Contemporary 18k
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cluster Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Byzantine Chandelier Earrings
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Quartz, Yellow...
2010s Cypriot Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Contemporary 18k For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Contemporary 18k?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.
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