Contemporary Silver Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
White Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Silver Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Silver Bowls
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Bracelets
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artist Brooches
Other, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Link Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Barware
Steel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Russian Contemporary Barware
Jade, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Barware
Silver
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Contemporary Silver Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Contemporary Silver 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To tell if jewelry is silver, first look for hallmarks. Genuine silver jewelry will usually feature stamps that say STER, 925, 800 or 999. Another option is to take your jewelry to an expert jeweler or certified appraiser who can examine the piece and run tests to determine if it is real silver. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- Is Napier jewelry real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Napier jewelry is real silver depends on the piece. The American jewelry maker is best known for producing costume jewelry and using plating to give base metals the look of precious metals like sterling silver and gold. However, Napier did make an assortment of genuine sterling silver jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Napier jewelry.
- 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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