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.
Cartier LOVE Bracelet yellow gold pavé diamonds box and papers size 16
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET Cartier 'Love' bangle bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold with gold screw tops and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F in color, VVS clarity) Signed Cart...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18k rose gold with pavé of diamonds box and papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET Cartier 'Love' bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat rose gold with gold screw tops and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F in color, VVS clarity) Signed C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Small 18k White Gold Diamonds box papers size 18
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
LOVE bracelet, small model, white gold 750/1000, set with 177 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.95 carats. Supplied with a screwdriver. Width: 3.65 mm (for size 17). Now available i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 37,00gr and 0.60Carat Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Diamond Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable necklace with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. Gold Weight 9.5gr and 0.15Carat Diamonds Available in 3 colours of gold and made to measure wrist size Production time 4 weeks Made in Antora, Catania Italy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Diamond 1.30 Carat Yellow Gold 14Kt Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Channel Diamond Bracelet 14 karat yellow gold measuring 10.74 mm wide. The berth width of the diamonds are 55.40 mm and compasses the top portion of the bracelet. The height is 5.07 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Diamond Pink Gold Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Bracelet in 18kt pink gold set with 10 browns diamonds 0.83 cts and 832 diamonds 13.48 cts
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 17,60gr and 0.25Carat Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k White and Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship and a with a double twist of classic modern design. Made to order that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Intense Yellow Round Diamonds and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant bangle, it features beautiful intense yellow round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.80 carat. The diamonds are of fine quality and clarity, with good brilliance and lustre. ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior one-off Diamond Clamper Bracelet set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior 19.2K Contemporary White Gold "Clamper" Bracelet set with: - 133 diamonds with 1,39ct. It opens from the back and it is easily sizable. This unique piece comes with a Certific...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Rhodium
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. 5 twists Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 34,50gr and 0.30Carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,574Sale Price / item|52% Off
Antora Tubogas 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 13,20gr 18k gold and 0.25Carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellos Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 17,00gr and 0.30Carat Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. 3 twist.- Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 17,60gr and 0.25Carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 23,00gr and 1Carat Diamonds Tu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable necklace with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 13,20gr 18k gold and 0.25Carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship a modern version of the slave cuff bracelet. Wth 8 bangles. Made to order that fits medium to large sizes. Available in thr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. Three diamonds stripes. 23,00gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k White Gold and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. 3 twist.- Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 17,60gr and 0.25Carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite and Spessartite Carved Leafs Bracelet in 18k White Gold Diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds Tanzanite and spessartite garnet carved leafs clutch bracelet in 18k yellow and white gold Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gem...
Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet Introducing the extraordinary Gemini Clamper Bracelet by Beatrice Barzaghi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold bangle bracelet set with two brilliant cut white diamonds weighi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.66 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White and Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The 0.66 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White and Rose Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that seamlessly blends elegance and modern sophistication. This bracelet features a c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$11,950
Diamond Trellis Bangle
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18kt white gold bangle features pave and bezel set diamonds weighing 3.30ctw in a decorative criss-cross pattern. Add this beautiful piece to your collection today!
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This 5.42 Carat Happy Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold is a lavish piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. The centerpiece features 9 round cut moving diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Rose Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. 5 twists Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 34,50gr and 0.30Carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This luxurious diamond cuff bracelet is a true statement piece that will add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. Crafted from 18k white gold, the bracelet features a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antora Tubogas 18k Rose Gold Tubogas and Diamonds Clamper Bracelet
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Flexible and adaptable bracelet with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. 23,00gr and 1,00Carat Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Genuine Natural Rose Quartz Bracelet and Earring Set '#J2470'
Located in Big Bend, WI
14k Gold Genuine Natural Rose Quartz Bracelet and Earring Set (#J2470) Gorgeous 14k yellow gold bracelet and earring set featuring lovely carved rose quartz. There is an oval rose q...
Quartz, 14k Gold
5.09 Carat Diamond Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant Diamond bracelet features 224 pieces of princess cut Diamond 5.09 carat this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat White gold, this is a classic tennis bracelet. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Green Agate and Mother of Pearl
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Green Agate and Mother of Pearl. Everyday bracelet with doublette of Green Agate and Mother of Pearl with an extraordinary milky effect. 18kt Gold ...
Diamond, Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,616Sale Price|20% Off
0.38 Carat Pear Solitaire Diamond Clamper Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 0.38 Carat Pear Solitaire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Clamper Bangle Bracelet features pear cut solitaire set in the center of the bangle on the wide design of the bangle. Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
0.38 Carat Pear Solitaire Diamond Clamper Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 0.38 Carat Pear Solitaire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Clamper Bangle Bracelet features pear cut solitaire set in the center of the bangle on the wide design of the bangle. Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Rose Quartz and Mother of Pearl
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Rose Quartz and Mother of Pearl. Everyday bracelet with doublette of Rose Quartz and Mother of Pearl with an extraordinary milky effect. The weight...
Diamond, Quartz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal. Everyday bracelet with doublette of Rock Crystal and Mo...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.50 Carat Emerald and 1.36 Carat Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 1.50 Carat emerald and 1.36 Carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold twist design bangle; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This exceptional, f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold