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.
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Wide Bangle Bracelet Size M
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Style: Wide Sculptural Bangle Bracelet Material: Sterling Silver (Ag925) Bangle Width: Approximately 25.4 mm Height: Approximately 6.5 m...
Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Bracelet with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.55 carat approx. Openable oval bracelet Bracelet Inside wrap dimensions 66 mm by 59 mm Bracelet can be sized Solid bangle wire Limited ed...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire, Multi-Colour Sapphire and Tsavorite Flower Bangle in Silver
Located in Dusit, 10
Pink Sapphire, Multi-Colour Sapphire and Tsavorite Bangle set in Silver Settings Diameter: 6.8 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 76.25 grams *Please note that the silver setting is...
Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Blue Sapphire Bangle set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Sapphire 6.18 carats Bangle set in Silver Settings Diameter: 6.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 60.22 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodium to p...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Ultra Wide Flex Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Dallas, TX
John Hardy Sterling Silver Bamboo Cuff Ultra Wide Bangle Bracelet Discontinued and rare. Haven't seen this size in a very long time. Comes as you see pictured. Cleaned and polished ...
Sterling Silver
$8,447 / item
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits wrists of 7,87 inches medium to large Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. Gold weight 20...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Aves Fratercula Heavy Bracelet in Sterling Silver 925 by Elena Najdovska
Located in Geneve, CH
Aves Fratercula Heavy Bracelet in Sterling Silver 925 by Elena Najdovska. Dimensions: Available upon request. Materials: Sterling silver 925. Sculpted from a carpal bone of a Frater...
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Cuban Link Hard Bangle Bracelet 18.8 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bold and impeccably crafted 14K yellow gold Cuban link bangle bracelet, showcasing substantial presence and timeless design. Expertly constructed with solid 8.7 mm wide Cuban links...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold This bangle is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a hinged design accented with oval blue sapphires and round diamonds. The gemst...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Double Wide Channel Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.25ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Double Wide Channel Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.25ct - The bangle is set with 34 round brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25ct with G-I color and I1 clarity. The width of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Chopard
Located in Feasterville, PA
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Bracelet is a celebration of elegance and innovation. Crafted in 18k white gold, this open cuff bracelet embodies a playful yet sophisticated design. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 carat Diamond 18k White Gold Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Diamond Bangle Bracelet Features an unbroken row of bead set round diamonds Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 1 carat Average Color = G - H Average Clarity = VS - SI Inn...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle Bracelet with Clasp
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle with clasp Diamond .71 cts Bracelet diameter 2.5" Width 4 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,975Sale Price / set|43% Off
14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Diamond Bangles
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold and 14k yellow gold diamond bangle with 142 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.50cts. They are prong set and have milgraining on the sides. 2 Separ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet #24789
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This stunning 14K white gold bangle bracelet by Effy features 36 marquis sapphires and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist 14 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Bangle Bracelet 8.4 Grams
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and beautifully crafted 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet showcasing a classic knot motif — a symbol of unity, love, and enduring style. Weighing 8.43 grams, this piece comb...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,766Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold This bangle bracelet is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features an open bypass design with gently curved ends. One side is set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,500Sale Price|30% Off
Bold Pave Diamond Bangle with Cabochon Tanzanites and Emeralds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This impressive bangle is beautifully made with over 12 carats of diamonds, over 18 carats in emeralds, and over 28 carats in tanzanites. Interior measures 2 3/8" by 2 1/16". The in...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond Flower Motif Bangle Bracelet with Blue Enamel in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This hinged bangle features a rich cobalt blue enamel ground decorated with sculpted gold flowers and scrolling leaves. Round brilliant diamonds sit at the centers of the blossoms, a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Button Bangle Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Simply beautiful, this 18K gold bangle is handmade to be slightly fitted with an inner diameter of 2.25 inches. The diamond button is approximately .25 inch in diameter, burnished wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Engraved Baby Bangle Bracelet, Contemporary Design
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Baby Bangle Bracelet. The bracelet has an overall smooth shiny finish with engraved floral accents. When the hinged bangle bracelet is stamped 14K BAB o...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Bracelet Natural Red Blue Star Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent antique Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Star Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Silver. T...
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Bangle Bracelet Size 16 Box
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this iconic Cartier Classic LOVE Bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold and presented in the highly recognizable screw-motif design that has made the LOVE colle...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Collier de Chien CDC Diamond Bracelet 18K Rose Gold 0.91ct ST Box Papers
By Hermès
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this exquisite Hermès Collier de Chien (CDC) Diamond Bracelet, crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold and adorned with 130 round brilliant cut white diamonds tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,720Sale Price|20% Off
Virginia Capri 18k Gold Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet, 0.40 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
This luxurious Virginia Capri bangle bracelet is an exquisite example of fine Italian craftsmanship, beautifully executed in rich 18k gold and set with a harmonious combination of em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.03 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy by Nino Verita, Six 18 karat high polished yellow gold oval sections create this beautiful chunky bracelet. Each section is accented with rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Station Split Cuff Beaded Flex Bangle, 14K Gold Two-Tone, BG4436
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this gorgeous bracelet are listed below: Bracelet Type: Split Cuff / Bangle Metal Quality: 14K White & Yellow Gold Length: 6.5 inches Width: 2.25 mm Clasp: None (Spli...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Rose Gold, W...
Sacchi Roman Colosseum Diamonds Gemstone Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Roman Colosseum Satin Yellow Gold and Diamonds Cuff Bracelet, from Sacchi’s Rome Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
E.W. Schreiber 14.0 Carat Citrine Ebony Wood Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bangle/Bracelet The Brangle is by E.W. SCHREIBER KG Made in Germany. The bangle is made from Ebony Wood The bracelet has 18K Yellow Gold Bezels The 14.0 Carats of Light Gree...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Rhodium-Plated Silver Bangle with Diamonds Paradizia Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Your elegance interlaced with your edgy style is echoed in this striking sterling silver bangle bracelet embellished with 6.30 carats of pave diamonds. Hammered by hand t...
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin 18K Snakeskin Bangle Bracelet with Fire Opal & Diamond Flowers
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous and unique piece from Roberto Coin is an absolute work of art that embodies luxury, sophistication, and timeless beauty. Bold in both design and style, this amazing des...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18 K yellow and White Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Designed as a high polished cuff bracelet/bangle in 18 K white and yellow gold. Decorated with twisted gold wire and set with a total of 190 bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.91 Carat Mixed Cut Natural Diamond Statement Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary diamond bangle bracelet features an elegant design with an asymmetrical arrangement of natural emerald-cut, pear-cut, and marquise-cut diamonds. Each diamond is ind...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Timeless Square Cut Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Style Bracelet For her
Located in New York, NY
Bangle bracelet featuring square cut cubic zirconia totalling 6.55 Carats, set in solid 925 sterling silver. Designed with precision-set 3 x 3 mm square cubic zirconia in a sleek ch...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Genuine Burmese Bluish Green Jadeite Jade Bangle
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Bluish Green Jadeite Jade Bangle, a captivating piece of jewelry that embodies the natural beauty and cultural sign...
Jade
2.30 Carat Diamond All Around Gold Bangle Tension Bracelet
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
THE PRICE IS JUST FOR ONE BRACELET All around Diamond Gold Bangle Tension Bracelet The bracelet is flexible and bends. The bracelet is available in 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond Bangle with Leopard-Head Motifs, Hong Kong
Located in Macau, MO
A very beautiful diamond bangle, with double leopard-head motifs, set with brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in 18 karat rose gold, matching casual daily wear for all occasions. The br...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet 1.40 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant in its proportions and beautifully crafted, this vintage American diamond bangle is an example of refined late twentieth-century jewelry design. Crafted in solid 14-karat yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry 18k tricolor gold geometric bangles
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry bangles are a bold and artistic design from the 2000’s, crafted in 18k tricolor gold. The combination of yellow, white, and rose gold creates ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co T Rose gold and diamond bangle
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany T Diamond bracelet An expression of love’s endless potential. Inspired by an archival bracelet from 1975, T is an homage to the House’s iconic motif and the spirit of New Y...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Black and White Diamond Star Orb Bangle Bracelet White Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White Diamond Star Orb Bangle Bracelet Gold White Enamel J DAUPHIN Designer: J DAUPHIN A gold-plated bangle bracelet featuring a central white enamel orb set with natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Diamond Spike Flex Bracelet 14K White Gold Flexible Cuff Bangle
Located in Austin, TX
What a modern beauty of a diamond bracelet! The spiked tips have pave diamonds across the top. The bracelet is flexible, comfortable and easy to put on! With bright white diamonds se...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Are you looking to add some sophistication to your ensemble? This elegant diamond bangle for features a row of brilliant round diamonds set in 14k gold. Diamond Color and Clarity is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Saturn Spider Bangle, MWLC
Located in New York, NY
Gilt spider terminals are mounted on onyx beads with a stripe of tiny paste stones to form an unusual bangle. 15 mm terminal beads. Made by hand in France in the studios of Mark Wals...
Onyx, Gilt Metal
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet 0.51 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold bypass bangle bracelet featuring two South Sea Pearls each measuring 12-13 mm surrounded by a diamond halo weighing 0.51 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be c...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White South Sea Baroque Pearl Charm with Gold Cap
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White South Sea Pearl Charm is both classic and contemporary in its style. The lustrous pearl is complemented by its matte-finished gold cap. Can be paired with o...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Yianni Creations 5.50 Carat Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Set
Located in Astoria, NY
Offering Yianni Creations Midas Collection set of bracelet, ring, and earrings handmade from fine silver 950 purity plated with palladium to resist against elements. The liquid edges...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...
$708Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese Pale Grayish White Powdery Jadeite Jade Classic Round Bangle Bracelet
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Understated in palette and commanding in volume, this jadeite bangle is sculpted into the revered round bangle silhouette. Celebrated across centuries as the quintessential heritage ...
Jade
Italian Two-Tone 18k Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian two-tone diamond cuff bracelet designed with a bold rounded profile, combining polished yellow gold borders with a satin-finished white gold center. The ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rigato Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with Hand Finish
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, this Hammered Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a contemporary interpretation of classic gold jewelry, combining strong sculptural form w...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.43 Carat Pavé Natural Diamond Broad Statement Bangle Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary natural diamond bangle bracelet features a broad, flat yellow gold band accented with a single delicate row of round brilliant-cut diamonds set along its upper edge...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Channel Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.04ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Channel Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.04ct - The bangle is set with 37 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.04ct with H - I color and SI clarity. The width of the b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
0.95 Carat Diamond Bracelet Bangle in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines elegance with everyday wearability. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this bracelet features an imp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Titanium Bracelet Gold With Diamond In 14K Rose Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Titanium Bracelet Gold With Diamond In 14K Rose Gold ek contemporary aur luxurious jewelry piece hai jo strength aur elegance ka unique combination hai. Is bracelet mein 1.89 carats ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
Yianni Creations Amethyst White Diamond Fine Silver Palladium Bangle Bracelet
Located in Astoria, NY
This is Yianni Creations all handmade artisan bangle bracelet from Ammos Collection crafted from Fine Silver in Greece. This adjustable bracelet features 1.75 Carat oval cut Amethyst...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Clara Bracelet - Large Diamond & Turquoise Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Timeless elegance with a bold point of view, the Clara Bracelet brings together vivid turquoise and 1.25 carats of brilliant diamonds in a refined silhouette designed to stand out ef...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
14K Yellow White & Rose Gold Three-Tone Multi-Bar Hinged Bangel Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 14K three-tone yellow, white, and rose gold bracelet featuring a sculptural multi-bar design. The center is formed by three distinctive matte-finished bars in contrasting...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold, Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace timeless elegance with this iconic Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet, meticulously crafted in radiant 18 karat white gold. Designed as a bold reinterpretation of an everyday obj...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Cinnamon Bakelite Bangle with Mustard Yellow Rabbit This rare Bakelite bangle sports an applied mustard yellow rabbit. The interior diameter is 2.5 inches and the width or h...
$5,500 / item
2.03 Carat Diamond All Around Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
THE PRICE IS JUST FOR ONE BRACELET All around Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet The bracelet is available in 14K Rose Gold and 14K Yellow Gold There is 2.03 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold