Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
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.
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Style: Contemporary
Joy to the World Christmas Decoration Set In Silver
Located in London, GB
For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree.
Make your home enchanting and wonderful this Christmas with our set of 'Winter Wonderland' tree decorations. This festive selection will not only look good on your tree, but will also make great house charms for the rest of the year!
Set of four decorations - 'Joy to the...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver Plate
Tulip Amethyst Tourmaline Iolite Gemstone Rough Wall Painting
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This natural gemstone painting of three tulips is a breathtaking fusion of fine artistry and exquisite minerals, bringing the delicate beauty of flow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Iolite, Tourmaline
Waterman Expert Gold Plated Fountain Pen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Waterman Gold Plated Fountain Pen. The Waterman Expert fountain pen has a gloss lacquer finish with 23 karat gold plated trim. The pen has a cigar-shaped barrel, a beveled button cap...
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-resin beaded necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry designers collected by The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection At The Metropolitan Museum of Art from the two-decade period between 1970-1989, which was dominated by such bold big shapes in mostly black, white and gold.
A must for any collector of the world-renowned American-founded beauty-brand Avon, its rare limited-edition retailed necklace by Lane titled "Midnight Rose" is among the most distinctive that it produced among its lines of primarily perfume, cosmetics, and personal-care products whose origin dates back to 1886 in New York. Notably, the life-sized shiny cast-acrylic rose has the look of a far more expensive carved stone, such as one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone favored by Lane.
Like Lane's own line when it was originally signed KJL, the decorated clasp is uniquely designed. It locks underneath with a semi-circular hinge, which enables the stylized three-dimensional smooth rose to be perfectly positioned on the right side of the upper chest with the bud facing upwards above its three-leaf sepal in contrasting gilt textured metal. This position adds sparkle from above to the three pave rhinestones in a gold-tone setting at center of the rose, as if its dew-covered bud was beginning to open in strong moonlight. To balance the bold rose shape, the black strands cross each other below at a single point, which adds another eye-catching element to the concealed-string-tied necklace.
In mint condition with no sign of wear, the necklace was acquired in its original lavender Avon retail box. In contrast, the paper shows wear and tear from handling, while still featuring the jewelry designer's full-name script signature, title, and text details like how to care for this synthetic jewelry. The metal-stamped hallmark is "KJL for Avon...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gilt Metal
Certified Nephrite White Jade Carving, Hetian Jade, Scenic Stature
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade carving. This jade is substantial. The jade carving is a scenic stature of good quality. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being pure white. Hetian jade...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Natural Golden Rutilated Quartz Decoration 3.6kg from an Important Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive mineral crystal collection, here is one to add to someones important collection. This piece is substantial. the origin is from Br...
Category
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz
Brandimarte sterling silver 925 large pyramid box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver large pyramid box
Manufactured by Brandimarte Florence Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 700
Height cm 16
23 cm base
Hammered workmanship has always been a ha...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Engraved snuff box in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
Engraved snuff box in 925 sterling silver
Dimensions: mm 85 x 50 x 20
Weight g 53
"Soap bar" shape with pleasant tactile feel. Hand-crafted floral decoration engraving on the front ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Certified Nephrite Jade Mythical Creature, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature of high quality. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Delvaux Brand New Brilliant Surpique Mini Crossbody Bag
By Delvaux
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delvaux Brand New Brilliant Surpique Mini Crossbody Bag
* Marked Delvaux
* Made in France
* Comes with the original dustbags, frame, tag, mirror and card
* Brand new, a copy of the ...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Certified Nephrite White Jade Mythical Creature, Heatian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature of very high quality. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This extraordinary jade snake carving can be custom designed into the object of your dreams. The first execution was made to be the handle of a walking sti...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Vintage Large Hetian White Jade 和田白玉 Russet Skin Palm Stone with Jade Bead Cord
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exceptional large palm stone showcases the natural beauty of Hetian white jade, polished into a smooth, organic form that invites contemplation and touch. The substantial piece ...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver small pyramid box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver small pyramid box
Manufactured by Brandimarte Florence Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 355
Height 12.5 cm
Base 17 cm
Hammered workmanship has always been a ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Certified Natural Type A Jade Decoration
Pendants, Lucky and Longevity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity.
Here is a wearable and also a decorative piece. The 3 natural Jade pendants all have pre-drilled holes on the top so it can be attached to a traditional Chinese cord for wearing. The jades are certified natural without treatments. All 3 carvings are of Kirin / Qilin or mythical beast. These Qilin carvings represents and brings a wish for a long and considered life to the owner. This sale will include the stringing of 3 pendants with traditional cords if one chooses. All 3 natural un-treated jade have nice apple green veins running through them. The carvings are exceptional. Each pendant looks three dimensional with excellent depth of field. You can clearly see scratches and even a small crack on the wood display but all 3 jades are perfect. The wood display can...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
Ruby and Diamond Dragon Belt Buckle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.73 carats and Diamond 0.21 carat Belt Buckle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 3.2 cm
Length: 5.8 cm
Total Weight: 47.75 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gradient Orange Natural Carnelian Sea Horse Carving Earrings Pair
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This seahorse carving on natural carnelian is hand-carved with extreme detail by our expert lapidary artist in Jaipur which transforms raw stones into unique art works. The carving i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Carnelian
925 sterling silver shoe cream holder shaped box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver shoe cream holder shaped box
Diameter mm 65
Height mm 23
Original box in the shape of an old shoe cream container from the 1950s-60s. Can be used for food use, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Money Clip 18kt Yellow Gold with Brown Diamonds and Rubies Unique Gift for Him
Located in Athens, GR
Money clip 18Kt Yellow gold, Circle Matte Finish set with brown diamonds and rubies. A unique masterpiece that gives a view about man's different day times, and expresses the majority of men. Ready to go and unshaved. A statement ONE-OF-A-KIND moneyclip, that gives a uniquness to your style.
Title: Alter Ego Nicofilimon 2012
Metalloplasies Collection : Fragments of creativity, representing all different paths Nicofilimon has walked on during his career.
Occasion: Anniversary / Wedding / Engangment
Information: One of a kind - in stock
ARTISAN BODY PARTS
Moving parts on a body map. Valuable materials. Cosmic symbols. Processed by an attitude, dimension and motion giving hand...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver and Wood Chicken Rooster Newborn Baby Rattle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charming vintage 1950's sterling silver baby rattle is crafted in the shape of a chicken and hangs from a wooden bite ring, making it a meaningful and thoughtful gift for a baby. The chicken is a symbol of nurturing, protection, and new beginnings, which adds a special touch when given as a present to celebrate a new life. The rattle is beautifully detailed, featuring a finely sculpted beak, comb...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Fan Shape Tie Clip With Chain in 18K Yellow
White Two-tone Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Fan Shape 18K Yellow & White Two-tone Gold Tie Clip, a sophisticated accessory that adds a touch of refinement to your formal attire.
This exquisite tie clip...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The MOXI Cocktail Ring is impossibly detailed, forming delicate webs that all at once seem half biological, half geological and all otherworldly.
Thin ribs and loops seem to grow aro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Rose Gold chain
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The AODA Studs and Ear Jacket Earrings are intended to recall fossils or futuristic organisms. The intricate geometry radiates a 3 dimensional suspended sculpture when worn.
These vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace Coated in Black Gommato
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, PVD-Coated
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Arco Pendant Necklace in Black Gommato and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ARCO S Pendant belongs in FLOWEN's Specimens taxonomy.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver
K. Brunini Twig Sterling Silver and Tahitian Pearl Salt Spoon
Located in Solana Beach, CA
From the K. Brunini Object d'Art collection comes this nature-inspired and uniquely designed collectible to grace your table top.
An heirloom for the table, or accent to the K. Brun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Todd Reed One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Box And Objet de
Art
By Todd Reed
Located in Boulder, CO
Hand made in Boulder Colorado this one-of-a-kind jewelry box is perfect for the fine jewelry collector. Perfect place to place some of your regular p...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,000 Sale Price
60% Off
K. Brunini 20th Anniversary Book
By Katey Brunini
Located in Solana Beach, CA
In a manner only K. Brunini can, she has produced a stimulating retrospective of her work in a limited edition, hard bound book. A photographic feast for the senses, this compilatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
$200 Sale Price
42% Off
K. Brunini Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
Located in Solana Beach, CA
A beautiful addition to any table is the salt cellar in sterling silver with gold plated interior from K. Brunini’s Object d’Art collection. This is sold as a single item and is com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Fine Art Vessel with Cabochon Rutilated Quartz and Mokume Gane Metal Work
Located in Boulder, CO
Vessel Color: Bright Burnt Orange
Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall
This special Vessel features a truly artisinal gemstone created by our longtime partners at the Wackler Gem Company. It is a Doublet consisting of a hemispherical Rutilated Quartz cabochon bonded to a lower flat layer of Condor Agate from the Patagonia region of Argentina.
Encasing this special gem is another truly unique feature of this Vessel: a lathe-turned and Rose Engine engraved setting made of Mokume Gane patterned metal constructed from layers of Sterling Silver, Copper and 5% Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese copper/silver alloy for sword furniture and decorative metalwork. Each metal in the fused laminate reacts differently to the applied patina to reveal the woodgrain patterns that run throughout the thickness of the metal. These patterns are not surface treatments like electroplated colors so they are durable and can be restored to their original colors if ever needed.
Supporting the spectacular gemstone is a Bright Burnt Orange Vessel...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Copper
Table Clock Gold White
Black Diamonds Jet Erwin Sattler Movement Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Objets d
Art and Earrings in 18kt Gold Silver Aquamarine and Pearls Art Object
Located in Athens, GR
This one of a kind sculpture made from silver and marble designed to hold perfectly the 'Blue Sea' Earrings and together to be a striking Art Object. You can choose two of the three ...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Marquise Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Key Chain with the Rod of Asclepius
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 14K yellow gold keychain with the Rod of Asclepius.
Weight of the keychain is approximately 20 grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Pair of "Laughing Boys" in Sterling Silver and Wood
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A pair of "laughing boy and girl" manufactured in Sterling Silver, each figure depicted seated and each holding a different silver "basket". Hands manufac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Hexa Pendant Necklace in Black Ruthenium and Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece.
A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Blue Sea Earrings 18kt Yellow
White Gold with Aquamarine and Pearls Atr Object
Located in Athens, GR
Stunning 18Kt yellow & white gold earrings set with Aquamarines & Pearls. The earrings of the deep blue sea. Beautifully delicate earrings they are sold together with a uniquely desi...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Flower Miniature Precious Berries by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold floral compositions with precious or semi-precious stones or enamel became popular at the turn of the 20th century in Europe and Russia. Especially Imperial families and nobilities collected or gifted to important people.
The flowers are carved from cacholong —Russian milky opals — look so tender and natural.
Berries are skillfully cut from citrine and garnets. Golden stems are carved lively and embedded with rare Ural demantoid garnets. Fresh nephrite leaves are carved by hands. The intricate dewdrop is intricate.. embedded with diamonds.
On a green jasper ground, a lucky ladybug made of gold, rubies and black diamonds is enjoying the moment.
Perfectly expressed in the precious metal and stones by skillful craftsmen of MOISEIKIN®, the pleasant memory will not fade away.
This flower miniature is one of Precious Berry Collections and another piece is possessed by a known royalty who collects flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
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