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.
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald (origin: Zambia) is of exceptional color, cut and quality. The gem is bezel set ato...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,985Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold 2.07 Cts Natural Diamond Three-Stone Round Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This 14K yellow gold three-stone round ring showcases a precisely arranged sequence of round natural diamonds, creating a refined rhythm of brilliance across the finger. The ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
$3,985Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold 2.07 Cts Natural Diamond Three-Stone Round Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This 14K white gold three-stone round ring showcases a precisely arranged sequence of round natural diamonds, creating a refined rhythm of brilliance across the finger. The s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$45,000Sale Price|40% Off
14k White Gold 3 stone Round shape diamond ring Total Weight 4.01cts.
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k White Gold 3 stone round shape diamond ring Total Weight 4.01cts. Specifications: Main Stone: Diamond round shape 2.60 color H clarity VS2 Sizable: Yes Occasion: Engagement...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,556Sale Price|20% Off
5.35 CTW GIA Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
5.35 CTW Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Striking and elegant, this three-stone ring features a 4.55-carat oval blue sapphire held in a platinu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$960Sale Price|20% Off
1.56 CTW Aquamarine and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.56 CTW Aquamarine and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Elegant and serene, this three-stone ring is crafted in polished 14K white gold and features three prong-set, emer...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #25992
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features three European cut diamonds set in classic white gold prong settings, accente...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$222Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Three Stone Round and Pear Pink Sapphire Halo Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 1.26 carats of natural pear and round shaped pink sapphire three stone ring is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. Delicate round diamonds totaling 0.09 carats add a subtle ...
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.23 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.23 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.43 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discovered 30 years ago in the B...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Pear and Marquise Cut Pink Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This delicate three-stone ring features 0.59 carats of natural pink sapphires in an elegant pear and marquise cut combination in silver. A slender 1.86 mm shank offers a refined, lig...
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,200Sale Price|40% Off
3 Stone 1.00cts. Princess Cut Diamond 14k White Gold, Total Weight 2.04 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Stone 1.00cts. Princess Cut Diamond 14k White Gold, Total Weight 2.04 carats Specifications: Total Carat Weight: 2.04cts. Main Stone: 1.00 Princess Cut J color Clarity VS2 Sizab...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine creates the centerpiece of this elegant three stone ring. The aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a classic blue color with no green undertones. The gem has been fashioned in...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Carved carnelian is featured in this archaic style ring. The carnelian (origin: Brazil) is a brilliant "jelly candy orange" color and is expertly carved. The gem is flacked by a pair of bezel set white diamonds. The 18k gold, hand fabricated ring is in an archaic style. Similar rings may be seen in the Viking jewelry...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
$237Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Contemporary Emerald & Diamond Stackable Three Stone Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This lush green octagon cut emerald and diamond three stone ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring three octagon cut emeralds measuring approximately 3 x 4 mm. The richly ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 2.98 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant three-stone ring featuring a 2.98 carat emerald-cut blue sapphire as its central focus, flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat. The elonga...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.41 Carat Green F1 Cushion Diamond Two-Tone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Two-Tone ring featuring a 6.41 carat cushion natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Green color and F1 clarity, offering a bright and lively appear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
IGI 5.25 Ct Green Emerald GIA 1.00 Ct Half Moon Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Roma, IT
A magnificent Italian-made three-stone ring, distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship and a striking combination of color, brilliance, and beautifully balanced proportions. At its...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.34 Carat Diamond accents. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.49 Carat Blue Heart Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White and Yellow Gold ring featuring a 4.49 carat heart natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Blue color, offering a bright and lively appearance....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
Mkchael Kneebone Mint Garnet Pear Shaped Moissanite Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Mint garnet is flanked by pear shaped Moissanie in this elegant and classic three stone ring. The garnet, a form of grossular garnet and known to the jewelry industry as Merelani ga...
Garnet, 14k Gold
2.02 Carat G VS1 Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow and White Gold ring featuring a 2.02 carat old mine brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded G color and VS1 clarity, offering a bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Platinum 6.72 Carat Heated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 6.72 Carat Heated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring An elegant vintage-inspired platinum ring featuring a striking 6.72-carat oval Ceylon sapphire, beautifully accented by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.03 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond Yellow and White
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yellow and White Gold ring featuring a 4.03 carat cushion modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed M...
Platinum GIA-Certified Three-Stone Ring Natural No-Heat Burma Origin Pear-Shaped
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring centers a pear-shaped natural ruby of Burma (Myanmar) origin weighing 1.70 carats, measuring 8.52 × 5.75 × 3.81 mm. The ruby is confirmed by GIA as natu...
Ruby, Platinum
$555Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Cushion Chrome Diopside and Iolite Three-Stone Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate a rich tapestry of color with this vibrant three-stone statement ring. At the center sits a lush, cushion-cut Chrome Diopside in a vivid forest green, flanked by two deep v...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Simply the most elegant and beautiful Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement or Wedding Ring! The center C...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald, Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 2.23 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.93 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Dainty Birthstone Stacking Turquoise & Cubic Zirconia Ring in 925 Sterling Silve
Located in New York, NY
this your everyday style with this elegant 925 sterling silver ring featuring a smooth oval turquoise center stone, flanked by sparkling cubic zirconia on each side. This dainty and ...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 #26033
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features a vibrant pear-shaped tanzanite at its center flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds set in 14K white gold. ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$650,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 8.1 carat cushion brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded F color and VVS1 clarity, offering a bright and live...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 4.02ct H Color SI1 Princess Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Center princess cut h SI1 GIA certified with 2=1.05 tot wt.. Traps set in classic three stone ring
Diamond, Platinum
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald (origin: Zambia) is of exceptional color, cut and quality. The gem is bezel set atop a fine creamy white coral cabochon (origin: Japan). The ring is further embellished with two white diamonds. The coral is set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style mounting. The design for this ring was influenced by archaic Viking jewelry...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.77 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.52 Carat Trilliant Diamond Plat
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite three-stone ring showcases a magnificent 4.77-carat octagonal step-cut Colombian green emerald, officially certified by the GIA. The v...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.32 Carat Fancy Light Pink VVS1 Cut-Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant Dia
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 1.32 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded Fancy Light Pink color and ...
Diamond, Platinum
$202,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.4 Carat E Internally Flawless Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 4.4 carat emerald cut natural diamond as the center stone. The center diamond is graded E color and Internally Flawless clarity, offering a bright a...
Diamond, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
6.6 Carat Green Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 6.6 carat octagonal step cut natural emerald as the center stone. The center emerald displays a green color. The GIA report states minor clarity enh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pink Sapphire and Orange Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire and Orange Sapphire 1.94 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.23 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a 3.11 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab report confirming its natural origin and stating no i...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural Fancy Yellow diamond ring showcasing a magnificent 4.01 carat oval modified brilliant cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA Natural Colored Diamond Report. The ce...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gol...
$21,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 7.33ct Oval Sapphire & Diamond 3-Stone Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural oval Ceylon blue sapphire three stone ring ring with natural half-moon diamonds, accented with a beautiful double row of diamonds down the shank. All three stones GI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,997Sale Price / item|55% Off
2-14 Karat Tapered Baguette Diamond Rings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-14 karat Tapered Baguette Diamond rings, containing 34 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 1.60cts. This ring is a size 6 but we will size t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$45,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills All GIA 7.50ct Brazilian Emerald 3-Stone Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural vivid green Brazilian emerals three stone ring ring with natural trapezoid diamonds, accented with a beautiful double row of diamonds down the shank. All three stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 10.01 Carat J SI1 Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is an extraordinary statement of elegance, centered around a magnificent 10.01 carat oval cut diamond of exceptional presence. Certified by GIA and gra...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Black Rhodium Gold Pearl & Chocolate Diamond Ring
By Iridesse
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pearl and diamond ring is made in 18k white gold with black rhodium. The center features a gold/rose round South Sea peal that is approximately 9.5-10mm in size. 48 tot...
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 7.01 Carat H VS1 Old Mine Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is an elegant celebration of antique diamond character and timeless design. At its center is an impressive 7.01 carat old mine cut diamond, certified b...
Diamond, Platinum
$550Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.62ct Oval Emerald & 0.06ct Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic and timeless design ring equipped with green oval emerald with natural inclusions and 2 brilliantly decent grade diamonds. For those who have a soft spot for pretty emeralds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$62,720Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., centered around a rare and vividly saturated Burmese ruby of remarkable quality. The ring features a nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$920,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless, GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and highly important diamond ring centered by a magnificent 10.02 carat emerald cut diamond of exceptional purity and presence. Certified by GIA as E Color and Inte...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Pink Sapphire with Pink Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.48 carats with Pink Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.13 grams "We first opened doo...
Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Leon Mege Handmade Platinum Three-stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Elegance A study in refined simplicity, this handcrafted platinum engagement ring showcases an extraordinary GIA-certified 3.00 ct round brilliant-cut natural diamond gracef...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 5.15 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This striking platinum and 18K yellow gold three-stone ring centers on a magnificent 5.15 carat radiant cut Fancy Yellow diamond, graded VS1 clarity by GIA. The radiant cut combines ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 2.16 Carat G SI1 step-Cut Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a refined and distinctive design centered around an elegant marquise cut diamond. At its heart is a beautiful 2.16 carat step-cut marquise cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,648Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Emeralds in Three-Stone Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details Three round natural emeralds totaling approximately 1.30 carats Round center emerald measuring approximately 6.5 mm and weighing approximately 1.10 carats Two round side emer...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Green Blue Mint Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing our stunning handmade Halo Trilogy Ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail in Belgium. This exquisite ring is a true work of art, meticulously crafted without ...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$16,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GRS 4.57ct No-Heat Oval Sapphire 3-Stone Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural navy blue oval no-heat sapphire three stone ring ring with natural oval step cut diamonds, accented with a beautiful double row of diamonds down the shank. GRS &...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond heart ring, centered by a magnificent 7.18 carat heart shaped natural sapphire certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GRS Certified 3.02 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.14 Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.11 carats and Pink Sapphire 1.98 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.36 grams "We first opened doors in...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,728Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features a one octagon cut natural blue sapphire totaling 0.97 carats, set in rich 14k white gold. The sapphire measures approximately 7 x 5....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold