Polya Medvedeva Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Chain Necklaces
Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Tourmaline, Blue S...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, T...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Tourmaline, Blue S...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Garnet, Zirco...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Paraiba, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourma...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, Mandarin Garnet...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Mandarin Garnet, Purple Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Garnet, Rubelite,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, T...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean More Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
2010s German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirc...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, To...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Purple Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
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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.