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
Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Rainbow wristwatch in pink 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, Rose Gold
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink 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, Rose Gold
Siver & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.57 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
Pink Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 6 pear-shaped diamonds 2.11 cts case dial and bracelet set with 414 diamonds 4.95 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Vintage Swatch GX708 One Step Year 1991 Original Box
By Swatch
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
1982 Rolex President Day-Date Wristwatch Made in Yellow Gold, Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex watch made in 1982.
Reference 18038.
36mm yellow gold case set with a fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.
Blue sunburst dial with...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Wristwatch in pink 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, Rose Gold
Vintage Swatch Dotchair GR115 Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection designed by Jennifer Morla. There are dots along the strap and a chair covered with dots is designed on the dial from which this ext...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
1960s Girard Perregaux Wristwatch
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s Girard Perregaux Wrist Watch
Face made of crystal
Laser-etched border adds beautiful light reflects along frame
Hours are marked by Ticks exc...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
Crystal, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
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
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
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
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires 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, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Swatch GZ189 Holly Joy year 2004 Original Box
By Swatch
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
Vintage Swatch GZ152 Light Tree Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch for Christmas holidays! The box is a real ball with which you can decorate the Christmas tree and also surprise those who receive the gift. The watch is kept inside, with a transparent plastic strap and refined lines, the dial is transparent and the gears can be seen inside. Five fairy...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Chopard Femme Classique Quartz Diamond Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1990
By Chopard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This beautiful, hard-to-find late 20th century timepiece features a round white face with gold dot hours within a wide, rounded bezel punctuated with clean white diamonds. The Imper...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
David Morris Blue Sapphire & White Diamond Jewellery Bracelet Watch
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Fans of David Morris’s signature colourful jewellery will find this spectacular sapphire and white diamond watch creation equally captivating. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Swatch GZ160 Space Dreams Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage Swatch from 1993 collection is an invitation to dream of Space Dreams. On the strap there are two views of the moon and on the dial is a ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Vintage Swatch GG116 Frische Fische Year 1992 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the deep blue every time you look at this Swatch. Designed for fans of marine mysteries, shells and starfish are embossed along the strap. When you wear it you will immedia...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Vintage Swatch Crazy Eight GN125 Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection, the watch has a minimal design with bright and fluo colors that almost reminds of pop art. Numbers in various shapes are drawn alon...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Bvlgari a Gentleman's Bvlgari Wristwatch
By Bulgari
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).
Stainless steel case. Reference BB...
Category
20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Versace White Stainless Steel Eclissi 74Q Women's Wristwatch 39 mm
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Versace wristwatch will surely be an upbeat addition to your casual style. The watch has a design of two overlapping circles and the white dial resides within the vesica pisces(...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Vintage Swatch GN129 Paella Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
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
Brand New Ladies Raymond Weil Stainless Steel Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Raymond Weil
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
Vintage Swatch GN128 Algarve Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection. Dedicated to all lovers of the ocean in fact, as its name Algarve suggests, along the strap you can s...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 7-Coil Serpenti Watch
By Bulgari
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Swatch GK703 Gutenberg Year 1992 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch watch from the 1992 collection. This is a very classic and elegant watch, the colors of the strap allow this piece to be combined w...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph Snake White, Black, Brown Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph Snake White,Black,Brown Diamonds
Beautiful Diamond set Van der Bauwede to match all your jewellery.
Movement: quartz, caliber 65
Functions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Vintage Swatch STZ100E Generator Yellow year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
This is very particular sporty model, the strap is in black and yellow leather and the dial is transparent so as to allow a view of the gears. The second hand is shaped like a lightn...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Vintage Swatch Blue Flamingo GN114 Year 1991 Original Box
By Swatch
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
Voila Quartz Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch !
Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp.
Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated oversized Arabic numbers and 10 ha...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS Chronograph, Pink Dial with Diamonds & Pink Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS Chronograph, Pink Dial with Diamonds & pink sapphires.
Beautiful and elegant full diamond and pink sapphire set stunning VDB watch.
Movement: quartz, cali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Silver
DeLaneau 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Heart Shaped 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.
The face of this 18 karat yellow gold heart shaped watch...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swatch GK726 Calendarium Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Nice Swatch watch from the 1998 collection. The watch was designed for the end of year party, along the strap you can read the entire calendar in order to have an eye all year round!...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
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
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
Vintage Swatch GN196 Amour Total year 2001 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch from the 2001 spring - summer collection dedicated to lovers. The watch has blue and light blue color comic-like designs on the strap and dial. The most beautiful feature are ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Vintage Swatch GR136 The Rose Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
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
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
Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch with a minimal design and acid green color, along the entire strap there is the writing "protect your choices" to remind the wearer every...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Zannetti Rana Scrigno Jewel Frog Wrist Watch / Bracelet, Diamonds & Ruby's
By ZANNETTI
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Zanetti ,Rana Scrigio Diamond watch with ruby cabuchons in eyes.
For special occasions as it s so exceptional.
Case : 18kt solid gold
Dial : ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Swatch GK291 Be Mine year 1999 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Historical collection Swatch Be Mine year 1999. This is the vintage Swatch collection. The watch has greedy chocolates on the strap, a pink dial and ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS silver, Chronograph, Quartz with Diamonds & Tsavorite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph, Quartz With Diamonds & Tsavorite
Movement: quartz, caliber 65
Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chrono functions
Case: V.D.B. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Silver
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
Number “8” Diamond Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch !
Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp.
Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated oversized ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond
Christian Dior Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Crystal 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).
A lady's Christal wrist watch. St...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel
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
Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
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
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch !
Strap:Genuine ostrich leather with spring deployment clasp.
Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated ov...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Chronograph
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Geneve Chronograph Watch Long Island Leather Band Automatic. No. 262., 1200 CC AT
Black leather watch strap, Black Fa...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Watch Gold White Diamonds Ruby Satin Strap Handdecorated 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
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Watch Automatic White Gold White and Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
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
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Satin Strap Hand Decorated 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
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
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
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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