Arts and Crafts 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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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
1930s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 17th Century Pakistani Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Peridot, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 17th Century Brazilian Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Amethyst
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Citrine, Mandarin Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Citrine, Enamel, Brass, Palladium, Gold-filled, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Citrine
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold