Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
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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2010s American Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
1990s French Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Brass
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
1870s English Antique Arts and Crafts Chandelier Earrings
Agate, 10k Gold
