Goshwara Tanzanite
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tanzanite, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Rubelite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Rubelite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.