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Contemporary Watches

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
Paul Picot Plongeur C-type
Located in MADRID, ES
One of the most iconographic Paul Picot models is doubtlessly “Le Plongeur”. Since 1987 its pure design remains unchanged.
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Brand New Ladies Raymond Weil Stainless Steel Diamond Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn ladies Raymond Weil Parsifal stainless steel and diamond bracelet watch, mother of pearl dial, 12 single cut diamond markers ...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over cl...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in 18kt yellow gold white mother of pearl blue zone setwith 10 diamonds 0.05 cts bezel and attache set with 52 diamonds1.43 cts prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Watch
Gold Watch
$18,070
Vintage Ladies Platinum and Diamond Link Wristwatch 9.23 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage wristwatch embellished with 9.23 carats of glittering natural diamonds. Featuring flexible, elongated platinum links, the glittering bracelet gently wraps the wrist...
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady's 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet watch, florentine finish with three row woven border, manual wind and figure eight safety clasp. Last retail $30,000
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 7-Coil Serpenti Watch
Located in New York, NY
Can a timepiece be timeless? For Bulgari, absolutely. The Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch is a legendary iconic piece, first introduced nearly eighty years ago and produced in numerous spectacular renditions. This dramatic limited-edition example, made in Italy in the 21st century, sinuously coils around the wrist up the arm and presents the watch face in the triangular serpent’s head. The case is crafted 18K rose gold with a bezel embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial is embellished fully with pavé diamonds and punctuated with two hand-applied Roman numeral indexes. The crown is set with a cabochon-cut pink rubellite. The watch features a Swiss quartz movement and a stunning seven-row spiral bracelet in 18K rose gold. The Serpenti is a significant part of the Bulgari jewelry history...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Swatch GK144 Daiquiri Year 1992 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Long live autumn! This vintage Swatch with its warm colors recalls the tones of the most romantic season ever, the crocodile-like leather strap goes per...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands and hour markers; and 23mm, 18k yellow gold...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Tiffany & Co. Ladies White Gold Diamond Lucida Quartz Wristwatch
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish and sophisticated 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch from the Lucida collection by Tiffany & Co. It features very high grade square and rectangular cut diamonds around the bezel and buckle. Quartz movement. With original Tiffany buckle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Swatch GX708 One Step Year 1991 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch Vintage from the 1991 collection with a timeless design strap: imitation crocodile skin in a prestigious English green. This watch is highly re...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Chronograph Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts orange mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

NAUTICA, Watch 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
NAUTICA, Chronograph Code N 16566G Movement quartz chronograph Case stainless steel Ø 47 mm Dial black Features original leather band With original box
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Alain Philippe Ladies 18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Wristwatch F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite designer wristwatch by Alain Philippe embellished with 2.00 carats of glittering icy white diamonds. The elongated rectangular diamond dial fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diagono Chronograph Scuba Stainless Steel
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Bulgari MODEL: Diagono REFRENCE: SC38S SIZE: 38mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Blue BAND: Stainless Steel WRIST SIZE: Apx. "16.5 MOVEMENT: Automatic Excellent condition. No bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. 
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Breitling Rose Gold Evolution Watch Limited Edition
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, 18K rose gold men's Breitling Evolution bracelet watch, limited edition (313/500) automatic movement, 3 subdials, date funct...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume Mercier Linea quartz chronograph steel watch new MOA10012
Located in Perugia, IT
Baume Mercier Linea quartz chronograph steel watch reference MOA10012. Case reference 65701 serial 5396XXX Total weight g 108 Case diameter mm 32 A...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white roman numbers dial, bezel set with 82 diamonds 0.93 ctswith prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Breguet Marine 5817BA Automatic 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A men's watch created by Breguet 5817BA/12/9V8 for the Marine collection, featuring an 18K yellow gold bezel enclosing a 39 mm round case with a silver guilloche dial and Roman numer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Madison Wrist Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embodying the essence of sophistication, this David Yurman Madison wristwatch is a true statement of luxury. Crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, the sleek, elongated case is com...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Vintage Swatch GK150 Cool Fred Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch of the 1993 collection, a classic design, the strap is made of a soft cream colored leather, to embellish the watch the dial with golden finishes. A versatile Swatch to wear e...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Vintage Paul Ditisheim 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Solvil Original Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim is a stunning piece of history. The luxury solid gold timepiece is made with exquisite fine details. It features a 46mm case with a white face, black Roman Numeral hour markers and Arabic numeral second markers. Also features blue steel hands and a 60-second sub dial at the 6 o' clock position. It is a double hunter...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Swatch GK154 Cuzco Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch watch from the 1993 collection. Country and romantic design watch, along the strap there are colored embroideries with abstract fig...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Henry Dunay "SABI" Diamond and Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful watch is encrusted with 216 brilliant round diamonds. Diamonds weighing 2.40 carats total, E-F color and VS clarity. Made in 18 karat yellow gold. Approximately 116 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari yellow Gold Antalya Interchangeable Bands Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 'Antalya' Watch 18K Gold, with Interchangeable Bands Comes with Brown and Red Bands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Near Mint OMEGA Speedmaster 3510.50 Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Ref.3510 Men's Watch Brand: Omega Watch Type: Men's Model: Omega Speedmaster Ref No.: 3510 Display: Analog Case Size: 39mm Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Case...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swatch GR136 The Rose Year 1998 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch collection dedicated to the most important person on her special day, Mother's Day. All along the belt there are beautiful bright red ...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

New Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Double Row Diamond Bezel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn 18K yellow gold Piaget bracelet watch, with double row diamond bezel, quartz movement, gilt dial, case size 27mm, Style 01G...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Concord LaScalla Diamond Watch 18kt Gold 12525
Located in New York, NY
Authentic classic concord lascalla 0.50ct natural diamonds g-color vs-2 clarity 69.7 grams / 18kt *works well, can use a good polish $18,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos 18K White Gold Replacement Butterfly Folding Clasp #20663
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Santos 18K White Gold Replacement Butterfly Folding Clasp This authentic Cartier replacement clasp for the Cartier Santos watch is set in solid 18K white gold. Stamped Cart...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Swatch Blue Flamingo GN114 Year 1991 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage Swatch with a truly unique design. The strap has a texture reminiscent of tribal patterns, the colors of this watch make it perfect combined with a sophisticated or even ro...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels Case: stainless steel 35 mm screw back Dial: white slightly tropical rose gold indexes Features: Case...
Category

1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
$944 Sale Price
24% Off
Rolex Datejust 36 Mint Custom Yellow Dial Box and Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Yellow BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: Jubilee 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Stee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swatch GZ189 Holly Joy year 2004 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Holly Jolly Swatch dedicated to Christmas holidays. The strap is made of leather and has a nice Christmas pattern. The box is made of wood ...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Patek Philippe Complications 37mm Moon Phase White Gold DIA Bezel 4937G-001 MOP
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unwornwatches presents Patek Philippe Complications Dress Watch, with the Model Number: 4937G-001, has a White Gold 37 mm Round Case with Screw Down Crown and a Factory Diamonds Beze...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 26 lapis lazuli 19.48 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luxurious Like New Ladies Chopard 18 Karat Watch With Diamond Face and Bezel
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite, like brand new, ladies estate 18 karat white gold Chopard dress watch features a beautiful mother of pearl face, with Roman numerals a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, Lazio
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S. Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
Category

1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Vintage Swatch GZ700 Looka Year 1996 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Funny vintage Swatch designed by Stefano Pirovano for two very special matched pair Swatch: Looka, the Club Watch 1996 and Smilla, the Club Spec...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
Located in Bilbao, ES
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution and sports a black Grande Tapisserie dial and a matching alligator strap. Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. WATER RESISTANCE 50 m THICKNESS 10.5 mm Ref. 15500OR.OO.D002CR.01 The story of celebrated family-owned manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its universally acclaimed, widely coveted luxury watches begins deep in the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland. The Vallée de Joux has been a haven of watchmaking since the late 18th century, when the residents of farming communities began creating timepieces during the winter months. Jules Louis Audemars (1851–1918) and Edward Auguste Piguet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink & White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink and white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.78 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.64 cts quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back...
Category

1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet The body is made of sterling silver with a rose gold tone, the head and tail are made of 18 karat white gold; the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel

Vintage Swatch La Sirene Et Le Marin GZ161 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Romantic and timeless, this vintage Swatch watch is like a work of art depicting the love of a mermaid and a young sailor. Sailor stripes are draw...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Watches

Ebel Sports Classic 41mm Steel And 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebel Sports Classic 41mm steel and 18k yellow gold quartz wristwatch, circa 2000. A distinguished Ebel watch crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. The round case measures ...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Diamond La Dona W660022I Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wristwatches work as well as jewelry when accessorized right. Take a look at the beauty of this Cartier. It comes made from stainless steel with a braid-like bracelet and a diamond-e...
Category

2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet manual Wristwatchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-owned 18K yellow gold diamond Chopard bracelet watch, manual wind, set with 152 single cut diamonds weighing 4 cts, length of bracelet is 6....
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bubble Diver Corum in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fine, curved, domed, self-winding,...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pink Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.70 cts pink mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Watch, in white gold 18kt set with 12 lapis luzuli  3.02 cts,case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.02 cts quartz movement. Presenting an exceptional ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Breitling Superocean A17391 Stainless Steel Automatic 44mm Watch
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Breitling Superocean A17391 Stainless Steel Automatic 44mm Men’s Watch. A bold and functional diver’s watch, this Superocean features a 44mm stainless st...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5170P-001 Men’s Watch 39mm Box & Papers
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this exceptional 2020 Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5170P-001 in Platinum. A true collector’s piece, this elegant men’s chronograph features a 39mm...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Swatch GN129 Paella Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Very lively vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection, cute designs and bright colors are the characteristics of this very versatile watch. To be combined...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Police Sport Watch, 2011
By Police
Located in Roma, Lazio
Police, Sport Watch 10659J/YM62 Movement quartz chronograph Case stainless steel Ø 47 mm Dial black Features with original box
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Police Sport Watch, 2011
Police Sport Watch, 2011
$385 Sale Price
30% Off

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