Arts and Crafts Jewelry
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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2010s Asian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Britannia Standard Silver, Base Metal, Berlin Iron, Brass, B...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Quartz
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s North American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Star Ruby, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Mandarin Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline