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.
Turquoise, Onyx and Diamond Kachina Motif Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These striking cufflinks feature intricately detailed kachina figures raised in sculpted gold against a bold banded background of inlaid turquoise and black onyx. Tiny round diamonds...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
"Hayward" 12 Karat 1/20 Yellow Gold Filled "Masonic" Cuff Links with Enamel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Hayward" 12 Karat 1/20 Yellow Gold Filled "Masonic" Cuff Links with Enamel Specifications: metal: 12 Karat 1/20 Yellow Gold Filled type: CUFF LINKS weight: 7.77 GR ...
Yellow Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel
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
Krementz 14K Yellow and White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dress Shirt Studs #25151
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dress Shirt Studs Sophisticated 14k yellow and white gold dress shirt studs featuring luminous mother-of-pearl accents. A refined vintage a...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Denmark 52A Sterling Silver Tie Bar Clip #24547
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark 52A Sterling Silver Tie Bar Clip Designed by Harald Nielsen, this clip features a smooth polished bar with a ribbed wrapped design. Weighs approx 10.8g, 7.0dwt...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord Rectangular Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These handsome vintage cufflinks feature a clean rectangular design, their smooth polished centers framed by a finely beaded gold border for subtle textural interest. The classic pro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12K Yellow Gold - Natural Green Jade Cabochon Cut: cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
12K Yellow Gold Natural Jade Cufflinks Metal Type: 12K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 15.2 Grams 1: Stone: Natural Green Jade Stone Weight: 20 Ct Stone Shape: Cabochon Shape Stone C...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Fleur-de-Lis Agate Cameo Cufflinks by Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Royal symbol fleur-de-lis agate carving sterling silver gemstone cufflinks are one of the most attractive pieces for men's accessories. This symbol of unity depicting that our lives ...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
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
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 14K Gold Nugget Textured Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage cufflinks featuring lapis lazuli inlay in 14K yellow gold with nugget textured sides. Rectangular lapis panels framed by matte finish gold nugget accents, measuring 19.6 x 10...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Dog Bone Cufflinks and onyx
Located in Milano, IT
Original 9-carat rose gold cufflinks consisting of two gold dog bones and two onyx cylinders stopped by a solid gold band. Handcrafted in our Milan workshop. The cufflinks have the 3...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Wrapped Candy Cufflinks, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of cufflinks designed as wrapped candy, applied with red, blue, white and green translucent enamel. Gold chain link connections. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Silver Coin Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The silver 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 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
$18,647Sale 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
Georg Jensen Denmark 110 Sterling Silver Cufflinks #24550
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark 110 Sterling Silver Cufflinks A pair of smooth polished oval concave design cufflinks. Weighs approx 15.3g, 9.9dwt Measures approx 1" across, 13/16" high, 3/4...
Sterling Silver
Botta Jewelry cufflinks with onyx and amethyst in rose gold
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant minimalist cufflinks created by hand in 9k rose gold with onyx and amethyst. The combination of colors and choice of stones make these jewels whimsical and unique. They were ...
Amethyst, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Deakin & Francis Contemporary Skull Cameo Cufflinks, United Kingdom
Located in Firenze, IT
Dark, edgy and stylish, these skull cameo cufflinks will get heads turning. Crisp white skull heads, with real 3D depth and definition, are displayed on a cool steel blue, simple bez...
Vintage Mish NY Blue Chalcedony and Quartz Cufflinks in 18K Rose Gold C. 2005
By Mish
Located in New York, NY
A striking and substantial pair of cufflinks from New York-based fine jewelry house Mish NY. Each cufflink features a large cushion-shaped blue chalcedony cabochon measuring approxim...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Cufflinks #19910
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Sapphire Cufflinks These elegant mother of pearl cufflinks are each accented with one cabochon natural blue sapphire set in 14K yellow gold....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kanners Cutting Edge Classic Green Tourmaline Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A masterclass in transformation, these one-of-a-kind cufflinks embody the quiet brilliance of refinement. At their heart are two vibrant green tourmalines, expertly recut from 14.05 ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Vintage 14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Old Cut Natural Diamond Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Cufflinks Metal Type: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 8.2 Grams Dimensions: Length 21.0 mm / Width 15.0 mm / Height 18.0 mm 1:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vermeille Red Enamel Polka Dot Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous pair of contemporary cufflinks in vermeille with a bright and sophisticated red enamel polka dot pattern. The links have a simple round shape accented by a gold b...
Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Rolex Dial Design Yacht Agate Cameo Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Crafted in sterling silver, these Rolex dial design cufflinks feature an exquisite yacht cameo carving in agate, showcasing remarkable artistry and precision. The intricate cameo dep...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Cufflinks 18k White Gold Silver Coin Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The coin cufflinks are set in a square frame decorated by a round diamond (F/G-VVS) at each corner. The elegant pair is hand made in 18 carat white gold by maestro Giuseppe in our o...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
$400Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage-Style Turquoise & Zircon Unisex Cufflinks 925 Solid Silver Gifts for Him
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage-Style Turquoise & Zircon Unisex Cufflinks striking cufflinks, showcasing a vivid oval turquoise cabochon at the center, flanked by brilliant-cut white stones in a class...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1992 Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Signature "X" Cufflinks #24501
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Signature "X" Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. feature the signature "X" crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. An...
18k 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
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks #24723
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks by Bvlgari are crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. Each are accented with 10 round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5mm Baroque Pearl Ribbon Crest Cufflink 14kt 12537*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
baroque pearl pin 5mm pearls ribbon crest design 20 x 20mm 5.4 grams 14kt yellow gold
Pearl, 14k Gold
Cartier 0.14 Carat Round Diamond Signed Cufflinks in 18K Brushed Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A dapper pair of cufflinks created by Cartier, featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.14 carat total with E color and VS clarity, flushed set in the middle of an 18K yello...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,000 / set
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Weston, MA
This substantial pair of Dunay 18K gold cufflinks features swirling hand-hammered knots finished with fluted gold whale backs. 18K yellow gold Signed Dunay
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,223Sale Price|35% Off
Cufflinks in Rose Gold with 2 Tourmaline Cabouchons.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. These 18k rose gold (g) cufflinks are set with 2 top quality Tourmalin oval Cabouchons 10...
Tourmaline, 18k 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
Michael Kanners Collectable Golden Keshi Pearl Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
As compared to their white and black cousins, golden pearls are are extremely rare and difficult to find in high qualities. This dress set is made from spontaneously formed "keshi" ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
9.50 Carat Natural Amethyst Statement Cufflinks Sterling Silver Unisex Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
925 Sterling Silver Natural African Amethyst Cufflinks – 9.50 Carats, Handmade Bezel Setting Elevate your formal style with these refined 925 sterling silver cufflinks, featuring a ...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Stacks Cufflinks in 9K Gold Inspired by Donald Judd, Limited Edition
Located in MADRID, ES
Inspired by Donald Judd's Stacks series (1965–1969), these cufflinks translate his modular order and the relationship between solid and space into gold. The enamelled lines are arra...
9k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Set of 3 Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin in 18 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your formal wardrobe with this exquisite 3-piece set from Mikimoto, featuring two cufflinks and a coordinating tie pin. Each piece showcases a luminous Akoya cultured pearl i...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Contemporary Design, USA
Located in New York, NY
These stunning ruby-centered cufflinks pack a lot of design into a small space. Paying homage to mid-century textured gold, this pair of Vintage Ruby Gold Cufflinks, made in the 21st...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steig Sterling Silver Square Cufflinks #23774
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Steig Sterling Silver Square Cufflinks - These vintage sterling silver cufflinks features a bold modern square design with raised curved detail. Size: 16.5 mm x 5 mm Weight: 18.4 ...
Sterling Silver
E. Wolfe & Co. 18kt White Gold Diamond 2.55ct Eagle Head Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established in 1850 and located in central London. They specialize in creating beautiful bespoke pieces . These magnificent cuff links are designed as eagle heads set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Skull Cufflinks with Black Hair
Located in Firenze, IT
Be afraid - be very afraid! These Sterling Silver skull cufflinks are sure to get heads turning! With a mass of black hair and a detailed, braided orange headband, these edgy cuff...
Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18Kt Yellow Gold Corallium Rubrum Frog Cufflinks, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pair of cufflinks designed as carv...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$17,500 / set
Yellow White Diamond Owl Cufflinks
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Yellow and White diamond and pink sapphire black gold owl cufflinks. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right a...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Deakin & Francis Enamel Silver Graduation Cufflinks
Located in Firenze, IT
These sterling silver graduation cufflinks have a small domed oval spring link fitting and a denim blue enamel finish. With a full set of Deakin & Francis hallmarks for authenticity...
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Vinha Cufflinks in 24k Gold Plated Brass and Grape Stalk by VIKA TONU x MATTER
Located in Geneve, CH
Vinha Cufflinks in 24k Gold Plated Brass and Grape Stalk by VIKA TONU x MATTER. Dimensions: W 1.5 x D 1.5 x H 0.5 cm (Total Height with Mechanism: 3 cm). Materials: 24k Gold-Plated B...
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18Kt Gold Jade Enamel Snail Cufflinks, Italy, New
Located in Firenze, IT
Cufflinks in gold, jade and bicolored enamel depicting the snail on the leaf Mounted in 18Kt gold Weight: 29.6 gr
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
$2,342 / item
18 Karat White Gold Silver Cufflinks
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Handcrafted in Gold and Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver. Material: 18k White Gold 750, Sterling Silver, Black Rhodium AENEA's Bang Bang Collection. Available in White Gold or Yellow ...
18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Pearl and Ruby Cufflinks 18k gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and ruby cufflinks feature two lustrous Tahitian pearls from the waters of French Polynesia. The untreated pearls have a diameter of 10mm. They rest on a crown of faceted m...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Rotating Lens 18k White Gold Diamonds & Enamel Petrol
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Two in One rotating lens cufflinks in 18k white gold with diamonds & enamel Cufflinks, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, diamonds total 2,53 ct, G VS Reference: V1580/BD/00/00/...
Diamond, Enamel, White Gold
Mauboussin Paris sapphire 18k white gold cufflinks
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These distinguished Mid Century cufflinks by Mauboussin Paris showcase a refined arrangement of square cut blue sapphires, creating a bold yet sophisticated geometric design. The dee...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Cufflink Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.76 carat Cufflink set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 20.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Customizable 18 Karats Yellow Gold Blue Agate Double Letters Monogram Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Customizable 18 Karats Yellow Gold Blue Agate Double Letters Monogram Cufflinks Add a personal touch to his cufflinks with a letter, a symbol a ...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cufflinks
Located in Baltimore, MD
Deakin & Francis Garrard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cufflinks Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 9.3 grams Diameter: 11.5mm Ruby: Approx. 0.50 CTW square natural Rubies Signed: Garrard D...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Malachite Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Malachite Gemstone Satin Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewellery, forms the ba...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Vintage Emerald 18k Gold Lion Head Cufflinks
By David Webb
Located in New York City, NY
Step into the realm of regal elegance with our David Webb Vintage Emerald 18k Gold Lion Head Cufflinks. Crafted to captivate and command...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Fully Customized 18 Karat Gold 2-3 Characters Diamond Men's Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
We offer you the opportunity to design your made to measure cufflinks. A very distinguish and genderless way to wear beautiful pieces of jewelry for every occasion. The personalized ...
Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
Michael Kanners Carved Gemstone Red Wine Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For the true connoisseur of fine wines, these are the absolute finest wine themed cufflinks. The work involved in their creation is as painstaking, and nearly as time consuming, as ...
Garnet, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lab Grown Emerald Button Covers Set of 3 #21198
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Lab Grown Emerald Button Covers Set of 3 JAGi Certified- These elegant button covers each feature one cabochon cut lab grown emerald set in classic 14K yellow gold. ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kanners Natural Rough Diamond One of a Kind Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Bold, raw, and undeniably luxurious—this remarkable pair of cufflinks features 13.20 carats of natural, uncut diamonds, celebrated in their untouched, rough state. Each stone is expe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold