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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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Italian Heart Citrine Black Onyx Diamond 18 KT Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This fascinating estate Italian necklace is a striking example dating 1975 circa
Entirely made of solid 18 KT gold
Large Cuban links chain leading to a superb centre styled with a he...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Exclusive Dalí 18K solid gold 'St. John Cross' Necklace #A-821 - With Provenance
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Description: Part of our private Salvador Dalí collection, the 'Christ of St. John Cross' Necklace, #A-821, stands out as a testament to surrealism in 18K yellow gold. This 1970s lim...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 K white Gold chain Turquoise Baguette cut Diamond pendant Paul Binder Zurich
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white chain with pendant by Paul Binder Zurich featuring a fine natural Turquoise Cabochon 15 mm x 13 mm and 22 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing 1.79 ct, F/G color, if...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Paris Modernist 'Chain D'Ancre' Long Toggle Link Gold Modernist Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris 'chain d'ancre' long toggle small link modernist necklace. Signed Hermes with French hallmarks. Wear it long or wrap...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Burma Ruby Diamond Collar Necklace 24.50 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat yellow gold collar necklace featuring 5 Oval Burma Rubies weighing 7.50 Carats, Heated, flanked with baguette and round brilliants weighing approximately 17 carats.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels choker is made of silver and 18k gold and is very flexible. It carries the French assay marks and workshop marks for Lasbleiz, Fournier, Vitielo.
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
Estate Diamond Koi Fish Large Amazing 18 KT Pendant Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This magnificent estate Diamond pendant is 1970 circa
Extremely well crafted by incredible workmanship unique piece of jewellery, no other one like this in the entire world, art piec...
Category
1970s European Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k 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
Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of beads Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long sautoir made of two rows of chains and one row of synthetic beads . Small brand next to the hook&eye.
Lenght = 95 cm
Category
1970s European Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Car Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.7 grams
Diamond Details:
Measurement: .75 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
1970s Celine 18k gold and ebony necklace
By Celine
Located in London, GB
This necklace made in 1970s by Celine is a highly wearable piece with interlocking 18k gold and ebony links. The set also has a bracelet which is listed separately on 1stDibs. A phot...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k 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
Vintage Coral and Cultured Pearl Five Row Necklace, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage five row necklace, comprised of three rows of 6mm white cultured pearls and two rows of 8mm round pale pink coral beads, with two 18ct yellow gold spacer bars, strung on to...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 55.80 Ct Natural Sapphire 15.00 Ct 1970 Curb Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This sensational Sapphire & Diamond necklace is 1970 ca.
Bold and chic, hand tailored during the 70’s as unique of solid 18 KT gold– Italian origin
Weighs 80.6 grams
Appealing desig...
Category
1970s European Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegance Spotlight
This unique vintage Pearl Ruby & Diamond suit is the epitome of timeless elegance, hand crafted 18 kt gold components bearing English hallmarks for London 1977
The...
Category
1970s British Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Double Strand Salmon Red Coral Necklace Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Appeal
This truly enchanting double strand Coral necklace is 1970 ca, comes with its original certification from an Italian jeweller, dated
The necklace is composed by a double...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond
1970 Black Stallion Horse Pendant 14K Yellow Gold with Diamond Eye
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1970
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.5 grams
Diamond Details:
Measurement: 1/2 inch long
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1000
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1970s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace Circa 1970s. This amazing choker looks like xoxo Double row. This is such a great find. 12.5" L -15" L so c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Claude Gilli, Artist Jewellery, Silver Pendant
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large silver pendant depicting four pouring paint pots. Created around 1970' ;
Marked : Gilli, artist stamp in a losange, French silver stamp
Cl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Silver
9ct Gold Amethyst Pendant 1970s by Hermann Siersbol
Located in London, GB
Contemporary modernist
9ct Gold Amethyst Pendant
Stone : 8.75ct Oval Amethyst Gem
By Danish Designer Hermann Siersbol
Exquisite Contemporary Design
Fully Hallmarked (British - impo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Italian Enamelled Cross 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Beautiful Vintage Italian cross from the 70s. For the work of this pendant, the technique of green and red enamel was used with geometric motifs....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Diamond Coral Crystal Quartz Sphere Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy 1976 Dated GG Logo Gilt Bar Pendant SnakeChain TwoTone Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the museum-collected piece (see our photo for comparison), this signed and dated two-tone gilt snake-chain choker features a similar curvilinear interlocking metal...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
Buccellati Sterling Sterling Silver Maschera Ligorica Mask Vintage Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered face of a man with an exaggerated jolly expression. Wearing a fanning headdress with grooved sweeping hair and beard. With oxidized patina throughout. Completed by large jump...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
0.40 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond and Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic pearl and diamond necklace showcasing one large pearl set in a weaving rope setting accented with 0.40 carat total brilliant round diamonds. Attached to two beautiful strands ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Buccellati Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Multi-Strand Chain
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Multi-strand necklace is comprised of three swagged white gold chains featuring texturous round links. Intermittent with yellow gold stations bezel set with rose cut diamonds. Weighi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pauline Rader Jewelry Set Pendant Necklace, Clamper Bracelet + Ring Vintage 70s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Pauline Rader 3pc jewelry set: oversized Carnelian & Gold Metal Pendant necklace with gold chain fringe, rhinestone & Carnelian stone clamper brac...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon
Designer: Bent Knudsen
Maker: Bent Knudsen
Design #:
Circa:
Dimensions: 4 5/8” x 5 1/4”
Country of Origin: Denm...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Lapis Chain Necklace 72.9 Grams
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring Lapis Bar links on a Cuban link chain, weighing 72.9 grams, 37 Inches.
Great for Laying!
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin 1970 Kurt Aepli Necklace Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds, Jasper & Bloodstone
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant-brooch designed by Kurt Aepli (1914-2002) for Gubelin.
An exceptional sculptural piece of art, created in Zurich Switzerland, by Aepli ba...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pivoting gold rhombus pendant
Located in Sežana, SI
Elegant pendant in the shape of a rhombus, made of yellow 18K gold
On one side No. 83 brilliant cut diamonds, estimated weight of ct. 0.02 each.
On the opposite side No. 40 sapphires...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 1970s Two-Color Gold Figaro Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
An estate two-color gold figaro link chain necklace, in 18k. Urbano, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green & Blue Enamel Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 16 sections of Japanese Culture Pearls with decorative links of blue and green enamel floral gold motifs.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Wood and Gold Modernist Necklace circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A carved wood, diamond and 18 karat white and yellow gold necklace. Stamped with a maker's mark, German hallmarks. (we are still researching and have not yet identified the maker) an...
Category
1970s German Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Strain Link Chain 63 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 4 multi-strain links weighing 63 grams.
First strain measures 21 inches.
Second strain measures 23 inches.
Third strain measures 23....
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Anchor Link Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fashionable Vintage chain necklace from the 1970s era! This classic yet bold piece is crafted in solid 9kt yellow gold and comprised of interlocking anchor links (also known as mar...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
9ct Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Vintage Geometric design Diamond Necklace
Dated 1977
Fully Hallmarked on reverse of pendant
by Goldsmiths CJ Limited
as well as 375 and another mark "W" on the necklace,s Cl...
Category
1970s British Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Chanel 18k Gold Hoop link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
18K Chanel gold Hoop link necklace. Approx. 32.5 inches long, Weight 60.4 dwt
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and yellow gold adjustable choker with irregular diamonds also accented with emerald beads, g 83.50 circa, length cm 37, h cm 6.60 circa 1970's
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
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
Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold-Plated Beads
Located in Addison, TX
Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold Plated Beads are mesmerizing. The earrings are each composed of two malachite beads alternating with gold plated beads for a perf...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Gold Plate
Spectacular Vintage Onyx and Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this Onyx and Diamond Vintage pendant in 18 K white and yellow Gold. The pendant is set with 2 larger brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 ct, H colo...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Diamond Necklace in White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Lucerne, CH
Impressive diamond necklace in 18 karat white gold. Designed as a node with swag elements.
Prong set with 231 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximate 18.20 ct. Further set with ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Chain Necklace with Pendant with Diamonds and Baroque Pearls Signed Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One of a kind 18 K yellow Gold multi chain necklace with Pendant by the internationally well known Zurich based Company Binder. The Pendant is set with 3 baroque Peals and further de...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
18k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Intaglio Hebrew Coin Medallion Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold pendant, designed in intaglio of a Hebrew coin. Suspended on a Cuban link chain made of 18k yellow gold. Triple lock safety ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Fringe Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An eye catching and brilliant necklace showcasing 147 brillant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 19.0 ct, J color, si clarity and 131 blue Sapphires totaling ca. 21.0 ct., set in a...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This vintage 1970s Diamond and Emerald necklace features a flat necklace and is set with 14 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.30 ct, G, vs and 13 pear sh...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace
By Cindy Royce
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace, set with 264 full cut round diamonds weighing 3.25cts, F-G color, VS clarity, 16 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Convertible Sautoir Necklace Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sautoir, made in France in the 1970s with French assay marks, features a carved coral stylized trefoil embellis...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant white gold necklace, 18 K, set with 128 Brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 16 ct, and 142 Baguette Diamonds of ca. 8.50 ct, all F and G colour and vvs clarity. Leng...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Necklace with Fancy Shape Diamonds Creating Floral Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum necklace with floral design consisting of 9 pear shape diamonds weighing 2.25cts and 15 baguette diamonds weighing .60cts, G-H color, VS clarity
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1970's Chanel Gold Chain Sautoir Necklace with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel gold-tone chain link metal sautoir that can be worn long, or doubled up and short. Clusters of hexagonal double sided clear crystal rhinestones. Stamped and marked C...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Heart Motif Collar Necklace, French
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold necklace featuring one pear shape Turquoise flanked with round brilliants and a heart motif collar.
5 Diamond Heart Links
Approximately 2 Carats
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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 Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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