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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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Style: Contemporary
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Teacups And Plates Denmark Hand Painted Wildflowers
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Teacups And Plates Denmark Hand Painted Wildflowers

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Teacups And Plates Denmark Hand Painted Wildflowers

Located in New York, NY

From the personal collection of style icon Iris Apfel we have her Set of Six Hand Painted Danish Teacups and Dessert Plates with images of Wildflowers in the style of Royal Copenhage...

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20th Century Danish Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The MOXI Cocktail Ring is impossibly detailed, forming delicate webs that all at once seem half biological, half geological and all otherworldly. Thin ribs and loops seem to grow aro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

By Fred Leighton

Located in New Orleans, LA

Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...

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20th Century American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waterman Expert Gold Plated Fountain Pen, France, Circa 2000s, Unisex
Waterman Expert Gold Plated Fountain Pen, France, Circa 2000s, Unisex

Waterman Expert Gold Plated Fountain Pen, France, Circa 2000s, Unisex

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Waterman Gold Plated Fountain Pen. The Waterman Expert fountain pen has a gloss lacquer finish with 23 karat gold plated trim. The pen has a cigar-shaped barrel, a beveled button cap...

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Early 2000s French Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission
Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission

Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission

By Michael Kanners

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

This extraordinary jade snake carving can be custom designed into the object of your dreams. The first execution was made to be the handle of a walking sti...

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2010s German Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen - 017
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen - 017

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen - 017

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen. The simple & sleek design is functional and stylish. This piece has a twist retractable closure and a...

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1990s North American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home
Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home

Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Urals in Russia are rich in semi-precious stones, so this region has become one of the leaders among the Russian "workshops" of artistic carving on marble, jasper, rhodonite, rock crystal and other ornamental stones. The beginning of the path of widespread dissemination of stone-cutting art in Russia dates back to the end of the 18th century. The tradition of the Ural art stone carving still exists. Skilled craftsmen of the MOISEIKIN not only preserve, but also develop the tradition, using the latest technologies and creativities to make original stone-cut sculptures. Carved animal...

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Early 2000s Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature
Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature

Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Snowy white rabbits are on the way to celebrate the year of the rabbit 2023. Fond by many cultures for its adorable features, swift move, and spiritual meanings of good luck and the new beginning, the rabbit plays an important role in many fairy tales and folklore, like the famous Alice in Wonderland and Moon Rabbit. Specialised in stone carving art, MOISEIKIN🄬 aesthetically and skillfully has created a rabbit miniature from rare white Siberian nephrite...

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2010s Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature
Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature

Siberian Nephrite Rabbit Miniature

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Snowy white rabbits are on the way to celebrate the year of the rabbit 2023. Fond by many cultures for its adorable features, swift move, and spiritual meanings of good luck and the new beginning, the rabbit plays an important role in many fairy tales and folklore, like the famous Alice in Wonderland and Moon Rabbit. Specialised in stone carving art, MOISEIKIN🄬 aesthetically and skillfully has created a rabbit miniature so lively. The uniqueness of this art sculpture is the figurine is carved out of one piece of Siberian nephrite...

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2010s Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King
Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King

Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King

By Pomellato

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

A window display Pomellato King Original and authentical a 13mm Brass King from Pomellato merchandising and window display actually 4 in stock Established 43 years ago in the Italian city of Milan, Pomellato has been forging its own meticulous path in jewelry making for many years. Having started life as a chain maker, the distinctive chain design still appears in every collection, albeit in ever more luxurious and bejeweled forms. From the iconic Nudo collection and its almost infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry...

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20th Century Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Brass

K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar

K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar

By K. Brunini Jewels

Located in Solana Beach, CA

A beautiful addition to any table is the salt cellar in sterling silver with gold plated interior from K. Brunini’s Object d’Art collection. This is sold as a single item and is com...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The MOXI Cocktail Ring is impossibly detailed, forming delicate webs that all at once seem half biological, half geological and all otherworldly. Thin ribs and loops seem to grow aro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

MOISEIKIN Parrot Stone Mosaic Panel for Interior
MOISEIKIN Parrot Stone Mosaic Panel for Interior

MOISEIKIN Parrot Stone Mosaic Panel for Interior

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN's stone mosaic panel "Exotic Duo" combines two types of mosaic techniques — the flat Florentine and Japanese relief mosaics. The work presents a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Amber, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Butterfly Brooch with Pink Red and Blue Sapphires Diamonds in 18Kt Rose Gold
Butterfly Brooch with Pink Red and Blue Sapphires Diamonds in 18Kt Rose Gold

Butterfly Brooch with Pink Red and Blue Sapphires Diamonds in 18Kt Rose Gold

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

Unique Butterfly Brooch with pave pink-red sapphires, brilliant cut diamonds and oval blue sapphires, handcrafted in 18Kt rose gold. The elegance of the Greek nature inspired Nicofil...

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2010s Greek Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925
Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925

Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Balls" with Marble Box Sterling Silver 925

By Betony Vernon

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 More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home
Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home

Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Urals in Russia are rich in semi-precious stones, so this region has become one of the leaders among the Russian "workshops" of artistic carving on marble, jasper, rhodonite, rock crystal and other ornamental stones. The beginning of the path of widespread dissemination of stone-cutting art in Russia dates back to the end of the 18th century. The tradition of the Ural art stone carving still exists. Skilled craftsmen of the MOISEIKIN not only preserve, but also develop the tradition, using the latest technologies and creativities to make original stone-cut sculptures. Carved animal...

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Early 2000s Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Table Clock Gold White & Black Diamonds Jet Erwin Sattler Movement Micromosaic
Table Clock Gold White & Black Diamonds Jet Erwin Sattler Movement Micromosaic

Table Clock Gold White & Black Diamonds Jet Erwin Sattler Movement Micromosaic

By Sicis Jewels

Located in London, GB

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold and Diamonds
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold and Diamonds

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold and Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Gradient Orange Natural Carnelian Sea Horse Carving Earrings Pair
Gradient Orange Natural Carnelian Sea Horse Carving Earrings Pair

Gradient Orange Natural Carnelian Sea Horse Carving Earrings Pair

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This seahorse carving on natural carnelian is hand-carved with extreme detail by our expert lapidary artist in Jaipur which transforms raw stones into unique art works. The carving i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Carnelian

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon
K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon

K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon

By K. Brunini Jewels

Located in Solana Beach, CA

From the K. Brunini Object d'Art collection comes this nature-inspired and uniquely designed collectible to grace your table top. An heirloom for the table, or accent to the K. Brun...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Arco Pendant Necklace in Black Gommato and Diamonds
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Arco Pendant Necklace in Black Gommato and Diamonds

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Arco Pendant Necklace in Black Gommato and Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ARCO S Pendant belongs in FLOWEN's Specimens taxonomy. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The AODA Studs and Ear Jacket Earrings are intended to recall fossils or futuristic organisms. The intricate geometry radiates a 3 dimensional suspended sculpture when worn. These vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Objets d'Art and Earrings in 18kt Gold Silver Aquamarine and Pearls Art Object
Objets d'Art and Earrings in 18kt Gold Silver Aquamarine and Pearls Art Object

Objets d'Art and Earrings in 18kt Gold Silver Aquamarine and Pearls Art Object

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

This one of a kind sculpture made from silver and marble designed to hold perfectly the 'Blue Sea' Earrings and together to be a striking Art Object. You can choose two of the three ...

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2010s Greek Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Rose Gold chain
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Rose Gold chain

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Rose Gold chain

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Diamonds
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Diamonds

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Blue Sea Earrings 18kt Yellow & White Gold with Aquamarine and Pearls Atr Object
Blue Sea Earrings 18kt Yellow & White Gold with Aquamarine and Pearls Atr Object

Blue Sea Earrings 18kt Yellow & White Gold with Aquamarine and Pearls Atr Object

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

Stunning 18Kt yellow & white gold earrings set with Aquamarines & Pearls. The earrings of the deep blue sea. Beautifully delicate earrings they are sold together with a uniquely desi...

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2010s Greek Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Flower Miniature Precious Berries by MOISEIKIN
18 Karat Gold Flower Miniature Precious Berries by MOISEIKIN

18 Karat Gold Flower Miniature Precious Berries by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Gold floral compositions with precious or semi-precious stones or enamel became popular at the turn of the 20th century in Europe and Russia. Especially Imperial families and nobilities collected or gifted to important people. The flowers are carved from cacholong —Russian milky opals — look so tender and natural. Berries are skillfully cut from citrine and garnets. Golden stems are carved lively and embedded with rare Ural demantoid garnets. Fresh nephrite leaves are carved by hands. The intricate dewdrop is intricate.. embedded with diamonds. On a green jasper ground, a lucky ladybug made of gold, rubies and black diamonds is enjoying the moment. Perfectly expressed in the precious metal and stones by skillful craftsmen of MOISEIKIN®, the pleasant memory will not fade away. This flower miniature is one of Precious Berry Collections and another piece is possessed by a known royalty who collects flower...

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, 18k Gold