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.
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Horse Ball Stud Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Carrera y Carrera is a luxury Spanish jewelry brand that was founded in 1885. The brand is known for its intricate and detailed designs, which often feature animals and nature-inspir...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Pierced Cufflinks" Cufflinks Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pierced Cufflinks" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", they are a symbol of virilit...
Sterling Silver
Margherita Burgener Titanium Cufflinks with Ten Round Blue Sapphires
Located in Valenza , IT
Handcrafted in Italy, in Margherita Burgener family workshop, the lovely pair of cufflinks Cars Cufflinks titanium g 9,04 n.10 blue sapphires Please note this pair is sold. We ...
Blue Sapphire, Titanium
14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks #25732
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fly Fishing Lure Cufflinks- This distinctive pair of reverse intaglio cufflinks feature exquisitely detailed fly-fishing lures beneath domed crystal...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Natural Agate Horse Cufflinks by Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your formal attire with these exquisite Sterling Silver Horse Cufflinks, a perfect blend of equestrian grace and classic jewelry craftsmanship. Each cufflink features a metic...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Cufflinks 18k White gold Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The cufflinks feature 8 faceted, calibrated, fan-shaped Ceylon sapphires of pastel blue color. The symmetrical design is complete with 0.52 carats of diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.20 Ct Natural London Blue Topaz Cufflinks Sterling Silver Unisex Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural London Blue Topaz Cufflinks in 925 Sterling Silver, Handmade Oval Bezel Set Cufflinks Handcrafted with timeless sophistication, these ele...
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Sapphire Cufflinks #21242
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Sapphire Cufflinks- These stunning cufflinks each feature a deep blue cabochon sapphire set in solid 18K yellow gold, showcasing Cartier's ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Tuxedo Bondage Kit" Cufflinks Silk Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Tuxedo Bondage Kit" was designed in 1994 and is comprised of a Sado-Chic bond link, one pair of O-Ring Cuff Links and cotton or silk wrist cuffs. The O-Ring cuff links can also ...
Sterling Silver
George Gero 18KT Yellow Gold Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set Onyx & 0.34 Ct Diamond
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic cuff-links /studs dress set in 18 karat yellow gold. The black onyx knot cuff links...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lindsay 14k Yellow Gold Propeller Motif Cufflinks #23818
By Lindsay
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Lindsay 14k Yellow Gold Propeller Motif Cufflinks Sleek and distinctive, these 14k gold propeller motif cufflinks feature a detailed design that adds a touch of sophistication and p...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold "Nautilus" Cufflinks
Located in Zurich, CH
A fine and elegant pair of 18 karat white gold "Nautilus" whale back cufflinks by Swiss renowned brand Patek Philippe. Crafted in 18 karat white gold Model, cufflinks with rounded c...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coin Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The coin cufflinks are elegantly set in 18 carat yellow gold. The pair is hand made by maestro Giuseppe in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, the hotbed of design for highest quality...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cufflinks feature 2 large decorative ruby beads. The design is complete with 10 round diamonds for a weight of 0.26 carats. The diamonds are of top quality (F/G-...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,700Sale Price / set|55% Off
14k White Gold Tuxedo Stud Buttons with diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless heirlooms that will last for generations to come. Classic 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Tuxedo Stud Specifications: main stone: 4 Ki...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Round Cufflinks #25471
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Octagon Cufflinks- A refined expression of Cartier's timeless design, these elegant cufflinks are crafted in 14K yellow gold in a clean, round silhouette. Mi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Opal Cufflinks #26758
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Oval Opal Cufflinks Elegant 14k yellow gold oval cufflinks featuring luminous opal stones with a subtle iridescent play-of-color. A classic and sophisticated d...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, Tricolor Gold Cirlcle Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish cufflinks by Bulgari depict a circular design with a mixture of gold colors including a rose gold disk, white gold and yellow gold disk. Measurements: 5/8 inch wide - ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Natural Agate Chalcedony Unicorn Cameo Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These distinctive cameo cufflinks are expertly crafted in sterling silver and feature hand-carved natural agate cameo depicting the mythical unicorn, a symbol of purity, strength, an...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Wendy Brandes "Poison Ring" 18K Gold and Diamond Locket Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
These cufflinks were inspired by the 16th-century noblewoman and queen consort Catherine de Medici. Tradition has it that she was a notorious poisoner and kept her vices inside locke...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Tie Clip VHK#549
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.2grams Pin Measurements: Length: 1.5 inches Condition: Excellent Price: $1250
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 14K & Hematite Acorn Cufflink & Shirt Stud Set #20514
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger 14K Yellow Gold and Hematite Acorn Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set- This luxurious set is designed by the renowned Jean Schlumberger who is known for hi...
Hematite, 14k Gold
Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Shaped Onyx Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold cuff links by Deakin & Francis, England's oldest family jewelers since 1786. The cushion shaped cuff links center black onyx with a shiny gold bezel. The bar ba...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,650Sale Price|43% Off
1950s Yellow Gold French Cartier Sapphire Cufflinks Signed Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic pair of French Cartier sapphire cufflinks made in 18k yellow gold from the 1950s. The cufflinks are signed Cartier and h...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond 0.46 Carat Tuxedo Buttons Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.01 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Tuxedo Buttons set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (set of 4) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 11.28 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Onyx Cufflinks and Tuxedo Button Set #21400
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Onyx Cufflinks and Tuxedo Button Set Elegant and refined, this sophisticated formalwear set includes a pair of cufflinks and three matching tuxedo ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 KT Yellow Gold Cuff Links with .94CT Diamonds 1.25 Ct Ruby Cabochon
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bar style cuff links. The cuff links are set with 0.94 carats of round diamonds, and 1.25 carats of (4) cabochon rubies . When fully opened they measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Love Knot Cufflinks in Tri-Tone 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Softly rounded knots woven from three tones of gold give these vintage Cartier cufflinks their instantly recognizable charm. Bands of yellow, white, and rose gold loop and interlace ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
FROG Lavender Amethyst Jade Titanium 18kt Gokd Diamonds Cufflinks
Located in Valenza , IT
The unique pair of cufflinks feature untreated lavender jade frogs. set in titanium, oxidized in purple color (stable color) linked by 18 kt white gold chain to the back in carved ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Titanium, White Gold
Anchor Yachts Triangle Cuffllinks with Black Ceramic in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Triangle cufflinks with round angles, handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold featuring black ceramic -cerachrom- and an anchor in the centre. Inspired from the round angles of the yachts design...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxury Sterling Silver Halo Cufflinks for Men’s in Zircon & Turquoise Stones
Located in New York, NY
These Luxury Sterling Silver Halo Cufflinks for Men’s in Zircon & Turquoise Stones handcrafted cufflinks featuring striking oval turquoise cabochons surrounded by a radiant halo of s...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Jade Cabochon Cufflinks (Over 100 Cts) Gorgeous Gift!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cufflinks with Jade Cabochons Diameter of Cufflink = 27 mm Total Weight of Jade = Over 100 Carats Total Mass of Cufflinks = 41.4 grams Beautiful Gift!
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Geometric Grid Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of sapphire and diamond cufflinks crafted in polished 18-karat white gold. Each square face is arranged as a precise four-by-four geometric grid. Twelve faceted blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Bee Cufflinks with Onyx, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of cufflinks with black and yellow enamel realistically depicting a bee. Chain link connections with onyx baton. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Michael Kanners Lapis-Lazuli and Diamond Knot Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A refined reinterpretation of the classic knot cufflink, these exquisite accessories are crafted from richly hued natural lapis lazuli and delicately accented with brilliant-cut diam...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Set Diamond Oval Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
These cufflinks are rich 18k yellow gold and boast a gorgeous brilliant white diamond nestled in the center of the star set detailing on an oval panel. The classic oval star set desi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George Gero 18KT Rose Gold & Pinctada Maxima Cuff-Links / Studs Dress Set
By George Gero
Located in New York, NY
Created by George Gero, renowned worldwide for luxurious men's cuff-links, comes this classic cuff-links /studs dress set in 18 karat rose gold. The round coin edged set are crafted ...
Rose Gold
Krementz 14K White and Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks #25178
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Krementz 14K White and Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks Vintage Krementz 14k white and yellow gold cufflinks featuring luminous Mother of Pearl accents. a distinguished two-ton...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Wolf Head Cufflinks #25704
Located in Washington Depot, CT
9K Yellow Gold Wolf Head Cufflinks - Elevate your formal style with these striking 9K yellow gold wolf head cufflinks. Expertly crafted with a detailed wolf design, they showcase st...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Navy Blue Green Enameled Sterling Silver Cufflinks-Double Round Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite pair of Italian-made cufflinks, meticulously crafted from gold-plated sterling silver. These cufflinks boast a unique round shape. The central surface features lustrous gre...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks in 18k Gold, Italy, design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cufflinks feature two large cabochon rubies of fiery color weighing a total of 14.47 carats. They are surrounded by a crown of...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Pair of Square Cufflinks with Grey Speckled Enamel and "T" Backs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of square shaped cufflinks with grey enamel speckled with black and white. The frames are gold filled and have "T" backs that fold flat in order to move with your wrist. Diam...
Gold-filled, Enamel
Gemelli a Teschio in Oro Rosa 18K e Diamanti Brown, Giovepluvio, Made in Italy
Located in Cattolica, IT
This gorgeous and particular cufflinks has a very high quality workmanship. The skull in the front side has two brown Diamonds in the eyes for ct 0.43 in total. The back of the cuffl...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage BGM Sterling Silver Enamel Cufflinks 12480*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
turquoise and ocean blue stripe enamel cufflinks sterling silver 7 x 11mm 5.7 grams
Silver, Sterling Silver
Modernist Cufflinks with Golden Retriever Canine Motif in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These charming and playful cufflinks formed in 14 Carat Yellow Gold originate from the United States from circa 1980 in the Manner of Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1. Total weight of 16 gra...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Textured 18K Gold Cufflinks & Shirt Stud Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K yellow gold cufflinks and three matching shirt studs make up a complete formal set. Each piece has a natural lapis lazuli panel in a textured gold border. The cufflink fa...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Tuxedo Set With Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. tuxedo set crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a classic pair of oval-shaped cufflinks accompanied by coordinating round shirt studs. An elegant and timel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz 14K White and Yellow Gold MOP Set of 3 Dress Shirt Studs #25175
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Krementz 14K White and Yellow Gold Set of 3 Dress Shirt Studs This set of 3 14K two-toned dress shirt studs feature an elegant Mother-of-Pearl center framed in polished white gold. ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C de Cartier Cufflinks in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cartier's iconic interlocking double C logo takes center stage in these elegant cufflinks, set within a polished oval frame that gives the design a crisp, tailored silhouette. The op...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Kabana Cushion Cut Onyx Inlay Cufflinks with Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold
By Kabana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sleek, cushion-shaped panels of polished black onyx give these Kabana cufflinks a bold, sophisticated look, each centered with a single brilliant-cut diamond that gleams against the ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Platinum Cufflinks with 6.40 Ct Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegant 1970 circa Italian tuxedo cufflinks suite set with natural Sapphire and Diamonds, hand crafted of solid Platinum Chic timeless design set with 6 Royal Blue colour natural Sap...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rectangular 925 Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Black Onyx Rhodium Plated
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Rectangular Cufflinks, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 925 Sterling Silver, Black Onyx, Rhodium Plated About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned f...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Cufflinks with Watch Movement and Onyx in Rose Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 9-carat rose gold cufflinks formed by two watch movements set in a gold round and on the other end two onyx cylinders set in a solid gold band. Handcrafted in our Milan works...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Percossi Papi Signed Agate Multi gem 18 KT Cufflinks
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pair of gent cufflinks is 1970 circa Hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 KT gold marked at back side and bearing the signature of Percossi Papi...
Agate, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval French Cufflinks
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval French Cufflinks Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 11.93 grams Oval: 12.5mm x 15.5mm Length: 21mm Signed: 18K Tiffany & Co. W.Germany LTD F3500...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,500 / set
9 Carats TW Diamond 18k Owl Cufflinks
Located in South Pasadena, CA
9 Carats TW Diamond 18k Owl Cufflinks. The 9 Carats TW Diamond and Pink Sapphire Cufflinks are set in 18k Black Rhodium White Gold. Remarkably designed, these large-scale Owl cuffl...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Cufflinks, 18k Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 2 Diamonds Total 0.12 Ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval cufflinks, 18k rose gold, Hallmark Collection, lapis lazuli inlay, 2 diamonds total 0.12 ct H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally re...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Buff Top Cabochon Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive pair of very well made cufflinks hand done in 18K yellow gold and channel as well as bezel set with approximately 3cttw in unique, buff top baguette and cabochon natura...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,141Sale Price|20% Off
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cufflinks by the Artist with Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary jewelry collection was originally designed by artist Polya Medvedeva as sculptures with cubes of gems, which were later modified into a jewelry collection featuring...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Torquoise Onyx Rose Gold Cufflinks Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Beautifully designed cufflinks in rocket style. Handcrafted in 9 karat rose gold featuring two natural blue torquoise beads and two natural onyx bars. Torquoise beads diameter is: 12...
Onyx, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold