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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
1990s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
1990s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s Mexican Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Recent Sales
1990s British Stud Earrings
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s British Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 18k Gold, Rose...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver
1990s British Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Movement Choker Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Verme...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Silver
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.