Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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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Gemstone: Quartz
Style: Contemporary
Multifaceted Pendant Green Quartz in 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain
Located in Bilbao, ES
Green Quartz 18kt gold pendant chain
“Nudo” stone, available in a range of stunning colors
Green, Milky, citrine, prasolite, rose quartz, amethyst, topace
18kt gold chain
READY TO ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Chain Necklace Gold with Lemon Quartz
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Fine Gold Chain Necklace in White Gold, 18K
and yellow gold extension with iconic brand silhouette openwork in disc
with Quarz Lemon, pear cut
Maximum length - 45 cm, minimum leng...
Category
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold PprClip Chain Multi Color& Malachite Bear Charm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Paper clip necklace consists of:
- pink quartz
- aquamarine
- 925 sterling silver 14k gold plating
- 14k solid gold
- enamel
- 14k gold diamond swivel clasp that opens and closes all...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Malachite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, ...
Black Bodyfurnitures Necklace, hand-painted, Rose Quartz, Pearls, double wire
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Necklace “Faba”, 2023 , is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone.
Materials: papier-mâché, silver, copper, rose quartz, pearls, gold leaf...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Copper
14k gold filled Rose cut Clear Quartz Long Station Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k gold filled rose cut clear quartz station necklace is such a beautiful piece!
A long and elegant fine 14k gold filled chain is embellished with hand bezel-set double facet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold-filled, 14k Gold
8 Stone Multicolor Necklace in 18 K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
EJ 1478
8 stone multicolor necklace in 18 K gold. (Stock code EJ 1478)
Be surrounded by Gems of the world ! A fascinating array of colored, faceted rose cut treasures on an 18 K gold chain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18...
One-Off Raw Stone Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold F. by the Artist Herself
Located in Engelberg, CH
"Wende" ... is a necklace with a cluster of colourful and raw gems! Sheila started out creating her first jewels with only raw stones, and today she has created a whole collection ar...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-fil...
Clarissa Bronfman Multi Color Charm Paper Clip Gold Necklace &Enamel Polki Heart
Located in New York, NY
Paper clip necklace consists of:
- pink quartz
- aquamarine
- 925 sterling silver 14k gold plating
- 14k solid gold
- enamel
- 14k gold diamond swivel clasp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 1...
Les Petits Bonbons Necklace Square with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Arezzo, IT
A smoky quartz candy make the base for the diamonds on its top. Notes of light and amber for a playful and never boring design.
Necklace length 43 cm with extension at 45 cm and 48 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Les Petits Bonbons Necklace Triangle with Smoky Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Arezzo, IT
Central element of this jewel is the smoky quartz triangle that raise shiny diamonds. The rose gold enhances the color contrasts for a fresh and mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
A Champagne Diamond & Quartz Cabochon Pendant, set in darkened Silver
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
A Champagne Diamond & Quartz Cabochon Pendant, set in darkened Silver.
This Pendant features a central Pear shaped Graphitite Cabochon (Quartz with Graphite Needles) of 27 Carats, su...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
Stephen Dweck Carved Crystal Quartz & Pearl Multi-Strand Brass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Stephen Dweck collar multi-strand necklace
Featuring carved fancy cut quartz over mother of pearl doublet
Baroque oval cultured pearl and toggle closure
The necklace measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
Balance Necklace in Green Quartz, Prasiolite, White Topaz and Sterling Silver
By Dorian Webb
Located in Oakland, CA
Intention: Balance
Design: This unique sterling silver bar necklace has three strategically placed stones in gradients of green. Emerald-cut green quartz transitions to soft green prasiolite and crisp white topaz, keeping your balances in check.
Style Suggestion: This sits high on the chest, and layers well with other necklaces.
Particulars: Green quartz, prasiolite, white topaz, Sterling silver, 16" long, on Venetian box chain...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Multi Color Charm Paper Clip Gold Necklace & Moonstone Flower
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of:
- 14k gold
- 925 sterling silver
- pave diamonds
- rainbow moonstone
Paper clip necklace consists of:
- pink quartz
- aquamarine
- 925 sterling silver 14k gold plating
- 14k solid gold
- enamel
- 14k gold diamond swivel clasp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k...
An 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Starburst Pendant set with Rutillated Quartz
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
An 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Starburst Pendant set with Rutillated Quartz. This 18kt Gold Starburst Pendant features a central Rutile Quartz Cabochon of 5.57 Carats and is surrounded b...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold
Botanical Heliotrope Necklace with Thirty Four Diamonds by Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant necklace features an intricate lace ornament adorned with a total of 34 white and black diamonds, along with 5 smoky quartz stones. The dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fine Chain Necklace Gold with Lemon Quartz
By ECH JEWELRY
Located in Barcelona, CT
Fine Chain Necklace Gold
with Lemon Quartz in White Gold, 18K head
Maximum length - 45 cm, minimum length - 35 cm
You can put and take on the Lemon Quartz in a Chain Necklace.
This...
Category
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
18k Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Dainty Gold Link Chain with Natural Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness.
This dainty necklace chain is from her Crystal Link Collection. It's designed to remind us that miracles happen.
Amethyst means Intuition, Creativi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Moon quartz 28 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.80 carat approx.
18 inch length
18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp
Chain can be clasped at any length
Crafte...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Saphires and Diamonds Dragonfly Pendant Brooche and Necklace
Located in Bilbao, ES
Pink Saphires and diamonds dragonfly pendant brooche and necklace
with 42cm long white gold chain of 5.60gr 18k gold
Diamonds EFVVS 43 total 0.63cts
Al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Piramid Cabouchon Pink Quartz in 18k Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Bilbao, ES
Piramid Cabouchon Pink Quartz in 18k rose gold pendant necklace
Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching rings
Pink Quartz in rose gold
Calcedony in white gold
Grey Moonstone in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Tanzanite Shaker Pendant 14k Gold PaperclipLink Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chain necklace consists of:
- 16" length
- 925 sterling silver
- 14k gold plating
- lobster claw clasp
- cb logo
Pendant consists of:
- Pendant height: 29 Millimeters; Pendant wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1990s Gilded Sterling Silver and Square Hydrotermal Quartz Italian Necklace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A never worn stylish necklace totally hand-crafted in Italy in the Nineties, it's never worn. The gilded sterling silver and the square briolé hydro termal citrine quartz are in perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Multifaceted Rouge Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Bilbao, ES
Multifaceted Rouge Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
“Nudo” stone, available in a range of 18 stunning colors
18kt gold chain
READY TO SHIP
*Shipment of this piece is no...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Minimalist Gold Link Chain with Natural Healing Amethyst
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness.
This necklace chain is from her Crystal Link Collection. It's designed to help us tap into the flow of the source.
Amethyst means Intuition, Creativ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Sapphire Opal Topaz Diamond Wing Moon Rosary Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rosary necklace consists of:
- brown smoky quartz 8 mm
- pave diamonds
- mix cut diamonds
- agate
- diamond opal tumbler bead
- diamond topaz tumbler bead
- double sided diamond sapphire clasp that opens and closes allowing for changing/removal of pendant
- 37" length
- 925 sterling silver
Pendants consist of:
- 925 sterling silver, pave diamond XL Angel Wing pendant 3.25" length
- 925 sterling silver, pave diamond, rainbow moonstone Crescent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold, Sphere Chain Necklace with Multicoloured Gemstones
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Baby Morning Star’, chain necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This elegantly bold, statement chain, comes in a highly polished finish and features a di...
Category
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Quartz, Yellow...
18k Yellow Gold White Speckled Carved Druzy Heart Pendant
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold pendant set with one white speckled carved druzy heart, on a 20 inch 1.5mm 14k yellow gold cable chain. This necklace was made and designed by llyn strong.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Druzy, Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Link Chain with Natural Rock Crystal Hexagon Charm
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness.
This dainty gold link chain is from her signature Crystal Link Collection.
Clear Rock Crystal means Manifestation, Positivity & Luck.
Chain Metal T...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Rose Gold Les Gemmes Multicolor Necklace with Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Arezzo, IT
An handmade contemporary jewellery piece with a modern design that is bold and sophisticated at the same time. The distinctive asymmetrical setting of the pendant lets the gemstones ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multifaceted Orange Quartz Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Bilbao, ES
Orange Quartz 18kt gold pendant chain
“Nudo” stone, available in a range of 18 stunning colors
18kt gold chain
READY TO SHIP
*Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite 161.53 Carat Rose Quartz Necklace Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Rose Quartz Necklace with 161.53 Carat Rose Quartz, 81.39 Carat Aquamarine, and 4.28 Carat Diamonds. The Necklace and Individual Stones Are Designed On A 20 Karat Yellow Gold Chain W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold White Oval Druzy Pendant on a 14k Yellow Gold Chain
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold oval white druzy pendant on a 14k yellow gold 1.5mm 18 inch cable chain. This necklace was made and designed by llyn strong.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduated Rose Quartz and Yellow Gold Sweetie Necklace
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made using 14 carat Yellow Gold, the suspended Rose Quartz Balls are threaded together with a solid gold wire and graduated onto a delicate cable chain. The lovely pink centre bead is 12 mm, 10mm the two following, 8mm the next, 6 mm the last ones, with a little 3 mm yellow gold ball to finish it off. It hangs as about 16.5 inches but can also be used at 15.5 as has an extra loop. Part of our Sweetie collection emulating edible candy jewellery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Stars and Tourmaline Diamonds Rose Gold Chain Choker Necklace
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made 9 karat gold five stone chain choker necklace with three Rose Quartz Stars and two diamond shaped pink Tourmalines. This 16" piece is very sweet and easy to wear. As with m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Goshwara Moon Quartz Briolette Station Necklace
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Moon Quartz Pear Shape Briolette Necklace on Oval Link Chain in 18K Yellow Gold, from ‘Gossip’ Collection
Length: 36"" Approx.
Stone size: 17 x 24 mm, 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Chocolate Tahitian Pearl, Quartz and Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This showstopping pendant by Yoko London features a lustrous Chocolate coloured Tahitian pearl suspended from a cognac quartz cabochon showcased in diamond-set 18K rose gold. Secured...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k ...
Dubini Ancient Venetian Ducat Coin Amethyst Medallion 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Venetian gold ducat coin (LXII Doge 1382-1400) set in 18K yellow gold with ame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Gold Link Chain with 7 Large Natural Rock Crystal Triangle Charm
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness.
This bold gold chain is from her signature Crystal Link Collection.
Clear rock crystal means manifestation, positivit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Necklace with Diamonds and Smoky Quartzes Designed by Artist
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Heliotrope contemporary necklace by the artist features 34 white and black diamonds and 5 smoky quartz stones. Made from dark silver, this piece exudes a designer, new gothic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18kt Multi Color Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Long chain Necklace with Amethyst, Rose Cuartz and Crystal Balls surrounded by gold encasement 38"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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