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 Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Hematite, Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s 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
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Base Metal
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Hessonite, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, 15k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, 10k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 10k Gold
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rhodolite, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Topaz, Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Imperial Topaz, Blue Topaz, Topaz
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled
1910s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tanzanite, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rubelite, Tourmaline
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amber, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Enamel