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
TFP Watch Windrose Total Dark Blue, Special Edition. #TW100-23-12
Located in Lucca, LU
WINDROSE TOTAL DARK BLUE is a 3 hands watch, with fixed steel ring bezel, diameter 42.5 mm , thickness 13.8 mm case.
The case is casted in AISI 316L steel , matted, full OxB ( c...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Swatch GJ109 Chaise Longue Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection. I don't know about you but as soon as I look at it, the fantasy of a deckchair by the sea comes to mind, the colors are a hymn to s...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
By Bvlgari
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
Palace Very Per Metal Band Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【ＰＡＬＡＣＥ 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch
A taste of understated luxury for office ladies in a business casual outfit with a handbag. It shines in an elegant way with artful pastel-coloured dials, from the very peri of Pantone 2022 to the baby blue of iPhone 13.
Designed with a simple size adjusting mechanism with a click of a buckle. All the PALACE collection comes in two case sizes 33mm and 41mm which is ideal for those looking for a pair of matching watches.
Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band straps adjusting tool...
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel U-Play 129.5 Women's Wristwatch 27 mm
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci U-Play wristwatch is one which will assist your everyday style. With a classic design that will take you back to the 1950s, it is a perfect accessory. Crafted from stainle...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Automatic Watch Silver Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Dial with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel, 24 mm
Model: Chopard La strada
Reference number: 8357
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small seconds
Case: Rectangle, Stainless steel, measurements case length 24 mm x height 35 mm, thickness 9.5 mm, Partial diamonds on bezel, Waterproof 3 ATM, Sapphire glass
Dial: White dial, Roman numerals,
Strap: Chopard steel strap...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Vintage Swatch GK371 Cupid's Bow Year 2002 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Sweet vintage Swatch dedicated to those who want to surprise their partner on a special occasion. The watch is kept in a transparent box filled with ma...
Category
Early 2000s 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
Vintage Swatch GZ700 Looka Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
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
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Der Bauwede Spider Tutti Frutti with Diamonds & Natural Semi Precious Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing brand new Van Der Bauwede Spider Tutti Frutti With Diamonds & natural semi precious color stones.
A watch to sparkle for every occasion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Stainless Steel
18 Karat White Gold Agate Cameo Carving Compass Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold compass agate carving dial wrist watch
This splendid one-of-a-kind watch is made exclusively for travel lovers in 18 karat white gold. Encompassing the spirit of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Concord Grey Stainless Steel Leather La Scala 14.C5.1891 Women's Wristwatch 38 m
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The importance of watches in this day and time surpasses the mere function to tell time and focuses on how innovatively the time can be told. We have here a gem of a timepiece by Con...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 1549 diamonds 21.93 cts on case dial and bracelet 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
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with pink mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swatch GK402 Black Line Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Sporty, simple but gritty design, this is the Swatch for those who want to wear a decisive watch with captivating details. The strap is made of soft rubber and the dial, with its num...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with green mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 478 diamonds 20.22 cts on case dial and bracelet 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
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
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in blackened steel, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
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
Patek Philippe 5230G World Time Complications White Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Model 5230G World Time Complications. Manufactured in 2021.
18k White Gold, 39 millimeter case with sapphire crystal glass and case back.
Patek Philippe 240 HU movement with 33 jewels.
Grey guilloche dial with concentric chapter ring calibrated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.81 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.63 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts blue dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.25 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon 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
Vintage Swatch SLK114 Time to Cook Year 1997 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Particular vintage Swatch kept in the original box in the shape of a microwave oven. The strap is white with a minimal design, the main feature is the transparent dial that looks lik...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, blanc dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Reference number: 26120ST.OO.1220ST.03
Model: Royal Oak Dual Time
Diameter: 39 mm
Color Custom: Black
Material: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.51 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Diamond Heart Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 728 diamonds 6.87 cts on case dial and bracelet 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
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
Vintage Swatch SKZ119 Magic Blue Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch Magic Blue dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Italian Football Federation in 1998. On the strap the photos of the most exciting moments of the team, and on the ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiger Eye & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 12 tiger eyes 7.57 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 2.99 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Watches
Materials
Gold
Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.84 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarante...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Silver & 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
United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 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
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
Turquoise & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 26 turqupoise 15.72 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.42 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Malachite & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 12 malachite 10.89 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.03 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Pink Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 247 diamonds 5.09 cts on case and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Raymond Weil Watch Stainless Steel and 18 Karat, Model Number 9280 X565729
By Raymond Weil
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Raymond Weil watch, model number 9280 X565729 in good condition with very few minor scratches, pre-owned with original box. This watch is a great every day watch and also suitable to...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Black Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in blackened steel, Sura 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
4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guaran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement
Inner circumference: Approximately 16.64 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel blackened, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator alligator quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Pink Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in yellow gold 18kt set with 583 diamonds 6.46 cts on case dial and 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.61 cts vert mother of pearl dial, steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver 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
Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces....
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in blackened steel, Sura 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
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