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.
2.17 Carat Natural Burmese (Mogok) Ruby, Unheated, AGL Certified, Loose Gemstone
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A fine natural ruby of 2.17 carats, displaying a rich deep red hue with a subtle violet-purple undertone characteristic of antique Mogok material, and even saturation with no evidenc...
Ruby
Natural Rare Bicolor Pink & Green Tourmaline Slices Pair for Earring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Natural Rare Artistic Tourmaline Slices Pair Weight 4.20 carats Circumference 9.0-9.5 mm Depth 2.7 mm Best Pair for Earrings Jewellery Origin Nurista...
Tourmaline
6 Cts Deep Purple Color Cushion Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst Weight 6.30 carats Dimension 11.5 x 10.8 x 8.5 mm Origin Africa Color Deep Purple Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Trans...
Amethyst
$564Sale Price|40% Off
Natural Bicolor Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Gemstone For Earrings Jewelry 29cts
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Watermelon Tourmaline Slices, almost pair Weight 29.50 carats Dimension (11.2 x 9.9 x 3.7 mm) (10.5 x 9.8 x 3.7mm) Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatmen...
Tourmaline
$264Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Tricolor Tourmaline Pair Gemstone Rose Pink Aqua Blue Lavender Periwinkle
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Matching Pair Weight 2.80 carats Dimension 9.5 x 4.3 x 3.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Tran...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|40% Off
20 cts Paraiba Color Tourmaline Oval Shape Flat Cabochon for Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Tourmaline Cabochon Weight 20 carats Dimension 23 x 13.5 x 7.15 mm Color Paraiba Shade Blue Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Oval Sha...
Tourmaline
3 Cts Oval Shape Spessartite Mandarin Fanta Color Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Mandarin Garnet (Spessartite) Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 9.1*8.1*4.5 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Round Transparency Transparent ...
Garnet
1.35 Cts Natural Teal Blue Color Tourmaline Gemstone Cushion Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.35 carats Dimension 7.0*6.2*4.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion SKU-CTD35K Transparency Transpa...
Tourmaline
$220Sale Price|40% Off
Teal Blue Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gem Reminiscent of Fine Paraiba Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Tourmaline Cabochon Weight 4.85 carats Dimension 8.55 x 8.1 x 7.48 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Teal Blue reminiscent of fine Paraiba ...
Tourmaline
Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline Weight: 2.25 Carats Shape: Emerald Cut Dimension 13.8 x 4.7 x 3.6 mm Color: Lagoon Blue-Green (Dual Shades) Transp...
Tourmaline
$392Sale Price|20% Off
5.0 Carats Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: • Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline • Color: Deep Green, Emerald Green • Weight: 5.0 carats • Dimension: 11.4*8.4*6.7 mm • C-axis Partially closed • Cut: Emerald •...
Tourmaline
14 Carats Heart Shape Faceted Ametrine Bicolour Gemstone for Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Loose Ametrine Gemstone Weight 14.90 carats Dimension 17.3*16.7*10.8 mm Origin Bolivia Shape and Cut Heart Transparency Transparent Clarity Eye Clean Treatm...
Quartz
Precision Cut Brazilian London Blue Topaz Pendant Size Deep Blue Gemstone 18mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted London Blue Topaz Weight 27.0 carats Dimension 18.8*14.9*12.5 mm Origin Brazil Treatment Typically standard heated Shape and Cut Mixed cushion Tra...
Blue Topaz
1.7 Cts Bluish Green Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone Pair for Earrings Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Gemstone Pair Weight 1.70 carats Color Bluish Green Dimension 6.3 x 5.2 x 3.4 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut St...
Tourmaline
$210Sale Price|40% Off
1.4 Cts Natural Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 1.40 carats Dimension 11.0*4.2*3.7 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Blue Green Shape and Cut Emerald Tra...
Tourmaline
Neon Bluish Natural Paraiba Tourmaline 1.10 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Blue Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Necklace, Custom Fine & Designer Jewelry Set...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2.5 Cts Bluish Green Square Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.50 carats Dimension 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.4 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Bluish Green SKU-TYB Shape and Cut Cushion ...
Tourmaline
3 Cts Round Shape Mandarin Fanta Color Spessartite Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Mandarin Garnet Weight 3.85 carats Dimension 10.1*9.6*4.7 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Round Transparency Transparent Clarity Mod...
Mandarin Garnet
$198Sale Price|40% Off
5 Carats Teal Blue Natural Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Tourmaline Cabochon Weight 5.50 carats Dimension 9.1 x 8.8 x 8.0 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Sugarloaf Cabochon Transparency Tra...
Tourmaline
1.8 cts Natural Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Square Cushion Cut for Jewellery 7mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Pink Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 7.1 x 6.7 x 5.3 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None SKU-TBP20K Shape and Cut Square Cushion Tra...
Tourmaline
Natural Artistic Multicolor Tourmaline Slice Pink, Green, Blue Yellow Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Polychrome Tourmaline Slice Weight 3.30 carats Dimension 13.6*10.0*2.3 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Blue Green, Olive Green, ...
Tourmaline
$420Sale Price|40% Off
Pendant Size Natural Polychrome Elbaite Tourmaline Gemstone Hand Carved Wing
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Multi Color Tourmaline Hand Carved Wing Weight 6.65 carats Dimension 23.5*11.6*3.4 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Transparency Transparent Lab...
Tourmaline
Electric Blue Topaz Pair Emerald Cut Loose Faceted Electric Blue Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Neon Electric Blue Topaz Pair Weight 20.8 carats Dimension 14.4*9.8*7.9 mm Origin Brazil SKU TBP25K Treatment Typically Heated Shape and Cut Rectangular Em...
Blue Topaz
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline 1.90 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Ring, Pendant, Necklace, Custom Fine and Designer Jewelry Settin...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
1.8 Ct Mint Green Oval Shape Tourmaline with Lagoon Hue Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 9.8*5.2*4.5 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Oval SKU-TYB Color Mint Green with Sea...
Tourmaline
$225Sale Price|40% Off
8.80 Cts Bicolor Blue Black Tourmaline Emerad Cut Gemstone Lot for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 8.80 carats Length 10.0-9.5 mm Width 6.7-5.0 mm Depth 3.4-5.0 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald T...
Tourmaline
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
ICA Certified Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline 5.26 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – AIG Certified Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Necklace, Custom Fine & De...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$1,742Sale Price|30% Off
ICA Certified Natural Parti Sapphire 2 Carat Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Parti Colored Natural Sapphire Loose Gemstone – Octagonal Cut Earth Mined Certified Sapphire from Sri Lanka. Multicolor Faceted Gem for Ring, Pendant, Earrings, Custom Fine Jewe...
Sapphire
$6,864Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified #5231058390 No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 17.16 carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent GIA Certified No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Dazzle and amaze with this exquisite GIA Certified #5231058390 No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire, a true gem o...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
GIA Certified 53.64ct Oval Carved Double Cabochon Emerald, Green
Located in New York, NY
An oval carved double-sided cabochon emerald weighing 53.64 carats, certified by GIA (Gemological Institute of America), can be considered rare and valuable Comments: Due to their gr...
Emerald
3.5 Cts Greenish Blue Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 3.50 carats Dimension 11.3*6.8*5.7 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Greenish Blue Shape and Cut Emerald Transpare...
Tourmaline
$210Sale Price|40% Off
1.9 ct Rare Bicolor Pink Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 1.9 carats Dimension 9.7 x 4.9 x 4.3 mm Color Pink and Green Origin Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparenc...
Tourmaline
5.9 Ct Natural Bubble Gum Pink Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Bubble Gum Pink Tourmaline Weight 5.90 carats Dimension 11.8 x 9.2 x 7.2 mm Origin Kunar Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and cut Square Cushion Transparency...
Tourmaline
Colombian Crystallized Carved Emerald Leaf 22.73 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing exceptional artistry and natural beauty, this Colombian crystallized emerald is masterfully carved into an elegant leaf motif, weighing an impressive 22.73 carats and meas...
Emerald
5 Cts Bicolor Tiffany Blue Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 5.05 carats Dimension 9.7*7.9*7.3 mm Origin Nuristan Afghanistan Treatment None None Color Tiffany Blue Green Bicolor Shape and Cut...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Tricolor Peach Pink & Imperial Purple Color Tourmaline Elbaite Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 3.70 carats Dimension 9.8 x 7.2 x 5.7 mm Color Peach, Pink and Imperial Purple Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None ...
Tourmaline
Natural Bicolor Vivid Pink and Pastel Green Tourmaline Slices Pair for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Polished Tourmaline Slices Pair Weight 2.50 carats Circumference 5.2-6.4 mm Depth 3.3 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Transparency Transparent...
Tourmaline
1.8 Cts Natural Cushion Cut Mint Green Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 8.0 x 6.1 x 4.8 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Fresh Mint Green SKU-BPTYB3.5KLT Shape and ...
Tourmaline
1.2 Cts Pale Lavender Color Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 1.20 carats Dimension 6.2 x 5.9 x 4.2 mm Origin Burma Color Pale Lavender Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Transparen...
Spinel
GIA Certified 5.32ct Natural Blue Star Sapphire with Asterism
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Type: Natural Star Sapphire Weight: 5.32 Carats Measurements: 9.15 x 7.66 x 7.18 mm Transparency: Translucent Color: Blue Phenomenon: Displaying Asterism (Star Effect) GIA Report Num...
Star Sapphire
$300Sale Price|40% Off
2.3 cts Rare Bicolor Pink Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 10 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Color Pink Green with Amazing Transition Weight 2.30 carats Dimension 10.3 x 5.6 x 4.6 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut...
Tourmaline
$435Sale Price|50% Off
Green and Pink Watermelon Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Cut For Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 4.0 carats Dimension 11.8*7.2*5.5 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Standard Heated accepted in trade Shape and Cut Step Emerald Cut ...
Tourmaline
$378Sale Price|40% Off
2 cts Rare Bicolor Pink Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 10mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 2.15 carats Dimension 10.4 x 5.5 x 4.3 mm Origin Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparency Transparent Cla...
Tourmaline
$2,737Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified Natural Burma Ruby 3.59 Carats No Heat Carved Double Cabochon Gem
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional GIA Certified Natural Ruby originating from the legendary mines of Burma (Myanmar), this rare 3.59 carat loose gemstone showcases the rich character and collectible ap...
Ruby
Vintage Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Floral Disc Peony/Rose Plaque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved circular jade plaque featuring blooming peonies (or roses) and foliage in relief. Pale yellowish-celadon jade with natural warm mottling. A classic Chinese motif symboliz...
Jade
Vivid Canary Yellow Pixel Cut Lemon Quartz Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry 19mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Lemon Quartz Citrine Weight 24.5 carats Dimension 19.5*14.9*12.7 mm Origin Brazil Shape and Cut Emerald pixel cut SKU-OMBP9K Transparency Transpar...
Citrine, Quartz
$420Sale Price|40% Off
5.5 Cts Tricolor Pink Green and Peach Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewelry 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 5.50 carats Dimension 11.9 x 8.9 x 5.6 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency T...
Tourmaline
2.3 Cts Natural Bluish Green Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 2.30 carats Dimension 8.2 x 6.2 x 5.3 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Bluish Green SKU BPTYB3.5KLT Shape and Cut C...
Tourmaline
$682Sale Price|30% Off
Natural White Creamy Fire Opal 8 Carat Oval Cabochon Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural White Creamy Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Loose Gemstone With Play of Color and Fire for Custom Fine Jewelry Design, Pendant or Statement Ring. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ WEIGHT: ...
Opal, Fire Opal
1.4 CRTs Cushion Cut Pastel Pink Color Tourmaline Natural Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.40 carats Dimension 6.8 x 6.6 x 4.5 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Color Pastel Pink Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparen...
Tourmaline
1.80 CRTs Teardrop Shape Rubellite Tourmaline Vivid Red Color Gemstone 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 1.80 carats Dimension 9.3*7.8*4.7 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment Minor standard heat Shape and Cut Teardrop Transparency Transparen...
Tourmaline
2.20 CRTs Bicolor Blue Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstones for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 2.20 carats Dimension 13.3*5.7*3.4 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transpare...
Tourmaline
$626Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Blue Tourmaline 4.45 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones Pair for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Pair – Emerald Cut Earth Mined Blue Tourmaline Pair from Kunar, Afghanistan, Premium Faceted Gem for Engagement Ring, Pendant, Earrings, Custom...
Tourmaline
$300Sale Price|40% Off
Tricolor Rare Tourmaline Gemstone Neon Pink Sky Blue Lavender Gem for Collection
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tricolor Tourmaline Weight 2.30 carats Dimension 12.2 x 5.4 x 3.9 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Rectangular Emerald Transparency Tr...
Tourmaline
1.5 Ct Pale Lavender Color Cushion Cut Natural Spinel Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 1.55 carats Dimension 6.9 x 6.5 x 4.5 mm Origin Burma Color Pale Lavender Treatment None SKU-TYB Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency ...
Spinel
4.8 Cts Mint Blue Green Cushion Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry 9mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Tourmaline Weight 4.80 carats Dimension 9.3*8.5*7.6 mm Origin Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Fresh Mint Green Shape and Cut Cushion Transpare...
Tourmaline
3 Cts Bicolor Pink & Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.0 carats Dimension 12.9*5.9*4.8 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Treatment None Color Pastel Pink and Green Shape and Cut ...
Tourmaline
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Lagoon Tourmaline 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lagoon Natural Afghan Tourmaline Loose Gemstone – Emerald Cut Earth Mined Greenish Lagoon Blue Tourmaline from Kunar, Afghanistan, Premium Faceted Gem for Engagement Ring, Pendant, E...
Tourmaline
5 cts Mandarin Orange Color Oval Shape Spessartite Garnet Gemstone for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight 5.25 carats Dimension 10.9*9.4*5.3 mm Color Tangerine Burnt Orange Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Oval Tran...
Garnet
2 Cts Natural Lavender Color Spinel with Violet Lillic Hue Emerald Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 2.20 carats Dimension 9.6*6.1*4.1 mm Color Lavender with Violet lilic Origin Africa SKU-TYB Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Tran...
Spinel