Contemporary 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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Creator: Cartier
Style: Contemporary
Cartier Diamond Love Necklace 18k White Gold Estate Jewelry Receipt 16"
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier Diamond Love necklace crafted in 18k white gold.
2 diamonds total 0.03 carats (estimated at G-H color and VVS2 clarity). The classic Cartier necklace features a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier “Trinity” 3 colour gold pendant with black silk cord
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier large Trinity pendant 3 Colour gold on black silk Cartier cord.
Beautiful Cartier Trinity necklace pendant model number B3041300.
You can dress for any occasion, wearing a...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Décolleté Multi-Strand Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier multi-strand gold necklace is as versatile as it is stunning. With nearly 20 strands delicately cascading over your décolletage, it's the epitome of elegance. Plus, it f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER 18kt Yellow Gold Chain
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The CARTIER 18kt Yellow Gold Chain is a testament to timeless elegance and understated luxury. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Diamond 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Love necklace is an exquisite masterpiece, seamlessly blending luxury and romance. Crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold, its iconic Love motif is adorned with dazzling diamo...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Coral Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Coral Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Suite stands as a testament to refined elegance and sophisticated design. This exquisite ensemble ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
This state of the art necklace by Cartier is the "Baiser Du Dragon" and also has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Love Necklace 18k White Gold Estate Fine Signed Jewelry 17" COA
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier Double Love necklace crafted in 18k white gold.
The Cartier necklace features two interlocking love links. The necklace is gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere De Cartier Necklace 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald & Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Cartier Panthere De Cartier Necklace. This stunning necklace is fashioned from 18k white go...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate Link Vintage Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of tiered minimalist foliate motif links
Hinged with considerable flex
Completed by concealed clasp closure
With hinged double figure eight safety
Stamped for 18 karat go...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cougar Cartier Necklace Panther necklace yellow white rose Gold stainless steel
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A wonderful Vintage Cartier 18 K Gold Cougar Panthere Necklace, sumptuously hand-made in Cartier's Parisian workshop in the late 1990s. This piece features three colours of 750 (18 K) yellow, white and rose gold wire, wrapped around a gold solenoid, finished with a pair of sculpted panther heads in yellow gold.
The epitome of elegance, this Cartier Panthere Cougar Necklace...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
Unveil your inner romantic with the Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace, a symbol of love and elegance that capt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier mother of pearl and lapis necklace carrying Jean-Jacques Cartier's mark
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a rare necklace made by Jean-Jacques Cartier, the illustrious head of the London branch of the iconic Cartier brand. The chain is marked with the distinctive insignia of Jean...
Category
1970s English Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking 18 karat yellow gold and ruby "Le Baiser du Dragon" Pendant Necklace by Cartier, 2000s.
The necklace consists of a square, open work pendant featuring a fine relief and dec...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Interlocking Ring Love Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Cartier LOVE Collection pendant necklace is a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this designer necklace features two interlocking rings that symbolize enduring love and unity.
The first ring, made of lustrous 18k pink gold, is adorned with 8 of Cartier's iconic screw motifs. The simplicity of the plain gold ring...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Cartier Maillon Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Maillon Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Link Collar Necklace
From the luxury brand's iconic Maillon collection, this collar necklace is ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
C de Cartier Diamond Necklace Estate 18k White Gold 15" Chain Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate C de Cartier diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold.
16 diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Hand Pendant Gold Necklace, numbered
A left hand clutching on to a white gemstone; 18 karat yellow gold; marked Cartier, 750, 144692
Size: Pendan...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Limited Edition Joker Playing Card Cartier Charm
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Limited Edition Joker Playing Card Cartier Charm is a unique piece of jewelry, blending the world of luxury with a touch of whimsy. Crafted by Cartier, renowned for its exquisite...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love 18 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.22 Carat Double Ring Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Milano, MI
Designer: Cartier Collection: Love Style: pendant necklace Metal: Rose gold, 18 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.22 Carat. Daughter of the New York of the 70s, the LOVE collection remains today an iconic symbol of love that transgresses conventions. length: approx. 43 cm Cartier double ring necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Necklace White Gold, 54 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 0.34 Carats
By Cartier
Located in Milano, MI
Cartier "Love" diamond necklace, in 18k white gold. Pendant has 54 round brilliant cut diamonds, total: 0.34 carats, estimate: E-F color, VVS clarity. Comes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love 18k White Gold, Necklace Features 6 Diamonds 0.15 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Milano, MI
Love Cartier 6 diamond used necklace made of 18k white gold. The Cartier necklace features 6 diamonds on one side and the word "LOVE" on the other. The ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Heart Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Two hearts one nesting in the other. Diamonds adorn half of each heart to make one full heart. 16" 2mm cable chain is equipped with a safety chain.
From the Skibell Estate Collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Necklace 3 Rows 18K White Gold - Circa 1996
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This Cartier Maillon Panthere 3-row Diamond Necklace is 18 inches in length and weighs 56.20 DWT (approx. 87.4 grams). It contains 240 round diamonds weighing an approximate total of...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier "Margot" Collection Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Created by Cartier in 1992, this 16 1/2 inch long necklace is a member of the "Margot" collection, and measures 1/2 of an inch wide. This choker length, link, necklace is casual in a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold & Diamond Heart Pendant by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A contemporary gold and diamond heart pendant by Cartier. Crafted from 18k yellow gold this delicate heart is pavé set with approximately 1.25 carats of diamonds suspended from a sim...
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Paris Modern Lariat Necklace in 18Kt White Gold 1 Diamond Three Pearls
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Long lariat necklace designed by Cartier.
A modern contemporary piece made in Paris France by the house of Cartier in 2001. This lariat necklace is part of the Calin collection and was crafted in 18 karats white gold. It is mounted with one round brilliant cut diamond of 0.10 carats, D/E color, VS-1 clarity.
Embellished, with one round Akoya white pearl and two Tahitian gray and white pearls; respectively gradated from 7, 8.5 and 10.5 mm.
Have a total weight of 21 grams and an adjustable lenght between 18.5 and 21 inches,
Stamped, with French hallmarks and signed, "CARTIER 2001...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Delices de Goa Turquoise Amethyst Pendant 18k Gold COA Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Cartier 'Les Delices De Goa' turquoise & amethyst pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is set with amethyst and turquoise in various sizes ranging fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Natural Cultured Pearls with Diamond and Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Exclusive sea pearls necklace made of perfectly round shaped pearls.
Top luster, perfect skin sold by Cartier this necklace is made out of 1.90k diamonds Fvvs1 and 18k yellow gold an...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Panthere Chain Necklace 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k white, yellow and pink gold Cartier necklace from the trinity collection featuring interlocking tricolor rings embellished with black lacquer acc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Gold and Emerald Lion Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 18-karat gold and emerald lion brooch-pendant by Cartier, circa 1970s. This is a rare item published in Cartier's book on animal jewelry.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panthère De Pendant on a Silk String Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold and silk cord Cartier Panthere de Cartier lariat necklace featuring carved onyx, pear shaped peridot and enamel details with ad...
Category
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Amulette De Cartier Malachite Diamond 18k Rose Gold XS Model Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Amulette de Cartier necklace is subtly elegant as well as beautifully luxurious. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this necklace features a disc charm inlaid with malachite and punc...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier CC Diamond Heart 18K White Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Give your evening ensemble a luxurious upgrade with this pendant from the house of Cartier. Designed from 18k white gold, this pendant forms a beautiful diamond-embellished CC design...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Love Diamonds 18k White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Love necklace is an exquisite piece crafted from 18k white gold. It features interlocking rings adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and screw motifs, exuding timeless ele...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Interlocking Loops 18k Rose Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Love necklace is an exquisite piece crafted in 18k rose gold. The design features interlocking loops adorned with dazzling diamonds, creating a luxurious and elegant aest...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Amulette De Cartier Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your elegance with this Cartier necklace. Exquisite craftsmanship meets timeless design in this stunning piece, an embodiment of luxury and sophistication that complements ev...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Platinum and Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Paris platinum and diamond necklace. The 120 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to be colorless (E/F), very very ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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