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: 1980s
Period: 1990s
Style: Contemporary
Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous swirl Earrings in 18kt White Gold & Diamond Mounts. Ca 1980's and free form. Left & right orientation.
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite, Beryl and Diamond Ring
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman 18K yellow gold ring, set with 2 pear shape stones, one Tanzanite and one Beryl and 24 full cut round diamonds weighing .82cts, G-H color, VS clarity.
Finger size 5.75...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Gemveto Four Row Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Gemveto
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemveto four row 18K yellow gold round diamond ring, bar set with 44 full cut round diamonds weighing 4cts total
Finger size 6. May be s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Charles Krypell 18K yellow gold ring set with 32 full cut round diamonds weighing about .46cts, GH color, VS2-SI1 clarity, 24 baguette blue sapphires weighing about 3.60cts,...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Vintage Heart Shaped 18 K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earclips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely pair of Diamond heart motif earrings set in 18 K yellow and white gold. They are secure to reverse witch a post and omega clip fitting.
Each earring depicts a heart motif, w...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Precious Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring, prong set in center with one oval precious topaz weighing 3.16cts and 6 full cut round diamonds weighing .22cts, F-G color, VS clarity
Finger size 5.5, may be s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds - the amethyst weighs approximately 3.50ct and measures 14 x 7.2mm. It is accented with 6 single cut diamonds wei...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lattice Design Ear Clips
Located in Chicago, IL
Marlene Stowe 18K yellow gold and diamond lattice design ear clips with 66 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.55cts, G-H color, VS clarity.
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set Of Three Gem Diamond Gold Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Suite of three rings: 18K yellow gold with cabochon sapphire, cabochon emerald, cabochon ruby diamond rings. Each ring has two full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .20cts, ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Kurt Wayne Faceted Blue Sapphires Diamonds gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold band ring set with 3 faceted oval blue sapphires weighing 1.81cts and 2 baguette diamonds weighing .64cts, G color, VS clarity, numbered 51120
finger size ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ambrosi 18K White Gold Black Diamond Flower Necklace with South Sea Pearl
By Ambrosi
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Unique 18K white gold black diamond and South Sea Pearl necklace by Ambrosi. The necklace consists of a red reptile skin collar measuring 19.6mm white and 16 inches long.
The 18k w...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Bondanza Diamond Gold Platinum "Paisley" Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Bondanza 18k yellow gold, platinum and diamond bracelet with 56 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.02 carats total, G color, VS clarity. "Paisley" design.
7 inches long
Cur...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold Heart Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. gold heart ear clips
Heart shaped, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Tiffany & Co., Peretti, 18kt
Size: width 2.1 cm, length 2 cm...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Palu Collection Cufflinks, 1990s
By John Hardy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
John Hardy Sterling Silver Palu Collection Square Cufflinks. Inspired by the moon's mottled facade is the soft texture of the Palu Collection, from the Indonesian word for hammer. Th...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Double Pair of Earrings Trinity Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Two Pairs of Earrings Trinity Gold. Yellow, White and Pink.
One pair for pierced ears and One another identical with lever back.
Hoops circumference: 2.00 centimeters each.
Thickness...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Band Ring Baguettes & Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful diamond band fashioned in 18 K yellow Gold. The band features 11 baguette shape diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carat total weight, and round brilliant cut diamonds w...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Gold Earrings of Fluted Bombe' Form
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Enamel and Gold Earrings of fluted bombe' form set with rows of green enamel.
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Signature: Tiffany& Co
Marks: 18K Italy
Size/Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.1...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cable Lasso Bangle with Diamond Center
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cable Lasso Bangle with Diamond Center - The white gold center piece contains 12 round brilliant diamonds with a total approximate weight of .50ct with G - I ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 18K White Gold and Diamond Brooch was created in the U.S.A and weights 15.7 Grams and measures 5.5 cm in length
SKU#PB-02599
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Two-Row Flower Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold two row necklace, with flower motif, bezel set with full cut round diamonds weighing 6.57cts and faceted blue sapphires weighing 9.41cts, length 16 inches and width .7...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Black Logo Bangle - La Mode se Demode. Le Style Jamais Coco Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Black Logo Bangle - La Mode se Demode. Le Style Jamais Coco Chanel. Stamped Chanel inside. Made in France. Very good vintage condition. No scratch...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring with Rubellite and Diamonds
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman, 18K yellow gold and platinum ring set in center with oval
rubellite weighing 10.38cts and flanked by 6 baguette diamonds weighing 1.30cts, G-H color, VS clarity.
Fing...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Italian Diamond and Sapphire Swirl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with these exquisite Italian round diamond and tapered baguette sapphire swirl earrings crafted in 18-carat white gold. Reflecting the renowned craftsmanship of It...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
Roberto Coin 18K white gold and diamond drop earrings, set with 48 full cut round diamonds weighing .57cts, FG color, VS clarity, length1.25 inches, for pierced ears.
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989
Square 18 karat yellow gold with four slightly curved lines of agate carnelian; marked Angela Cummings, 18k, 1989
Size: ...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Wire Necklace with Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless and yet very wearable multi-strand gold wire necklace with a hear pendant. In 18 K yellow Gold.
The heart is pave set with an incredibl...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Mabe Pearl Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful 18K yellow gold bracelet with six mabe pearls 11mm, and three pink cabochon tourmalines and three green cabochon tourmalines 10 x 7.4mm
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76 Carat Round Green Emerald and Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and unique three-stone engagement ring showcasing a round green emerald, flanked by brilliant round yellow diamonds on either side. Green emerald is set in a platinum baske...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Charismatic and Eeegant 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of elegant 18 K white Gold ear clips set with 75 invisible set rubies weighing ca. 4 ct and 74 brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.10 ct. G color, vs clarity.
The ear clips can ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 18K yellow gold ring, set with 10 baguette diamonds weighing .75cts, and 12 round diamonds weighing .40cts, GH color, VS clarity
Finger 7, may be sized
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Clip Earrings
By Faraone
Located in Chicago, IL
Faraone, 18K yellow gold pear shape clip earrings set with 2 pear shape blue sapphires weighing 5 carats total, 12 fancy cut blue sapphires weighing 1.01cts, and 206 full cut round d...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum, Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Ear Clips
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and platinum earrings, by Susan Berman, bezel set with two oval faceted Tanzanites weighing 11.45ct total and 10 channel set Baguette diamonds weighing. 1.59cts total...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Stunning 14 Karat White Gold Bow Design Pave Diamond Necklace with Five Chains
By Barry Kronen
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 14K white gold bow design, pave diamond necklace, weighing 1.80cts total, with five chains.
Length 15.5 inches
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold flexible bracelet, set with 315 baguette diamonds weighing 16.82cts, G-H color, VS clarity.
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.47 Carat Floral Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with a beautiful floral design.
176 Diamonds
Diamond weight: 1.47 Carat
Color: tw
Clarity: vs
Cut:...
Category
1980s German Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bracelet
By Erdell
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum and 18K yellow gold bracelet, flexible with geometric design, 7.5 inches in length.
Last retail $6500
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pair of White Gold and Diamond Earrings 18 Kt, 66 Baguette Diamonds Ap. 2.25 Ct
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Gold and Diamond Earrings
18 kt., 66 baguette diamonds ap. 2.25 cts., ap. 5.5 dwts.
Diamonds: H-I-VS, several SI.
Posts. 7/8 x 11/16 inc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Shell Earrings Bezel Set with Amethyst and Peridot with Detachable Faceted Drops
By Trianon
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold drop Trigoncardiac shell earrings bezel set with amethyst and peridot, with detachable faceted tear drop amethysts, by Trianon.
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous La Nouvelle Bague Enamel Pendant and Earring Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous La Nouvelle Bague 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant and Earring Set
Beautiful Jewelry Set by La Nouvelle Bag
Includes Reversible Triangular Pendant with Gold Wheat Chain
Width...
Category
1990s Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Signature Vintage Curb-Link Dangle Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
A sweet pair of earrings, with lovely movement and a sculptural design. These vintage links are now earrings and are a Signature item. They were extra links from a bracelet. The sing...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Carved Garnet and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 17.2 grams
Diamond Details:
Weight: 1.75ct, total weight
Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: F
Clarity: VS
Garnet De...
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
White Diamond and 18/22 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Diamond and 18/22K Gold Engagement Ring:
A beautiful engagement ring, it features 4 white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.16 carat, equally spaced across the ring band. Be...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earclips
Located in Chicago, IL
Susan Berman 18K yellow gold earclips prong set with 82 full cut round diamonds weighing 3.43cts, F-G color, VS clarity
Category
1990s American Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Susan Berman 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with 70 full cut round diamonds weighing 8.38cts, G-H color, VS clarity
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Tri-Color Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Tri-color 18k Gold 'Tubogas' Bvlgari Bracelet watch. Total weight 100.1 grams
Measurement of Bracelet wrist is 7 inches, 14.53 mm wide.
Automati...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Tiffany & Co. jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs
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