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
Franck Muller Caribbean 5850 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous watch by famed maker Franck Muller! The stainless steel Caribbean 5850 has a lovely tonneau shape and features an electrifying blue guilloche enameled face. An incredible wave pattern emanates from the center of the dial below the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, reminiscent of the waves of its namesake sea. Generously sized white enamel numbers line the dial, enhanced by a thin border of underlying stainless steel. "FRANCK MULLER GENEVE...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Alain Philippe Ladies 18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Wristwatch F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite designer wristwatch by Alain Philippe embellished with 2.00 carats of glittering icy white diamonds. The elongated rectangular diamond dial fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Bubble Diver Corum in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
By Corum
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).
Fine, curved, domed, self-winding,...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
NAUTICA, Watch 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
NAUTICA, Chronograph Code N 16566G
Movement
quartz chronograph
Case
stainless steel Ø 47 mm
Dial
black
Features
original leather band
With original box
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Bell
Ross BR 01-92 in Steel with Diamond Bezel on Black Leather Strap
By Bell
Ross
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Iconic Bell
Ross Watch model BR 01 92 Diamond Automatic movement. Case steel with Diamond Bezel, case size 46 mm, comes with a black leather strap. Comes with original box and ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Corum Admirals Cup Stainless Steel Cream Dial Chronograph 39mm Automatic Watch
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Corum Admirals Cup automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel featuring distinctive 12-sided case with cream dial and colorful nautical flag hour markers. Reference 296.830....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Jupiter Pilot A59028 Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Watch
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
Breitling Jupiter Pilot quartz chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel featuring 42mm case with signature slide-rule bezel and black dial with three subdials. Reference A59028, ala...
Category
1990s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6098 Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic Bubble Back RA712
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6098 Precision big bubble back automatic watch, c.1953, unrestored, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Mint Pink Dial 2020 Service Papers Rose Gold Box and Paper
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Daytona
REFERENCE: 116505
SIZE: 40mm
CASE: 18k Rose Gold
DIAL: Pink
BEZEL: 18k Rose Gold
BAND: 18k Rose Gold
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Mint condition
2020 Service card...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$61,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Picot Plongeur C-type
By Paul Picot
Located in MADRID, ES
One of the most iconographic Paul Picot models is doubtlessly “Le Plongeur”.
Since 1987 its pure design remains unchanged.
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with pink mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,615
Blue Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$8,450
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970
s, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733
By Gruen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's Ref. #770R, Cal. Valjoux #7733
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized an...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.51 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$8,450
Black Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in blackened steel, Sura 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
$4,355
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.81 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.63 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$38,350
Corum Temps Mecanique 36mm steel and gold case
By Corum
Located in MADRID, ES
This piece has a "guilloché" dial, also known as "engine turning."
This type of dial is characterized by a decorative technique applied to watches, where intricate geometric pattern...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with green mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,615
Saudi Arabia Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Saudi Arabia dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$2,340
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with white mother of pearl dial prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,615
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.61 cts vert mother of pearl dial, steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$7,540
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink 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, Rose Gold
$46,800
The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch !
Strap:Genuine ostrich leather with spring deployment clasp.
Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated ov...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond
$43,800
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura 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
$4,550
Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
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
$59,800
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon 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
$2,340
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura 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
$4,550
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS Chronograph, Pink Dial with Diamonds
Pink Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Magnum XS Chronograph, Pink Dial with Diamonds & pink sapphires.
Beautiful and elegant full diamond and pink sapphire set stunning VDB...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Silver
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in blackened steel, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,355
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with blue mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,615
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon 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
$4,550
Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in blackened steel, Sura 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
$4,355
United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.25 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Chronograph Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts orange mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$7,540
Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement
Inner circumference: Approximately 16.64 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel blackened, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator alligator quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
$4,225
Blackened Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in blackened 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
$4,355
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts blue dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$7,540
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.52 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
$8,450
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