Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
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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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 17th Century Pakistani Antique Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal