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Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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Style: Contemporary
Colombian Republic 1916 Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine
Colombian Republic 1916 Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

Colombian Republic 1916 Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Colombian Republic 1916 Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine Length 4.84in / 12.3cm Width 1.18in / 3cm Weight 16gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of reference in Spain, with a large track record being official distributers of prime European jewelry...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Las Vegas Collection Silver Teaspoon
Las Vegas Collection Silver Teaspoon

Las Vegas Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Las Vegas Collection Silver Teaspoon Length 4.29in / 10.9cm Width 0.78in / 2cm Weight 9gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business je...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Inverness Collection Souvenir Silver Teaspoon with child in cross
Inverness Collection Souvenir Silver Teaspoon with child in cross

Inverness Collection Souvenir Silver Teaspoon with child in cross

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Inverness Silver Teaspoon Length 3.38in / 8.6cm Width 0.90in / 2.3cm Weight 10.3gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of reference in Spain, with a l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antigua Collection Silver Teaspoon
Antigua Collection Silver Teaspoon

Antigua Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Antigua Collection Silver Teaspoon Length 3.70in / 9.4cm Width 0.78in / 2cm Weight 12gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon
Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon

Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon Length 3.54in / 9cm Width 0.78in / 2cm Weight 7.5gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Montreal Canada Maple Leaf Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine
Montreal Canada Maple Leaf Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

Montreal Canada Maple Leaf Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Montreal Canada Maple Leaf Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine Length 3.58in / 9.1cm Width 0.70in / 1.8cm Weight 7.7gr PRADERA is a second g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Spoon
MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Spoon

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Spoon

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN's exquisite LOTUS tea set made with genuine silver and gem quality Ural nephrite, a spiritual and energy stone. Genuine nephrite is rich in minerals and trace elements, has a caring effect on the skin, and relieves stress. The texture is delicate and smooth, releasing a pleasant mood. Jade is a symbol of status and wealth. Water-soaked in jade or nephrite stone can approach or reach the standard of high-quality mineral water within three hours. Traces of selenium released when brewing tea with a jade tea set...

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2010s Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Silver

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup
MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Cup

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN's exquisite LOTUS tea set made with genuine silver and gem quality Ural nephrite, a spiritual and energy stone. Genuine nephrite is rich in minerals and trace elements, has a caring effect on the skin, and relieves stress. The texture is delicate and smooth, releasing a pleasant mood. Jade is a symbol of status and wealth. Water-soaked in jade or nephrite stone can approach or reach the standard of high-quality mineral water within three hours. Traces of selenium released when brewing tea with a jade tea set...

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Jade, Silver

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Set
MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Set

MOISEIKIN Silver Nephrite Lotus Tea Set

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN's exquisite LOTUS tea set made with genuine silver and gem quality Ural nephrite, a spiritual and energy stone. Genuine nephrite is rich in minerals and trace elements, has a caring effect on the skin, and relieves stress. The texture is delicate and smooth, releasing a pleasant mood. Jade is a symbol of status and wealth. Water-soaked in jade or nephrite stone can approach or reach the standard of high-quality mineral water within three hours. Traces of selenium released when brewing tea with a jade tea set...

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Silver