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 Englandâs Guild and School of Handicraft â founded by Charles Robert Ashbee â 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 movementâs 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 â a work of wearable art.
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century South American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot, Sapphire, Silver
Mid-20th Century South American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver
1970s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Early 2000s Italian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k 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
1920s Swiss Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold Plate
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Rhodium
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold-filled
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold Plate
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot, Tanzanite, Jasper, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper
2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Malachite, 18k Gold, Silver