Second Petale
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings
Geode, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Anklets
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic More Rings
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Other
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k 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 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 Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, White 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
1990s French Retro Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Silver
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Belgian Modernist More Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Carnelian
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Spinel, Spinel
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Coral, 18k 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.
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