Contemporary Jewelry Box
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Boxes and Cases
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Coral
Vintage 1960s Persian Islamic Jewelry Boxes
Silver
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ebony
2010s Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Malachite, Amethyst, Agate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Coral
Antique 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s Asian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Wood
2010s Philippine Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Jewelry Boxes
Wood
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Leather
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Native American Boxes and Cases
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes
Bronze
2010s German Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Malachite
2010s Italian Other Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Other Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Glass
2010s Jewelry Boxes
Wood
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Leather
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
2010s Italian Other Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass, Walnut
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How Much is a Contemporary Jewelry Box?
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 the best jewelry box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many types of jewelry boxes – it’s really a matter of preference. It depends on what items you plan to store in your jewelry box and how much space you may need. You may need a few different-sized compartments for various pieces, plus ring pillows to keep each ring separated. Or an open display top that allows you quick access to the jewelry you wear every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is a jewelry box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A jewelry box is also called a keepsake box and is used to store jewelry and other small items that have sentimental value. Jewelry boxes are usually decorated with different colors, inlays, or stones. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
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