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Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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
Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the ancient Chinese instruments of desire that also give them their name, the BV "Ben Wa Balls" were designed in 1996 by Betony Vernon and are part of her infamous Boudoir Box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire Compact Case
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful piece of design and craftsmanship, this 18k yellow gold compact by Van Cleef & Arpels is both striking and sophisticated. Its sleek exterior features an elegant straight ...
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20th Century French Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewelry Pochette Box
Located in Toronto, CA
Whether at home, on the go, or traveling, make sure your precious jewels are always safe with this white crushed velvet pochette case with gold tassel detailing. Featuring a multi-purpose insert with two sides. One side of the insert suitable for two pairs of earrings and one necklace or bracelet. The other side suitable for one ring. Insert is also completely removable from pochette box. Dimensions of pochette box: Length: 4.5" Width: 3.75" Thickness: 2" White crushed velvet Gold tassel and cord detailing Jewelry pictured (all available on 1st Dibs, please visit Nijma M Fine Jewelry storefront): - 'Blue Ice' blue topaz triple band ring in 14K yellow gold (available in multiple sizes) - 'Diamond Plaza' square hoop earrings with diamonds in 14K yellow gold - 'The High Life' blue topaz and diamond crawler...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Fine Art Vessel with 18ky, Silver, Amethyst, Enamel and Shibuichi
Located in Boulder, CO
This special vessel features a spring green guilloche Enamel on a Fine Silver disk housed in a casing that we fabricated from Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese decorative alloy made ...
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-resin beaded necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry designers collected by The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection At The Metropolitan Museum of Art from the two-decade period between 1970-1989, which was dominated by such bold big shapes in mostly black, white and gold. A must for any collector of the world-renowned American-founded beauty-brand Avon, its rare limited-edition retailed necklace by Lane titled "Midnight Rose" is among the most distinctive that it produced among its lines of primarily perfume, cosmetics, and personal-care products whose origin dates back to 1886 in New York. Notably, the life-sized shiny cast-acrylic rose has the look of a far more expensive carved stone, such as one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone favored by Lane. Like Lane's own line when it was originally signed KJL, the decorated clasp is uniquely designed. It locks underneath with a semi-circular hinge, which enables the stylized three-dimensional smooth rose to be perfectly positioned on the right side of the upper chest with the bud facing upwards above its three-leaf sepal in contrasting gilt textured metal. This position adds sparkle from above to the three pave rhinestones in a gold-tone setting at center of the rose, as if its dew-covered bud was beginning to open in strong moonlight. To balance the bold rose shape, the black strands cross each other below at a single point, which adds another eye-catching element to the concealed-string-tied necklace. In mint condition with no sign of wear, the necklace was acquired in its original lavender Avon retail box. In contrast, the paper shows wear and tear from handling, while still featuring the jewelry designer's full-name script signature, title, and text details like how to care for this synthetic jewelry. The metal-stamped hallmark is "KJL for Avon...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional compact features a striped design in 18K yellow gold and vibrant blue enamel. The case opens with a press on the diamond clasp. Inside features a clean yellow gold ...
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20th Century American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Fine Art Vessel with Cabochon Rutilated Quartz and Mokume Gane Metal Work
Located in Boulder, CO
Vessel Color: Bright Burnt Orange Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall This special Vessel features a truly artisinal gemstone created by our longtime partners at the Wackler Gem Company. It is a Doublet consisting of a hemispherical Rutilated Quartz cabochon bonded to a lower flat layer of Condor Agate from the Patagonia region of Argentina. Encasing this special gem is another truly unique feature of this Vessel: a lathe-turned and Rose Engine engraved setting made of Mokume Gane patterned metal constructed from layers of Sterling Silver, Copper and 5% Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese copper/silver alloy for sword furniture and decorative metalwork. Each metal in the fused laminate reacts differently to the applied patina to reveal the woodgrain patterns that run throughout the thickness of the metal. These patterns are not surface treatments like electroplated colors so they are durable and can be restored to their original colors if ever needed. Supporting the spectacular gemstone is a Bright Burnt Orange Vessel...
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Quartz, Silver, Copper

Celeste Holm Tiffany Jewelry Box Signed from Cast of Soap Opera Loving Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This is a Signed Tiffany Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Box Presented to actress Celeste Holm by the Cast of the Soap Opera "Loving." The box combines t...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brandimarte 925 sterling silver small pyramid box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver small pyramid box Manufactured by Brandimarte Florence Italy Made entirely by hand Weight g 355 Height 12.5 cm Base 17 cm Hammered workmanship has always been a ...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brandimarte sterling silver 925 large pyramid box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver large pyramid box Manufactured by Brandimarte Florence Italy Made entirely by hand Weight g 700 Height cm 16 23 cm base Hammered workmanship has always been a ha...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Natural Malachite and Coral Medusa Box
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Indulge in the allure of natural gemstones with an exquisite touch of artistry. This stunning malachite box is a testament to the splendor of nature, meticulously crafted from indivi...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Natural Malachite and Desert Rose Gemstone Owl Jewelry Box
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Enjoy the beauty of natural gemstones with just the right artistic touch. The all natural malachite box is made up of individual slabs which have been perfectly matched to show the ...
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2010s German Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Malachite

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