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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Italy Millefiori Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand blown art glass perfume bottle with stopper. The clear heavy glass body has a layer of millefiori decoration in the thick base with more millefiori embedded in the sto...
Pair of Arthur Stone American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Olive or Nuts Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of olive or nut dishes for the cocktail bar. By Arthur Stone. In hand-hammered sterling silver. Each hand-hammered bowl has a small flared foot and a 'berries & vine' etched decoration to its center. Curiously, the central decoration of one is convex, while the decoration of the other is slightly concave. With a "H" benchmark for Arthur L Hartwell. Simply a wonderful pair of Arthur Stone bowls...
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Porcelain Vases Meissen
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a pair of beautifully crafted 19th-century Meissen porcelain vases. The design showcases intricate floral motifs, typical of Meissen artistry, adorned with hand-painted flowe...
$3,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
Liberty & Co Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six Piece Dresser Set 1903 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare Museum Quality Liberty & Co. Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six-Piece Dresser Set from the estate of legendary philanthropist and c...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Paula Wyman Art & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine hand-hammered Arts & Crafts footed dish or bowl. With a lobed-hand-hammered bowl mounted on a shaped foot. In sterling silver. Made by the American female silversmith Pa...
Sterling Silver
Pair of French Antique Silver Paste Horn Hair Pin with Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pair of antique French hair pins from early 20th century, crafted in silver and set with sparkling paste stones. Each pin features an elegant openwork horseshoe...
Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver TIF717 Magnificent condition. Newly polished and looks wonderful! Please see pictures for measurement's. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and turquoise concho belt. Seven oval conchos with single stone of Cerrillos turquoise in center. Conchos are stamped with traditional designs having scalloped...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Red Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Red Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K. - Clear lucite acrylic pair of hair clips with red DIOR logo and hearts...
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder & Ashtray Set
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver matchbox and ashtray set is a refined example of the brand's elegant decorative craftsmanship. The set includes a rectangular matchbox holder and a...
Sterling Silver
$810Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Porcelain & Agate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucite Evening Clutch Flyover New York Circa 1950 Agate, Porcelain & Zircon Rare lucite evening clutch flyover new york with crystals grace kelly style...
Agate, Crystal, Zircon
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 This beautiful wine cup by designer Georg Jensen (Denmark) was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in a gorgeous, h...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Domed Magnifier Paperweights, Set of 2
Located in University Place, WA
A handsome pair of Tiffany & Co. domed magnifier paperweights from the Everyday Objects collection, in which Tiffany artisans reimagine utilitarian items as handcrafted works of art....
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,493
H 3.5 in W 9.25 in
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Tomato/Pumpkin Vine Pattern Salad Bowl 9.25" #16806
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad bowl in the Tomato or Pumpkin Vine pattern by Tiffany & Co. Designed by Olad Wilford in the Art Deco fashion for the NY World's Fair, featured in Tiffany's dis...
Sterling Silver
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Pink Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Pink Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K. - Clear lucite acrylic pair of hair clips with pink DIOR logo and hear...
Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This set of four sterling silver champagne flutes were made for retail by Cartier during the second half of the 20th century. The set which are crafted from solid sterling silver fea...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lalique Perfume Bottle for Nina Ricci, "L'Air du Temps"
By Lalique
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Lalique perfume bottle is made for Nina Ricci "L'Air du Temps" perfume with frosted glass double doves on top of the stopper. It is etched Lalique (copyright sign) France on th...
A E Jones Set Silver Ruskin Buttons, Birmingham, 1903
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Rare set of six English Silver hallmarked Buttons, Birmingham 1903 by A.E.Jones. Each of circular shape, silver bezel set with a blue green Ruskin plaque, diameter approximately 25mm. All fully hallmarked on reverse. Total Item Weight: 41.25 gm. Fitted Box. Ignore reflections from photographs, ruskins are in very good condition. A.E Jones Ltd. established Birmingham in 1902 is the most important of the individual Birmingham metal working firms in the Arts and Crafts style particularly for its association with the Ruskin Pottery. Jones registered a mark with the Birmingham Assay Office on 1st December 1902. Silver pieces with the small pottery roundels which Ruskin had started to produce appear in 1903. These include a set of silver buttons, a vase and a preserve jar and spoon. The firm of A. Edward Jones did continue to mount Ruskin ware...
Silver
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H 1.75 in W 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Art Deco Arts & Crafts Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Box Pill Jewelry Ring Box
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE ORIGINAL ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD, ART DECO STERLING SILVER BOX ADORNED WITH GORGEOUS LAPIS LAZULI CABOCHONS ON ALL FOUR SIDES AND ON THE TOP. The Arts & Crafts silver work which is adorned with gemstones is highly coveted. This is an absolutely stunning small silver box which can be used as a jewelry box, ring box, pill box or for whatever treasure you wish. It has a hand hammered top set with the lapis in a circle design. Lapis cabochons adorn all four sides of the box. The box has lovely footed feet. I just love the gorgeous round blue lapis cabochons with the spectacular design in sterling silver. The overall effect of this design is truly magnificent! The box is a delightful 1 3/4 inches (4.5cm) tall. It is 2.5 inches (5.5cm) square. One of the rear corners of the top has a very slight indentation which is almost impossible to see. The box dates to the Arts & Crafts period, circa 1900-1910. It is hallmarked with the British Lion...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
A E Jones Set Silver Ruskin Buttons, Birmingham, 1903
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Rare set of six English Silver hallmarked Buttons, Birmingham 1903 by A.E.Jones. Each of circular shape, silver bezel set with a blue green Ruskin plaque, diameter approximately 25mm. All fully hallmarked on reverse. Total Item Weight: 41.25 gm. Fitted Box. Ignore reflections from photographs, ruskins are in very good condition. A.E Jones Ltd. established Birmingham in 1902 is the most important of the individual Birmingham metal working firms in the Arts and Crafts style particularly for its association with the Ruskin Pottery. Jones registered a mark with the Birmingham Assay Office on 1st December 1902. Silver pieces with the small pottery roundels which Ruskin had started to produce appear in 1903. These include a set of silver buttons, a vase and a preserve jar and spoon. The firm of A. Edward Jones did continue to mount Ruskin ware...
Silver
1906 Liberty Enamel Silver Mirror and Brush designed by Jessie M. King
Located in Toronto, ON
Liberty Silver and Enamel Mirror and Brush, designed by Jessie M. King, Birmingham 1906. Decorated with green and blue enamel stylised floral celtic fes...