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.
Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons Black Onyx Carved Drops 14 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings with top part made of 2 Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons set in 14 Kt yellow from which are attached 2 Black Onix engraved round drops In 1978 our workshop started ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Hammered Finish Gold Doorknocker Vintage Drop Earclip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 18K yellow gold doorknocker earclip earrings featuring a hammered finish that adds rich texture and catches the light beautifully. Measuring approximately 1.25 inches in leng...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 32.36ct Tanzanite Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k Gold
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, these stunning drop earrings are set with 32.36 carats tanzanite, emerald and .80 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS store...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Convertible "Day/Night" Cultured Pearl Ear Clips 3.50 ct Dia
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cultured Pearl "Day Night" Earrings Feature Cultured Pearls on Top and Bottom with Nice Grayish Rainbow Pearlescence Diamonds are Bezel-Set with Milgrain Detailing Total Dia...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$984Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Sugarloaf 20.45Ct Amethyst Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Add a touch of regal elegance to your jewelry collection with these stunning earrings, crafted in 14K gold. Featuring two mesmerizing 20.45-carat amethysts, their deep, rich purple h...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Phase Duster Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.80 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears This fine Chakra Long Necklace is crafted with expertise and care from 18 karat yellow gold a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Marquise Chiclet Drop Earrings, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18K green gold marquise chiclet earrings are finished with hinged ear wires to allow for movement. Certain to turn heads with their clean and sleek design. Matte...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Lapis Lazuli Acorn Drop Earrings, Modern Style
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's vibrant 18 Karat Gold Lapis Acorn Drop Earrings are the perfect go-to earrings when you want a pop of color. The acorn drops are finish...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 4.4 carats Turquoise, .20 carats emerald and .58 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefron...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
Fancy Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Sapphire 14.77 carats with Diamond 2.61 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 4.6 cm Total Weight: 22.28 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 3 carats approx. Moon quartz 11.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited edition Luxuriate in the unpar...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Amethyst Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Amethyst 20 cts approx Diamonds 0.05 ct approx Limited edition These limited edition Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings showcase the finest craftsmanship wit...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic yet distinctly modern, these drops showcase the natural beauty and exceptional luster of Golden South Sea Pearls, their soft natural shape and warm glow coming together to cr...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Coin Pearl Earrings with Diamond Drop
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, these unique earrings designed by Faye Kim feature luminous pink coin pearls with soft blush and lavender undertones. Each pearl is accented by a delica...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Orange Sapphire Hinged Drop Earrings, 3.15 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, these striking drop earrings feature oval-cut orange sapphires set in soft matte gold bezels. The gemstones display vibrant, fiery orange hues with exce...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited edition Fabricated in 18-karat yellow gold, these grand earrings boast a luxurious b...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Apatite Zircon Topaz Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A blending of blue shades define these sophisticated dangle earrings. Trillion shaped apatite (origin: Myanmar) are electric in their colors and are well cut and faceted. Complimen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Apatite, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|34% Off
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Diamond Black Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Moonstone is paired with black mother-of-pearl in these elegant dangle earrings. The moonstones (origin: India) are referred to as "blue flash" for the shots of blue the gems produce as they move about. The drops are fashioned from the mother-of-pearl found inside the black lipped oyster-the same mollusks that produce Tahitian pearls. The drops are polished to a chatoyant luster. The gems are complimented with white diamonds. The hand fabricated earrings...
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Anemone Clip-On Earrings #18644
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Anemone Clip-On Earrings- These stunning clip-on earrings are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold by Tiffany & Co. Hallmark: TIFFAN...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively 8 x 12 mm pair shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons are set in artisan crafted 18K gold bezels and dangle below "safety-clasp" ear wires ornamented with four "jawan" granula...
Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Thoroughbred Onyx Earrings #25266
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Throughbred Onyx Earrings A refined expression of bold contrast and modern elegance, these earrings symbolize strength, balance, and t...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 44.1ct. Earrings in 18KWG with Paraiba & Alexandrite.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection is named as “Blue Planet” to represent Earth’s marine realm. The grandiose Santa Maria Aquamarines represent the vast oceans of our planet. They are accented with sub...
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Para...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Prasiolite Briolette Tourmaline White Topaz Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Prasiolite briolette drop earrings with beautiful shades of blue and green tourmalines and white topaz, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Gorgeous shades of green are reflected in these stunning one-of-a-kind prasiolite briolette and multi-tourmaline dangle earrings. Refreshing and elegant, these icy green...
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman 24ct Gold Vermeil Amethyst Ruby Drop Earrings, Handmade
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These striking amethyst ruby drop earrings have been handmade in our workshops. They feature hand-cut amethysts which are embedded with rubies set in hand-engraved motifs. The earrin...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.11 Carats 14K Pink Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose gold drop earrings featuring two Pink freshwater pearls measuring 10-11 mm flanked with round brilliants weighing 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Smoky Quartz and Citrine Statement Dangle Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Striking statement earrings with large oval smoky quartz drops and oval citrine at the posts. The rope twist in the middle is a great touch! In very good condition. Metal: 14k Yello...
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Nudo 18k Gold and Diamond Earrings
Turquoise, Green Agate and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
A colourful pair of drop earrings combining bright turquoise cabochons with faceted green agate drops. A small diamond accents the link between each stone, adding a touch of sparkle ...
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Baroque Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
A refined pair of drop earrings combining luminous baroque pearls with sparkling diamonds. Each pearl hangs from a hinged 18-karat white gold hoop, accented along the front with a ro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corallium Rubrum Coral, Topaz and Blackened 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
A distinctive pair of drop earrings featuring vivid red Corallium rubrum coral branches, each suspended from a blackened 18-karat gold setting. Warm-toned topaz accents line the hing...
Coral, Topaz, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cabochon Drop Earrings, Excellent Condition
Located in Vannes, FR
A graceful pair of drop earrings set with polished blue agate cabochons in rich 18-karat yellow gold. The smooth, pear-shaped stones bring a vivid pop of colour, while the elongated ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
A pair of elegant drop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold. Each earring features a faceted cushion-cut citrine in a warm golden-orange hue, accented by three small diamonds. The art...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$454Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Round Diamond & Amethyst and Diopside Cascading Ribbon Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
A curved "S-link" ribbon motif encrusted with shimmering pave-set stones that elegantly frames a cluster of multi-shaped gemstones. Features a rich combination of marquise-cut and pe...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite Jade Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings, 4.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern jade and diamond drop earrings, comprised of circular discs of polished green jade, with a round cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds in the centre, further surrounded ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Drop Earrings with Moons and Stars Tassels in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of AMMANII's Sa'mma = Sky Collection. Homage to the sky, the universal blanket that covers mankind and connects us all under its wings. The drop earrings with moon and stars tas...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Dalben Design Australian South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt semi-lucid finished yellow gold earrings with two lightly drop shape Australian South Sea pearls of 11,4 x 12,6 mm wei...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Small Floral Earrings
By Laura e Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design diamond floral drop earrings mounted in 18 kt white gold with 6 white rose cut diamonds total weight 0,53 carat. Earrings dimension: max width 10 mm , height without le...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Mediterranean Red Coral Rubrum Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
A refined and timeless pair of drop earrings crafted in luxurious 18-karat white gold, beautifully combining the vibrant warmth of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) with the...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$381Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond Divine Radiance Pave Cross Huggie Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Features a sleek, stone-encrusted huggie-style hoop that sits close to the ear, accented by a delicate, free-swinging cross charm. Both the hoop and the cross are meticulously set wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Rubellite Mogul Drop Chain Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz Drops 25 carats approx. Rubellite cabochons 0.50 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Exquisitely crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, these ...
Rubelite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade, Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 4.62 carats, Emerald 1.30 carats and Diamond 0.68 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 4.4 cm Total Weight: 9.02 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Floral Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings 1.03 Carat 18 Karat 12-13 MM
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring a floral diamond cluster weighing 1.03 Carats with two Tahitian pearls measuring 12-13 MM. 124 Diamonds Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can b...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,166Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.03 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.03 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Each earring is composed of a vertical cascade of marquise-cut and pear-cut white diamonds. Diamonds are a u...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k drop earring with Mother of Pearl mosaic cut design and amethyst
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k earring with Mother of Pear mosaic cut design w amethyst
$5,500 / item
Emerald Turquoise Diamond Earrings
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold & sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 4.5 carats emerald, 15.02 carats Turquoise and 1.05 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW ME...
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 21.19 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 6.6 cm Total Weight: 20.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Rose Cut Diamonds White Gold Floral Earrings
By Laura e Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design diamond floral drop earrings mounted in 18 kt white gold with 14 white rose cut diamonds total weight 0,93 carats . Inspired by lily of the valley flower the earrrings...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Signature X Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold Signature X earrings. Designed with a bold and layered crisscross motif, these Tiffany & Co. earrings feature a polished X-f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Cut Beryl Morganite Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dangle earrings of mirror-cut beryls and morganites, with sapphires and diamonds, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 1 7/8 inches or 47 mm length. These beautiful one-of-a-kind ea...
Beryl, Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k ...
27.54 Carat Moon Quartz Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.54 Carat Moon Quartz Sapphire White Gold Drop Earrings Item Specs: 2 Faceted Briolette Moon Quartz stones weighing approximately 27.20 Carats (Measurements of Moon Quartz Facete...
Moonstone, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with Akoya Pearls
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
These pearl earrings are a modern classic. They are Medium Spiral Dangle Earrings from the Orbit collection with sterling silver spirals, a 20 gauge ear wire and a lustrous, 7-8.5mm ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Drop Earrings
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A refined take on modern chain jewelry, these 18K yellow gold drop earrings feature an elegant interplay of polished and textured links. The design combines smooth, high-shine gold l...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Gold Oxidized Silver Marquise Drop Earrings, Atelier Zobel 2026
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade by German master jeweler Peter Schmid of Atelier Zobel, these one-of-a-kind drop earrings showcase the atelier’s signature interplay of texture, light, and form. Each elonga...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
14K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald & Diamond Lariat Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A Radiant Fusion of Gemstone Excellence and Timeless Design Capture attention with these 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings, featuring a quartet of matched oval emeralds weighing a total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3D Star of David Diamond Earrings 2.02 Carats Merkaba Lever Back
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Approximately 2.02 carats of round brilliant diamonds illuminate these platinum 3D Star of David earrings by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Handcrafted in the United States, each ear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rough frosted yellow gold circle pendant earrings. Dimensions: H 1.15in/28mm, W 0.6in/15mm, D 1in/26mm. Alex Jona jewels...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rutilated Quartz with Brown Diamond Drop Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Rutiliated Quartz with Brown Diamond Drop Vermeil Earrings These beautiful pair of one of a kind earrings features a pair of sparkly pear-shape natural rutilated quartz (45 ...
Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
CHOPARD Happy Diamonds heart earrings in white gold and diamonds
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of CHOPARD Happy Diamonds earrings in 18k white gold and diamonds. Original price: €8,200. Condition: excellent condition. Length: 2.6 cm. Width of motif: 1.4 cm. Diamond weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval-Cut Golden Topaz and White Diamond Cocktail Cluster Drop Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Masterfully crafted in 18K gold, these Golden Topaz & Green Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings feature a bold oval golden topaz center framed by a dense pavé diamond halo. The prong-set t...
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold