Arts and Crafts 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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2010s German Arts and Crafts Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
1850s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s North American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
18k Gold
1940s Vintage Arts and Crafts Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Earrings
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Chinese Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Mid-20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Earrings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Earrings
1990s German Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Vintage Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Quartz, Brass, Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Pinchbec...
2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Onyx, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Earrings
Gold Plate, Silver
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Black Opal, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold