Mathon Paris
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, Rose Gold
1990s French Retro Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Bangles
Pearl, Diamond, 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.