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: Yellow Diamond
Style: Contemporary
Yellow and White Pave Diamond Cross and Wings Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely gorgeous cross and wings necklace bursting with sparkle. The intricately detailed wings are embellished with fancy yellow and white diamonds, filling the full wings with dazzling color. A single white gold cross dangles below the wings, filled with natural white diamonds, while the finely woven white gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.90 Ct Aquamarine Heart on a Yellow Gold Chain and Yellow Diamonds
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
This handmade in the UK necklace had a beautiful light coloured Aquamarine heart weighing at 2.90 carats. It has an Identification Document on which it states the natural gem has min...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Aquamarine, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.01 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 3.01 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 2.31 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.10 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.10 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.19 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace with exuberant elegance- in this exceptional 5.19 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attache...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.08 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.08 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.74 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very soft yet sophisticated pendant necklace that features a tantalizing 2.74 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.16 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace with exuberant elegance- in this exceptional 6.16 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attache...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
7.22 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 7.22 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
6.19 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace exuberates elegance through its exceptional 6.19 carat Natural Fancy Yellow, Radiant cut diamond. This magnificent stone sits on a 4 prong setting and is attached on a ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
3.44 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This cross features 6 perfectly matched Cushion Cut Yellow Diamonds weighing 3.44 Carats and set in a minimalistic setting that lets light ...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2.37 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Central, HK
Vihari Jewel's five stone pendant necklace features 5 diamonds: 2 round brilliant diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity), 2 pear shape white diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity) and a 1.507 cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.28 Carat Heart Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Central, HK
Vihari Jewel's five stone pendant necklace features 5 diamonds: 3 heart shape white diamonds (F color, VS+ clarity) and 2 heart shape Fancy Yellow diamonds (VS+ clarity). The pendan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiger-Eye Chalcedony, Champagne Diamond and Coral Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Andrew Glassford's Donut Series III 26 inch long necklace makes a beautiful statement piece that can be worn two ways. Five 20mm Tiger-Eye Chalcedony discs weighing 41 carats anchor this necklace. On one side of necklace are .40 carats of Champagne colored round Diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Diamond, Chalcedony, Yellow Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yell...
Luca Carati 18Kt Gold Opal Lotus Pendant, 1.17Ct. Yellow & .76Ct. White Diamond
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
This lovely necklace features a beautiful round white opal pendant ,bezel set in a high polished yellow gold. An 18kt yellow gold overlay Lotus flow...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy yellow diamonds are mounted in delicate flower designs employing Waltzing Brilliance setting.
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewell...
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2010s Russian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
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