Contemporary More Jewelry
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
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.
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Style: Contemporary
18 Karat Rose Gold Agate Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K rose gold elegant cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural white agate 6.0 Carat and natural white diamon...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Green Gold Two Tusk Elephant Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Green Gold Elephant Cufflinks Now it's true. No more imaginary pink elephants. There can be an elephant in the room, though 18k green g...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Dressage Horse Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Dressage Horse Cuff links, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla sculpted these elegant trotting horses for the equestrian lover...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Vermeil
Five Carats Emerald and Diamonds Sapphire Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat rose gold contemporary Juniper brooch is 6 cm long and is encrusted with a cushion-cut 5.45 carat emerald, GIA certified diamonds, and a sapphire. The dimensions of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Rose Gold, ...
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant / Charm
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Round Diamonds.
3.4 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Dorian Blue Enamel 18k White Gold 72 Diamonds 0.72 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Dorian blue enamel cufflinks in 18k white gold with diamonds
Cufflinks, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, 72 brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.72 ct, G VS
Reference: V1418/PE/00/00...
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2010s German Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Italian Brilliant Cut Diamond 3.46 Carats 18 Carats Rose White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Beautiful Italian brilliant cut diamond (3.46 carats), 18 carats rose and white gold (20.8 grams) ring. The ring is eventually part of a set, with pendant and earrings (see).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian Diamond Citrin Quartz 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Spectacular Italian brilliant cut diamond (0.06 carats), citrin quartz (20.26 carats), 18 carats yellow gold (7.3 grams) ring. The ring is part of a set (necklace, earrings, bracelet).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goshwara Orange Chalcedony with Diamonds Small Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Orange Chalcedony Small Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Rock 'N Roll' Collection.
Stone Size: 8 mm
Approx. Stone Wt: 2.54 Carats (O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Onyx Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K rose gold "Black Square" unique cufflinks are from Damier Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural onyx 6.0 Carat and natural black d...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cuff links Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous flower, the marigold we get a grea...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoes pendant, set with ruby weighing 0.52 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in Macau. The ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K yellow gold elegant cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural mother of pear 4.0 Carat and natural white d...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Royal Blue and Clear Enamel Locket
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London
Classic and timeless, lockets are a must have piece in all jewellery collections. This 18ct yellow gold royal blue and clear enamel locke...
Category
Early 2000s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Syna Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Lapel Pin with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Unique lapis lazuli "wise guy" carving
Hand carved in Australia
Lapis lazuli carving 27 cts approx
Bright diamonds 0.20 ct approx
One of a kind
Glea...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
New PANERAI Luminor Radiomir Black Alligator Watch Strap/Steel Buckle Set, 2012
By Panerai
Located in Tucson, AZ
PANERAI watches are not only superlative timepieces, but also striking and sleekly beautiful. This black tone-on-tone alligator strap and brushed stainless buckle set is the perfect backdrop to accentuate the watch’s elegant...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Steel
925 Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated Agate Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
This superb pair of cufflinks feature a spherical toggle and minimalist post in sterling silver 925 and 18 karat yellow gold plated , while the front face is in the shape of a pyramid mounted featuring layers of white...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Platinum Two Tusk Elephant Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Elephant Cufflinks Now it's true. No more imaginary pink elephants. Skip the pink, There can be White 2 elephants in the room! Can you...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marigold Cufflinks Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous f...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Natural Jadeite 'Fei Cui' and White Diamond Gold "Prosperity Fruit" Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Jadeite (Fei Cui) and White Diamond Gold "Prosperity Fruit" Pendant :
A lovely pendant, it features 5 natural jadeite jade (type A) surrounded by whit...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dressage Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla sculpted these elegant trotting horses for the equestrian lovers. Simply...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks , This is a series for cufflinks from my travels. Photographs of iron and bronze gates, fences,and window...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Molten Nuggets Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Pink Gold Vermeil Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-002, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectangles shape. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Airplane Propeller Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized airplane propeller
Featuring a platinum and triangular frame as the airplane's front
Centering rose gold airplane propellers; intersecting with frame
Tested...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
0.98 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald & Diamond Pendant in 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-style elegance. This enchanting brightly polished 18k white gold pendant features a 0.98 carat oval cut fine quality emerald exhibiting a lus...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Band Ring by Pierre/Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural fancy intense yellow diamond 18K yellow gold new band pave set with 111 diamonds which weigh 1.05 cts. This hand made ri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Y Lines Cuff links, CK-008, These are inspired from Op Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to Kinetic...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony Evil Eye Pendant on Gold Silk Cord
Located in New York, NY
1.75" width x length fine ebony, 14k gold, diamond, enamel evil eye pendant. 14k Gold and diamond otto lock opens and locks closed. Able to be used on various chains.
18" gold silk ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow 90 Degrees Cufflinks Lines at 90* CK-013 , Inspired from a rectangle design I made years ago. Architecture and Asymmetry combined for simple lines. Offered in matte gol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Barbed Wire Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Ankle Bracelet/Anklet
Located in New York, NY
Nothing is sexier than a delicate gold chain on your ankle. This one brings some edginess to the look with its barbed-wire motif.
18K yellow gold, satin finish.
48 diamond rounds to...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium
14 Karat Yellow Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is getting ready to take...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Platinum Winged Lion Griffin Cuff links Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. 14 Karat White Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks. Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is getting ready to take...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Deakin & Francis Large Skull Head Keyring with Popping Gem Eyes
Located in Firenze, IT
This solid, weighty Sterling Silver skulls head key ring will guard your keys with its life! Featuring the Deakin & Francis iconic jaw dropping, eye popping design with bright Cubic...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Signature Ebony, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond 'F*ck It" Pendant
Located in New York, NY
***PENDANT CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE BY CUSTOM ORDER*** Please allow 4-7 weeks production time upon purchase for delivery unless given other notice****
Ebony, 14k gold, diamonds, wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gia Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for horse lovers. The joy of life, sculpting from a l...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoe pendant, set with yellow sapphire weighing 0.59 carats, mounted in 18 Karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Goshwara Octagon Moon Quartz And Diamond Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Moon Quartz Octagon Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip' Collection. Please allow 2-4 weeks for this item to be delivered.
Stone Size: 22.5 x 22.5 mm
Diamonds: G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Platinum Optical Art Cyclops Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cyclops Optical Art Cuff links. These are inspired from Optical Art works from the 1960's. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected t...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Platinum Oval Wire Sphere Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Wire Sphere Yellow Cufflinks, This design came from my early sculptures where I made hollow forms that create moire patterns. The elements ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Elephant Cufflinks Now it's true. No more imaginary pink elephants. There can be a pink elephant in the room! A new year, new animals...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Platinum Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Molten Rectangles Cufflinks, In polished platinum. This design is inspired by the liquid look of platinum melting under the torch and but without destroying them and losi...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
18 Karat Gold Diamond High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoes pendant, set with brilliant diamonds weighing 0.12carats, mounted in 18 Karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago i...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Misbaha 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 33 Pink Tourmaline Facetted Beads
Located in London, GB
Misbaha 18K Yellow Gold with 33 well matched pink tourmaline facetted beads from a bespoke collection kindly enquire for full details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created these 18karat yellow gold Raised Rhombus Grid cuff links. My favorite shape, the rhombus . Used in European Decorative ironwork...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla created this for 1st dibs exclusively. Platinum Winged Griffin Cuff links Sculpture is my passion. This griffin is gett...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Platinum GIA Diamond Leopard Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum GIA Diamond Leopard Cuff links, These come from my Feline Collection. I am fascinated with all kinds of wild cats. The leopard can reach a speed o...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Yellow and Rose Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Italian 0.86 carat diamond and 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold jewelry set of bangle, ring and earrings; part of our diverse ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Cuff links, From my Op Art Cufflink Collection. These give the appearance of movement using a stationary design and light. Movement and light are inspira...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil GIA Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil Gia Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for 1stdibs. The joy of life, sculpting from a live NYPD Horse. Foley was the m...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Vermeil, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18ky Cyclops Cufflinks, CK-004, These are inspired from Op Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to Kinetic and Constructivist movements. Using geometric d...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Diamond Horse Cufflinks, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla created this for 1stdibs. The joy of life, sculpting from a live NYPD Horse. Foley was the model for thi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Stephen Webster Smoking Gun 18 Carat Yellow Gold Tie Clip
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the barrel of a smoking gun, the Smoking Gun 18ct yellow gold tie clip helps your style stand out.
Please enquire for your exclusive price if your delivery country is ou...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aaron Basha Enamel Car Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in Chicago, IL
Aaron Basha 18K yellow gold, light blue and dark blue enamel car charm with four round diamonds, G color, VS clarity weighing .11 carat total and four round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Molten Blocks Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Molten Blocks Cufflinks ck-002, In matte 18ky. This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold melting under the torch and but without losing the sh...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
14k Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has hand sculpted these for the guy who knows who is in charge. Great as a gift or a personal purchase. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks. The gr...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Stephen Webster Jitterbug Toro Beetle 18 Carat Gold and Black Diamond Lapel Pin
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our Jitterbug collection, the Jitterbug Toro Beetle Lapel Pin is a playful take on achieving a stylish finish for a polished look. This elegant pin features black Diamond...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goshwara Onyx Pear Shape Stone
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Onyx Pear Shape Cabochon Drop is a gemstone that has been cut and polished into a smooth, rounded shape without any facets. It has a pear shape, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Onyx
