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Contemporary Watches

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
Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in 18kt yellow gold white mother of pearl blue zone setwith 10 diamonds 0.05 cts bezel and attache set with 52 diamonds1.43 cts prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Watch
Gold Watch
$18,070
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period. Has been re-polished BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Radiomir 3 Days GMT MINT Full set PAM 421
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
*MINT CONDITION BRAND: Panerai MODEL: Radiomir Black Seal REFERENCE: PAM 00421 SIZE: 47mm CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: Black BAND: Brown Mint condition Accommodated with an up to da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Mint Custom Yellow Dial Box and Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Yellow BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: Jubilee 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier 18k White Gold Ballon Bleu Pavé Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 18k White Gold Ballon Bleu Pavé Diamond Wristwatch An exquisite Cartier Ballon Bleu wristwatch crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a 36mm case fully set with 124 round bril...
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2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold

[CHOPARD] Chopard Happy Sports 3P Diamond Orange Sapphire R. 9496/9999 32mm
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Wrist Watch; Happy Sport - Be Happy Brand: Chopard Watch Type: Adult Unisex Model: Chopard Happy Sport Ref: 9496/9999 Display: Analog Case Size: 32mm Movement: Quartz 1) Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond

1980s 18k gold Omega watch adorned with diamonds and rubies
Located in London, GB
This 1980s 18k gold Omega de Ville watch is adorned with approximately 5 carats of round cut diamonds and 3 carats of round cut rubies. The face measures 28mm and the bracelet 11mm i...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold Sellier Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap 18 kt., quartz, circular white dial, center gold-tone and outer decorative gold bezel, black Arabic numerals, luminous ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Captive de Cartier Ladies watch in 18 karat white gold. Silver structured dial with black roman numerals. Bezel set with 33 brilliant-cut di...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Montblanc Grey 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel TimeWalker with box and papers
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Montblanc Grey 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel TimeWalker 107321 A timeless silhouette made of high quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over cl...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with gold color dial that has Roman numerals and black color hour/minute hands. A...
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 7.5 Very Good conditio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget White Gold and Diamond Quartz Polo Limelight
Located in Princeton, NJ
A highly glamorous iteration of an already iconic watch, this 18 karat white gold and fully pave diamond set Piaget Polo Limelight is an absolutely stunning wristwatch for the collec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Montblanc Grey 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel TimeWalker with box and papers
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Montblanc Grey 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel TimeWalker 107321 A timeless silhouette made of high quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pink White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink and white gold 18kt set with 4 pear-shaped diamonds 1.28 cts case dial and bracelet set with 354 diamonds 4.87 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Watch, in white gold 18kt set with 12 lapis luzuli  3.02 cts,case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.02 cts quartz movement. Presenting an exceptional ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fantastic vintage 1970s ladies Universal Geneve ladies cocktail watch, reminiscent of the timeless tank design. The sleek black onyx dial with gold hands is encased in a luxurious ...
Category

1970s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New PANERAI Luminor Radiomir Black Alligator Watch Strap/Steel Buckle Set, 2012
Located in Tucson, AZ
PANERAI watches are not only superlative timepieces, but also striking and sleekly beautiful. This black tone-on-tone alligator strap and brushed stainless buckle set is the perfect backdrop to accentuate the watch’s elegant...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Hermès Clipper Stainless Steel Watch with Barenia Leather Strap – Roman Dial
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and impeccably crafted, this Hermès wristwatch blends the house’s equestrian heritage with sleek, modern lines. The brushed stainless steel case features bold architectural ...
Category

2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. 
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Hand-Engraved Agate Compass Travel Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold hand-engraved agate compass travel dial wrist watch. This splendid one-of-a-kind watch is made exclusively for travel lovers in 18 karat white gold. Encompassing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Vintage Rose gold case and Pink dial
By IWC
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a collector piece from 1960s. This IWC for gentleman has a rose gold case and leather bracelet, and an unusual dial with pink color.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Diamond Heart Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 728 diamonds 6.87 cts on case dial and bracelet quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 26 turqupoise 15.72 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.42 cts quartz movement.      We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hublot Super B Flyback Chronograph
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold 42mm Hublot Super B Flyback Chronograph wristwatch featuring a black dial. The watch is mounted on a rubber strap for versatility and light weight performance. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS silver, Chronograph, Quartz with Diamonds Tsavorite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph, Quartz With Diamonds & Tsavorite Movement: quartz, caliber 65 Functions: hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Silver

Alexis NY Light Blue White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet The body is made of sterling silver with a rose gold tone, the head and tail are made of 18 karat white gold; the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel

Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.84 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarante...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 216570 SIZE: 42mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition Box and card Acc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Malachite Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 12 malachite 10.89 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.03 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 26 lapis lazuli 19.48 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Silver Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.          We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Montblanc Start steel case 44mm
Located in MADRID, ES
This chronograph and calendar piece is unique in that it features a guilloché dial, a decorative engraving technique in which a complex, repeating design pattern is mechanically engr...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels Case: stainless steel 35 mm screw back Dial: white slightly tropical rose gold indexes Features: Case...
Category

1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
$935 Sale Price
24% Off
Piaget Tangara 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Set Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Tangara Ladies Watch in 18K Yellow Gold. Featuring a diamond bezel, Roman numeral dial, and a sleek 26mm case. Details: Item Type: Wrist Watch Brand: Piaget Model: Tangara Me...
Category

1990s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.54 cts, 10 onyx 7.65 cts case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.40 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph Snake White, Black, Brown Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS, Chronograph Snake White,Black,Brown Diamonds Beautiful Diamond set Van der Bauwede to match all your jewellery. Movement:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Stainless Steel

Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 261 diamonds 4.78 cts on case dial and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Concord LaScalla Diamond Watch 18kt Gold 12525
Located in New York, NY
Authentic classic concord lascalla 0.50ct natural diamonds g-color vs-2 clarity 69.7 grams / 18kt *works well, can use a good polish $18,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Pink White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink and white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.78 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.64 cts quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.   We do not guaran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, Lazio
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S. Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
Category

1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 4 pear-shaped diamonds 1.28 cts case dial and bracelet set with 354 diamonds 4.87 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiger Eye Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 12 tiger eyes 7.57 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 2.99 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 18K White Gold Replacement Butterfly Folding Clasp #20663
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Santos 18K White Gold Replacement Butterfly Folding Clasp This authentic Cartier replacement clasp for the Cartier Santos watch is set in solid 18K white gold. Stamped Cart...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, beige dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.      
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Pink Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 247 diamonds 5.09 cts on case and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.        We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in yellow gold 18kt set with 583 diamonds 6.46 cts on case dial and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, blanc dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.        
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white roman numbers dial, bezel set with 82 diamonds 0.93 ctswith prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Rainbow wristwatch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II B20 44mm UB2030 Stainless Steel Rose Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2022 Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II B20 (Ref. UB2030), which remains under Breitling factory warranty until April 2027. This second-generation SuperOce...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel