Contemporary Fine Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Bangles
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Steel, Titanium
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Titanium
2010s Spanish Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Rhodium, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Titanium
2010s Spanish Contemporary Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Steel, Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold, White Gold, Vermeil
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Steel
2010s European Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, Titanium, Steel, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Steel, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, White Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Steel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Steel, White Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Titanium, Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Steel, Titanium, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Titanium, Steel, Rhodium, 18k Gol...
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Mi...
2010s Spanish Contemporary Bangles
Onyx, Black Spinel, Spinel, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Titan...
2010s Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Steel, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Contemporary Fine Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Contemporary Fine Jewelry?
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.
- What is considered fine jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What is considered fine jewelry is somewhat open to interpretation. Typically, fine jewelry features precious metals like sterling silver, gold and platinum. Any stones featured in pieces are generally genuine gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The term fine jewelry is different from fashion jewelry, which is usually more modestly priced and typically doesn't feature precious metals and genuine gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Quality and rarity define the difference between fine jewelry and high jewelry. Any jewelry that features fine materials, like precious metals and gemstones, may be considered fine jewelry. The term high jewelry usually refers to one-of-a-kind jewelry that is often crafted entirely or partially by hand. Shop a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you define high jewelry versus fine jewelry is largely a matter of personal opinion because the terms do not have formal definitions. Generally, fine jewelry is any piece of jewelry carefully crafted out of precious materials like metal and gemstones. High jewelry is a term used by collectors to describe jewelry of significant value. Exceptional craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind signs and highly sought pieces may fall under the category. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, fine jewelery is a good long-term investment. Often it takes jewelry up to 30 years to appreciate. Many types of jewelry hold their value quite well.
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