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.
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer cufflinks handcrafted in Greece from 18 Karat white gold and decorated with 1.02 Carat brilliant cut white diamonds and 1.56 Car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 28.57ct Amethyst Cufflinks by Designer Gems Paradise, India
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted with exceptional precision, these 18 Karat Gold 28.57 Carat Amethyst Cufflinks offer a timeless expression of luxury and sophistication. Designed for the modern connoisseur, ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Michael Kanners Horse Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Realistically carved from brown jasper and black onyx, these horse cufflinks are both elegant and discretely whimsical. The delicately inserted gold b...
Onyx, 18k Gold
$5,016 / set
White & Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white and yelllow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS clarity. The total amount of diamonds is 0.53 Carat. The dime...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kanners Carved Stone Mushroom Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
No you are not hallucinating, these cufflinks are that realistic. The mushrooms are expertly carved from fossilized wood, giving them an exquisite combination of texture and color. ...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Michael Kanners Carved Tourmaline and Gold Eagle Dress Set
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The cufflinks have been expertly carved from black tourmaline in the form of eagle heads with rock crystal and enamel eyes and 18kt yellow gold beaks. The spring back and the matchin...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Michael Kanners Black and White Horse Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
In the game of chess the knight moves in the most unique way and is represented by a horse. In the sporting world the elite equestrian disciplines feature the most beautiful horses...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$326 / item
Hallmark Round Polished Cufflinks in Silver
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark Round Polished Cufflinks in Silver Cufflinks, 925 / - Item number: 48875/00/00/00/500 Material: 925 / - silver Dimensions: Ø 17.3 mm Round Cufflinks - Hallmark Collection ...
Silver
14K Yellow Gold Textured Branch Cufflinks with Bezel Set Red Cabochon Stones
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned pair of 14K yellow gold "branch" cufflinks. Each end of the cufflinks has a bezel set round red cabochon stone measuring approximately 5.7mm each. The cufflinks are fitted...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Saddle Cufflinks, England, New
Located in Firenze, IT
The silver saddle cufflinks have a small domed oval spring link fitting and a full set of Deakin & Francis hallmarks for authenticity. Ideal for a ride...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Rectangular 925 Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Black Onyx Rhodium Plated
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Rectangular Cufflinks, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 925 Sterling Silver, Black Onyx, Rhodium Plated About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned f...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Silver Caterpillar with Sapphire Eyes by Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Transform your shirt cuffs with these friendly amphibians ready to leap onto your sleeve! Made from the finest sterling silver, these frog cufflinks will have you leaping for joy a...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Asprey London 18K 750 Solid White Gold Classic Rectangular Crosshatch Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18K 750 Classic Rectangular Crosshatch Cufflinks Metal Type: 18k 750 Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 20.6 Grams Length: 22.0 mm Width: 19.0 mm Height: 9.0 mm Sizable: No Brand:...
18k Gold, White Gold
5.20 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant pair of cufflinks set on an intricate pavé design with 288 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.20 carats total with F color and VS clarity. These cufflinks are finely m...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Personalize Cufflinks 18 Karats Yellow Gold Black & White Enamel
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Letter Collection, 18 Karats Yellow Gold Unique Design for a Personalize and Custom made Cufflinks. Rossella can realize with different letters and a unique monogram...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Antique Enamel Cufflinks 14kt 12479
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Victorian antique mens cufflinks wreath wrap style confederate 0.50 natural round cut diamonds J-color I-1 clarity 14kt gold 18.6 grams 15mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,383 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Yellow Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These yellow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with Yellow gold and onyx 5.50 ct. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 1.5cm. These cufflinks are...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Contemporary Cufflinks with 1.27ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Gold Contemporary Cufflinks with 1.27ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds These 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cufflinks feature 1.27 carats total weight of brilliant-cut diamonds, combining refine...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$735 / item
Hallmark Knot Cufflinks in Silver
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark Knot Cufflinks in Silver, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 925 Sterling Silver About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timel...
Silver
Cufflinks Black Gold from Gavello Featuring a Skull Head Black Diamonds & Ruby
By Gavello
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks Black Gold from Gavello Featuring a Skull Head Black Diamonds & Ruby. Unisex Cufflinks Suitable to Many Different Outfit. Unique De...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,600 / set
Timeless Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with White gold, diamond G color VS clarity 0.29 ct and brown diamonds 0.98 ct. The dimensions of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior 19.2k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Contemporary Design, Portugal
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Yellow Gold Cufflinks made at Rosior atelier in Portugal. Unique Piece accompanied with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Stamped by the Portuguese Assay Office as 19,2k Gold. Sta...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage BGM Sterling Silver Enamel Cufflinks 12480
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
turquoise and ocean blue stripe enamel cufflinks sterling silver 7 x 11mm 5.7 grams
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,800 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black Quartz
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with White gold and black quartz 4 ct. The dimensions of the cufflinks...
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Rotating Lens 18k White Gold Diamonds & Enamel Petrol
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Two in One rotating lens cufflinks in 18k white gold with diamonds & enamel Cufflinks, 18k WG, vitreous enamel, diamonds total 2,53 ct, G VS Reference: V1580/BD/00/00/...
Diamond, Enamel, White Gold
18K 750 Yellow Gold - Natural 15 Ct Brown Quartz: Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Natural Brown Quartz Cufflinks Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 24.1 Grams 1: Stone: Natural Brown Quartz Stone Weight: 15 Ct Stone Shape: Square S...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,250 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black Rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with white gold (black rhodium) and diamonds G color VS clarity 0.26 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vitale 1913 18 Karat White Gold White Black Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold "Star" luxurious cufflinks are from Divine Collection. These cufflinks are made from natural white and black diamonds in total of 1.96 Carat. Total metal weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,150 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Skull
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with white gold (black rhodium) and Black diamonds 0.44 ct. These cufflinks are a perfect upgrade ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$3,616 / set
Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These yelllow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS2 clarity. The total amount of diamonds is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,366 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black&White Diamonds
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with White gold, diamond G color VS clarity 0.28 ct and black diamonds 0.42ct. The dimensions of t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Diamond Pattern Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an amazing pair of sterling silver cufflinks that showcase a timeless diamond pattern design! This set of cufflinks would look excellent with a...
Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cufflinks with Rope Design and Button Style Backs
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned pair of 18K yellow gold and diamond cufflinks. The round links are a dome of twisted wire. Each cufflink has one round brilliant-cut diamond; the total carat weight of both ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Black Onyx Cufflinks with Pave Diamonds Centre in 14Kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Round cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt white gold, featuring black onyx and Pave diamonds centre. There is no shape more complete and more eternal, than a circle. These Cufflinks are a ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Trilliant-cut Tanzaline Cts 0.73 and Round Diamond Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Suspended gracefully by a bale, the centerpiece of this pendant features a stunning trilliant cut tanzanite weighing 0.73 carats, radiating vibrant hues of blue and purple. Adorned ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Cufflinks Black Gold from Gavello Featuring a Skull Head with Rubies
By Gavello
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks Black Gold from Gavello Featuring a Skull Head with Rubies. Unisex Cufflinks Suitable to Many Different Outfit. Unique Desing by Gavell...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14K 585 Yellow gold - Natural Tiger eye's Top Quality: Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Tiger Eye's Cufflinks Saatchi&Co is delighted to showcase this exquisite piece. Please review the details provided with attention to ensure full appreciation...
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular shaped and structured Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver 17.5mm x 12.5mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer - HALLMARK Collection - Rectangular shaped and structured Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,033 / set
Square Cufflinks Black & White Diamonds
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold unique cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold and black&white diamonds 0.47 Ct. These cufflinks are a per...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,683 / set
18 Karat Rose Gold Agate Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K rose gold elegant cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural white agate 6.0 Carat and natural white diamon...
Diamond, Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,616
Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K yellow gold cufflinks are from timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with yellow gold and black diamonds in total of 0.09...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,383 / set
Onyx Cufflinks Yellow Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K Onyx and yellow gold unique cufflinks are from Wedding Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with black onyx in total of 10 Carat and diamonds G color VS clarit...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K unique cufflinks are from Ocean Treasures Collection. These very chic cufflinks are made from black mother of pearl in total of 4.0 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Titanium Black Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These titanium cufflinks are from Men's Collection. Each rectangular cufflink is decorated with 4 natural round black diamonds and 18K rose gold detail. The total amount of diamonds ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
18 Karat White Gold 1.39 Carat White and Black Diamond Pave Set Cufflinks
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.39 Carat White and Black Diamond Pave Set Cufflinks This impressive warm black and white diamond cluster cufflink is fabulous....
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Hallmark polished turtle Cufflinks in 925 Sterling Silver
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hallmark polished turtle Cufflinks in 925 Sterling Silver VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the company has be...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,633 / set
Titanium Black Diamond Square Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These titanium cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These square cufflinks are decorated with 98 natural round black diamonds placed in total of 0.98 Carat. The dimensions of the cuf...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
$816 / set
Titanium Black Diamond Square Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These titanium cufflinks are from Men's Collection. Each square cufflink is decorated with 9 natural round black diamonds. The total amount of diamonds is 0.18 Carat. The dimensions ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
Fully Customized 18 Karat Gold 2-3 Characters Diamond Men's Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
We offer you the opportunity to design your made to measure cufflinks. A very distinguish and genderless way to wear beautiful pieces of jewelry for every occasion. The personalized ...
Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
Hallmark Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, 13 mm x 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hallmark-Collection Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, 13 mm x 21 mm Cufflinks, 925 / - Item number: 49011/00/00/00/500 Material: 925/- Silber Dimensions: approx. 13 mm x 21 mm About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urbane and confident, Victor Mayer continues a 130 year tradition of classically themed modern jewellery for women around the world. Stylistically cosmopolitan, Victor Mayer jewellery...
Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K yellow gold elegant cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural mother of pear 4.0 Carat and natural white d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,008 / set
18 Karat Rose Gold Onyx Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K rose gold "Black Square" unique cufflinks are from Damier Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural onyx 6.0 Carat and natural black d...
Diamond, Onyx, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Satin Oval Signet Style Cufflinks 12476
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
signet style cufflinks 7 x 12mm 14kt yellow gold 5.3 grams
14k Gold
$5,769Sale Price|20% Off
Cufflinks in Rose Gold with 2 Rubelites.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. These 18k rose gold (23.70g) cufflinks are set with 2 top quality facetted Rubelites in E...
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Hallmark Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, Square 16 mm x 16 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer - Hallmark Collection - Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, 16 mm x 16 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the compan...
Silver
Hallmark Round Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, diameter 16 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round 925/- silver cufflinks, Hallmark Collection, diameter 16 mm Cufflinks, 925 / - Item number: 48996/00/00/00/500 Material: 925 / - silver Dimensions: Ø approx. 16 ...
Silver
Graver Cross Hatch Cufflinks 14kt 12475
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
zen deco cufflinks 19 x 14mm 16.2 grams 14kt white gold
14k Gold
$3,000 / set
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Weston, MA
This substantial pair of Dunay 18K gold cufflinks features swirling hand-hammered knots finished with fluted gold whale backs. 18K yellow gold Signed Dunay
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Hexagonal Cufflinks, 18k WG, Grey Guilloche Enamel Diamonds 1.44 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hexagonal Signature Cufflinks, 18k White Gold, Vitreous Grey Guilloche Enamel Diamonds Reference: V1550/GU/00/00/101 Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: grey Dime...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Folded Circle Cufflinks with a Line of Diamonds in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Round folded circle cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt Yellow Gold, with a line of brilliant cut diamonds. The white brilliant cut diamonds in the cufflinks ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold