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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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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Buccellati Sterling Sterling Silver Maschera Ligorica Mask Vintage Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered face of a man with an exaggerated jolly expression. Wearing a fanning headdress with grooved sweeping hair and beard. With oxidized patina throughout. Completed by large jump...
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1970s Flamingo Pin featuring Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Weight: 2 grams Measures 1.25 inch. (length) x .50 inch (width) Gemstone Details: Ruby: 0.12 carats Sapphire: 0.10 carats Emerald: 0.10 carats Diamond Details: Cut: Round Carat: 0.08 carats Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI Item Features: This beautiful "Tutti Frutti" Flamingo pin...
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Verdura Baguette and Round Diamonds Brooch / Pin 10 Carat TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
A Spectacular Verdura Baguette and Round Diamond Brooch or Pin having 10 Carat TDW. A one of a kind platinum mount set with a total of approximat...
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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 ...
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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.
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