Arts and Crafts Bracelets
The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.
While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.
Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Vintage Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Jade
2010s Tibetan Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Coral, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Jade
1890s European Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Blue Zircon, Zircon, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, Mixed Metal, Pinchbeck, Shakudo, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, 15k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Citrine, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Britannia Standard Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Garnet, Rhodolite
1930s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
1940s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, 10k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Pearl, Peridot, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Chalcedony, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Peridot, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper