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Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 Kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring with nice and charming petals enriched with 1,39 carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Intreccio" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring Arizona Turquoise for 40,10 cts G-H IF-VS.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
" Assisi" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Bracelet featuring carved Ethiopian Emerald for 59,70 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Quartz Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Palma" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring "Lemon" Quartz for 23,02 cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with Turquoise Inlays, resembling nice and charming petals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Burmese Jades Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiamma": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Burmese Jades for 418,25 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Onyx and Diamonds Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiamma": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Onyx and Brilliant-cut Diamonds for 0,83 cts, G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Onyx and Diamonds Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiamma": 18 kt yellow gold ring featuring onyx and Brilliant-cut diamonds for 0,06 cts G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Arianna" : 18 kt Yellow Gold Earrings featuring Cabochon cut Burmese Sapphires N.H. for 23,33 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Menta" : 18 Kt White and Yellow Gold ring featuring cushion cut green Tourmaline Gem for 29,43
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Greta" : 18 Kt White and Yellow Gold and Enamel ring featuring Gem Quality oval cut Emeralds for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt White Gold, Jade and Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Giada Imperiale" : 18 Kt White Gold Ring featuring Cabochon cut Burmese carved Jade for 28,71 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Magda" : 18 kt White and Yellow Gold Bracelet featuring Burmese Rubies for 129,73 cts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Coral and Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Abissi" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold with carved Mediterranean Coral and Brilliant cut Diamonds for 4,80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring a nice and charming flower with Red Coral Inlays, enhanced by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Bracelet adorned with a nice and charming central flower featuring Red Coral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Agate, Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiammetta" Collection: 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Green Agate and Brilliant-cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat White Gold, Pearl, Emerald and Diamond
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Annabella" : 18 Kt White Gold choker featuring Natural Gem Quality Pearls for 712,50 cts diam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with Red Coral Inlays, resembling nice and charming petals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Agate, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiammetta" Collection: 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring Green Agate and Brilliant-cut Diamonds for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and South Sea Pearls Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiamma": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring South Sea Pearls for 178,00 cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with White Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, resembling nice and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Amethyst, Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Eleonora" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Earrings featuring Amethysts for 15,72 cts cabochon cut Skin Angel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiammetta" Collection: 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring Mother-of-Pearl and Brilliant-cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Coral, Jades and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Capri" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Mediterranean carved Coral for 323,10 cts, Burmese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Salina" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Earrings featuring carved Mediterranean Coral for 21,13 gr, Burmese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Salmon Pink Coral Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with Salmon Pink Coral Inlays, resembling nice and charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Agate, Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fortuna" Collection: 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet featuring 1.97 carats green Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

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

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Agate, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fortuna Collection": 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold Ring featuring 1.93 carats Green Agate and 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold, Tourmalines and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Mariasole" : 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold and enamel Earrings featuring green Tourmalines for 22,52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fortuna" Collection: 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold Bracelet featuring 1.95 carats Mother-of-Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold, Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Nodo D'amore": 18 Kt White and Yellow Gold Bracelet featuring Rock Crystal for 64,73 cts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
" Cristallino" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Inlay earrings featuring carved Lapis Lazuli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Patricia": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring a carved Columbian Emerald for 114,77 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Jade, Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Melania": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring an important carved Emerald for 158,79 cts, Jades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti Carved Emerald and Diamond Earrings 12.50 Carat Emeralds
By Veschetti
Located in London, GB
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond and emerald earrings by Veschetti. The earrings each comprise of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt White Gold Cufflinks.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti Carved Zambian Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
and 0,79 carats Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, G-H Colour, IF-VS Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti Arizona Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
-H Colour, IF-VS Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti Lapis Lazuli Green Agate Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold and enriched with the light effects of 0,83 carats Brilliant-cut Diamonds, G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti Lapis Lazuli Green Agate Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold and enriched with the light effects of 1,38 carats Brilliant-cut Diamonds, G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Maia": 18 kt Yellow Gold Earrings featuring Diamonds for 1,64 cts, F-G colour, IF-VS clarity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Maia": 18 kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Diamonds for 0,98 cts, F-G colour, IF-VS clarity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Binario": 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring 1.49 carats Brilliant-cut Diamonds, G-H colour, IF-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffio": 18 kt White Gold Earrings featuring 6.22 carats Brilliant-cut Diamonds, G-H color, IF-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
, IF-VS Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Arena": 18 kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring Brilliant-cut Diamonds for 16,46 cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiammetta" Collection: 18 kt Yellow Gold necklace featuring Lapis Lazuli.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat White Gold Jade Diamond Choker
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Giada Imperiale": 18 kt White Gold Choker featuring Burmese Jades for 228.38 carats and Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Yellow Gold 18 kt.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti Natural Arizona Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold. The Earrings can be purchased in set with the Necklace "Capitonné".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Necklace
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Necklace featuring a nice and charming flower with Turquoise Inlays, enhanced by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Coral Cufflinks
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks, "PERROQUET" set, featuring Jade and Coral.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Firenze": 18 kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring a finely carved Burmese N.H Sapphire for 17.24 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Opal, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Marilù": 18 kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring Opal for 9.90 carats and Brilliant-cut Diamonds for 1.28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti Persian Turquoise, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Sapphires and 2,30 carats of Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, G-F Colour, IF Clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Bracelet adorned with a nice and charming central flower featuring Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Brilliant-cut Diamonds, G-H colour, IF-VS clarity, set in 18 kt Yellow Gold. The earrings are available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Malachite, Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
-VS clarity, set with 18 kt Yellow Gold. The Malachite is one of the version of the "Fiamma
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Earrings
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
The amazing Earrings “Celeste” combines a unique design with a joyful elegance. The 18 kt Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Veschetti 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the veschetti 18k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and bead alternatives. Finding a veschetti 18k for sale for women should be easy, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Veschetti 18k?

On average, a veschetti 18k at 1stDibs sells for $16,356, while they’re typically $1,836 on the low end and $503,576 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Veschetti for sale on 1stDibs

For more than seven decades, the Italian jewelry company Veschetti has been synonymous with lavish elegance. From opulent handcrafted pendants to dazzling gem-laden drop earrings, each unique item is the result of a combination of careful analysis, expert skill and artistic detail. 

Established in 1949 by Mario Veschetti, it was founded on the principles of Italian craftsmanship and enthusiasm for creating captivating jewelry. Veschetti applied his grit and passion for his trade to his work and his jewelry soon gained recognition throughout Italy and worldwide. 

Veschetti’s son and daughter — Marco and Laura — now run the company with the same devotion to creating peerless upscale jewelry, including ornate rings, necklaces and earrings. The elder Veschetti taught his children an appreciation for artistry and the techniques of jewelry making. Drawing on these skills  — along with inspiration from luxury names like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — the duo approaches jewelry as both a craft and an art.

Through their leadership, the company has increased its international clientele. Veschetti is now popular with collectors in the Middle East, the United States and across Asia. Veschetti continues to produce its sophisticated fine jewelry in Italy.

On 1stDibs, find exquisite Veschetti rings, bracelets, necklaces and more to add to your collection.

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.