Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
1980s Mexican Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
1890s Japanese Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Asian Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver
1970s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Crystal, Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Crystal, Spinel
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Chinese Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Carnelian
Mid-20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1930s Chinese Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold Plate
1930s Chinese Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Coral
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Malachite, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Brass, Bronze
1920s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
1940s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Hong Kong Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Jade, Silver
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
1910s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
1910s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Late 19th Century German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s European Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
1930s Scottish Vintage Arts and Crafts Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver