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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1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr
Located in SE
Fine custom made solid Silver Paste Knives with gilt blades and carved decorations the on the handles. The ultimate and exquisite tools for spreading butter, tapenades or any other d...
Gold-filled, Silver
60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 60 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine,whisky and water made in France, circa 1950. The five complete sets for twelve person have beautiful scrolled gold details and hand cut notched stems, partly the glasses are signed with the company acid stamp to underside. Founded in 1586 in eastern France, Saint-Louis is the oldest "cristallerie" in Europe, Crystal of Saint Louis is found on royal table settings all-over the world. This set comprises 12 Champagne, 12 red wine, 12 white wine ,12 whisky and 12 water glasses...
Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring
By Mary Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Arts and Crafts napkin ring. By Mary Gage, the renowned early 20th Century American female silversmith. In sterling silver with stylized lil pa...
Sterling Silver
$609Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.58 in W 0.56 in D 0.24 in
Rare Set of 6 Liberty London Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver 1929 Desert Knives
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six Liberty London Sterling silver dessert cutlery knives ...
Sterling Silver
$950 / set
H 0.48 in W 0.87 in L 5.83 in
Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver & Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique silver & porcelain dessert (or possibly demitasse) spoons. By Richard Garten. In gilt 800 silver. With raised enamel jeweling to the Dresden porcelain han...
Silver
Allan Adler Salad Servers
By Allan Adler
Located in Darnestown, MD
Modernist set of salad servers by Allan Adler in sterling and ebony. Streamlined and elegant. Spoon is 13" in length; fork is 12 7/8". Very good condition.
Sterling Silver
$1,350 / set
W 0.88 in D 0.63 in L 9.63 in
Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware...
Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish This beautiful set of 3 napkin rings by designer Tiffany & Co were meticulously crafted from sterling silver for a go...
Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
L 3.75 in
Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 6 rhodium-plated sterling silver teaspoons with lapis lazuli stones are elegant, with spiral handles. These vintage spoons were re-imagined ...
Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Calderoni Silver Gilt Enamel Painted Box
By Calderoni
Located in Firenze, IT
Of rounded corners square shape, the lid painted to depict the theater “La Scala” in Milano Dimension: 7.5 x 7.5 cm Weight: 200 gr Italian silver marks In the Calderoni Gioielli ...
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
L 4.5 in
Marina J. Mothers Day Gift, Vintage Silver Plated Spoon Set with Baroque Pearls
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of A Kind Marina J. Vintage Silver Plated Spoon set of 6, reworked to have gorgeous Baroque Pearl tip details. The cultured Baroque Pearls Di...
Pearl, Silver Plate
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 4.5 in
Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultimate One of A Kind Antique Spoon set from Marina J. This set of six spoons features Vintage Sterling Silver and are all stamped on the bottom. Me...
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co. The Service comprises 12 knives and 12 forks, tapered quadrilateral handles; the hand...
$3,850 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 3.13 in
Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats. In the Vine pattern decorated with raised poppies and other flowers around the rim's edge. By Tiffany & Co. Monogrammed to t...
Sterling Silver
$231
W 1.12 in L 5.75 in
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Broom Corn Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoons w/Mono #15281
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver grapefruit spoons in the Broom Corn pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be ABH Beautiful and unique grapefruit spoons i...
Sterling Silver