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 Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, 9k Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Jade, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amber, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Base Metal
2010s German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Spinel
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold