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.
Find antique Arts and Crafts jewelry boxes and a collection of Arts and Crafts jewelry on 1stDibs.
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
1940s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Beryl
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
1920s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
Early 1600s Pakistani Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Hematite, Multi-gemstone
1960s Spanish Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
1840s Swiss Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
2010s German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Britannia Standard Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Morganite, Silver, Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Moonstone, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
1980s European Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz