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Roman Malakov 1.02 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
chain. Diamond is approximately E color, SI2 clarity. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.20 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Accent diamonds weigh 0.58 carats total. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 9.10 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A bold solitaire pendant necklace showcasing a 9.10 carat pear shape diamond, K Color and VVS2 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 4.74 Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, D-E Color and SI in Clarity. Made in Polished Platinum, Size 6.5 US Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring showcases a 1.25 carat pear shape center stone with SI3 clarity and G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Color-rich pear-shaped yellow diamonds take the spotlight in this magnificent dangle earrings. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.71 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Size 5.75 US resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 4.04 Carat Pear Shape Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 4.04 carat pear shape diamond certified by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.20 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of dangle earrings featuring two GIA Certified pear shape diamond weighing 3.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 7.03 Carat Pear-Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and unique ring showcasing a GIA Certified 7.03 carat pear shape diamond, G Color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring showcasing a 3.45 carat pear shape diamond, flanked by a smaller pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.60 Carat Total Pear and Heart Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, adjustable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.51 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique wedding band style showcasing a row of pear shape diamonds set horizontal in a platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 9.95 Carats Total Round & Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
circular design. Set with 96 brilliant round diamond weighing 7.95 carats total. Finished with 3 pear and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 17.47 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Fringe Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds. Brilliant pear shape diamond fringes elegantly suspended on 18k white gold mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 9.25 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Halo Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant pair of earrings showcasing pear shape diamonds, surrounded by two row of double halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.54 Carat Modified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklaces
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This simple but unique floating solitaire pendant necklace showcasing 0.54 carat 7 sided pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.42 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a vibrant 1.42 carat pear shape colombian green emerald, SI in Clarity. Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roman Malakov 8.10 Carat Total Pear Shape Waterfall Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated piece of jewelry showcasing five-rows of pear shape diamonds set in an elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.89 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Size 6.5 US resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.46 Carats Total Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of earrings showcases a pear shape yellow diamonds, weighing 2.46 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 6.15 Carats Pear Shape Sapphires and Diamonds Gemstone Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a color-rich pear shape orange sapphire, set in an open-work double halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 11.51 Carat Pear Shape Diamonds Double-Row Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
US. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine. If you would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weigh 0.52 carats total. Made in 18K White Gold and Platinum. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.16 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
half eternity setting. Size 6.7 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 GIA Certified 1.04 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
6.5 US resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 24.32 Carat Total Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and elegant pair of dangle earrings featuring a GIA Certified pear shape diamond drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.09 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring style showcasing a yellow pear shape diamond weighing 1.09 carats, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 5.52 Carat Total Pear Shape Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and unique eternity band style featuring 18 brilliant pear shape diamonds weighing 5.52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.33 Carats Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6 US and resizable upon request. Roman Malakov is a custom house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 0.92 carat pear shape diamond, L Color and SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov 10.28 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Double-Sided Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique style double-sided necklace featuring pear shape diamonds spaced evenly on a 19 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.86 Carats Total Pear Shape Ruby & Round Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
pear shape ruby set in a floral-motif design and two prong setting weighing 1.86 carats total. Finely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.30 Carats Total Pear Shape Emerald and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet elegant pair of earrings showcasing a vibrant pear shape green emeralds weighing 4.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.45 Carats Pear Shape Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless halo engagement ring showcasing pear shape blue aquamarine weighing 2.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.84 Carats Total Pear Shape Green Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
-rich pear shape green emerald set in a floral-motif design and two prong setting weighing 1.84 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.30 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Lever Back Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, D-E color, VS in clarity. Surrounded by a clusters of pear shape diamonds arranged in a flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.49 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant pear shape diamonds set in a beautiful loral-motif design. Made in 18k white gold. Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.03 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
in 14K white gold. Perfect for your everyday use. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 15.69 Carat Pear Shape Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of dangle earrings showcasing pear shape aquamarines weighing 15.79 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.03 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
in 14K white gold. Perfect for your everyday use. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pendant necklace showcasing a pear shape blue sapphire weighing 1.78 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.84 Carats Total Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of earrings features a pear shape yellow diamond surrounded by a round yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.40 Carats Pear Shape Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful pear shape blue sapphire surrounded by a single row of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.35 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This simple and classic halo pendant necklace showcases a pear shape ruby weighing 0.35 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.86 Carats Total Pear Shape Pink Sapphire Flower Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a color-rich cluster of five pear shape pink sapphire weighing 0.86 carats total forming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.11 Carats Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique engagement ring style showcasing a 1.11 carats color-rich pear shape ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.68 Pear Shape Green Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
is suspended on a two pear shape yellow diamond halos, attached to a diamonds by the yard chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 3.17 Carats Total Pear Shape Black Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of drop earrings showcasing 2 pear shape black diamonds weighing 3.17 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.07 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This stunning dangle earrings features two GIA Certified pear shape diamonds weighing 2.07 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.20 Carat Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earring
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 to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 7.58 Total Carat Four Strand Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very stylish piece of jewelry showcasing four-rows of pear shape diamonds set in an elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.49 Carats Pear Shape Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pair of earrings showcasing vibrant pear shape red rubies weighing 1.49 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.94 Carat Total Pear and Heart Shape Fancy Color Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcasing a GIA Certified 1.69 carat pear shape light yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 25.60 Carats Round And Pear Shape Graduating Diamonds Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous, important and intricately designed necklace showcasing round and pear shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 37.20 Pear Shape Diamond Chandelier Drop Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. Set in a graduating chandelier diamond drop design, Five pear shape diamonds GIA Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 9.98 Total Carat Round Pear Illusion Waterfall Diamond Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated piece of jewelry showcasing five-rows of round brilliant pear shape illusion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 9.98 Carat Total Pear Shape Waterfall Chandelier Diamond Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated piece of jewelry showcasing five-rows of round brilliant pear shape illusion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 10.95 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious piece of jewelry showcasing five-rows of mixed pear shape and brilliant diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.78 Carats Total Pear and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of hoop earrings showcasing a row of alternating round and pear shape diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Roman Malakov Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate roman malakov pear for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a roman malakov pear, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Roman Malakov Pear?

Prices for a roman malakov pear can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,550 and can go as high as $1,120,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $15,300.

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.