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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1910s Australian Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 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
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Other, 18k Gold, Other
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Labradorite, Onyx, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Ruby
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Base Metal
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Moonstone, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gilt Metal
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amber, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
1910s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s British Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Malachite, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot, Sapphire, Rhodolite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper