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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
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Brass, Gilt Metal
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Citrine, 10k 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.
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