Arts and Crafts Jewelry
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 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold
1960s Danish Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Jade, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s Chinese Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
1970s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s New Zealand Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
2010s European Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, Black Opal, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold