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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: 1980s
Style: Contemporary
18K Yellow Gold H. Stern Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an elegant H. Stern necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking oval Aquamarine pendant with three sparkling diamonds! A bright and beautiful blue oval-shaped aquamarine, weighing 4.50 carats, beams brilliantly from within an 18K gold frame and is enlivened with three round brilliant diamonds.
Indulge in the unparalleled beauty of this H. Stern aquamarine...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Classic Italian Tubogas Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Just in time for the holidays!
This is right on trend for todays jewelry collector and Classic, a forever piece.
A very fine Italian made 18k white gold tubogas
Necklace.
16- 1/2 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl Yellow Gold Mesh Necklace With Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18k Yellow Gold Pearl Mesh Necklace and matching earrings by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. With 55Pearls from 5mm to 4.5mm. Comes in the original Tifanny & co Box.
Length of neckl...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch in 14kt Yellow Gold by Frank J. Golden
Located in Freeport, FL
We call her Ru-Bee and she's just delightful! An estate piece made by Frank J. Golden Jewelry Company in the mid-1980s, this sweet little bee can be a worn as brooch or slipped onto ...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Extra Large Cross Pendant in Sterling Silver w Raised Detail 925 Reed & Barton
Located in Austin, TX
This large sterling cross pendant looks equally good as a choker as it does on a long chain. The Reed & Barton cross was created in 1984 and they ...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
18K Gold Italian Vintage Curb and Infinity Link Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous 18k gold chain has a great presence on the neck. Its long length allows it to be worn once or twice to create a stylish layered look alone or paired with other chains. ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stand Scroll Link Vintage Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three strands of scroll link chain. Featuring a high polish finish. Completed by large spring clasp closure. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1980...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Checkerboard Link Collar Necklace, 1987
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of domed triangular links. Pierced with a checkerboard motif. Articulated and brightly polished. Completed by a concealed hook and eye clasp. Stamped STERLING f...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent Glass Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Unusual and rare 80's signed YSL hammered gilt metal and green glass necklace. This fantastic piece will make a cool yet chic addition to day and even...
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1980s French Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
Ambrosi 18K White Gold Black Diamond Flower Necklace with South Sea Pearl
By Ambrosi
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Unique 18K white gold black diamond and South Sea Pearl necklace by Ambrosi. The necklace consists of a red reptile skin collar measuring 19.6mm white and 16 inches long.
The 18k w...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lotus Arts De Vivre 18K Amethyst & Glass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lotus Arts de Vivre 18K yellow gold amethyst and venetian glass beaded bid style collar necklace, comprise of forty graduated oblong faceted-cut amethyst beads and approx: eighty-sev...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
Designed as a textured gold ram's head suspended by a ball chain, Total weight 26.0 dwt. Length 15 1/4in.,
with French mark an...
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1980s French Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace 47.6 Grams Made in Italy 8 Inches
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring 44 high polish links weighing 47.6 grams, 17.5 inches long.
Matching bracelet is also available and can be extended onto the necklace to make ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Diamond Heart Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Gemstone: Diamond
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Size: inches
Weight: 10.19 grams
Diamond Details:
Cut: Round
Carat: 3.50 carat total weight
Color: G
Clarity: VS
Item...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.37 Ct Ruby & 0.60 Ct Diamond 18kt Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a vintage 18kt yellow gold pendant centered with a natural earth mined vivid red ruby from Thailand weighing 1.37 ct, excellent quality, framed with 12 natural earth mined old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 ct total.
This opulent pendant hangs on a 14 kt yellow gold 16 inch in length necklace.
Pendant is 0.75 inch by 0.50 inch wide plus 5/16 inch bale.
Stunning piece, great find, one of a kind wearable everyday or jazz it up...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Cable Knit Neckalce and Bracelet Signed Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Cable knit handmade solid 18 K yellow Gold necklace and or bracelet signed by the renowned jeweller Meister Zurich. The necklace can either be worn at t...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov, 2.03 Carat Round Diamonds by the Yard Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique style diamonds by the yard necklace showcasing a row of round brilliant diamonds, set in a rope design bezel made in 18k white gold. Each diamond is spaced evenly on an 18...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Agate Bead and Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Comprising fourteen very large black and white banded agate beads, joined to a sterling silver twin hoop clasp, signed Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, length 17 1/4 inches. Iris Apfel...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Agate, Sterling Silver
Spectacular Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Suite in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
What a show! Spectacular amethyst, diamond and pearl suite consisting of necklace, ear hangers, ring, bangle and brooch. Flowery design in 18 K...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Massive Lemonquarz Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold 750
Located in Lucerne, CH
Massive Lemonquarz pendant necklace in yellow gold 750. The pendant is set with an impressive oval cut Lemonquarz of approximate 250 cts. Dimensions of the stone are approximate 46 x...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold
1980s Estate Mint Green Amethyst Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
Located in US
80's Estate 6.50ct Mint Green Amethyst Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Green Amethyst Necklace
Center Gemstone: Mint Green Amethyst (Natural)
Shape: Hear...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Carambola Café Nacre Star Fruit Necklace, comprising of nine shell/mother of pearl beads, each measuring approx. 55mm x 40mm; held together by a f...
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1980s Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Monet Necklace in Silver plated Collar, 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Vintage Monet Necklace in Silver plated Collar, 1980s
Introducing an incredible Vintage Monet 1980s Necklace, a fantastic silver-plated collar ...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Silver Plate
Oscar De La Renta Faux Blue Sapphire and Faux Diamond Runway Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Oscar de la Renta Signature Runway Necklace, featuring oversized curb link chain suspending Beautiful Charms encrusted with Sparkling Blue and Ice Crystal. Two toned gold an...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary More Necklaces
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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