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Italian Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 47.1 Grams OTC Designer
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. Stamped Italy 18k Designer OTC More gold bracelets available. Search Harbor Diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer 4 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
round brilliant cut diamonds, 16 diamonds x 0,25 ct, certified G - Vvs2 This piece is designed and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antonini Peridot Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Fine Designer Jewelry Cocktail
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Italian jewelry house Antonini has created timeless designs using top quality craftsmanship. The peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Designer Gold Diamond baby Hoop Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
These hoop earrings are made in Italy of 18k rose gold and embellished with 0.10-carats of
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold Fine Italian Designer Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautifully Feminine Italian Fine 18ct Gold necklace by unknown designer please see images
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold, wood and Diamonds Italy Oromalia designer
By oromalia
Located in Miami, FL
OROMALIA - A diamond and Ebony wood dress ring designed as a wood claw sliding into a pavé set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Diamond and Tsavorite Garnet Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
diamonds and tsavorite eyes grace the luxurious serpent. Newly crafted of 14 karat gold by an Italian
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chiampesan Designer 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Necklace Bracelet Earrings Suite
By Chiampesan
Located in St Helens, GB
A very stylish Chiampesan designer suite of jewellery. Comprising of a chain, bracelet and earrings
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Sybarite Sceptre Earrings in White Gold with White Diamonds, Rubies & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
diamonds with a gorgeous south sea pearls 14mm each – this is the amazing creation of the designer of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...

Talento Italiano designer 18 KT white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds
By Talento Italiano
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
drawing and ultimately takes concrete forms. Talento "means" contemporary jewelry, jewelry that enjoys its
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Calgaro Italian Designer 18 Karat Gold Ring with Olivine Peridote Briolet Acorn
By Calgaro
Located in Bilbao, ES
Calgaro Designer Italian 18k Gold and Olivine Peridote briolet acorn Unique and rare top Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Designer Italian Ball Bracelet with Magnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 31.2 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Harbor Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Contemporary Pavé Diamond Bamboo Motif Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Narberth, PA
-dimensional bamboo motif, completely encrusted with sparkling pavé diamonds. White gold wires and jump rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fope Two-Tone Gold Basket Woven Motif Bracelet 49.2 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Designer Fope, this 18 karat yellow gold bracelet features a two-tone woven bracelet motif weighing
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 4.45 Carat Ruby Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
made 3 sizes larger and 3 ring sizes smaller. Certified and produced by the designers in Italy, Amin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 4.93 Carat Sapphire Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
larger and 3 ring sizes smaller. Certified and produced by the designers in Italy, Amin Luxury.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Leo Pizzo G VVS 4.50 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful contemporary Diamond necklace signed Leo PIzzo Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 KT
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Leo Pizzo G VVS 4.50 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
Contemporary Leo Pizzo G VVS 4.50 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
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H 2.76 in W 0.63 in L 15.75 in
Contemporary 3.82 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
and produced by the designers in Italy, Amin Luxury.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18KT White Gold Handcrafted in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewellery, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Titanium 18KT White Gold Handmade in Italy Petal Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewellery, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Contemporary 1.87 Carat White Diamonds 18K White Gold Round Stud Unisex Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Contemporary 18 Carat White Gold 1.87 Carat White Diamonds Round
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Drops Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethysts Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Long Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
style, classic yet contemporary design. Handmade in Margherita Burgener workshop, Valenza, Italy
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Chrysoprase 18 Kt White Gold Made in Italy Bracelet
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Amethyst 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Bracelet
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Gattopardo Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italy jewelry. 18 KT white gold grams 2,37 n. 30 diamond total carat 0.15 quality of the diamonds F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in Macau, MO
selected precious stones inspire our designers’ creation, which are turned into exquisite jewellery with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Earring
Italian 18k Gold Emerald and Diamond Earring
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W 0.52 in L 0.6 in
Diamonds Onyx 18 Kt White Gold Made in Italy Long Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby White Gold Handcrafted in Italy Papillon Bow Chocker Brooch
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Stunning piece of high jewelry handcrafted and designed in Italy in Margherita Burgener family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethysts Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Handmade in Italy, in Margherita Burgener family workshop, in 18 Kt yellow gold and diamonds, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet Introducing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

11.12 Kt Kunzite Diamonds 18k White Gold Made in Italy Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
experience in Hotellerie and Tourism, in the ‘90s she moved to Valenza, the home of Italian high end jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Made Intertwined Six Row Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18k White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic design made by Italian designer Vettor. This open work design is crafted in 18k white
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 6.07 Ct Certificated Emerald Diamonds Titanium Gold Made in Italy Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
. A special piece of made in Italy jewelry, designed and signed Margherita Burgener. 18 KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Titanium, White Gold, Gold

Italian Diamond Spike Hoop Earrings 2.60 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold F VS
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Italian spiked hoop earrings featuring numerous diamond brilliants weighing 2.60 carats, 18 Karat
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Paperclip Drop Earrings 1.95 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Italy
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 0.79 Carats, in 18 Karat Rose Gold. Made in Italy Color F Clarity VS Designer: Crivelli
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Purple Garnet Diamond 18KT Rose Gold Made in Italy Happy Flower Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
experience in Hotellerie and Tourism, in the ‘90s she moved to Valenza, the home of Italian high end jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Spike Hinge Bangle Bracelet 1.75 Carats F VS Italian 18K Yellow Gold
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 Karat yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring 3 rows of diamonds and spike motifs
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade in Italy Stars Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
your jewelry collection. 18KT yellow gold total grams 7.20 n. 56 diamonds total carat 1.34 - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Kogolong 18 KT Rose Gold Made in Italy Moony Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0, 60 Karats Grey Diamond Burnished Silver Design Contemporary Hoop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Burnished Silver Sterling Hoop 0,60 Gray Diamond Design Contemporary double Hoop Earrings Every day
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Made in Italy Heart Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italy. Designed and handcrafted in 18Kt white gold, pavé set with high quality diamonds, these earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Onyx 18 Kt White Gold Made in Italy Heart Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
experience in Hotellerie and Tourism, in the ‘90s she moved to Valenza, the home of Italian high end jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Made in Italy Handcrafted Transformer Titanium Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewellery, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium

Diamond Chrysoprase Amethyst 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Twin Bracelets
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Madeira Citrine Quartz Brown Diamond Yellow 18KT Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.22 Carat Heart Cut Black Diamond 18 KT Rose Gold Made in Italy Necklace
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Unique Diamonds 22.27 Carat Brazilian Aquamarine 18 KT Gold Made in Italy Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Salavetti Italy Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 23.51 Cts Diamonds Amethyst
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
, with the designer's label. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Pave' 18 KT White Gold Handmade in Italy Stars Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Beautifully pavè set in diamonds, the Stars lobe earrings are handcrafted in Italy, in Margherita
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Diamond Hoop Link Drop Earrings 1.20 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold F VS
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
shapes weighing 1.20 carats. Color F Clarity VS Designer: Crivelli Jewelry Hoop bottom measures 1.38
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Amethyst Pink Quartz 18 Kt Rose Gold Made in Italy Cocktail Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Hearts Demi-Parure
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tzavorite Green Titanium 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Petal Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold 0.54 Karat White Diamonds Unisex Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold 0.54 Karat White Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Pink Tourmaline 18 Kt White Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cabochon Amethyst 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Opal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Italian high end jewelry, and began working for Damiani Group. She also spent time in the workshop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tourmalines Diamonds 18 KT White Gold Made in Italy Strand Necklace
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
unique this is a must have piece of jewelry. 18 KT white gold grams 11.00 n. 90 diamonds total ct 1.09
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Italian Designer Jewelry Contemporary Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 345 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Margherita Burgener, Mattioli and Andreoli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an Italian Designer Jewelry Contemporary Diamond?

Prices for a italian designer jewelry contemporary diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $212 and can go as high as $570,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,049.

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.

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