Contemporary Engagement Rings
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
Oval Brilliant Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely designed, bold, and interesting ring from the 1980s was masterfully hand-crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The wide half-band features a bezel-set Santa Maria color oval...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate .80 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Estate beautiful eternity ring hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold Italian stamps – 1980 circa
Round eight shaped setting hosting a selection of 16 bright white brilliant cut Diamonds r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Iconic Bvlgari Ruby Diamond 18KT Ring 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, IT
This Bvlgari classy designed band ring is 1980 ca
Hand crafted in a charming style of solid 18 KT white gold
Bearing Bvlgari hallmarks, assay Italy
Set with a stunning Red Pigeon Blo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
Located in US
This Vintage Estate Engagement Wedding Ring is Set with a natural Colombian emerald, oval cut, medium green color, and very good clarity. Total emerald weighing approx. 1.30 carats. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Trio Eternity Rings
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive trio of eternity rings
crafted of solid 18 KT gold marked
Appealing three colours of gold: white , yellow and rose gold
To stand all together, single or mixed with others...
Category
1980s European Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Stone Toi Et Moi Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy! The succeeding rows of glimmering baguette diamonds ascend towards 2 boisterous rubies that show off a desirable, rich red color. and juicy luster. A marvelous Mid Century 2 stone engagement ring...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Jade & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring. Apple Green. Substantial.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE HD VIDEO! This jade is apple green in color. The larger natural jade has a nice dome. This vintage cocktail ring will make a...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Oval Ruby and Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified oval ruby( Thai origin and heated ) and trillion diamonds engagement ring beautifully handcrafted in 18k yellow gold .
The details are as follows :
Ruby weight : 2.78 carats
color : pigeon red...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond 6.10 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful brilliant cushion cut natural corundum ruby is GIA certified, prong set in 18 karat yellow gold and surrounded by prong-set tapered baguette and round diamonds in a timeles...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 1.04 carat radiant cut diamond engagement ring handcrafted in platinum.
The details are as follows :
Radiant Cut Diamond weight : 1.04 carat ( G color and SI 2 )
Dia...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond cluster ring, set with a central emerald-cut emerald of Colombian origin, weighing an estimated 21.00ct, surrou...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum 3 Stone, 1.63 Carat Ruby and .61 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic 3 stone platinum ring. This ring centers a round brilliant diamond weighing 0.61 carats. The center diamond is flanked by 2 round brilliant rubies with a total weight of 1.63...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.17 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style featuring a color-rich oval cut ruby accented by brilliant trillion (triangular) diamonds. Set in a tapering platinum mounting.
Ruby weighs 3.17 carat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
17.94 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a 17.94 carat cushion cut vibrant red ruby, accented by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. Set on a chic split shank setting set with more diamonds. Made in 18k white gold...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.87 Carat Heart Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic engagement ring style showcasing a color-rich heart shaped blue sapphire, set in a three-prong style diamond halo. Made in 18k white gold.
Blue Sapphire weighs 3.87 carats.
Di...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Maria Gaspari Marquise Intense Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning and elegant White gold ring set with a 5ct Marquise cut sapphire & diamonds.
Sapphire: 5 ct Madagascar Intense Blue
Diamonds: 22 diamonds 0.88 carat
Material: 18kt white...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.75 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Double Row Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring showcasing a lively oval cut ruby, set an 18k yellow gold mounting accented with two rows of step-cut baguette diamon...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Double-Row Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and chic engagement ring style showcasing a vibrant heart shape ruby, set in a micro-pave halo of diamonds. Double-row shank micro-pave set with diamonds.
Made in 18k white ...
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1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.38 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring style showcasing a round ruby flanked by tapered baguette diamonds on either side. Set in a polished mounting.
Ruby weighs 2.38 carats.
Side Diamonds weigh...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
18 Carat Gold Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The brilliant-cut diamond, with asymmetric shoulders and grooved band. Estimated diamond weight 0.50ct, H-I colour, SI 1 clarity. Import marks for London, 1989. Ring size 7 . Weigh...
Category
1980s British Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Criss Cross Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
1980's Ladies Ring with Diamond Center and opposing Emerald Baguettes and full cut, clean & white Diamonds.
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Ring with 2 Carat Sapphires and 0.70 Carat Diamonds - Platinum.
Located in Miami, FL
Elegance and symbolism intertwine in this breathtaking Toi et Moi crossover ring, crafted in precious 950 platinum. Featuring two natural earth-mined round sapphires, totaling approx...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond
Certified 5 Carat Burma No Heat Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Ring, Crystal Clean!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. This oversized no heat ruby is super clean! This ruby is certified by Gubelin to be natural with no heat treatment, pink-red color from Burma. The oval cut ruby is just over 5cts. In two of the photos you can see very high fluorescence (it glows) which is a main characteristic of Burma rubies. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and diamonds. This is a classic 3 stone...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Located in Wallingford, CT
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Stone size: 2 carat
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Located in Milano, IT
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Located in Santa Barbara, CA
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French 1980s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Located in Towson, MD
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