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White Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch by the Artist with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
was featured in Vogue UA magazine. This brooch looks contemporary design jewellery and add a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
principle 'lines and spots'. This pendant is contemporary design jewellery with the art nouveau attitude
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Garden Pendant Necklace With Pink Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
'lines and spots'. This pendant is contemporary design jewelry with the slight art nouveau attitude
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sakura Contemporary Brooch by the Artist with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
featured in Vogue UA magazine. This brooch looks contemporary design jewellery and add a romantic
Category

2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Fig Earrings by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cocktail earrings are a contemporary design jewelry and add an unusual art attitude. The frosted figs are
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 15...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Fig Earrings With Pink Onyx
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
'lines and spots'. These cocktail earrings look contemporary design jewellery and add very unusual art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k G...

Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Contemporary
Located in London, GB
design and size these earrings could be worn for a variety of occasions. They could be worn as everyday
Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

AJD Contemporary Scintillating Amethyst and White Zircon Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Contemporary ring of special cut Amethyst that has amazing sparkle and four highly set
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver

Original Two Stone Ring, Rose Quartz/Pink Tourmaline, Five Star Jewelry Design
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. This one of a kind ring is an original design from Five Star Jewelry and the emerald cut rose quartz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Cufflinks Designed by the Artist with Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery piece by the artist has been featured in Harper's Bazaar UA and was chosen by actress Anne Ratte
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...

Sterling Silver Contemporary Bindweed Pendant Necklace Designed by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar UA. This jewellery collection is designed by a painter from Berlin
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

AJD Contemporary and Elegant Crystal and Kyanite Dangle Earrings
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dangle earrings of sparkling clear quartz crystal and elegant bright blue kyanite set in glowing sterling silver. These unique earrings dangle 1.75 inches in length and features ster...
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Kyanite, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Contemporary Bindweed Pendant Necklace Designed by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar UA. This jewellery collection is designed by a painter from Berlin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

White Gold Contemporary Bindweed Pendant Necklace Designed by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
was featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar UA. This jewellery collection is designed by a painter from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Wabi-Sabi Contemporary Man Brooch in Frosted Silver Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary men's brooch from the Bamboo collection features a frosted silver finish with a
Category

2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring Unisex Stacking Disk Design by AB Jewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
wedding band ring is designed and handcrafted by AB Jewelry NYC. Unisex, Ideal for a man or a woman. Wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Wabi-Sabi Contemporary Man Brooch in Sterling Silver N1 Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. This unique contemporary jewelry design is an excellent addition to any collection, and it pairs well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Spectra Fine Jewelry Contemporary Diamond 18k Gold Link Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
balanced geometric shapes in the Contemporary Diamond 18k Gold Link Bracelet by Spectra Fine Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Contemporary Half-Circle Diamond Wedding Band
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
your special day. The classic and timeless design of this band makes it a versatile and enduring symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Necklace with Diamonds and Smoky Quartzes Designed by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
flowers, adding to the contemporary design of the piece. The heliotrope flower shape symbolizes networks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Azul Blue Lapis Ring, Mary Rupert Design by Five Star Jewelry, Lapis Lazuli Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
“Azul” is this magnificent blue lapis lazuli ring that was designed by Mary Rupert of Five Star
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Gray 22K Gold Tahitian Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Contemporary Design
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
throughout thousands of years of jewelry design. Contemporary jewelry design, these dangle drop earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold,...

AJD Contemporary Glittering Handmade 4 Ct Blue Zircon 18KT Yellow Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering flashing 4 carat blue Zircon set in a unique handmade 18 karat yellow gold ring size 7 (sizable for free). The ring is sizable.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Wedding Unisex Band Ring for Men or Women Design by AB Jewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
wedding band ring is designed and handcrafted by AB Jewelry NYC. Ideal for a man or a woman. Wear it alone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emergence
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
designs are expressed in different physical scales across many creative mediums, from jewelry to furniture
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

Emergence
Emergence
H 85 in W 26 in D 6 in
22 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Contemporary Designer Jewelry
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
jewelry design. Contemporary jewelry design, these are hand fabricated. They are made to order, so will
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Contemporary Jewellery Ink Art Bracelet with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewelry designer from Berlin. Originally, the collection was designed as minimalist sculptures in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Contemporary Jewellery Ink Art Bracelet with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer bracelet is a part of the Ink collection, originally designed as minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Contemporary
Located in Soquel, CA
attractive design. The incredible rich texture of the high-karat gold complements the blues of the sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Solid 21-22 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Contemporary Earrings Bridal AB Jewelry, NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
. This simple design brings together many elements - industry, constructivism, and manual craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Amwaj Jewelry Multi-Color Sapphires Bracelet
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
weighing 2.21 carats. The design of this white gold bracelet makes it a classic bracelet to treasure. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Treasure Collection Mirror in Coral Topaz, a Unique Mirror by Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
designer and artist Amy Cushing. The Treasure collection is a series of unique contemporary mirrors
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Treasure Collection Mirror in Gold Quartz, a Unique Mirror by Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
designer and artist Amy Cushing. The Treasure collection is a series of unique contemporary mirrors
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Sculpture by Curtis Jere 1980s Wall Sconce Head Horse
By Curtis Jeré
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
design of the 60s and 70s, relatively few know that he is a pseudonym for the design team of Curtis
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
By Bert Stern, Michaele Vollbracht
Located in New York, NY
remains a goddess of the silver screen and known for her tumultuous personal life of husband’s, jewelry
Category

1990s American Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
H 53 in W 38.5 in D 1.25 in
White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary triptyque brooch is a unique piece from the Bamboo collection, designed by Polya
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
production chief and Fels was head of design. Their goal was to produce "gallery-quality art for the masses
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

AJD Elegant 16 Inch Choker Necklace of Smoky Quartz and Golden Vermeil Nuggets
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
range from golden to darker brown. This elegant 16 inch choker necklace is designed to complement all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Vermeil

AJD Beyond Magnificent Brilliant Natural 25.3Ct, Intense Blue Aquamarine Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This gorgeous ring is natural Aquamarine measuring 21.4 mm x 17 mm and is 25.3 carats. There are NO EYE VISIBLE inclusions in this magnificent simply set gemstone. This is set in S...
Category

2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver

AJD Elegant Red and Smoky Cambodian Zircon Dinner Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made stunning original 14K Yellow gold ring featuring natural red and smoky toned Cambodian zircons. Sizable 7. These rich colors are further enhanced by the natural brillianc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Statement Dinner Ring of Huge Brazilian Emerald & Genuine Zircons in Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent dinner ring of huge 6.46 carat oval Brazilian Emerald accented with two round genuine Zircons, 2.58 carats total weigh set in Sterling Silver. This Emerald came straight ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

AJD Chunky Large Polished Turquoise and Carnelian Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These enormous polished chunks of Turquoise are enhanced with highly polished orange Carnelians to complete this fascinating 21 1/2 inch long necklace. The largest Turquoise is 36mm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Ajd Magnificent Brilliant Natural 7.18 Carats Aquamarine Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful glittering natural Aquamarine is 7.18 carats. From the famous Brazilian mine it measures 13mm x 11.4mm and has no eye visible inclusions. It is truly gorgeous !!
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2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver

AJD Magnificent Brilliant Natural 10.26 Carats Topaz Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering beautiful blue Topaz ring. This measures 14.2mm x 12mm and is 10.26 Carats. It is intensely blue with no eye visible inclusions. and is set dramatically up on a sterling...
Category

2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

AJD Dramatic Goldy Gorgeous South Sea Natural Cultured Champagne Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These unique South Sea golden wrinkle cultured real natural Pearls have gold tone accents on this handmade necklace. Size: vary up to approximately 13 mm; Length: 19 inches; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Other

Eighteen Karat White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
based in Berlin. This unique contemporary jewelry design embodies the calligraphy principle of "line and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Flexible Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry, designed as a flexible band ring. No need to adjust size. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

One Granule Sterling Silver Contemporary Ring and More Fashion Stackable Designs
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Simplicity With A Twist Holding One Granule, contemporary design. This listing is for a fashion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Designed by the Artist Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Brooch Triptyque in Sterling Silver
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary triptyque brooch is a unique piece from the Bamboo collection, designed by Polya
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Amwaj Jewelry 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Simplicity at its finest. The oval design of this rose gold Jewelry piece by Amwaj Jewelry is
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Amwaj Jewelry 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A modern design, this white gold ring features dynamic layers of scintillating 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Diamond Flower Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bracelet embellished with diamonds and made in 14K white and rose gold. Designed as 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Stretchy Diamond Wedding Band
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. One of the most remarkable features of this Spectra Fine Jewelry creation is its innovative design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

AJD Sparkling Classic Three-Stone Blue and White Sapphire Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
well known as a rich blue stone. It has been used in the jewelry and adornment of royals for centuries
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegant Blue Topaz and Sparkling Genuine Zircon Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous dinner ring of sintilatting oval Blue Topaz and accented with sparkling genuine white Zircons. This lovely dinner ring is perfect for all day wear as well as all evening. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Jewellery. Working closely with the Italian craftsmen, Gabriella brings unique contemporary designs set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tapered Bangle Bracelet designed by Spectra Fine Jewelry in 2019 features 345 diamonds—both round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

AJD Magnificent Rare Fiery Red Orange 8Ct Andecine 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This contemporary "Movie Star" 8 carat ring is sure to sparkle in any room. The intensity of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Rare Fiery Real Ambligonite & Exquisite Tourmalines 18Kt Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
with tear drop natural Tourmalines. This contemporary ring looks like a monarch butterfly in motion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Colombian Emerald Diamond Twin Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
contemporary twin ring, a true masterpiece in the world of high-end jewelry.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Contemporary Designed Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of contemporary designed jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of contemporary designed jewelry 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 choice in our collection of contemporary designed jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Syna Jewels and OGI Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of contemporary designed jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 28157 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of contemporary designed jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Contemporary Designed Jewelry?

On average, a piece of contemporary designed jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,983, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $4,600,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Designed Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Monica Rich Kosann designed the jewelry for Bridgerton. The American jewelry designer started off as a photographer and began designing lockets and cases to hold her photos. Eventually, this led to her designing jewelry inspired by antique and vintage pieces. Explore a range of Monica Rich Kosann jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Louis Comfort Tiffany designed jewelry as well as glass windows, lighting and decorative objects. He helped to transform Tiffany & Co. into the luxury jewelry brand that it is today after he took control of the company in 1902. Shop a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.

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