Alberto Gia
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
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20th Century American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k 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.
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