Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
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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1850s French Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1850s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Labradorite, Onyx, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
1980s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
