Contemporary Design Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Lever-Back Earrings
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Lever-Back Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k G...
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Crystal, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets
Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary More Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
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A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Monica Rich Kosann designed the jewelry for Bridgerton. The American jewelry designer started off as a photographer and began designing lockets and cases to hold her photos. Eventually, this led to her designing jewelry inspired by antique and vintage pieces. Explore a range of Monica Rich Kosann jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Louis Comfort Tiffany designed jewelry as well as glass windows, lighting and decorative objects. He helped to transform Tiffany & Co. into the luxury jewelry brand that it is today after he took control of the company in 1902. Shop a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
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