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 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
Platinum Domed Star Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Domed Star Cufflinks, This design came from my fascination crests, armor, and metals shields. Originally designed as an andiron for the fireplace. Now scaled and modified d...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
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 Yellow Gold Oval Domed Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18ky Gold Rhombus Domed Cufflinks, ck-007 My favorite shape, the rhombus exploited onto a oval dome. Stretching around the dome for dynamic shaping. polished or matte satin. Made...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
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
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
Chunky Amethyst and Turquoise Buckle
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise buckle centering an enormous amethyst. Can be converted into a pendant.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold 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. Matte 1...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Marigold Cufflinks Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginning with a fabulous flo...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Marigold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Black Rhodium Marigold Cufflinks. Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these marigolds exclusively for 1stdibs. Beginn...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Pink Gold 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. High pol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Jadeite and Diamond 2-Sided Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This is a very beautiful and unique 2-sided pendant, composed of 10 pieces of pear-shaped intense emerald green jadeite cabochon of very good tra...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Art Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 karat Gold Yellow Rectangle Cufflinks, CK-005, These are inspired from Optical Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks. Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla created these for 1stdibs. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Stephen Webster Jitterbug Horse Fly 18 Carat Gold and White Diamond Lapel Pin
Located in London, GB
Capturing the imagination of curious minds, the Jitterbug Horse Fly Lapel Pin offers altered perspectives and intrigue. Set in 18ct yellow Gold with calibre black Spinel (0.24ct) and...
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 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, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Insect Brooch Set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully quirky vintage diamond and emerald insect brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold.
The brooch depicts a resting insect with a body formed of 19 round brilliant cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Black Diamond High Heel Shoe Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
An elegant and very special high heel shoe pendant, set with brilliant black diamond weighing 0.36 carats, mounted in 18 Karat gold.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Winged Griffin Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink 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 o...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Leopard Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Leopard Cufflinks, These come from my Feline Collection. I am fascinated with all kinds of wild cats. The leopard ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
Located in Macau, MO
18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle, Italian made with fabulous craftsmanship, very unique, stylish and elegant.
O’Che 1867 was founded one and a half centuries ago in Mac...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate #1 Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold French Gate Cufflinks , This is a series of cufflinks from my travels and inspirations. Photographs of iron and bronze gates, fences,and windows. I am taking the...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Ruby Lion Cufflinks. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter for guys. Who wants to see one of these live? AA grade diamond ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Snake Tiara with South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Two twisting 18K yellow gold and diamond snakes kiss in the center of this darkly romantic serpentine tiara, forming a heart that embraces a large, baroque South Sea pearl. In creating this piece, Wendy paid as much attention to function as to form: the tiara is engineered with space for hair pins that will secure it for a full day of celebration. This wearable art was created in New York City by our top-notch goldsmiths. The design is the latest addition to Wendy's snake-themed Queen of Scots Collection. That motif was inspired by Mary Queen of Scots, cousin to Elizabeth I. Elizabeth's advisors referred to Mary as "the bosom serpent" -- close to the queen of England, and dangerous. More details below:
18K yellow gold totaling 2.3 oz, satin finish.
18K blackened rose gold.
12.8 x 14.3 mm South Sea Pearl.
76 white diamonds, totaling 1/2 carat.
9 points of rubies.
Made in New York City.
One-of-a-kind.
Worn by Victoria's Secret Angel and supermodel Elsa Hosk...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Sapphire Lion Cufflinks. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter for guys. Who wants to see one of these live? AA grade diam...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Golfer Charm, circa 1990
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as a stylized golfer, mid-swing
Limbs are comprised of bezel set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total; eye-clean and white
Completed by jump...
Category
1990s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Art Rectangle Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Cufflinks, From my Op Art Cufflink Collection. These give the appearance of movement using a stationary design and light. Movement and light are inspir...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
14 Karat Pink Gold Elephant Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Pink Gold Elephant Cufflinks Now it's true. No more imaginary pink elephants. There can be a pink elephant in the room! A new year, new a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Domed Star Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Domed Star Cuff inks, This design came from my fascination crests, armor, and metals shields. Originally designed as an andiron for the fireplace. Now scaled and mod...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Platinum Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cufflinks with Raised Rhombus Grid CK-015, My favorite shape, the rhombus used positively for a deeper contrast. Combining the grid over the oval dome for a more dynamic ...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Optical Art Rectangle Cuff links
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Angled Rectangle Cuff links, From my Op Art Cufflink Collection. These give the appearance of a rectangle bomb going off. They explode from a center point. Move...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Bangle
Located in Macau, MO
18K white gold bangle, Italian made, decorating with many heart-shaped patterns on the surface, fashionable, simple and elegant.
O’Che 1867 was found...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Cufflinks with GIA Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cuff links with GIA Diamonds, "Seaweed and Foam" A mix of ideas in one design. Using the diamonds as foam and the structure as seaweed. Summer i...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow gold GIA diamond Lion Cufflinks. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter for guys. Who wants to s...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Heart Charm Pendant with MOM Center
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Gold And Diamond Heart Charm Pendant With MOM Center 0.60 TDW.
2.83 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Molten Melting Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectangles shape. Symmetrical des...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
Located in Macau, MO
A very unique 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle, brushed and frosted with Italian craftsmanship. The bangle are hung with various shapes of dangling gold p...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow GIA Diamond Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow GIA Diamond Cufflinks, "Seaweed and Foam" Inspired from my favorite place on earth , the ocean.
20- Gia diamonds in 18kty matte and polishe...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Oval Wire Sphere Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow Oval Wire Sphere Yellow Cufflinks, This design came from my early sculptures where I made hollow forms that create moire patterns. This o...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold GIA Diamond Lion Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold GIA Diamond Lion Cuff links. The great lion. Ruler of the jungle, brave, and fearless. The best subject matter for guys. Who wants to s...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Total Diamond Circle Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant eternity circle floating pendant is finely crafted in brightly polished 14 karat white gold. A beautiful round row of round brilliant cut...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Leopard CuffLinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Leopard Cufflinks, These come from my Feline Collection. I am fascinated with all kinds of wild cats. The leopard can re...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Adler Diamond and Pink Purple Sapphire on Titanium and Gold Pendant
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Adler Diamond and Pink Purple Sapphire on Titanium and Gold Pendant.
Signed Adler.
Total height: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeters).
Width at maximum: 0.9...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Titanium
18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold White Rectangle Cufflinks, These are inspired from Op Art works. It is a form of abstract art and is closely connected to Kinetic and Constructivist movements. Using geometr...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Pearl Center
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Pearl.
3.55 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Maritime Charm / Pendant Religious Anchor
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Maritime Charm / Pendant Anchor
5.2 grams total weight.
Height: 40mm
Weight: 28mm
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Purple Cushion Spinel
Located in Berlin, DE
This Buttercup Flower contemporary brooch is a piece of jewelry, crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with a natural cushion purple spinel, weighing 1.34 carats. The ring ...
Category
2010s German Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Green Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18k Green Gold Molten Rectangle Cufflinks, This design is inspired by the liquid look of gold as its melting under the torch, without losing the rectang...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold with Sapphire Center Stone Filigree Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold With Sapphire Center Stone Filigree Brooch
7 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Diamond Dome Cross Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Diamond Dome Cross Cufflinks, One of my favorite shapes, the oval dome transformed magically with a cross of diamonds. Keep it simple and keep it elegant. Made to ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Sapphire Dome Cross Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Sapphire Dome Cross Cufflinks, One of my favorite shapes, the oval dome transformed magically with a cross of sapphires. Keep it simp...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Clarissa Bronfman 14 Karat Gold, Ebony, Enamel Hamsa Hand Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Clarissa Bronfman signature piece.
Hand carved ebony wood. 14k gold. Option of enamel eye center.
*** Please note, this main photo shows two options of the pendant. This purchase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Sapphire Dome Cross Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Sapphire Dome Cross Cufflinks, One of my favorite shapes, the oval dome transformed magically with a cross of sapphires. Keep it simp...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
