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
Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Other, Other
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Rubelite
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine, Amethyst, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
2010s Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tanzanite
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Citrine
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
16th Century Afghan Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel
1910s Unknown Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Jasper
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
1890s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, 24k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
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
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Kunzite
1910s Australian Vintage Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Kunzite
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Beryl
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Amethyst
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Blue Topaz, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Jewelry
Spinel





