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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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Rubelite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
20th Century Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Hessonite
Early 1800s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Beryl, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
1860s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
18k Gold
1890s European Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Early 1900s Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Rubelite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Garnet, Hessonite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Topaz, Topaz
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
1890s French Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Yellow Beryl, Quartz
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
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline