Contemporary More 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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Style: Contemporary
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0.38 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique and colorful circle pendant necklace showcasing a 0.38 carats yellow radiant cut diamond center that GIA certified as Fancy Vivid Yellow Color, VS clarity. Surroundi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.57 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Clover Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pendant necklace showcasing an open-work four point clover design, channel set with round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.35 carats total. Dangli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.77 Carats Total Pave Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This simple yet brilliant pendant necklace showcasing a three dimensional crescent moon, micro-pave set with round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh 0.77 carats total. Made in 18K w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baroque Freshwater South Sea Pearl Necklace With 14K White Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
Baroque Freshwater South Sea pearl necklace with 30 Baroque South Sea pearls, 18.8mmx16mm with 14K white gold diamond clasp with 8 single cut,...
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Hunter Green Cabochon Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Richmond, BC
Hunter green cabochon emerald and diamond pendant. Handcrafted oval, hunter green natural emerald mounted in yellow gold bezel frame, accented with round b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 17.70 Carats Black & White Round Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Features an oversized heart shape pendant pave set with black diamonds on the outer edges weighing 10 carats total. Encrusted with white diamonds in the middle weighing 7.70 carats t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 25.60 Carats Total Mixed Cut Graduating Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous, important and intricately designed necklace showcasing round and pear shaped diamonds weighing 25.60 carats total. Each diamond fringe graduates in size as it gets to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Open-Work Heart Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique pendant necklace showcasing round brilliant diamonds set in a small heart shapes going around a circular open-work design. Diamonds weigh 0.73 carats total. Made in 18k whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov Multi-Color Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a colorful combination of South Sea and freshwater pearls in a single strand necklace. Spaced by four 18 karat yellow gold beads encrusted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Classic Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A beautiful classic row necklace of high-quality Indonesian Golden South Sea pearls strung onto silk and secured to an 18 Karat Yellow Gold diamond-set ball clasp. The intrinsic luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...
Roman Malakov 115.20 Carat Total Mixed Cut Cluster Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious and well crafted high end necklace showcasing mixed pear and marquise cut diamonds, set in an intricate and elegant open-work design. Diamonds weigh 115.20 carats total. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3.75 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamond Open Work 3D Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a heart shape pendant of open-work design, encrusted by round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.75 carats total. Pendant is in a three dimensional shape made in platinum, suspe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Orange Coral, Kyanite Stones, Diamonds, White Gold Scraps Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold
Yoko London Akoya Classic Row Necklace on 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Set Clasp
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This timeless necklace by Yoko London features premium 7-7.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls with a subtle rose over-tone, finished with a diamond-set 18K rose gold clasp. Crafted in our Lon...
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2010s British Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sabi and Polished Gold Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold Sabi and polished gold necklace, width 11/16 inches.
Last retail $46500
Category
1990s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Graduating Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous 14K yellow gold graduating diamond necklace, prong set with 120 full cut round diamonds weighing approximately 8cts total, graduat...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 61.96 Carat Graduating Yellow and White Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unique and well crafted piece that showcases the two magnificent sides of diamonds. On one side, features color rich fancy yellow pear shape diamonds that graduates in size, set in f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold and White Gold Studs Signed Chimento Parure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Roman Malakov 3.56 Carats Total Princess Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A classic tennis bracelet style showcasing 90 pieces of princess cut diamonds, weighing 3.56 carats total and approximately G color, VS in clarity. Made in 18K White Gold. 7 inches i...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Engraved Face on Red Coral, Diamonds, Pearls Rows, 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Yvel Brushed Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Yvel
Located in Chicago, IL
Yvel 18K brushed yellow gold link necklace, 32 inches long with 32 fresh water Baroque pearls, pearl size 20mmX15mm.
Category
2010s Israeli Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Long Gold Chain with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Darnestown, MD
Textured links surround irregularly shaped semi precious stones in this 35" long necklace. Three links on the end allow the length to be modified so it can be slightly shorter. It ca...
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20th Century Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Bib Style" Diamond Necklace
By Picchiotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Picchiotti 18K yellow gold "Bib Style" necklace set with 112 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.88cts, F-G color, VS clarity.
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yvel South Sea Pearl Brushed Yellow Gold Necklace
By Yvel
Located in Chicago, IL
YVEL 18K brushed yellow gold 36 inch link necklace, with 11 Baroque South Sea pearls. Pearls measure 20mmx13mm.
Category
2010s Israeli Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mandarin Garnet Pendant 15.01 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
All the radiance of a fiery evening sky shines from this rare Mandarin garnet. Displaying a rich "mandarin" hue, this monumental 15.01-carat stone disp...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
Deakin & Francis Silver Snake Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The sterling silver snake pendant has a green enamel finish and is fitted on to a 15" (40cm) chain.
With a full set of Deakin & Francis hallmarks for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold necklace, set with one cabochon emerald weighing 11.63cts and 229 full cut round diamonds, F-G color VS clarity
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Necklace with Green Tourmalines and Rosecut Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous 18K white gold necklace with18 oval faceted green tourmalines weighing 70.29cts and 18 rose cut diamonds weighing 2.63cts and round diamonds weighing 6.60cts.
Necklace lengt...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Ruby Charm Necklace
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
The Ruby Tumble Necklace with Fancy Chain in 18K Rose Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry from the 'G-One' Collection. The necklace features a series of na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 25.27 Carats Total Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant jewelry piece showcasing 25.27 carats total of multi colored oval cut sapphires, alternately spaced by brilliant round diamonds in a circle design. Diamonds weighing 1.26...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 7 Carat Total Pink Sapphire and South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile upper length necklace showcasing 52 pieces of South Sea Baroque Pearls. The beautiful pearls are approximately 11.4 - 13.9mm diameter accented with Three 7 carat tot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Drop Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Falcon Grey Enamel 82 Diamonds 0.16 ct GV S
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer drop pendant necklace, Dew Drop Collection, 18k white gold, falcon grey vitreous enamel, 82 diamonds, total 0.16 ct, G VS brilliant cut, limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Contemporary 0.81 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is designed as a cable chain centering a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond station. Weighing approximately 0.81 carat total - H in color with SI2 clarity. Accented by hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21.74 Carats Total Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace showcasing color-rich oval-cut pink sapphires, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Each sapphire and diamond halo is spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dior Diamond Gold Necklace Sautoir
Located in Geneva, CH
Dior Diamond and White Gold 18k Sautoir Necklace.
105 Diamond estimated about 11.55 carats E-F Vvs and white gold. Dior.
Total length: 25.56 inches (70.00...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Round Pendant 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Purple Vitreous Enamel Diamonds 1.27 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant 18k white and yellow gold, Soirée Collection, translucent purple vitreous enamel, 69 diamonds, total 1.27 ct, G VS, brilliant cut - included is a 0.51 ct T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Roman Malakov Five-Stone Single Drilled Round Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique necklace style showcasing five round brilliant diamonds, single drilled and attached to 14 karat white gold. Diamonds weigh 2.29 carats total.
Style available in different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Player Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum hand made tennis player with .98 cts of fancy cut fine white diamonds. There are baguette cut diamonds, tapered baguettes and round modern brilliant cut diamonds. All of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, large size, 18 karat textured and polished yellow gold articulated pendant, by Van Cleef and Arpels, 1970s. Signed VCA © 71. Stamped 750, French Assay Marks. Numbered. Pen...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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