Contemporary Earrings
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.
1970s Vintage Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Earrings
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s European Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Earrings
Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Citrine, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Garnet, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Earrings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Earrings
Turquoise, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Earrings
Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Earrings
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, St...