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Contemporary 18K Yellow Solid Gold Men's or Women's Band, Wedding Band
Located in Bozeman, MT
Contemporary 18K Yellow Solid Gold Mens / unisex Ring Band or wedding band, 27.6 grams 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18k Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Contemporary 18k Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring Experience the epitome of elegance with our
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Lexington, KY
This contemporary band is a 18k white gold, hand engraved, princess cut diamond ring. White gold is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These lovely classic hoop earrings are made from 18k white gold, a high-quality and durable metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18k Gold Diamond "Leaf" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an enchanting 18k White Gold Diamond "Leaf" Brooch, a creation that beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18k Gold Diamond "Leaf" Brooch
Contemporary 18k Gold Diamond "Leaf" Brooch
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Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Contemporary tennis bracelet crafted in 18K Yellow gold adorned with bright and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K White Gold Three Row Pave Dangle Hoop Earrings
By Vivid
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an incredible pair of Contemporary 18K white gold earrings featuring three rows of finely
Category

Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking ring crafted in beaming 18K yellow gold that showcases a beautiful and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K White Gold Heart Shaped Garnet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k white gold ring features a beautifully colored heart-shaped garnet. The garnet is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Clip-On Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
that features dazzling vivid rubies set in 18K Yellow Gold. Each heart is beautifully set with 4.28
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18k Gold Colored Gemstone Egg Pendant Chain Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Egg’, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This charming necklace
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18k Diamond and Rock Crystal Crowned Heart Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Sweet and symbolically beautiful, these contemporary crowned heart earrings feature a sparkling
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Sculptural Triskelion Charm Necklace, 2023
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Triskelion, charm for 2023, is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. The triple spiral or
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Gold & Coloured Gemstone, Long Dangle Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Dream catcher’, chandelier earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18K Gold and White Diamond Articulated Necklace, Diamond Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘T’, necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. It comes in a highly
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Gold, Rubellite & Citrine Ear Jackets / Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, ear jackets are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These impressive three part
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold & Red Garnet Sculptural Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Hovering Disk’, ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This innovative
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18k Gold Pink Sapphires Long Tassels Egg Ear Pendants
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Egg’, ear pendants are crafted in 18K gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These stunning ear pendants
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & Citrine Tasseled Earjackets/Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Sections’, tasseled ear jackets/studs are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Garnet Stud Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Reflection’, ear studs are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These discreetly
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold Coloured Gemstone & Diamond Sculptural Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Exploding Disk’, ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning, open
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Gold & White Diamond Star Cross Pendant
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Star cross’, pendant is crafted in18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This discreetly elegant cross, comes in a highly polished finish and features white, VS Diamonds totali...
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Maltese Cross Multi-Stone Pendant Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Contemporary Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace set in 18K Yellow gold featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Questionmark Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Question mark, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This striking
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Contemporary 18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely breathtaking pair of earrings in 18k white gold with a stunning selection of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold, Articulated Spike Link Bracelet
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Spiked’ link bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This elegant
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Gold & Green Tsavorite Garnet Chandelier Earrings /Ear Jackets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, chandelier ear jackets are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
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2010s Cypriot Byzantine Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold and White Diamond Sculptural Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Intersecting’ ear climbers are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
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2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni- Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & White Diamond Sautoir Necklace,
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Overflow' sautoir necklace is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & White Diamond Earrings, Diamond Nautili Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Nautili’, earrings are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning pair of stud
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant with Blue Sapphire and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has oval cut sapphires with studded diamond that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold, Sphere Chain Necklace with Multicoloured Gemstones
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Baby Morning Star’, chain necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Quartz, Yellow...

Maria Kotsoni-Contemporary 18k Gold- Colored Gemstone- Diamond Jasmine Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Mystic Jasmine’ ring is hand sculpted and crafted in 18Kt gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. It comes in a highly polished finish and is set with a 0,036 ct. Diamond, encircled by a va...
Category

2010s Cypriot Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Maria Kotsoni- Contemporary 18K Gold, Wreath of Life, Sculptural Charm Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Wreath of life, charm for 2021 is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This minimalist
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Flying Dove White Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Flying Dove, necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This exquisite piece
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Three Pointed Star Sculptural Link Bracelet
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Three pointed star, bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Three Pointed Star Chain Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Three pointed star, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Gold & Blue Topaz Long Chandelier Ear Jackets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, chandelier ear jackets are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
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2010s Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold and Diamond Thorny Heart Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Thorny heart’ pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This cute heart
Category

2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Three Pointed Star Sculptural Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The stunning Three pointed star ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is hallmarked in Cyprus. This
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Morning Star Ear Jackets/ Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Morning Star’ ear jackets are crafted in 18K gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These impressive
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold, Bang White Diamond Ear Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Bang, diamond ear studs are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning pair of
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18K Gold and White Diamond Hand Sculpted, Sculptural Flexible Cuff
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Spike Cluster’, flexible cuff is masterfully hand sculpted and crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold White Diamond Question Mark drop earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Question mark, diamond ear pendants are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked one Cyprus
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Gold & London Blue Topaz Ear Jackets / Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, ear jackets are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These impressive three part
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Pink Yellow enamel diamond Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Wow, necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This fun and colourful
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & Madeira Citrine Arched Ear Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Section’, studs are crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These discreetly impressive
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold Tsavorite Garnet Baby Grain Ear Pendants
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Baby Grain, mismatched ear pendants are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. These
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Three Pointed Star Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Three pointed star, diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18K Gold Blue Topaz & Citrine Spike Ear Jackets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain’, ear jackets are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These impressive three part
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Thorny Heart White Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Thorny heart’ pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This charming
Category

2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18k Gold Spiked Sphere Chain Necklace with Diamonds, Rubies Garnets
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Morning Star’, double chain necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Flying Dove Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Flying dove, enamel and diamond necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni-contemporary 18k Gold and diamond Exclamation Mark drop earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Exclamation mark, diamond ear pendants are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked one Cyprus
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Exlamation Mark drop earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Exclamation mark, ear pendants are crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked one Cyprus. These
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k YellowGold Oval Cabochon Ethiopian Opal Dome Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Eleven dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This ring comes in a
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold Thorny Heart Sculptural Diamond Ear Studs
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Thorny heart’ diamond studs are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These cute diamond
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18k Gold Blue Diamond Rainy Cloud Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Rainy cloud, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni-Contemporary 18k Gold-Blue Diamond, Rainy Cloud Ear Climbers
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Rainy cloud, ear climbers are crafted in 18K yellow gold hallmarked in Cyprus. These stunning
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18k Gold XO Pink Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The XO, pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This cool pendant necklace
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Contemporary 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact contemporary 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15678 vintage editions and 72472 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect contemporary 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing contemporary 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Roman Malakov each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a contemporary 18k featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a contemporary 18k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Contemporary 18k?

The price for a contemporary 18k starts at $0 and tops out at $4,968,880 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,793.

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.

Questions About Contemporary 18k
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    The 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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