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.
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Citrine Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 5 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition Exquisitely crafted ...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon 'Sleeping Ring' Small, Sterling Silver 925, Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a discreet and humorous sym...
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "String of Pearls Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Designed in 1996, the "String Of Pearls Massage Ring" is a Paradise Found classic. It may be worn by day and by night, from the office to a cocktail party, but its luminous beauty is...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon Quartz 4.50 carats approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from litt...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Large Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a discreet and humorous sym...
Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Tourmaline 1.08 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namra...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition Handcrafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exclusive edition presents a beaming amethyst crystal of 4.50 carats and glimmering diamond accents of 0.25 carats, skillfully set in a US size 7 ring...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "String of Pearls Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925 - In Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Designed in 1996, the "String Of Pearls Massage Ring" is a Paradise Found classic. It may be worn by day and by night, from the office to a cocktail party, but its luminous beauty is...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Blue Topaz Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, thi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Ring Marquise 14K White Gold Band
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine Earth mined Emerald and Diamonds. The marquise cut Emerald measures 8mm x 4mm (.60ct). This is a nic...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,500 / set
Black Onyx cat with pink sapphire band ring
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K, beautifully hand carved Onyx Cat Head, Carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein. Citrine eyes, .80 carats of Pink Sapphires in eternity band.
Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 5 carats approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little t...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink tourmaline 6 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this opulent ring bears ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75". The ring is a size 9.5, sizable. The r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations Peridot and White Diamond in Fine Silver Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents a handmade artisan ring from Ammos Collection all crafted from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to protect it against tarnish. The rin featu...
Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Palladium, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rho...
Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful & Natural Jade The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Oval Cabochon is Natural Lavender Jade The top of the ring measures 0.75" x 0.75" The ring is a size 4.5, sizable. The ri...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and 24K Gold Solitaire Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations designer Band Ring is all hand made from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features a 7.0 mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by a unique technique of ...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Fine Silver and Palladium Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting Yianni Creations fine silver artisan ring from Ammos Collection featuring 0.75 Carat oval cut aquamarine. The unique look of this simplified band is created by ancient tec...
Aquamarine, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with an overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features a 1.60 Carat Oval Cut London Blue Topaz accompanied by ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
Cartier Panthère openwork ring diamonds and emeralds with box and papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cartier Openwork Panthère Ring, geometric bracelet diamonds and emeralds with box and papers 18K White Gold (750/1000) Original retail...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver Palladium Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver featuring 0.40 Carat London Blue Topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamond complemente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling S...
Jay Strongwater Gold Butterfly Painted Enamel and Crystal Cocktail Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful cocktail ring, featuring a butterfly painted in pink and yellow enamel and accented with sparkling crystals. Ring size US 7.25 Crystals: S...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Yianni Creations Peridot Fine Silver and Gold Wide Adjustable Long Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents exclusively the new Eclyps Collection. This is a handmade artisan ring from fine silver 950 purity plated with black rhodium and Pure Gold. This wide asymme...
Peridot, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Fine Silver Solitaire Adjustable Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection band Ring from Fine Silver featuring a 1.60 Carat London Blue Topaz complemented by unique techniques of craftsmanship - brushed texture and nature-...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Customizable 18k gold and diamond ring “Oceanic Reverie”
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Welcome to the world of John Brevard's latest collection, where the graceful flow of oceanic shapes meets the intricate beauty of fractals. This collection uniquely mirrors humanity'...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Silver/18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 10 mm round pink tourmaline is surrounded by handmade "jawan" gold granulation and 18K wire wire work atop a sterling silver shank in this elegant and classic design. Th...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Gold 24 Karat Two-Tone Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This Yianni Creations Midas Collection band ring is all handmade of fine silver 950* purity and gold 24 Karat then plated with palladium to protect the ring from elements. This gorge...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver Wide Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This Yianni Creations handcrafted fine silver (950 purity) wide band ring is plated with palladium to resist elements. This gorgeous band features a 0.75 Carat Natural Aquamarine and...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling...
Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with an overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. This gorgeous ring an Amethyst total weight of 1.25 Carat accom...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...
Steven Battelle 5.6 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice sea green aquamarine 9 x 13 mm oval cabochon rests in a slightly cupped hammered 18K bezel surrounded by textured wire on a wide hammered textured 18K cigar band...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid 7 x 10 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochon is highlighted by surrounding double line texture 18K gold bezels atop a comfortable wide hammered cigar ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue to...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Black Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring et in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring et in Silver Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.36 grams *Please note that the silver setting...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents a 100% handmade band ring from Midas Collection. This beautiful ring is crafted from Fine Silver 950 purity and plated with palladium, to resist against ele...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Geometrix Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 9 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Limited edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limite...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic organic look. This is a luminous, a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.8 Carats Emerald Sterling/18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep green 8 x10 mm faceted emerald is held in a "V-bezel with jawan" signature Steven Battelle 18K handmade gold setting atop a simple matte-finish tapered sterling silver shank w...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Yianni Creations Peridot Fine Silver with Palladium and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This is Yianni Creations Artisan Ring from Midas Collection 100% Handmade from Fine Silver 950 purity of silver featuring 0.50 Carat Peridot. The ring is crafted using ancient techni...
Peridot, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Yellow Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.4 cm Length: 3.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 25.52 grams *Please note that the silver set...
Yellow Sapphire, Silver
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 5.61 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Oxidized Black Rhodium Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver. The ring features a 7 - 7.5 mm Freshwater Pearl contrasting on unique oxidized Rhodium background c...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Fine Silver and Palladium Artisan Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations presents 100% handmade ring from Ammos Collection. This ring is crafted from Fine Silver 950 purity and plated with palladium, to resist against elements. The ring h...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver, Palladium
Yianni Creations Oval Blue Topaz Fine Silver and Palladium Wide Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
From Yianni Creations - Ammos Collection this is a 950 purity fine silver ring handmade in Greece with brushed texture plated with palladium to resist ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 7.2 Carats Blue Zircon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
An 8 x 10 mm slightly cushion shaped faceted blue zircon accompanied by two 1.8 mm VS1 diamonds flashes in this exquisite handmade high-karat masterpiece. Cambodian blue...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Zircon, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Reddish-Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful very clear 12 x 14 mm cushion Tourmaline cabochon in an attractive reddish-pink shade is set surrounded by an artisan crafted stepped bezel with cross thatched accents on...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$12,750Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar Heyman 1.72 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Gent's Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman satin-finished platinum flush set gent's ring contains a 1.72ct sapphire and 2 trilliant diamonds (I-G/SI1-VS2, 0.23tcw). It is stamped with the makers mark, IRID PLAT, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Crest Ring Signet Skull 14k Gold Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Skull Crest Signet Ring Solid 14K Gold Memento Mori Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid 14k gold, this heavy sculptural statement ring is a signature piece from the J D...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Alexandrite 1.40ct. Fancy Ring in Platinum with White Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A striking platinum ring showcasing an oval-cut alexandrite that reveals rich, color-changing hues. The center stone is accented by tapered rows of sparkling white diamonds, creating...
Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 19 carats approx. Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing ...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Ring with Rock Crystal
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 7 carats approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Limited edition Fashioned from 18-karat yellow gold and boasting a rock crystal of appro...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,225Sale Price / item|24% Off
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond ring containing 1 cabochon cut ruby weighing .98pts. and 36 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .30pts. set in a 4mm wide ring. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5 Artfully fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond ring from the 1970’s era. Featuring a .50ct Marquise Sapphire, with...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold "Manhattan Collection" 9.48 Ct. London Blue Topaz Ring by Goshwara
By Goshwara
Located in Troy, MI
Minimalist lines yet bold structures is what our Manhattan Collection is all about. The pieces represent the famous skyline of New York City. You will be enraptured by the classic, ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Mattioli Ring Hiroko Collection in 18K Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and white diamonds Diamonds carats: 0,29 ct. If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold Matt...
White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.49 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.38grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Octagon Brazilian Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold emerald cut octagon brazilian emerald half eternity band ring This emerald half eternity band ring in 18 karat gold shares simplicity with elegance. This band ring con...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold