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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Gemstone: Pearl
Style: Contemporary
Natural 9mm South Sea Pearl Diamonds Ring .76ct 14kt Gold Ref 12293
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds Pearl Ring
9mm South Sea White pearl
.76ct Diamonds
G-color Vs-2 clarity
14kt white gold
4.7 grams
12mm wide
10mm depth
Size 7
$4000 Appraisal to accompany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Nested Diamond Pearl Ring – 18ct Yellow Gold
By Kasun London
Located in London, GB
A highly detailed dress ring that features a Freshwater Pearl nested amongst Diamond leaves & mounted atop a 18ct Yellow Gold Ring. Our Nested Pearl Ring represents the ‘seeds of cha...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nested Diamond Pearl Ring – 9ct White Gold
By Kasun London
Located in London, GB
A highly detailed dress ring that features a Freshwater Pearl nested amongst Diamond leaves & mounted atop a 9ct White Gold Ring. Our Nested Pearl Ring represents the ‘seeds of chang...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Large Mabe Pearl w Sapphires 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Elegance meets sophistication in this 14K white gold ring featuring a resplendent 18mm pearl as its centerpiece. The lustrous pearl is gracefully accented by a circle of 15 natural s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Shine Bright! This 18k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring is a showstopper.
At its heart lies a magnificent South Sea pearl, a pristine sphere of nature measuring 13.50mm.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Luxle South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your love story with the unparalleled elegance of the Luxle South Sea Pearl, Emerald, and Diamond Engagement Ring. This masterpiece seamlessly marries the allure of the ocean...
Category
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Luxle South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement moment with the Luxle South Sea Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k white gold. This masterpiece redefines elegance and captures the essence of ti...
Category
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Rhodium
Contemporary Multicoloured Gemstone Chevron Style Ring 22 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 22 carat yellow gold, this vibrant contemporary ring features a chevron-style front section holding sapphires - light & dark pink, white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire,...
Platinum Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.5
Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.0 grams
Diamond Details
Center Stone: 8.2mm, Cultured Pearl, Pinkish Hue
Side Diamonds: Round Brilliant, N...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
"Tahitian" Black Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Platinum Ring set with 1 "Tahitian" Black Pearl and 78 Round Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) with 0,81 ct.
Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 950 Platinum.
Stamped with Rosior hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Contemporary "Tahitian" Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring set in Platinum with 1 Black "Tahitian" Pearl and 116 Round Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) weighting 1,10 ct.
Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 950 Pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Pearl and Diamond Classic Ring Set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Classic Pearl and Diamond Ring set in Platinum with:
- 1 irregular South Sea pearl;
- 79 Round Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) with 0,63 ct.
Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 950...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning ring in the pictures features a natural Golden South Sea Pearl that measures 14.82mm, surrounded by two diamond halos made up of 84 round cut diamonds totaling 1.02 car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Ruby Ring in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made 18ct rose gold ring
Featuring an Australian South Sea pearl
set with over 100 rubies all over the knots and band
Made to order in your size* please contact our custom...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eostre Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold. The idea behind this piece is to bring out the passionate and fiery cha...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
0.10 Carat Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Engagement Ring Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
A prong set small baroque pearl and bezel set diamond baguette rests at the end of a tapered oval profile gold band in this chic open ring. Great as an alternative engagement ring or...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Eostre White South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
The design is inspired by butterfly resting on top of a flower. The massive 17mm White Australian South Sea Pearl is surrounded by vivid blue sapphire pave. On top the the pearl is a butterfly encrusted in vivid blue sapphire and diamonds. We also offer a matching pendant with necklace at an additional price. Please feel free to message us in regards to the Pendant.
It consists of A 17mm White South Sea Pearl with Excellent Lustre and very minor surface Blemishes
The pearl is from Australia with no treatment. With pink overtone it is astonishing.
All sapphire in this pieces are sourced from Burma with no treatment. The colour of sapphire...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angie Marei Isis Goddess South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Angie Marei
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isis Goddess White South Sea Pearl Ring mounted on an 18-Karat yellow gold and 0.65-Carat brilliant-cut white diamond setting by New York jewelry designer Angie Marei.
DETAILS
The ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 34.42 carats pearl and 2.62 carats of glittering diamonds.
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Three-Stone South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 0.12 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold three stone ring featuring one South Sea Pearl center measuring 14-15 MM flanked with 26 round diamonds weighing 0.12 carats.
Measurements:
South Sea Pearl: 14-15 MM...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 23.62 carats pearl, .67 carats sapphire and 3.32 carats of glittering diamonds.
The ring is a size 7 and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning trilogy ring set with a central Black Pearl and two gorgeous sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds in Platinum. The dramatic combination of the black pearl and t...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Pearl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Bombe Ring
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and pearl. It is hand set with 3.94 carats sapphire, 1.02 carats tsavorite and 1.48 carats of glittering diamonds.
The ring i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Golden Pearl Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold ring with one 9mm South Sea Golden pearl. Ring size 7. This ring was made and designed by llyn strong.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold ring set with one 12.5mm green Tahitian pearl, and two straps of seventy-four 1.0mm top light brown diamonds, 0.37 total carat ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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