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.
Find antique Arts and Crafts jewelry boxes and a collection of Arts and Crafts jewelry on 1stDibs.
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
$3,395Sale Price / set|30% 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
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...
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
Gucci Sterling Silver Baby Cup (A)
By Gucci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Gucci sterling silver baby cup. No monogram From the Tom Ford Era at Gucci, circa 1990's, this baby cup is engraved with "GUCCI BAB...
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
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Buttons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Buttons- This elegant set of three buttons are crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gol...
Yellow Gold
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
Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$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
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
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
Antique Art Deco 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set with Fitted Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 13 Piece Sterling Silver 925 Vanity Dresser Set With Fitted Box/Case Metal: Sterling silver 13 pieces Box/Case is original and has wear on o...
Sterling Silver
$140Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.5 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Perfume Scent Bottle with Dauber
Located in Westport, CT
A vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver miniature perfume or scent bottle with a smooth, rounded rectangular body and removable screw cap. The cap retains its long applicator dau...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Bowl by John Barbe
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted during the reign of George II, this sterling silver footed bowl was manufactured by London silversmith John Barbe. The small footed bowl is alm...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$697Sale Price|25% Off
H 5 in W 1.25 in D 1 in L 4 in
Antique Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Baby Set
Located in New York, NY
A charming trio of early 20th-century nursery items that embody the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Featuring a mother-of-pearl rattle with sterling embellishments, a sterling food push (circa 1904), and a baby brush with a sterling floral top, this set captures both historical appeal and timeless design. 1. Mother-of-Pearl Baby Rattle with Sterling Floral Design Elegant Mother-of-Pearl Handle The handle’s thick, lustrous mother-of-pearl adds a luxurious sheen, contrasting beautifully with the sterling silver accents. Floral Sterling Ornamentation & Three Bells A delicately detailed sterling silver top showcases intricate floral motifs, complete with three small bells that jingle softly, reflecting traditional baby-rattle styling. 2. Sterling Silver Food Push (Circa 1904) Floral Motif Measuring approximately 3 3/4 inches in length, the push features an ornate sterling silver handle adorned with a floral pattern typical of early 20th-century silverwork. Functional Design Designed to help guide food onto a baby’s spoon or fork, this once-essential nursery tool now serves as both a collectible piece and a whimsical addition to baby’s mealtime tradition. 3. Baby Brush with Sterling Floral Top Sterling Floral Top Measuring around 4 1/4 inches long, the brush’s top is crafted in sterling silver with an elegant floral relief, mirroring the style and quality found in the rattle and food push. Nylon Bristles The brush’s new nylon bristles blend practicality with an antique setting, ensuring a gentle and hygienic grooming experience for baby while maintaining the set’s vintage charm. Why Choose This Antique Baby Set? Historic Craftsmanship Each piece reflects the fine artistry of sterling silver from the early 1900s, featuring distinctive floral motifs and refined attention to detail. Collectible Appeal Antique baby items...
Pearl, Silver, 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...
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver concho belt. Eleven total conchos having oval and butterfly shapes with rectangle buckle. Oval conchos have single stone of Royston turquoise, wi...
Turquoise, 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
Sold
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...