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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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
19th Century Spanish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1870s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s Tibetan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
1950s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amber, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Copper, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Other
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Other
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Copper
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot, Sapphire, Rhodolite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Hessonite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst