Contemporary Charm Bracelets
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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Contemporary
English Charm Bracelet Loaded with Fobs
Located in Napoli, IT
Collected with Love
This very pretty English vintage bracelet, has been loaded with a collection of antique, interesting and unique hard stone Pinchbeck or as called cased gold fobs,...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Silver, Pinchbeck
LUNCH AT THE RITZ Kennel Club Enamel and Crystal Dog Charm Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Kennel Club Sparkling Crystal and Enamel Red Carpet Charm Bracelet. Double row Sparkling Crystal Bracelet, suspending numerous...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage Statement LUNCH AT THE RITZ Crystal Enamel Butterflies Charm Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Iconic LUNCH AT THE RITZ Signed Designer Sparkling Crystal and Enamel Metamorphosis Butterflies Show Stopper Charm Bracelet. Double row Crystal Bracele...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Hermes Paris Vintage Sterling Silver Nautical Charm Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
It will always be 'smooth sailing' when wearing this incredible vintage Hermes Paris four charm Nautical link bracelet. With an anchor, a compass, a sailboat, and a sea turtle pierc...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Gold Closed Forever with Buddha Stones Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charm bracelet is superb with these six Buddha's and a Dutch coin attached to a gold closed forever link chain. The six colorful Buddha's consist of different types of gemstones including; jade, rhodonite, blue lace agate and moss agate. The Buddhas are solid, three-dimensional and truly a pleasure to look at. The coin which is also attached to this lovely bracelet is a Dutch five guilder coin. The 14 karat gold closed forever paperclip link bracelet is set with a typical closed forever closure.
This outstanding chunky bracelet is enough to wear on its own, but can also be layered with your other favorite beauties. Buddha pendants are viewed as representations of prosperity, peace, and longevity. Buddha jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold
14k Gold Vintage Abacus Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The earliest documented use of the abacus was China, circa 1200 C.E, but versions of the abacus were also thought to have been used in Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia. Before t...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Gold Electroplated Charm Bracelet by Elizabeth Arden
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A never worn gold electroplated charm bracelet made exclusively for Elizabeth Arden, complete with box.
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold Vintage American Covered Wagon Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This is a vintage 14k American wagon charm with so many thoughtful details. The wheels are mechanical and the spokes have been cut out. The canopy of the wagon is hand engraved showi...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Vintage European Cart Charm With Black Enamel
Located in Venice, CA
14k Gold Vintage European Cart Charm With Black Enamel
This is a vintage 14k Euro cart charm-pendant with so many thoughtful details. The wheels are mec...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with 7 Colorful Enamel Egg Charms
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will absolutely fall in love with this incredible vintage charm bracelet. Featuring 7 colorful egg charms, each one is totally unique in design. Done primarily in colored enamel,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Traveling Charm Link Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 42 Grams
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 18 Karat Yellow Gold charm link bracelet featuring 7 traveling charms.
List of Charms:
Vintage Car
Train
Airplane
Bicycle
Airplane
Scooter
WW1 Tank
Category
1990s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Bracelet" Bracelet Sterling 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Double Sphere Bracelet" in 1996 and manufactured in lost wax element. The Sterling Silver 925 "Double Sphere Bracelet" embo...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cellini 18KT WG 3.12Ct Diamond & .60 Ct Ruby Teddy Bear Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC exclusive. A fun and easy to wear diamond bracelet. Designed with 11 pave diamond teddy bears with ruby eyes . Each teddy is joined by a bezel set round diamond....
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Cuff Medium" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors have appreciated the "O-Ring" collection over...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff Medium" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Cuff Medium" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors have appreciated the "O-Ring" collection over...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pleasure Puff Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pleasure Puff Cuff" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 to tickle your every fantasy and that of anyone who beholds its glamorous beauty. The cocktail bracelet's sensual presence makes for a sensation in and beyond the boudoir.
How to adorn: The feathery puff can be sprayed with your favorite perfume to tantalize the sense of smell, as well as the sense of sight and touch. In spite of their delicate appearance, feathers are very resistant and can be vapor-cleaned and fluffed. Avoid that the feathers come into contact with essential and massage oils.
Note: For a full initiation to tickling see chapter 13 - The Touch of a Feather, in Vernon's book The Boudoir Bible...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci 18k Gold Multi-Stone Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 18k Gold Multi-Stone Bracelet
Charm bracelet, Butterfly, Flowers set in Round malachite, tiger's-eye, black hardstone tablets
Marked Gucci made in...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Three Button Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Three Button Cuff" in 1996 and the empowering piece remains a favorite of BV collectors. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver 925 sheet metal with three rivete...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" Bracelet Sterling 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon's "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" was designed in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax element. The classic Sterling Silver 925 "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" won’t date in your wardrobe or in the boudoir. Discover the exciting and arousing possibilities it provides especially when worn with Attachments or Pendants. The ball-and-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Large Set" Bracelet Pair with link Sterling 925
Located in Rome, IT
The Betony Vernon's signature "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Set", composed of 2 cuffs and removable bond-link, was originally designed in 1992. It is manufactured in sterling silver sheet metal...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Litacharm Inc. Vintage 14 Karat Gold Lamp Post Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial charm is designed as an antique lamp post with placard
Top of charm is a pierced cage containing a yellow glass bead
Lights up when bot...
Category
1960s Vintage Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Large" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon's "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" was designed in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax element. The 18-Karat gold "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" won’t date in your wardrobe or in the boudoir. Discover the exciting and arousing possibilities it provides especially when worn with Attachments or Pendants. The ball-and-ring mechanism on the "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" serves to put all of Betony Vernon's Pendants with hooks literally at hands reach...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire House Charms
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18KT yellow gold charm bracelet is quite the unique piece displaying the message,"home ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
1960s Vintage 18 Karat Gold Cable Car Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aerial cable car charm is a dimensional rectangular form
With pierced out windows, a strong brushed finish, and topped by pulley wheels
Tested as 18 ...
Category
1960s Vintage Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Five Pearls Bracelet" was designed and handcrafted in 2000 by Betony Vernon using Sterling Silver 925 sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Darling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Letter Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A darling bracelet: Diamond cut-out letters spell out "HAPPINESS"
Two-toned mixed metal: 18K yellow gold links with white gold and diamond lettering...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Cuff mini" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors have appreciated the "O'Ring" collection over the years for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal as well as for its functional purpose. The ball-and-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Noble Knot Bracelet" 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Noble Knot Bracelet" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2017 and manufactured in lost wax elements with hand knotted 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver 925 cords.
Material: 18 Kar...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors hav...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Five Pearls Bracelet" was designed and handcrafted in 2000 by Betony Vernon using 18 Karat gold sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural sa...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Golfer Charm, circa 1990
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as a stylized golfer, mid-swing
Limbs are comprised of bezel set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total; eye-clean and white
Completed by jump...
Category
1990s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
James Avery Giraffe Charm, Sterling Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retired Design, James Avery Pair of Giraffes Charm, Sterling Silver
Iconic All-American jewelry designer James Avery keeps things simple.
This beautifully designed and crafted charm features a pair of Giraffes looking in opposite directions. The distinctive spotted pattern on the giraffe's hide is expressed with subtle etching. The giraffes are standing in soft grass with necks stretched toward the sky.
Add this lovely charm to a bracelet or necklace and enjoy it for years to come. Combine it with our other James Avery charms...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel Diamond Charm Bracelet, Five Charms, 18 Karat
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare stunning vintage Chanel charm bracelet, 100% authentic. This Gorgeous bracelet features the highly desirable Chanel "C" logo link in 18K yellow gold w...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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