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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A Touch of Eternity Natural Myanmar Vivid Green Jade Beads Bracelet 10.8mm
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our stunning jadeite bead bracelet, a true masterpiece that exudes elegance, sophistication, and timeless charm. This isn't just a piece of jewelry; it's a whisper of anc...
Jade
$2,079Sale Price|20% Off
Chalcedony Bracelet, Arts & Crafts Style Circa 1970s
Located in Northampton, MA
This luminous blue and grayish-blue chalcedony bracelet was created in the Arts & Crafts style though it dates to a later era; probably the 1970s. This one-of-a-kind bracelet was completely handmade using natural highly translucent chalcedony gems that range in tone from faint blue to rich periwinkle. At 141 grams, it's a satisfyingly substantial bracelet that will not get lost on your arm. The central flower-shaped arrangement is composed of one round 21mm chalcedony cabochon surrounded by eight oval and pear-shaped stones, along with two large 20mm x 17mm pear-shaped cabochons north and south. This collection of stones are soldered together as one piece that is curved to follow the arch of your wrist. On either side of this central design element are nine chalcedony cabochons, each bezel set and joined by hand-formed links. The links terminate on both ends at a row of 5 stones: two round, three ovals. The bracelet closes securely with a box clasp and safety latch. Because the central portion of this very large bracelet is fused, it's not a sloppy piece; the gems don't spin around on your wrist and become tangled. It retains its form and only the stones on the sides that are linked by chain can move freely. It's a clever design. The bracelet measures 7 ½ in length and is 3 ¾ wide. So it should fit many but the largest wrists. The bracelet is marked 925 for the silver and has an unknown maker's mark I cannot identify. Gorgeous, unique, and featuring the most distinctive blue in the gem world, this vintage chalcedony...
Chalcedony, Silver
Natural Type-A Myanmar Jadeite Jade Carved Carambola Bead Bracelet - Multi-Color
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our stunning jadeite bead bracelet, a true masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Handcrafted with 16 natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A jadeite beads so...
Jade
Natural Type-A Myanmar Jadeite Jade Carved Carambola Bead Bracelet - Multi-Color
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our stunning jadeite bead bracelet, a true masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Handcrafted with 15 natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A jadeite beads so...
Jade
Natural Type A Jadeite Bead Bracelet, 30 Beads, Myanmar Origin, 6.5"
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover elegance with our stunning jadeite bead bracelet, crafted from 30 natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A jadeite beads sourced from Myanmar. Each bead measures approximately ...
Jade
Natural Type-A Myanmar Jadeite Jade Carved Carambola Bead Bracelet - Multi-Color
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our stunning jadeite bead bracelet, a true masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Handcrafted with 16 natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A jadeite beads so...
Jade
14ct Yellow Gold Muslim Islamic Tasbih Misbaha Prayer Beads Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful religious handcrafted beads bracelet in 14ct yellow gold. The jewellery item length 23 inches Hallmarked The total weight of the jewellery 21.1 grams 14ct Yellow gold chunk...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|43% Off
L 8.75 in
Jade Bracelet Guatemalan Jadeite Jade, 18K, Beaded Stretch, 69mm, 8.75" XL Size
Located in Northampton, MA
This 8.75" beaded stretch bracelet is composed of the most stunning and unique hand-carved jadeite jade beads from Guatemala. With an inner diameter of approximately 69mm unstretched, this will those with fit medium, large and XL hands and wrists. As long as your hand is larger than 69mm measured from knuckle to knuckle, it won't slide off your wrist. The bracelet is composed entirely of 28 hand-carved and hand-polished natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from Guatemala and they vary widely in both size and shape. From a 10mm x 8mm cylindrical black jade bead to an 8.15mm almost perfectly round deep emerald-green bead. Two beads are in the 16mm range and several of them have a "primitive" cut, much like the beads the ancient Mayan's would have worn. The tones here are spectacular. From a lush jungle green to the iconic bluish-green only found in Guatemala. There is yellowish green, pale mint green, teal, and emerald. Even the large opaque beads possess a luminous quality. And the translucent beads are just captivating. Three solid 18K gold 5mm beads and one thick, 11mm hand-hammered 18K gold ring complete the bracelet. It weighs a hefty 55 grams, so it's deeply satisfying on the wrist. As a second-generation jade collector, the unique jade from Guatemala has become my favorite variety of jade; my favorite gem. Burma (Myanmar) has long been the primary source for all jadeite in the world. While jadeite is found in other areas in very small amounts, none can equal the magnificence and range of colors that Burmese jade has to offer. It is among the world's most expensive gems because fine jadeite is extremely rare. Jadeite can only form under highly specific geological conditions and Guatemala has these conditions. The ancient Mayan civilization knew jade well and used it for jewelry, masks and more. But like the ancient cities themselves, the jungles consumed the jade mines...
Jade, 18k Gold
Faceted Natural Ruby Beads & 22k Gold Vermeil Beads Mala Bracelet
Located in Eugene, OR
Handcrafted for the modern muse, this stunning piece features deep-fuchsia, rough-cut faceted ruby beads (approx. 6.5mm) meticulously strung with ornate gold-plated Bali-style spacer...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Vermeil
11mm Natural Amazonite Bead Stretch Bracelet – 17cm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This vibrant stretch bracelet features hand-selected 11mm natural Amazonite beads with rich turquoise-green tones and delicate white veining. Each bead is smoothly polished to highli...
Amazonite
Arts and Crafts Sterling Leaf Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand crafted sterling bracelet with leaf motifs throughout. Each link is framed and swirls of wire form the bed for the individual leaves which are individually applied o...
Sterling Silver
$795
W 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 7.01 in
Vintage Chinese Dark Green Nephrite Jade Bead Bracelet, Sterling Silver 6.5"-7"
Located in Richmond, CA
A handsome vintage Chinese nephrite jade bead bracelet composed of substantial approximately 10 mm round beads in a rich dark spinach-green color. The polished nephrite beads displa...
Jade, Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 10mm Beaded Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With ca. 10mm beads and a lobster clasp closure. Marked to the tag. Simply a wonderful bracelet! ...
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Beaded Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A natural jade 14 karat gold two-strand beaded bracelet. The jade beads of this bracelet are round-shaped and are beautifully mottled with different hues of dark green. The round gol...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K gold carved jadeite jade hinged bangle/bracelet. It depicts a light green and red brown color jadeite jade bracelet carved with som...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 10mm Beaded Bracelet -2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With ca. 10mm beads and a lobster clasp closure. Marked to the tag. Simply a wonderful bracelet! ...
Sterling Silver
$96Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.4 in L 0.41 in
Handmade Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Bracelet, 10.4 mm Beads, Silver Metal, 7.5”
Located in Peshawar, PK
Handmade Natural Aquamarine Bracelet 10.4 mm Beads Silver Metal Clasp Blue Aquamarine Gemstone Beaded Bracelet 7.5 Inch Women Jewelry Gift 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Aquamarine ⚖️ WEIGHT: ...
Aquamarine, Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Jade Jadeite Beaded Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn your wrist with the elegance of the 1970s Jade Jadeite Beaded Bracelet, a timeless piece that radiates natural beauty and sophistication. This Chinese jade malà...
Jade
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
L 6.75 in
Black Jade Bracelet with Vivid Green Accent Bead and Double Happiness, 18k
Located in Northampton, MA
This 6.75" beaded stretch bracelet features 20 natural and untreated jadeite jade beads that alternate between approximately 9mm to 11mm. Suspended from the bracelet is a black jade...
Jade, 18k Gold
Jadeite Jade Bracelet Emerald Green, Stretch, Certified, 8 Inches
Located in Northampton, MA
This beaded stretch bracelet features 43 incredibly rich emerald green, highly translucent natural and untreated jadeite jade beads that average 5mm in size, a pair of high-quality s...
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 10mm Ball Bead Bracelet #26743
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 10mm Ball Bead Bracelet An authentic Tiffany & Co design, this bracelet features 10mm ball beads crafter in sterling silver. strung on a sterling silver...
Silver
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 2.13 in
Vintage Style Lapis Lazuli Handmade Beaded Stretch Bracelet Fits Sizes 6.5–7.5"
Located in Peshawar, PK
Exquisite Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Handmade Rectangular Round Corner Beads Stretch Bracelet from Afghanistan!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Lapis Lazuli ⚖️ BRACELET WEIGHT: 39.63 Grams 💍 B...
Lapis Lazuli, Other
Ethiopian Opal Beaded Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver African Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Natural Ethiopian Opal Beaded Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver African Opal Rainbow Color. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the quee...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Calcedonia Cluster Pearl Gold Bead Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable and stylish bracelet with genuine pearls, calcedonia gems and 18k solid gold beads is of European provenance, crafted in solid 18...
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold