Sword Diamond Earrings
2010s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American For The Desk
Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.