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: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Bvlgari 18k Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k gold earrings, signed Bulgari
Size/Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in)
Gross Weight: 36.1 grams
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring Ca. 1970 featuring a bypass design with lines of diamonds and emeralds. The ring is hand executed in 18 karat yellow gold. The diamonds are full cut round shape with ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tishman & Lipp 18k Gold Wide Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 18k gold entirely bark finish vintage bracelet. 7 3/8" x 1 7/8" and signed T.LI. for Tishman & Lipp. Weight 80.9 dwt
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
1970s Flamingo Pin featuring Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Gemstones: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Weight: 2 grams
Measures 1.25 inch. (length) x .50 inch (width)
Gemstone Details:
Ruby: 0.12 carats
Sapphire: 0.10 carats
Emerald: 0.10 carats
Diamond Details:
Cut: Round
Carat: 0.08 carats
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS-SI
Item Features:
This beautiful "Tutti Frutti" Flamingo pin...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet . Weight 66.6 dwt and measurement is approximately 7 inches long x 1 inches wide.
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Verdura Baguette and Round Diamonds Brooch / Pin 10 Carat TDW
By Verdura
Located in Stamford, CT
A Spectacular Verdura Baguette and Round Diamond Brooch or Pin having 10 Carat TDW.
A one of a kind platinum mount set with a total of approximat...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Italian 1970s Two-Color Gold Figaro Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
An estate two-color gold figaro link chain necklace, in 18k. Urbano, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wood and Gold Modernist Necklace circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A carved wood, diamond and 18 karat white and yellow gold necklace. Stamped with a maker's mark, German hallmarks. (we are still researching and have not yet identified the maker) an...
Category
1970s German Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Coin Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Set with seven ancient coins
Yellow gold
7 x ¾ ins; Gross weight 20.3 dwts
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Jade Squirrel Brooch
It has eyes that are cabochon ruby an diamond and nose that is cabochon sapphire.
Jade measurements is 11.68 mm x 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Gold and Emerald Lion Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 18-karat gold and emerald lion brooch-pendant by Cartier, circa 1970s. This is a rare item published in Cartier's book on animal jewelry.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Emerald
Elegant 18 K White Gold Brooch Diamond Akoya Pearls circa 1970 by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant 1970s 18 K white Gold brooch set with 7 fine cultured Akoya pearls and 33 brilliant curt Diaonds weighing approximately 1.50 ct and 12 baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 ct. All diamonds G color, vvs clarity. Signed by Meister Zurich...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant diamond ring in 18 Karat white gold designed as a three stone ring in the middle, flanked by two smaller round diamonds. The three main r...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip on Bangle with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip On Bangle with Diamonds - The bangle is a twisted rope design that opens to 3 inches and springs closed to 2.5 inches. The gold ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's 18k Leaf Diamond Earclips
Located in New York, NY
18k White gold and yellow gold diamond earrings
Approximately 1 cts of diamonds
Total weight 15.1 dwt Measurement 36.95 mm x 19.94 mm
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal polished gold links, each set with a round brilliant-cut diamond
18k yellow gold
7 ¼ ins; Gross weight 14.3g 9.19 dwts
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage and contemporary 1.41 carat diamond and platinum stud earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
T...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold Artistic Aquamarine and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Of freeform gold, set with square-cut aquamarines and round brilliant-cut diamonds
Yellow gold
2 ¾ x ⅞ in; Gross weight 21.0 dwts
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
1970 Vintage Diamond Cluster Brooch over 10 Ct of Fine Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold brooch featuring brilliant cut Diamonds, Baguette-cut Diamonds and Marquise cut Diamonds in an organic cluster design typical for the 1970.
No pictures can do justi...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion Shape Automatic Gold Bracelet Watch, 1977
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion shape Automatic winding 18 karat gold bracelet watch, The watch measures 36 x 35 mm with a attached Patek herringbon...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage Green & Blue Enamel Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 16 sections of Japanese Culture Pearls with decorative links of blue and green enamel floral gold motifs.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
9ct Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Vintage Geometric design Diamond Necklace
Dated 1977
Fully Hallmarked on reverse of pendant
by Goldsmiths CJ Limited
as well as 375 and another mark "W" on the necklace,s Cl...
Category
1970s British Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Chanel 18k Gold Hoop link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
18K Chanel gold Hoop link necklace. Approx. 32.5 inches long, Weight 60.4 dwt
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Jade Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Bombe Ring, Jade and 1/4 carat Diamond
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1975. What makes this Jade ring so amazing is the oval and bezel set. Drilled into the center of the jade is a lovely sized diamond! The details for this ring are listed below:...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Strain Link Chain 63 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 4 multi-strain links weighing 63 grams.
First strain measures 21 inches.
Second strain measures 23 inches.
Third strain measures 23....
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Modern Cocktail Ring Featuring Three Oval Emeralds in Yellow Gold, Circa 1970
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This 1970's cocktail ring came to us from a customer who wanted its original diamonds used for a custom project (with the gold mounting to be scrapped...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as square links of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds
18k white gold 7 ins; Gross weight 28.6 g 18.4 dwts
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Of 15 round brilliant-cut diamonds
Platinum Ring size 4 ½; Gross weight 5.0 g 3.2 dwts
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Unique Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Fabulous white gold 750 cocktail ring set with following diamonds:
1 brilliant cut diamond, approx. 0.98 ct of F-vs2 quality
16 baguette and marquise cut diamonds totaling approx. 0...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace
By Cindy Royce
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Curb Link Necklace, set with 264 full cut round diamonds weighing 3.25cts, F-G color, VS clarity, 16 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Bombe Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This striking big blue bombé bauble, dating back to the 1970's, features a large glittering dome composed of 95 pavé-set brilliant-cut sapphires totalling a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond 1.63 Carat Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold ring with approx. 1.63ct aquamarine (measures 8.7 x 6.9 x 3.96mm) surrounded with approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7, ring top - 14mm x 15.5mm. Marked 750. Wei...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pavé-set with an X of round brilliant-cut diamonds
18k white gold Ring size 6; Gross weight 16.1 g 10.3 dwts
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of timeless and classy 18 K white Gold cluster earclips set with 54 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 4.20 ct, G color , vs clarity.
These earrings were impeccabl...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled "New Born Dragon"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Jade
Blue Topaz and Pink Tourmaline Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz Clip Earrings. 13.0 dwt (20.22 g)
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz
David Webb 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by David Webb, the square fluted ear clips each featuring a four-leaf clover design centering a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.15 ct. frame...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold-Plated Beads
Located in Addison, TX
Graduated Malachite Bead Earrings Accented by Gold Plated Beads are mesmerizing. The earrings are each composed of two malachite beads alternating with gold plated beads for a perf...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Gold Plate
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Flower Design Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Guam 18K yellow gold " flower design" cluster ring prong set with 21 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.08cts, G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity and 3 round faceted rubies weighing .92c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and yellow gold adjustable choker with irregular diamonds also accented with emerald beads, g 83.50 circa, length cm 37, h cm 6.60 circa 1970's
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Vintage and Contemporary 0.22Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.22 carat diamond solitaire ring crafted in contemporary 18 karat white gold with a platinum setting; part of our diamond jewellery collections.
This fine vintage di...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Yellow and Rose Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Italian 0.86 carat diamond and 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold jewelry set of bangle, ring and earrings; part of our diverse ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Fringe Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An eye catching and brilliant necklace showcasing 147 brillant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 19.0 ct, J color, si clarity and 131 blue Sapphires totaling ca. 21.0 ct., set in a...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Intaglio Hebrew Coin Medallion Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an 18k yellow gold pendant, designed in intaglio of a Hebrew coin. Suspended on a Cuban link chain made of 18k yellow gold. Triple lock safety ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Vintage Onyx and Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real eye catcher this Onyx and Diamond Vintage pendant in 18 K white and yellow Gold. The pendant is set with 2 larger brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 ct, H colo...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Chain Necklace with Pendant with Diamonds and Baroque Pearls Signed Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One of a kind 18 K yellow Gold multi chain necklace with Pendant by the internationally well known Zurich based Company Binder. The Pendant is set with 3 baroque Peals and further de...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Impressive Diamond Necklace in White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Lucerne, CH
Impressive diamond necklace in 18 karat white gold. Designed as a node with swag elements.
Prong set with 231 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximate 18.20 ct. Further set with ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chunky Amethyst and Turquoise Buckle
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise buckle centering an enormous amethyst. Can be converted into a pendant.
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Elegant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Circular Diamond Brooch by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous 18 K white Gold brooch by the well known and established swiss company Meister is designed as a circular motif and contains 38 round brilliant diamonds, 12 Marquise Di...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This vintage 1970s Diamond and Emerald necklace features a flat necklace and is set with 14 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.30 ct, G, vs and 13 pear sh...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Faraone Yellow Gold Striped Non-Pierced Clip-On Earrings
By Faraone
Located in Greenwich, CT
This striped Yellow Gold Non pierced Clip-on Earrings designed by Faraone.
Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, solid and superb craftsmanship.
Measures 19mm in dia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Flexible Tri-Colored Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Flexible Tri-Colored Gold Bracelet is of Italian Design and weighs 121.9 grams and measures 8 inches in length
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold band ring set with 10 full cut round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00cts, F-G color, VS-SI1 clarity.
Finger size 6.5. May be sized
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold ring, blue enamel, prong set with 3 full cut round diamonds weighing .14cts, H-I color, VS-SI1 clarity
Finger size 6, may be sized
Last retail $850
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montreaux Pave Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
By Montreaux
Located in Chicago, IL
Montreaux platinum and 18K yellow gold double swirl pave diamond ring set with 68 round diamonds weighing 4.70cts, DE color and VVS clarity.
Finger size 6
May be sized
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Textured Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Textured Clip Earrings
Measurements of Earrings:
Measurements:
.86 x .85 Inch
Depth: .23inch
Comfortable Omega Clips
10.7 grams / 14kt. Yellow Gold
Earrings are gorgeous made
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Montreaux
Located in Chicago, IL
Montreaux 18K yellow gold and platinum ring, set in platinum with 34 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.92cts, DE color, VVS clarity.
Finger size 6. May be sized.
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rosenthal Diamond Gold Bee Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosenthal 18K yellow gold diamond bee pin set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.97cts and two 2mm round ruby eyes.
Category
1970s American Vintage Contemporary Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
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