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.
Elegant Vintage 18 K White Gold Ruby Cufflinks
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very elegant and yet timeless 18 K white Gold cufflinks. Set with 24 square cut Rubies with a total weight of approximately 2.50 ct. Masterfully handcrafted piece! Authent...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Black Round Onyx Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Black Onyx Gemstone Satin Yellow Gold Round Cufflinks hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewellery, forms the basis of Sacchi's jewellery production. Modelling wax in the round allows to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Cufflinks are comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish, set with a Round Black Onyx Stone in the center. All Sacchi's Jewels are entirely handmade by master craftsmen in our goldsmith workshop located in the center of Rome. Handmade in Italy (Rome). 18 kt Gold Weight: 9,6 grams approx Dimensions: Diameter: 1.5 cm Type: Man Cufflinks
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K white Gold patriotic american flag cufflinks Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Lovely 18 K white Gold american flag cufflinky set with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds. The perfect gift for the proud american. Measurements: 1.39 cm x 1.34 cm. 8.74 grams. Masterf...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of 18 K Yellow Gold Lapis Sapphire Diamond Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of very attractive 18 K yellow Gold cufflinks with blue Enamel, 8 blue Sapphires weighing 0.70 ct and accentuated with 32 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.30 ct. The back pa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Michael Kanners Yellow Gold Mask Cufflinks
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt gold mask cufflinks depicting the Neopolitan theatrical character Pulcinello. Available in 18kt yellow or rose gold. Please specify gold preferenc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,683 / set
Timeless Cufflinks ONYX
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 Onyx 1.50 ct. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 2cm x 0.6cm. These cufflinks...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,450 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black 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 and Rose Cut Black Diamond 0.18ct. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 1.7cm. Thes...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,866 / set
Cufflinks Natural Princess Diamond
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with White gold, 16 natural princess diamond G color VS clarity 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,916 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black Diamonds & Yellow Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These yellow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with black diamonds Diamonds and diamonds G color VS2 clarity 0.31. The dimensions of the cufflin...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,733 / set
Square Cufflinks Black Diamonds & White Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with black diamonds Diamonds 0.37 ct and white ceramic. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 1.3cm ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,083 / set
Timeless Cufflinks Black Diamonds
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated withblack diamonds Diamonds 1.06ct and diamonds G color VS clarity 0.56. The dimensions of the cuf...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,716 / set
Cufflinks Natural Princess Cut
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with 8 Natural Princess Cut Diamond G color VS clarity 0.46 and blue sapphires 1.52 ct. The dimens...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,383 / set
Timeless Cufflinks White Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold unique cufflinks are from Wedding Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold in total of 11.20gr, diamonds G color VS clarity in total of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,850 / set
Cufflinks Black Rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold (black rhodium) cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS clarity. The total amount of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,450 / set
Onyx Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with onyx. The total amount of it is 2 Carat. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 1.3Cm. These cuf...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,666 / set
Square Cufflinks Skull
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold special cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These very unique cufflinks are made with white gold (black rhodium) and gray diamonds of 0.82 Carat. These cuf...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$6,533 / set
Black Diamonds& White Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold cufflinks are from timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold, black diamonds 2.16 ct and diamonds G colors VS2 clarity in total...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,391 / set
Timeless Cufflinks White Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold cufflinks are from timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold, onyx in total 14 ct and black diamonds in total of 0.32 ct. Tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,333 / set
Onyx Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold cufflinks are from timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold and onyx in total of 5.50 Carat. Total metal weight is 8.80 gr. Th...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$3,616 / set
Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K yellow gold unique cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with yellow gold. Total metal weight is 18.00 gr. These cufflinks are a per...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,783 / set
Square cufflinks Black Diamonds
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K yellow gold unique cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with yellow gold and black diamonds 0.64 Carat. Total metal weight is 15.7...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,383 / set
Cufflinks with black rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold (black rhodium) unique cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with white gold (black rhodium)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$6,300 / set
Onyx Cufflinks Black Rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold (black rhodium) unique cufflinks are from Wedding Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made with black Princess Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$5,250 / set
Square Cufflinks Black Diamonds
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 0.70 ct. Total metal weight is 16.50 gr. These...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 / set
White Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS2. The total amount of the diamonds is 0.08 ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,566 / set
Onyx Cufflinks Black Rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold (black rhodium) cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with onyx. The total amount of it is 8 Carat. The dim...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$6,515 / set
Star Cufflinks Black Rhodium
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These white gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These black rhodium cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS2 clarity. The total amount of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$6,650 / set
Star Cufflinks Yellow Gold
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 0.54 Carat and brown diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Amazonite, Carnelian, Onyx, Opal, Natural ...
18 Karat Rose Gold Onyx Natural Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K rose gold "Round Graffiti" unique cufflinks are from Divine Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining beautiful natural onyx 2.0 Carat and natural white...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,366 / set
18 Karat White Gold Moonstones Diamonds Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K "Blue Moon" unique cufflinks are from Ocean Treasures Collection. These very elegant cufflinks are made from moonstones in total of 8.0 Carat and natural white diamonds in ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Uneven Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K "Pain de Sucre" unique cufflinks are from Ocean Treasures Collection. These very classy cufflinks are made from mother of pearl in total of 8.0 Carat and natural white diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl Round Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold round elegant cufflinks are from Ocean Treasures Collection. These very chic cufflinks are made from mother of pearl in total of 6 Carat and white diamonds in to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,830 / item
Round Cufflinks 18k Rose Gold Onyx Diameter 20.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Cufflinks, Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer, 18k Rose Gold, Onyx, Diameter 20.0 mm Reference: 49344/00/04/00/103 Brand: Victor Mayer Collection: Hallmark Collection Materia...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hallmark Oval Cufflinks in Silver, 14 mm x 18 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark Oval Cufflinks in Silver with Carbon Inlay , 14 mm x 18 mm Cufflinks, 925 / - Creator: Victor Mayer Collection: Hallmark Item number: 49327/00/00/00/500 Material: 925/- Silver Dimensions: approx. 14 mm x 18 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
Hallmark Rectangular Cufflinks 925/- Silver, 12 mm x 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hallmark-Collection Rectangular Cufflinks in 925/- Silver, 12 mm x 20 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned fo...
Silver
Square shaped Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver 17.5 mm x 17.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer square shaped Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the company has been closely ass...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Round shaped cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver with two circles as indentation
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer - HALLMARK COLLECTION - Round shaped cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver with two circles as indentation VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated cra...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Cufflinks, Hallmark Collection, 925/- Silver, Onyx Inlay, Diameter 15 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Cufflinks - Hallmark Collection by Victor Mayer - 925 Sterling Silver - Onyx Inlay, Diameter 15 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for...
Silver
Hallmark Collection Square Cufflinks 925/- Sterling Silver 15*15 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark 15 mm Square Cufflinks in 925/- Sterling Silver VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the company has been closely ass...
Silver
Victor Mayer Rectangle Shaped Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver with vertical lines
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer rectangle shaped Cufflinks 925/- Sterling Silver with vertical lines VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the com...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victor Mayer Hallmark Rectangular Cufflinks in Sterling Silver 12.5 mm x 18.5 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hallmark Rectangular Cufflinks in Silver, 12.5 mm x 18.5 mm Reference: 49326/00/00/00/500 Material: 925/- Sterling Silver Measurements: approx. 12.5 mm x 18.5 mm About...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victor Mayer Hallmark Bear Animal Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver 18 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark Bear Cufflinks in Silver Cufflinks, 925 / - Silver Reference: 49313/00/00/00/500 Material: 925/- Silver Dimensions: 18 mm x 27 mm About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urb...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold & Opal White Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Globetrotter limited edition cufflinks in 18k yellow gold & opal white enamel Cufflinks, 750/- yellow gold, vitreous enamel, flame guilloche Reference: V1642/OP/00/00/102 Material: ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2ct Natural Sapphire Art Deco Cufflinks 14kt 12478
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
2.00ct natural sapphire cufflinks art deco pattern 26 x 19 mm 18.5 grams $5,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Round Cufflinks - 18k White Gold - Grey Enamel Guilloche Diameter 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Globetrotter round cufflinks in 18k white gold with grey vitreous Enamel, Guilloche, Diameter 20.0 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally ren...
18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold & Medium Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold & Medium Blue Enamel Cufflinks, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, flame guilloche Reference: V1642/MB/00/00/102 Material: 18k yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Hexagonal Cufflinks, 18k White Gold, Petrole Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hexagonal Cufflinks, 18k White gold, vitreous enamel guilloche Reference: V1558/PE/00/00/101 Material: 18k white gold Vitreous enamel: petrole Dimensions: approx. 20 mm...
18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cufflinks - 18k White Gold - 62 Diamonds 0.72 ct Black Mother of Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round cufflinks, 18k white gold, 62 diamonds, total 0.72 ct, G VS, black mother of pearl inlays About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned ...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cufflinks, 18k Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 2 Diamonds Total 0.12 Ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval cufflinks, 18k rose gold, Hallmark Collection, lapis lazuli inlay, 2 diamonds total 0.12 ct H VS About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally re...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Cufflinks Slightly Domed, 18k High Polish Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Cufflinks Slightly Domed, Hallmark Collection, 18k Rose Gold, Diameter Approx. 21.6 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,980 / set
18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
Located in Macau, MO
This pair of cufflinks are made of 18K white gold, designed and made in Italy, simple and elegant, matching different style of suits and shirts. The company was founded one and a ha...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Dorian Green & Yellow Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 2 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Dorian Green & Yellow Enamel Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds Cufflinks, 18k yellow gold, fire enamel, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.08 ct, G VS Reference: V1341/S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Globetrotter Round 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Round Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold with blue Enamel Cufflinks, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel Reference: V1113/BL/00/00/102 Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreo...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Globetrotter Round 18k Rose/White Gold 2 Diamonds 0.20 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Round Cufflinks 18k Rose/White Gold with Diamonds Cufflinks, 18k rose and white gold, 2 diamonds total 0.20 ct, G VS Article: V1243/00/00/00/10C Material: ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Dorian Cufflinks 18k White Gold With Grey & Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Dorian Cufflinks 18k White Gold with Grey & Blue Enamel Cufflinks, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel Reference: V1471/BM/00/00/101 Material: 18k white gold Dimensions: ap...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Rotating Lens 18k White Gold & Enamel 68 Diamonds 0.81 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Rotating Lens Cufflinks 18k White Gold Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 68 diamonds total 0,81 ct, G VS Reference: V1576/BD/00/00/101 Mater...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Blue Enamel Round 18k White Gold With 2 Diamonds 0.26 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer blue Enamel Round Cufflinks 18k White Gold with Diamonds Cufflinks, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.2...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Cufflinks Dorian Orange Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 72 Diamonds 0.72 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Dorian Orange Enamel Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Cufflinks, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, 72 brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.72 ct, G VS Reference: V1...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Round Cufflinks 18k White Gold with Diamonds & Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Globetrotter Round Cufflinks 18k White Gold with Diamonds & Enamel Cufflinks, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 2 brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.26 ct, G VS Reference: V...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold