Arts and Crafts Drop 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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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold