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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Period: 19th Century
Style: Contemporary
Double Row Momo Coral Necklace w Carved Ivory Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent signed ivory Netsuke of a peony, highly collectible, by famed ivory carver Shozan/Matsuyam in the late 19th Century- Meiji period, on a 2-row necklace of extremely fin...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
18Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet with Amethyst and Tourmaline. Total Weights 72 grams
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite Italian bangle bracelet, a testament to 1980s sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts three mesmerizin...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold and Diamond Round Victorian Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin/pendant is made in 14k rose gold and features round and rose cut diamonds. This pin is unique due to its design and quality craftsmanship, but also for it’s ability...
Category
1890s American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Style 6.0 Ct. Ruby Red Fire Opal Diamond Solitaire ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure for Modern Times
This quite extraordinary vintage ring is 1935/40 style
Exquisite, one off solitaire late Art Deco design, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
Centrally se...
Category
1880s European Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef and Arpels yellow gold choker necklace. This variation is for a medium size neckline the necklace is 16 inches...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
1897 Lady Liberty Gold Coin 14K Gold Nugget Style Money Clip
Located in Miami, FL
Own a piece of American history with our Lady Liberty US Mint 1897 $20 Gold Coin Money Clip. This clip features a genuine 22K gold coin set in a 14K go...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian .55 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1890s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.25
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.6 grams
Diamond Details: .55ct, Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion), Natur...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Gold Designer 7 Inch Long 0.16 Inch Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Brooche Cameo Color Gold Circa 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
A unique antique brooch in French 18-carat yellow gold. Made in France around 1930, this period piece perfectly embodies the style and craftsmanship of this emblematic period.
The c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 CTW Diamond & Pink Kunzite Cushion Cut Ring 14 Karat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Spodumene, Kunzite Cushion Cut, Diamond Ring consisting of a total of
(23) diamonds surround the center stone.
Clarity of VS quality diamonds surrounds a spectacular center stone, ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Ceylon Sapphire & Trilliant Diamond Ring 6.46ct TR.36ct 18k WG
Located in New York, NY
Get ready to be blown away by the breathtaking beauty of this three-stone ring! Featuring a stunning oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire in the finest color for this gemstone, this ring boas...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cross Vitreous Enamel & Diamond Pendant 18KT Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous blue enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold accompanied by a center diamond 1.8mm. Pendant is unisex.
GRAM WEIGHT (pendant only): 1.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow go...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Classy 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with 12.21 ct Cabochon Sapphire and White Coral
Located in Lugano, CH
Discover the timeless elegance of this 18kt yellow gold ring, meticulously crafted using ancient Florentine artisanal techniques in Italy. A jewel for lovers of classic style with a ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Green Stone Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Alternating cabochon stones in saturated colors of green and purple
Amethyst are set in a link bracelet.
The sturdy setting bezel sets the colored stone so they have a nice glare i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Compass Vitreous Enamel & Diamond Pendant 18kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous blue enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold accompanied by a center diamond 1.8mm. Pendant is unisex.
GRAM WEIGHT (pendant only): 2.20gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow go...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.88 Carat Total Three-Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Elongated 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5
Breathtaking vintage triple diamond column ring. The tantalizing trio of icy diamonds absolutely radiates on the finger and fills it with sparkle from end to end. It fe...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earclips Interchangeable Signed Péclard
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K white and yellow Gold hoop earrings set with 52 brillinat cut Diamonds weighing 1.05 ct. G color, vs clarity. Signed Péclard Zurich, Switzerland.
Hoops can be worn alon...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Anchorn Vitreous Enamel Pendant 18KT Yellow Gold Rare Sea Theme Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous blue enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold, pendant is double sided.
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.20gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
CHAIN: 18"
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELER...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Love Dove Necklace 14KT Yellow Gold Dainty Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stampar Love Dove necklace in 14KT white gold. The dove is hancrafted in solid gold (not hallow)
GRAM WEIGHT: 3.69gr
GOLD: 14KT white gold
CHAIN: 18"
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWEL...
Category
19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Starfish Vitreous Enamel pendant 18KT yellow gold RARE sea theme pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous bluish green enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
CHAIN: 18"
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewele...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Starfish white Vitreous Enamel pendant 18KT yellow gold sea theme pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous white enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.00gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
CHAIN: 18"
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewelers, loc...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Starfish White Vitreous Enamel & Diamond Pendant 18kt Gold Sea Theme Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous white enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold accompanied by a center diamond 1.8mm.
GRAM WEIGHT (pendant only): 1.90gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
CHAIN: 18"
DIA...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Love Dove Necklace 14KT Yellow Gold Dainty Pendant Necklace by Stampar Jewelers
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stampar Love Dove necklace in 14KT yellow gold. The dove is hancrafted in solid gold (not hallow)
GRAM WEIGHT: 3.50gr
GOLD: 14KT yellow gold
CHAIN: 18"
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS...
Category
19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.56 Carat Solitaire Engagement Ring, Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
For the vintage, estate jewelry lover! This ring is an estate piece with an old European cut diamond set in a vintage platinum solitaire settings. The prongs are a unique "v" prong d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pierced Art Deco Platinum Genuine Natural Diamond Band Ring '#J2385'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pierced Art Deco Platinum Genuine Natural Diamond Band Ring (#J2385)
Charming platinum diamond ring band in a lovely pierced Art Deco. Set in the...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vhernier 18K Yellow Gold Fibula Clip Earrings
By Vhernier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Fibula earrings convey all of the Vhernier's passion for clean,understated lines. The, elegantd diagnonal of these yellow gold clip earrings beau...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riviere Brilliant Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Riviere of 24 diamonds set choker necklace with pavé of diamonds in closure
24 high-color, 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds * totaling 19.2 carats, create a seamless river of bright-white...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Wander, France, Gold Platinum, Frosted Carved Aquamarine and Diamond Clip-On
By Wander
Located in New York, NY
117 round diamonds ap. 9.00 cts., earclips signed Wander, France, ap. 53.7 dwts. gross.
Size 5.
Diamonds: G-H-I-VS, several SI, one pavilion chipped.
Earclips: clip-backs. 1 1/8 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
One Large Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal (with some crazing) - 33x22mm
38 Diamond- .10 pts each
Total Diamond: 3.8 Ct
Size: 9.25
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Yellow Gold Heavyweight Scalloped Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heavyweight Earrings. The scalloped motif of the earrings mimic the famous style featured in Art Deco architecture. These earrings have a post and...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Jade Sapphire Black Nephrite and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring a Stunning Vintage Hand Carved Jade Disc, enhanced by Diamonds, Sapphires. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Pendant suspended f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Jade and Carre Cut Diamond Ring VHK#544
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 10.5
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 12.3 grams
Diamond Details: .80ct, total weight. Natural Diamonds, Carre Cut, E Color, VS Clarity
Cen...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Diamond and Gold X-Linked Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. X-linked 18k Gold bracelet centered with very fine round brilliant diamonds.
Color: D-E-F
Clarity: VS1-2
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 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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