On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate second petale for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of
gold,
18k gold and
yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 15 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect second petale among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic second petale over the years, but those made by
Jean Vendome,
Cartier and
Ilias Lalaounis are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A second petale of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring
diamond, from our inventory of 12, is particularly popular. See these pages for a
brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
round cut cut and
bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a second petale, you’ll find that many are available today for
women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and
men.
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.