade

Blue Sapphire Bombe Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This striking big blue bombé bauble, dating back to the 1970's, features a large glittering dome composed of 95 pavé-set brilliant-cut sapphires totalling a...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and yellow gold adjustable choker with irregular diamonds also accented with emerald beads, g 83.50 circa, length cm 37, h cm 6.60 circa 1970's
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pavé-set with an X of round brilliant-cut diamonds 18k white gold Ring size 6; Gross weight 16.1 g 10.3 dwts
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal outline, with alternating triangular panels of pink gold and round brilliant-cut diamonds 18k yellow, white, and pink gold ¾ in; Gross weight 25.5g 16.3 dwts
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond 1.63 Carat Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold ring with approx. 1.63ct aquamarine (measures 8.7 x 6.9 x 3.96mm) surrounded with approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7, ring top - 14mm x 15.5mm. Marked 750. Wei...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Important Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled "New Born Dragon"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade...
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Jade

Cartier Gold and Emerald Lion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 18-karat gold and emerald lion brooch-pendant by Cartier, circa 1970s. This is a rare item published in Cartier's book on animal jewelry.
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Emerald

Unique Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Fabulous white gold 750 cocktail ring set with following diamonds: 1 brilliant cut diamond, approx. 0.98 ct of F-vs2 quality 16 baguette and marquise cut diamonds totaling approx. 0...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Vintage Onyx and Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this Onyx and Diamond Vintage pendant in 18 K white and yellow Gold. The pendant is set with 2 larger brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 ct, H colo...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Diamond Necklace in White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Lucerne, CH
Impressive diamond necklace in 18 karat white gold. Designed as a node with swag elements. Prong set with 231 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximate 18.20 ct. Further set with ...
Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Intaglio Hebrew Coin Medallion Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold pendant, designed in intaglio of a Hebrew coin. Suspended on a Cuban link chain made of 18k yellow gold. Triple lock safety ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Chain Necklace with Pendant with Diamonds and Baroque Pearls Signed Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One of a kind 18 K yellow Gold multi chain necklace with Pendant by the internationally well known Zurich based Company Binder. The Pendant is set with 3 baroque Peals and further de...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Vintage and Contemporary 0.22Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.22 carat diamond solitaire ring crafted in contemporary 18 karat white gold with a platinum setting; part of our diamond jewellery collections. This fine vintage di...
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Yellow and Rose Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Italian 0.86 carat diamond and 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold jewelry set of bangle, ring and earrings; part of our diverse ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Faraone Yellow Gold Striped Non-Pierced Clip-On Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
This striped Yellow Gold Non pierced Clip-on Earrings designed by Faraone. Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, solid and superb craftsmanship. Measures 19mm in dia...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This vintage 1970s Diamond and Emerald necklace features a flat necklace and is set with 14 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.30 ct, G, vs and 13 pear sh...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Fringe Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An eye catching and brilliant necklace showcasing 147 brillant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 19.0 ct, J color, si clarity and 131 blue Sapphires totaling ca. 21.0 ct., set in a...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Circular Diamond Brooch by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous 18 K white Gold brooch by the well known and established swiss company Meister is designed as a circular motif and contains 38 round brilliant diamonds, 12 Marquise Di...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace, set with 264 full cut round diamonds weighing 3.25cts, F-G color, VS clarity, 16 ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Flexible Tri-Colored Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Flexible Tri-Colored Gold Bracelet is of Italian Design and weighs 121.9 grams and measures 8 inches in length
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Chrysoprase Diamond-Pearl Bracelet, René Kern, circa 1970
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautifully crafted white and yellow gold Bracelet, 18 K, 46g. Elegant bracelet, set with 8 Chrysoprase-Cabochons ca. 59.10 ct, 8 Biwa-Pearls und 64 brilliant cut diamonds of approx...
Category

1970s German Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold ring, blue enamel, prong set with 3 full cut round diamonds weighing .14cts, H-I color, VS-SI1 clarity Finger size 6, may be sized Last retail $850
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Convertible Sautoir Necklace Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sautoir, made in France in the 1970s with French assay marks, features a carved coral stylized trefoil embellis...
Category

1970s French Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant white gold necklace, 18 K, set with 128 Brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 16 ct, and 142 Baguette Diamonds of ca. 8.50 ct, all F and G colour and vvs clarity. Leng...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring, high dome design, prong set with 51 full cut round diamonds weighing 2.35cts, G-H color, VS clarity Finger size 6.25, may be sized Last retail $5850
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rosenthal Diamond Gold Bee Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosenthal 18K yellow gold diamond bee pin set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.97cts and two 2mm round ruby eyes.
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Flower Design Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Guam 18K yellow gold " flower design" cluster ring prong set with 21 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.08cts, G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity and 3 round faceted rubies weighing .92c...
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet manual Wristwatchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-owned 18K yellow gold diamond Chopard bracelet watch, manual wind, set with 152 single cut diamonds weighing 4 cts, length of bracelet is 6....
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Textured Clip Earrings Measurements of Earrings: Measurements: .86 x .85 Inch Depth: .23inch Comfortable Omega Clips 10.7 grams / 14kt. Yellow Gold Earrings are gorgeous made
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Linen Finish Square Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold, linen finish square cufflinks Retail $2250
Category

1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

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