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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Go...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Indian Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Excellent condition. 14" x 1.25"
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.