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Roman Malakov, Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.11 carats, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless piece featuring a vibrant cushion cut blue sapphire weighing 1.35 carats, surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.39 Carat, Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weighing 0.80 carats total. Size 6 US and resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.82 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Set in four prong. Made with 18K White Gold. 18 inches in Length. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.25 Carat Total Cushion Cut Aquamarine Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Clarity. Made with 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.42 Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing a row of cushion cut Fancy Yellow diamonds weighing 1.42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov, Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Made with 18K white gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 5.06 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and fine quality wedding band system handcrafted by Roman Malakov Diamonds in New York
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 10.05 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 10.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
 18k yellow gold basket. Size 6.5 US, resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 24.75 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.09 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire with Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.55 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total, F-G Color and VS in Clarity. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6.5 US Roman Malakov is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.89 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
total, F-G Color and VS in Clarity. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6.5 US Roman Malakov is a custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.98 Carats Eight Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weigh 4.41 carats total. Finely made in 18K white gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 13.47 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This classic eternity wedding band features 13 cushion cut diamonds weighing 13.47 carats total, F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.25 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elegant GIA Certified cushion cut diamond weighing 3.25 carats total, G color and SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.60 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A large and remarkably fine diamond engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified elongated cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.65 Carats Total Two Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
0.17 carat total. Made in polish platinum. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.03 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.03 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of stud earrings showcasing a 2.03 carats cushion cut diamond certified by EGL as G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.03 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and classy stud earrings featuring 2 cushion cut diamonds weighing 2.03 carats total, J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.69 Carats Cushion Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Finely made in 14K white gold and platinum. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats, I Color and SI2 in Clarity. Set in a simple four prong, Made with Platinum./ Roman Malakov is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 44.04 Carats Total Cushion Cut Tanzanite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A splendid cocktail ring showcasing an amazing color-rich cushion cut tanzanite weighing 44.04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weigh 0.58 carats total. Size 6.25 US resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Size 6.25 US and resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.96 Carats Cushion Cut Seven Stone Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Finely made in polished platinum. Size 6.5 US, resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.20 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Made in 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 13.23 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.60 Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling wedding band showcasing a row of graduating color rich fancy yellow cushion cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.07 Carat Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Pave Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.91 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Pave Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
0.65 carats total. Size 6.25 US, resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.94 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Color Diamond Halo Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.22 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov EGL Certified 2.20 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A halo engagement ring style showcasing an elongated cushion cut diamond weighing 2.20 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Four-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
approximately F Color, VS in Clarity. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6.5 US Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 7.20 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
antique cushion cut diamond, certified by GIA gemologist as O color, VS2 clarity. Flanking the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 6.72 Carat Total Cushion Cut Sapphire with Diamond Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
are based on diamond size, and specification. Please contact us for more information. Roman Malakov
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.14 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Color Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This chic-style bangle features a row of fancy yellow color cushion cut diamonds, weighs 4.14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 9.29 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Color Yellow Diamond Halo Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and stunning piece of jewelry showcasing 9.29 carats total of 60 pieces cushion cut fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 17.66 Carats Total Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Tennis Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
approximately F-G Color and VS in Clarity. Made in 18K two tone. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.66 Carats Brilliant Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold, Size 6 US resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 4.11 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
of 18 karat white gold. Size 6.25 US, resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 12.92 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Color Diamond Halo Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
with 18 karats of yellow and white gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 3.96 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire with Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
and white diamonds weighs 0.76 carats total. Made in 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov EGL Certified 1.10 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 1.10 carats cushion cut diamond certified by EGL as J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant piece of engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified 3.01 carat cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.12 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic jewelry piece showcasing a GIA Certified 10.12 carat cushion cut diamond, J Color and SI1 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 26.35 Carat Cushion Tanzanite with Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Made in 18 karat white gold. Size 6.5 US and resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 44.30 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Row Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and luxurious tennis bracelet featuring 108 stones of brilliant cushion cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.15 carats, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.03 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Side Stones
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 1.03 carats cushion cut diamond, certified by EGL as G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 7.04 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a GIA Certified 7.04 carat cushion cut diamond, K Color and SI1 in Clarity. Surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 4.15 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous earrings feature 2 cushion cut rubies weighing 4.15 carats total and accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.75 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a color-rich cushion cut blue sapphire weighing 3.75 carats total. Flanked by round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 0.29 carats total. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6.5 US Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 7.66 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An appealing and exquisite gemstone engagement ring showcasing a GRS Certified Sri Lanka Origin vivid blue sapphire center stone weighing 7.66 carats total, Royal Blue in Color. Acce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.43 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Halo Omega Clip Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Roman Malakov Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact roman malakov cushion you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a roman malakov cushion, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Roman Malakov Cushion?

On average, a roman malakov cushion at 1stDibs sells for $26,800, while they’re typically $3,000 on the low end and $1,990,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Roman Malakov for sale on 1stDibs

Renowned for its boutique — a New York City Diamond District mainstay — as well as for its handcrafted, world-class engagement rings, the Roman Malakov jewelry company actually began an ocean away from Midtown Manhattan.

At the end of World War II in 1945, the eldest of the three Malakov brothers began studying with some of the leading watchmakers in Europe, eventually becoming a master watchmaker himself. He soon joined forces with his younger brothers, sourcing and dealing rare watches and gems, and eventually shifting focus to the latter. Soon, the family would master the art of the “Russian cut,” an art form they brought to their diamond cutting stateside, establishing their Diamond District location in the mid-20th century. As a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, the company oversees each step of the jewelry-making process for vibrant pieces of exceptional quality.

In the United States, the company continued its hands-on approach to sourcing, with the family and later, its employees working directly with mines around the world, from Lesotho to Siberia, for stones that are hand-inspected and certified as natural and conflict-free. This process results in a wide variety of stones — from pink sapphires to yellow diamonds in a range of cuts, with white diamonds joining these vibrant stones on almost every piece. Blue sapphires from Kashmir and rare Tanzanian rubies, for instance, are encircled with diamonds for lustrous halo rings.

Roman Malakov is well-known for its engagement rings and wedding bands, but it also produces bracelets, necklaces, earrings and cocktail rings in a rainbow of colors and styles ranging from traditional to Art Deco. Always, though, the centerpieces are the stones, which the company also sells loose, each a luminous gem embodying both natural beauty and fine craftsmanship.

And with three generations of diamond expertise, Roman Malakov is also the perfect resource for learning about how to clean a diamond ring.

Find a collection of Roman Malakov jewelry on 1stDibs today.

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.