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.
Pigeon Blood Red, Aquatic Blue & Pink Rare Tricolor Natural Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 8.40 carats Dimension 12.7*9.8*7.3 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Colors Vivid Red, Soft Blue and Pink Shape and C...
Tourmaline
Natural Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Cut Blue Gemstone For Ring Jewellery 8mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.10 carats Dimension 8.6*5.7*4.9 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Blue Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transp...
Tourmaline
Light Mint Green Cushion Cut Natural Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.70 carats Dimension 7.4 x 6.0 x 4.7 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Very pale mint green Shape and Cut Cushion ...
Tourmaline
2.17 Carat Natural Burmese (Mogok) Ruby, Unheated, AGL Certified, Loose Gemstone
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A fine natural ruby of 2.17 carats, displaying a rich deep red hue with a subtle violet-purple undertone characteristic of antique Mogok material, and even saturation with no evidenc...
Ruby
Natural Rare Bicolor Pink & Green Tourmaline Slices Pair for Earring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Natural Rare Artistic Tourmaline Slices Pair Weight 4.20 carats Circumference 9.0-9.5 mm Depth 2.7 mm Best Pair for Earrings Jewellery Origin Nurista...
Tourmaline
9 Ct Round Brilliant Cur Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 12mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst (Quartz) Weight 9.50 carats Circumference 12.9 mm Depth 10.5 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Round Brilliant Transparency Tra...
Amethyst
1.15 Ct Vivid Green Color Oval Shape Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery 7mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tsavorite Green Garnet Weight 1.15 carats Dimension 7.1*5.5*3.8 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Oval Color Vivid Green SKU-TYB Transp...
Tsavorite
3 Cts Oval Shape Spessartite Mandarin Fanta Color Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Mandarin Garnet (Spessartite) Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 9.1*8.1*4.5 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Round Transparency Transparent ...
Garnet
Natural Baguette Cut Vivid Yellow with Colorless Bicolor Quartz Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Quartz Weight 31.50 carats Dimension 21.4 x 11.8 x 7.5 mm Origin Brazil Treatment None Shape and Cut Baguette Transparency Transparent Clarity Ey...
Quartz
3 Cts Bicolor Pink & Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 12.9*5.9*4.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Pastel Pink and Green Shape and Cut ...
Tourmaline
Precision Cut Brazilian London Blue Topaz Pendant Size Deep Blue Gemstone 18mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted London Blue Topaz Weight 27.0 carats Dimension 18.8*14.9*12.5 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Mixed cushion Tra...
Blue Topaz
6 Cts Deep Purple Color Cushion Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst Weight 6.30 carats Dimension 11.5 x 10.8 x 8.5 mm Origin Africa Color Deep Purple Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Trans...
Amethyst
9.5 CTs Natural Ametrine Cushion Cut Bicolor Quartz Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Ametrine Gemstone Weight 9.55 carats Dimension 14.4 x 10.6 x 8.7 mm Origin Bolivia Shape and Cut Rectangular Cushion Transparency Transparent Treatment...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
Rare Tricolor Tourmaline Pair Gemstone Rose Pink Aqua Blue Lavender Periwinkle
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Matching Pair Weight 2.80 carats Dimension 9.5 x 4.3 x 3.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Tran...
Tourmaline
2 Cts Deep Blue Gray Color Burma Spinel Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 2.0 carats Dimension 6.6*6.4*5.2 mm Origin Burma Treatment None Color Deep Blue Gray SKU-TYB Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Tran...
Spinel
Natural Apple Green Peridot with Ludwigite Inclusion for Ring & Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Peridot Weight 9.20 carats Dimension 15.0*9.5*7.5 mm Origin Sapat valley Pakistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparency Tran...
Peridot
1.35 Cts Natural Teal Blue Color Tourmaline Gemstone Cushion Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.35 carats Dimension 7.0*6.2*4.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion SKU-CTD35K Transparency Transpa...
Tourmaline
2.20 CRTs Bicolor Blue Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstones for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 2.20 carats Dimension 13.3*5.7*3.4 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transpare...
Tourmaline
Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Shape: Emerald Cut Dimension 13.8 x 4.7 x 3.6 mm Color: Lagoon Blue-Green (Dual Shades) Transp...
Tourmaline
Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Gemstone For Earrings Jewelry 29cts
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Watermelon Tourmaline Slices, almost pair Weight 29.50 carats Dimension (11.2 x 9.9 x 3.7 mm) (10.5 x 9.8 x 3.7mm) Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatmen...
Tourmaline
Electric Blue Topaz Pair Emerald Cut Loose Faceted Electric Blue Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Neon Electric Blue Topaz Pair Weight 20.8 carats Dimension 14.4*9.8*7.9 mm Origin Brazil SKU TBP25K Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Rectangular Em...
Blue Topaz
$435Sale Price|50% Off
Green and Pink Watermelon Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Cut For Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 4.0 carats Dimension 11.8*7.2*5.5 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Standard Heated accepted in trade Shape and Cut Step Emerald Cut ...
Tourmaline
Rare Tricolor Peach Pink & Imperial Purple Color Tourmaline Elbaite Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 3.70 carats Dimension 9.8 x 7.2 x 5.7 mm Color Peach, Pink and Imperial Purple Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None ...
Tourmaline
$392Sale Price|20% Off
5.0 Carats Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: • Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline • Color: Deep Green, Emerald Green • Weight: 5.0 carats • Dimension: 11.4*8.4*6.7 mm • C-axis Partially closed • Cut: Emerald •...
Tourmaline
Deep Royal Blue Color Afghan Lapis Lazuli Emerald Cut Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description Gemstone Details: Faceted Lapis Lazuli Weight 6.0 carats Dimension 11.0*10.0*6.9 mm Origin Mine 4 sar-e-sang Badakhshan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Royal Blue Shap...
Lapis Lazuli
2.5 Cts Bluish Green Square Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.50 carats Dimension 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.4 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Bluish Green SKU-TYB Shape and Cut Cushion ...
Tourmaline
Clean Canary Yellow Color Cushion Cut Lemon Quartz Citrine Gemstone For Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight 28.30 carats Dimension 19.3 x 16.2 x 14.0 mm Origin Brazil Shape and Cut Rectangular Cushion SKU-OMBP10K Transparency ...
Citrine, Quartz
Precision Cut Sky Blue Topaz Square Octagon Shape Gemstone for Ring Jewelry 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 5.95 carats Dimension 9.7 x 9.7 x 7.8 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Precision Octagon Transparenc...
Blue Topaz
Deep Royal Blue Color Emerald Cut Natural Lapis Lazuli for Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description Gemstone Details: Faceted Lapis Lazuli Weight 10.70 carats Dimension 17.95 x 10.9 x 6.75 mm Origin Mine 4 sar-e-sang Badakhshan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Royal B...
Lapis Lazuli, Other
Teal Blue Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gem Reminiscent of Fine Paraiba Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Tourmaline Cabochon Weight 4.85 carats Dimension 8.55 x 8.1 x 7.48 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Teal Blue reminiscent of fine Paraiba ...
Tourmaline
5.9 Ct Natural Bubble Gum Pink Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Bubble Gum Pink Tourmaline Weight 5.90 carats Dimension 11.8 x 9.2 x 7.2 mm Origin Kunar Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and cut Square Cushion Transparency...
Tourmaline
Concentric Color Zoned Rare Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Slices for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Tourmaline Slices Weight 33.0 carats Circumference range: 9.5-11.5 mm Depth range 2.1-3.8 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Color Hot Pink with Gr...
Tourmaline
14 Carats Heart Shape Faceted Ametrine Bicolour Gemstone for Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Ametrine Gemstone Weight 14.90 carats Dimension 17.3*16.7*10.8 mm Origin Bolivia Shape and Cut Heart Transparency Transparent Clarity Eye Clean Treatm...
Quartz
1 Cts Bicolor Pastel Pink and Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 1.15 carats Dimension 7.4*4.8*3.8 mm Color Pastel Pink and Green Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None SKU-TYB Shape and...
Tourmaline
5 Carats Teal Blue Natural Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Tourmaline Cabochon Weight 5.50 carats Dimension 9.1 x 8.8 x 8.0 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Sugarloaf Cabochon Transparency Tra...
Tourmaline
Royal Blue Color Pendant Size Faceted Natural Lapis Lazuli Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Lapis Lazuli Weight 19.20 carats Dimension 18.4*14.6*9.1 mm Origin Mine 4 sar-e-sang Badakhshan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Royal Blue Shape an...
Lapis Lazuli
3.0 CTs Baguette Cut Afghan Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 14.0*5.8*4.1 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Color Blue (Indicolite) Shape and Cut Baguette Transparency...
Tourmaline
3.5 Cts Greenish Blue Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 3.50 carats Dimension 11.3*6.8*5.7 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Greenish Blue Shape and Cut Emerald Transpare...
Tourmaline
3.9 Cts Bicolor Natural Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry 14mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.90 carats Dimension 14.5*6.5*4.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transpar...
Tourmaline
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Neon Bluish Natural Paraiba Tourmaline 1.10 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Blue Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Necklace, Custom Fine & Designer Jewelry Set...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
5 cts Mandarin Orange Color Oval Shape Spessartite Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight 5.25 carats Dimension 10.9*9.4*5.3 mm Color Tangerine Burnt Orange Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Oval Tran...
Garnet
Vivid Orange Color Madeira Citrine Loose Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Madeira Citrine Weight 5.30 carats Dimension 13.1 x 8.4 x 7.0 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald...
Citrine
$28,386Sale Price|25% Off
7.15 Ct Rare Electric Blue Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Electric Blue Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Cut High Quality AAA Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Neon Blue Investment Grade Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Nec...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2.7 Cts Aqua Blue Tourmaline Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone for Jewellery 9 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.75 carats Dimension 9.6 x 6.3 x 5.7 mm Color Aqua Blue Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Rectangular Cush...
Tourmaline
Precision Fancy Brazilian Cyan Blue Topaz for Ring & Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Sky Blue Topaz Weight 4.60 carats Dimension 10.2 x 9.1 x 6.8 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Hexagon Transparency Transpa...
Blue Topaz
Jewellery Sizes Honey Color Loose Citrine Gemstone Parcel from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Citrine Parcel Total Weight 26.40 carats Average weight 1.55 carats Dimension 7.0-12.0 x 5.0-7.5 mm Origin Brazil Treatment None Shape and Cut Emer...
Citrine
$697Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Creamy Opal 9.85Ct Pear Cabochon Loose Gemstone with Play of Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Creamy Ethiopian Opal Pear Cabochon Loose Gemstone With Play of Color and Fire for Custom Fine Jewelry Design, Pendant or Any Other Jewelry Setting. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: ...
Opal
Ink Blue Color Cushion Cut Natural Tourmaline Gemstone 5mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 0.70 carats Dimension 5.4*4.7*3.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Ink Blue Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Tr...
Tourmaline
Colombian Crystallized Carved Emerald Leaf 22.73 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing exceptional artistry and natural beauty, this Colombian crystallized emerald is masterfully carved into an elegant leaf motif, weighing an impressive 22.73 carats and meas...
Emerald
$6,435Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified #5231058390 No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 17.16 carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent GIA Certified No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Dazzle and amaze with this exquisite GIA Certified #5231058390 No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire, a true gem o...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline 1.90 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Ring, Pendant, Necklace, Custom Fine and Designer Jewelry Settin...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$682Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Creamy Fire Opal 8 Carat Oval Cabochon Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Creamy Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Loose Gemstone With Play of Color and Fire for Custom Fine Jewelry Design, Pendant or Statement Ring. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ WEIGHT: ...
Opal, Fire Opal
Large Size Emerald Cut Clean London Blue Topaz Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted London Blue Topaz Weight 33.00 carats Dimension 20.0 x 15.4 x 11.9 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Rectangular E...
Topaz
6 Cts Lagoon Blue Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 13 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 6.35 carats Dimension 13.2 x 9.5 x 6.6 mm Color Lagoon Blue with Teal Blue undertone Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Sha...
Tourmaline
2.8 Cts Baguette Cut Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: • Stone: Natural Indicolite Tourmaline • Weight: 2.85 carats • Dimension: 16.5 x 4.3 x 3.6 mm • Origin : Afghanistan • Color: Blue (Indicolite) ...
Tourmaline
Vivid Yellow with Colourless Bicolor Emerald Cut Quartz Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Quartz Weight 67.00 carats Dimension 33.2 x 14.8 x 9.0 mm Origin Brazil Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent Clarity Eye ...
Quartz
6 Cts Natural Octagonal Step Cut Red Color Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight 6.0 carats Dimension 10.3 x 9.8 x 6.7 mm Origin Africa SKU-TBP10K Treatment None Shape and Cut Precision Octagon Transparen...
Rhodolite
5 CTs Octagon Precision Cut White Milky Quartz Loose Gemstone for Ring & Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Milky Quartz Weight 5.0 carats Dimension 11.9*9.3*8.0 mm Origin Brazil Color soft milky white Treatment None Transparency Transparent Clarity E...
Quartz
Concentric Color Zoned Rare Watermelon Tourmaline Slices for Earrings Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Tourmaline Slices Weight 17.80 carats Circumference range: 9.1 - 11.0 mm Depth range 2.6 - 4.8 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Color Hot Pink wi...
Tourmaline
2.6 Cts Chrome Green Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 8mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Chrome Green Color Tourmaline Weight 2.60 carats Dimension 8.5 x 7.1 x 5.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Trans...
Tourmaline