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Contemporary Jewelry

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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Creator: Michael Kanners
Style: Contemporary
Michael Kanners Coral Diamond and Titanium Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A bold and striking design, featuring vivid orange Mediterranean coral, framed with diamonds and mounted in brushed grey titanium. At a full 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches these are definite...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Titanium

Michael Kanners Turquoise Diamond and Titanium Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A bold and striking design, featuring bright blue Sleeping Beauty turquoise, framed with diamonds and mounted in brushed grey titanium. At a full 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches these are def...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Titanium

Michael Kanners Titanium, Turquoise and Diamond Bypass Ring Number Three
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This ring embodies the perfect combination of nature and contemporary design with the beautiful pair of turquoise cabochons, revealing just a trace of their original black matrix, mo...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Titanium

The Michael Kanners Private Jet Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These exquisite cufflinks are for the true connoisseur of private aviation. As the finest jets display their superiority in elite workmanship and attention to detail, so do these wo...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Collectable Golden Keshi Pearl Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
As compared to their white and black cousins, golden pearls are are extremely rare and difficult to find in high qualities. This dress set is made from spontaneously formed "keshi" ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Malachite and Coral Medusa Box
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Indulge in the allure of natural gemstones with an exquisite touch of artistry. This stunning malachite box is a testament to the splendor of nature, meticulously crafted from indivi...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Coral

Michael Kanners Titanium, Turquoise and Diamond Ring Number One
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This ring embodies the perfect combination of nature and contemporary design with the impressive 44 carat turquoise, revealing a trace of it's original black matrix, mounted in titan...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Titanium

Michael Kanners Carved Gemstone Whisky Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For the true connoisseur of fine spirits, these are the absolute pinnacle of whisky themed cufflinks. The work involved in their creation is as painstaking, and nearly as time consu...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, Citrine, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Double Coral Drop Titanium and Diamond Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
An absolutely unique design, these earrings are true showstoppers. The larger drops hang from behind the ear, while the perfectly matched smaller drops are in front. In fact, it's al...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Titanium

Michael Kanners Lapis-Lazuli and Diamond Knot Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The classic knot cufflink, reinterpreted in carved lapis-lazuli and discretely embellished with gold and diamonds. Knot cufflinks date back to the early 20th century and the origi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Tanzanite Parrot Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Very finely carved tanzanites in the form of parrot heads with grey mother of pearl beaks and rock crystal and enamel eyes. The reverse spring back set with lapis-lazuli. Nothing has...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Heart Shape Citrine Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Bright yellow heart shaped citrines are carefully configured around a diamond center to form a beautiful flower. Just large enough to make the right impact, without being too heavy,...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Malachite and Desert Rose Gemstone Owl Jewelry Box
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Enjoy the beauty of natural gemstones with just the right artistic touch. The all natural malachite box is made up of individual slabs which have been perfectly matched to show the ...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Malachite

Michael Kanners Jade and Diamond Knot Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The classic knot cufflink, reinterpreted in carved jade and discretely embellished with gold and diamonds. Knot cufflinks date back to the early 20th century and the originals were made of silk by the French shirt maker Charvet. Since then, silver and gold versions have been produced by Tiffany, Cartier and nearly every classical maker of cufflinks. Few, however, have ventured forth to create them from gemstones. The reason for this is the technical challenge of carving into deep and tight spaces to realize the finest details. This beautiful apple green jade has been handled by an expert artisan resulting in the perfect knot. Passing along the fine carvings to the goldsmith, the next step requires extreme precision in order to set diamonds in the center and insert gold wires into the carved grooves. The finished knots are then connected to a bezel set matching jade cabochon to complete the elegant design. Stone carving: Germany Mounting: Italy Always delivered in the finest Italian suede and leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Crab Claw Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
While you can only enjoy the seasonal delicacy of stone crab claws from October through May, these wonderful cufflinks can be worn all year long. They are realistically carved from a rare type of chalcedony found in Madagascar, and expertly mounted in 18kt gold with an angel skin cabochon...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Icy Jade Sapphire Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Dramatic and bold 18kt gold carved icy gray jade earrings, meticulously handcrafted in Italy. The unique design features vibrant orange sapphires and scintillating diamonds, delicate...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond Gold Mask Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The beauty of this ring starts with an incredibly unique stone. Watermelon tourmaline naturally forms in a crystal with a black center and the red to green colors radiating to the ou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Michael Kanners Amber Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Introducing stunning green amber and diamond drop earrings, by Michael Kanners. Crafted in 14k gold, the organic design showcases vibrant amber stones suspended from dazzling diamond...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Amber, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kanners Amber Briolette Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These earrings feature stunning briolette-cut green amber drops that dangle elegantly from a delicate diamond set top. The warm tone of the amber is beautifully offset by the sparkli...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Amber, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Titanium Jade and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Introducing an exquisite pair of carved jade and diamond earrings, mounted in anodized green titanium. These stunning earrings featur...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Titanium

Michael Kanners Natural Turquoise and Ruby Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The use of turquoise in jewelry dates back thousands of years to the Egyptian Pharaohs, and through history it was prized by the Aztecs, the ancient Romans and Native Americans. The...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kanners Natural Turquoise and Ruby Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The use of turquoise in jewelry dates back thousands of years to the Egyptian Pharaohs, and through history it was prized by the Aztecs, the ancient Romans and Native Americans. The...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kanners Carved Agate Pasta Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These fantastic cufflinks are actually carved from yellow agate, but they look like the real thing! The front features "farfalle" while the backs are "penne". For size they were ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Colombian Emerald Titanium Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The finest Colombian emeralds are mounted in titanium and highlighted with diamonds in these striking earrings. The emeralds speak for themselves and this gem quality nearly glows, even at night. The mounting will make you glow, with joy, as they are feather light on the ear. Fine jewelry made in titanium is still in the early stages, and only the most coveted workshops are able to produce quality pieces. Unique designs with such fine stones are hard to find and your ears will thank you when you are still wearing these beauties far into the future. 2 3/8" long and 5/8" wide (6.0 x 1.5cm) Diamonds: 1.04cts Emeralds: 7.63cts My personal design, made in Italy Uniquely designed jewels, utilizing modern techniques absolutely need to be tried on to be appreciated, and none more so than earrings. My seven day complete refund policy covers all shipping expenses and provides you with the appropriate time and convenience. Shop with confidence from a five star vetted seller with over ten years of selling on 1stdibs.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Titanium

The Hobo Nickel Cufflinks by Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
One of a kind....literally. Hobo Art is a term referring to art made of found objects - mainly wood, toothpicks, discarded cigar boxes, crates, pallets or in this case coins - and o...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Kanners Vintage Porsche Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Meticulously carved in black onyx with rock crystal quartz and 18kt white gold accents, you will see no finer replication of the iconic 1964 Porsche 356C. The cufflinks feature the ...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Champagne Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These are truly the most unique champagne bottle cufflinks around. The bottle is expertly shaped from green tourmaline by a master stone carver. The top of the bottle, traditionally ...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Poker Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The Royal Flush dress set seems like a magic trick, as each piece is carved from a single stone. The stone is called banded agate, due to the differently colored layers within the s...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Black and White Horse Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
In the game of chess the knight moves in the most unique way and is represented by a horse. In the sporting world the elite equestrian disciplines feature the most beautiful horses...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

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

Custom Made Black Diamond Cufflinks by Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These completely bespoke cufflinks feature custom cut hexagonal black diamonds (2.96cts & 2.60cts) centrally set above white agate framed with bezel set round black diamonds. The ba...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Kingman Turquoise Rose Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Kingman turquoise is highly prized and collectable as one of the finest types of blue turquoise found within it's natural matrix. Connoisseurs recognize and covet the bright blue co...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kanners Damascus Steel Precision Cut Topaz Rose Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Damascus steel is one of the most highly prized metals, most often utilized in elite swords and knives. Superior in strength, and recognizable by its w...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, Rose Gold, Steel

Michael Kanners Paraiba Tourmaline Tanzanite Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Custom made and cut to match stones, combined with meticulous craftsmanship- this is the true meaning of one of a kind, and these cufflinks are just that. The center stones are a Br...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Scorpio Zodiac Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For all of the Scorpios (October 23-November 22) who deserve a great pair of cufflinks, these are absolutely unique. One cufflink is a reverse carved crystal scorpion and the other ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Black Pearl Titanium Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Sleek and stylish, these titanium cufflinks feature two great pairs of baroque keshi pearls. The larger pair (14 x 12mm) is classified as "Peacock", referring to the black body colo...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Black Pearl, Titanium

Michael Kanners Wolf Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The eyes, the nose, the subtle shading in the fossilized wood- you can choose which of these fine details is the most impressive, but when combined, they are what make the cufflinks ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners White Keshi Pearl Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Forming spontaneously during the culturing process, keshi pearls are considered to be the ultimate treasures. They exhibit higher luster than other pearls and their unique shapes ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Jewel Beetle Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The "Jewel Beetle" or the "Volkswagen Beetle"? That depends on your taste. The front of these exquisite cufflinks features the famous jewel beetle, meti...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Kanners Cat Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Carved from fossilized palm tree wood and accented with pink opal noses and rock crystal and enamel eyes, these cufflinks are as complex as your favorit...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Lapis Lazuli and Gold Fish Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Dating back to ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli has always been used in jewelry. The intensity of the deep blue color, interspersed with very fine flecks of gold pyrite, lend it a regal ...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Brain Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Possibly the most unique cufflink design in the field of fine jewelry! Perfectly modeled after Albert Einstein's highly unique brain, and carved from spectrolite, these cufflinks giv...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Michael Kanners Money Bag Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Whether a buyer or a seller, you can choose the dollar or the euro with these unique cufflinks. Expertly carved in Germany from brown jasper, and finely mounted in Italy, they exhib...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Kanners Carved Stone Caduceus Book Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
For the stylish doctor, these book cufflinks are meticulously carved from brown jasper and then inlaid with 22kt gold. Discreet, yet highly elegant. Designs by Michael Kanners have been described by Departures Magazine as, "being a hit with men searching for cufflinks that are neither overly stuffy nor just another whimsical gimmick." Complimentary overnight delivery...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Amber Peridot Diamond Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A delicate and elegant look for non pierced ears. The faceted amber drops are suspended from pave set tsavorite garnets and a diamond connection, for the just the right combination ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Carved Stone Mushroom Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
No you are not hallucinating, these cufflinks are that realistic. The mushrooms are expertly carved from fossilized wood, giving them an exquisite combination of texture and color. ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Carved Tourmaline and Gold Eagle Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The cufflinks have been expertly carved from black tourmaline in the form of eagle heads with rock crystal and enamel eyes and 18kt yellow gold beaks. The spring back and the matchi...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission
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...
Category

2010s German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Jade

Michael Kanners Carved Amber Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A special technique is utilized to create the design on these amber cabochons and you will never see anything else like them. The amber is burnt to an opaque black on the surface an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kanners Yellow Gold Mask Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt gold mask cufflinks depicting the Neopolitan theatrical character Pulcinello. Available in 18kt yellow or rose gold. Please specify gold preferenc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kanners Malachite Rock Crystal Gold Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A slice of natural malachite is mounted beneath a rock crystal quartz cabochon, resulting in a slight magnified effect and elegant volume. The spring backs are accented with complim...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Rough Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Diamonds in their natural state. 13.20cts of rough diamonds, expertly mounted in 18kt white gold with just the right touch of small faceted diamonds. C...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Beaded amethyst button and drop earrings, mounted in 18kt gold with a round diamond connection. For pierced ears. Total length 2.75 inches (7cm). Made in Italy. Complimentary deliver...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Michael Kanners Horse Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Realistically carved from brown jasper and black onyx, these horse cufflinks are both elegant and discretely whimsical. The delicately inserted gold b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Beautiful Carved Stone Flower Earclips, Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Vivid orange citrine flowers and forest green tourmaline leaves are delicately mounted in 18kt gold, resulting in this unique and flattering ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Amber Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Stunning smooth green amber drop earrings, adorned with exquisite diamonds and crafted in luxurious gold. The warm tone of the green amber is simply mesmerizing, with the silky smoo...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Amber, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kanners Carved Blue Chalcedony Diamond Magic Knot Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The "magic" is in the intricacy of the stone carving and these are second to none. The blue chalcedony knots feature central set diamonds and lapis-lazuli on the spring backs. Let ...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kanners Turquoise Onyx Gold Fish Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Look once at these cufflinks and you'll see the vibrant, blue turquoise. Look twice and you'll see that the fish is wearing black onyx sunglasses. Elegance with just the right amou...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Michael Kanners Gold Lips Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Expertly crafted, these lips show even the most minute details. They are made of 18kt gold, making them as serious a jewel as they are a fun design, and double sided cufflinks are f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs

Find a range of Tiffany & Co. jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Tiffany & Co. diamond jewelry & watches can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, from our inventory of 226. This collection contains 429 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.. While this collection represents work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed and contemporary during the 21st century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by and . Prices for Tiffany's jewelry & watches can vary depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $215 and tops out at $90,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,450 on average.

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