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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
Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Ms. Protocol Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
New Piaget 18K white gold Ms. Protocol" strap watch with diamond case, buckle and markers, mother of pearl dial, quartz movement, with leather strap. (additional black strap included...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 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

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
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

Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch Silver Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Dial with Micromosaic
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, Stainless Steel

Automatic Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Emeralds Tsavorites Alligator Strap
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, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold White & Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Micromosaic
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, Yellow Gold

Bell & Ross BR 01-92 in Steel with Diamond Bezel on Black Leather Strap
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Iconic Bell & Ross Watch model BR 01 92 Diamond Automatic movement. Case steel with Diamond Bezel, case size 46 mm, comes with a black leather strap. Comes with original box and pape...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby Alligator Strap
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, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micromosaic
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, White Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Wristwatch White Gold White & Black Diamonds Pearls Decorated NanoMosaic
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, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Wristwatch White Gold White Diamond Fur & Python Strap Hand Decorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
In Japan the foz symbolize the spirit of nature, indissoluble companion of Goddess Inari, who oversees abundance and prosperity. In the Middle East this animal, famous for its cunnin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Polo Bracelet quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, 18K yellow gold diamond mini Piaget Polo bracelet watch, style: 15201MC606Y, serial number:505612, Gilt case, quartz movement, case size 17mm x 13mm. Diamonds ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Stylish Wristwatch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Fur & Alligator Strap Micromosaic
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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Wristwatch White Gold White & Black Diamond Sapphire Micromosaic
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, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Watch Gold White Diamonds Crocodile Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Designed by the American designer Roger Thomas for Sicis Jewels. Micromosaic watch in yellow gold 18 kt and diamonds. Alligator strap. Swiss quartz m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ebel Titanium Chronograph Strap Deployant Buckle Automatic Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, Gent's Titanium Ebel Chronograph strap watch, movement, chronograph, black carbon fiber dial, black textile strap, case 44mm se...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

Stylish Wristwatch Gold White & Black Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap NanoMosaic
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

Sapphire, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Automatic Watch Silver White Gold Dial Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Blossoming flowers and breezy butterflies are always a symbol of inspiration for SICIS Mosaic and Micro Mosaic. Sometimes their beauty is secluded in the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Stylish Automatic Wristwatch White Gold White Diamond Pink Sapphires Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with diamonds, pink sapphires, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Alligator strap. Gold Case (38 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Automatic Movement (Swiss Made)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Stainless Steel Vizio Chronograph Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, stainless steel Movodo Vizio Chronograph bracelet watch, white dial, case size 36mm, complications: date, sub second, chronograph movement, quartz. 7 inches lo...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Ladies Rettanglo Chronograph Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch, Brand new
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, ladies Bulgari "Rettanglo" Chronograph bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial, serial number L1098, style RTC49S Last retail $4750 Box and 2 year warranty
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Stylish Wristwatch Silver White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Watch Silver White Diamonds Quartz Movement Piece entirely handmade by micromosaic artists. For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Automatic Wristwatch White Gold White Diamonds Ruby Hand Decorated Micromosaic
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

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Wristwatch White Gold White & Black Diamond Ruby Ice Diamond
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

Black Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Wristwatch Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Decorated With Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with stainless steel case, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Alligator strap. Micromosaic Rotor. Steel Case (45 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Automatic Mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

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

Wristwatch White Gold White Diamonds Corals Fur & Python Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Royal Squirrels collection - SICIS O’Clock The little inhabitants of the most famous parks in the world - Hyde Park, Central Park, Jardin du Luxembourg e Parque Güell - have inspired this collection. The parks are places of creative fervor to pages of narrative and films, where loves are born and friends are used to meet to spend time together and enjoy the nature among the skyscrapers . Our little lucky charms assist to all of this and the designers of the maison SICIS played with these characters creating different models. A particular fusion technique was ideated and built ad hoc to produce micro tesserae with three different shades of colour in a single cut, making the visual effect of the mantle of these small animals even more amazing . The fur strap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Wristwatch White Gold White Diamonds Silk strap Quartz movement
Located in London, GB
Gold Case Nano­Mosaic ­ Satin Strap Gold 750‰ White Diamonds Piece entirely handmade by micromosaic artists. Comes with life guarantee For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Wristwatch Silver White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with stainless steel case, Swiss Made, Manual Movement. Piece entirely handmade by micromosaic artists. For any questions pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Stylish Wristwatch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Jade Alligator & Fur Strap
Located in London, GB
The little inhabitants of the most famous parks in the world - Hyde Park, Central Park, Jardin du Luxembourg e Parque Güell - have inspired this collection. The parks are places of creative fervor to pages of narrative and films, where loves are born and friends are used to meet to spend time together and enjoy the nature among the skyscrapers . Our little lucky charms assist to all of this and the designers of the maison SICIS played with these characters creating different models. A particular fusion technique was ideated and built ad hoc to produce micro tesserae with three different shades of colour in a single cut, making the visual effect of the mantle of these small animals even more amazing . The fur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Silver Galuchat Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Collection. Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Galuchat strap. Micromosaic rotor. Steel Case (45 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Au...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Adexe Stainless Steel Meek Black and White Japanese Quartz Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
The meek instill serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Stainless Steel Red Dial Petite Japanese Movement Watch
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Sistine Black Rose Gold Italian Leather Timeless Designer Quartz Watch
Located in London, GB
Sistine, the most famous chapel in the world, located in the Vatican city. The timepiece is inspired by the planning of the city featuring the domed chapel at the backend and support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mac Black Rose Gold Genuine Italian Leather Lifestyle Timeless Designer Watch
Located in London, GB
Flying object, UFO and sprung flowers were the muses for the creation of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói in Rio de Janeiro. Despite the discrepancy between its modernity a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Stainless Steel Minimal Sleek Meek Petite Silver Watch Gift for Her
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Sicis Labirinto Micromosaic Diamond Gold Beige Watch
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch in yellow gold 18 kt and diamonds. Alligator strap. Swiss quartz movement. Limited edition of 10 pieces. - Micromosaic - Yellow Gold 18 kt 38,67 g - Diamonds 0,23 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Wristwatch White Gold Whithe Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Micromosaic
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, White Gold, 18k Gold

WristWatch Gold Titanium White Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch in titanium and diamonds. Alligator strap. Swiss quartz movement. Unique piece. Titanium Case 35mm Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Quartz Movement (Swiss Made) Wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Titanium

Adexe White and Rose Gold Stainless Steel Genuine Italian Leather Quartz Watch
Located in London, GB
The meek instill serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Stainless Steel Timeless Petite Silver Watch for Her 'Long Battery Life'
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Adexe Sistine Black Rosegold Italian Genuine Leather Timeless Designer Watch
Located in London, GB
Sistine, the most famous chapel in the world, located in the Vatican city. The timepiece is inspired by the planning of the city featuring the domed chapel at the backend and support...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe British Design Stainless Steel Meek Black and White Japanese Quartz Watch
Located in London, GB
The meek instill serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Stainless Steel Red Dial Petite Japanese Movement Watch
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ADEXE Stainless Steel Minimal Sleek Meek Petite Silver Watch Gift for Her
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Adexe Stainless Steel They Brown Silver Black Japanese Movement Watch
Located in London, GB
Since the middle ages, THEY has been a non-gender specific pronoun. The multifunctional collection is designed for those independent to convention and free from conformity. The eleg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch Stainless Steel Rose Gold Sapphires Hand Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with gold and steel case, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Galuchat strap. Micromosaic Rotor. Steel Case (40 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Automatic Move...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Wristwatch Gold Amethyst White Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Micromosaic Decorated
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch in yellow gold 18 kt and amethysts. Satin strap. Swiss quartz movement. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Gold Case with mother of pea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Stylis Wristwatch Steel Case White Diamond Handmade Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Steel Case Nano­Mosaic ­ Satin Strap Quartz Movement (Swiss Made) Silver 925‰ White Diamonds For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Wristwatch Gold White & Brown Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with gold case, Swiss Made, Manual Movement. Alligator strap. Limited edition, 10 pieces only. Piece entirely handmade by micro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Stylish Wristwatch Gold Case White Diamond Hand decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Satin strap. Gold Case (38 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Gold 750‰ White D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

ADEXE Stainless Steel They Brown Silver Black Japanese Movement Watch
Located in London, GB
Since the middle ages, THEY has been a non-gender specific pronoun. The multifunctional collection is designed for those independent to convention and free from conformity. The eleg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Adexe Vegan Stainless Steel Minimal Sleek Meek Petite Silver Watch Gift for Her
Located in London, GB
The meek instil serenity, simplicity, and security for all. The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized roman numerals inspire confidence and calm. The Meek is a timeless vin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

ADEXE Limited Stainless Steel They Unisex Blue and Gold Japanese Movement Watch
Located in London, GB
Since the middle ages, THEY has been a non-gender specific pronoun. The multifunctional collection is designed for those independent to convention and free from conformity. The eleg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henry Dunay Lady's White Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Dunay 18K white gold, Sabi finish, quartz movement strap watch with diamond face on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Case measures 1 1/8 inch by 7/8 Brand new, ...
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Automatic Wristwatch White Gold Black Diamond Alligator Strap NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Alligator strap. Micromosaic rotor. Steel Case (40 mm) Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Gl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Stylish Wristwatch White & Black Diamond White Gold Quartz Movement
Located in London, GB
Limited edition: 10 pieces only. Gold Case Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ Satin Strap Quartz Movement (Swiss Made) White Gold 750‰ ­ Ice Diamonds...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

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