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Contemporary Bangles

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

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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Creator: Bvlgari
Style: Contemporary
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Bracelet M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The choice of the best materials, coupled with heritage artisanship, makes this Bvlgari B.Zero1 bracelet a creation worth cherishing. It sits gracefully on any wrist. Includes: Orig...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Bulgari Bulgari Tubogas Diamond Bangle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bangle by Bulgari is from their Bulgari Bulgari collection and features round brilliant cut diamonds, set in stainless steel. Complete ...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bulgari B.ZERO1 Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Presenting a stunning Bulgari B.ZERO1 Two-Tone 18-Karat Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bangle Bracelet, a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. This exquisite piece showcases a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Cerchi Astrale Diamond White Gold Bvlgari Bracelet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered 18k White Gold Astrale Cerchi Diamond Bracelet by Bulgari. The bracelet is surrounded with 46 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity G color total weight approx.0.92ct. With all hallmarks! Grade: 18 KT Collection: Cerchi Astrale Total weight: 31,3 grams High of the bracelet is 26 mm Length : 15.7 cm (inside) Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (eventually spelled BVLGARI...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari brings this fabulous bracelet rendered in an elegant silhouette for the woman who is ready to ace every accessory game. It is sure to catch an eye and make your heart skip a ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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