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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Antique Coral & Beaded Afghan Necklace
Located in East Point, GA
A truly unique Afghan statement necklace made from antique coral beads and metal charms. There are coin and silver charms that are 800 purity silve...
Coral, Silver
Graduated Tigers Eye Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver, 1990s, 68g
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Graduated Tigers Eye and Sterling Silver Necklace A striking late 20th-century necklace composed of richly polished tiger’s eye beads, exhibiting a strong natural chatoyancy through...
Tiger's Eye, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Coppola e Toppo, blue crystal drapery necklace, 1950s Italy
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage fabulously multistrand necklace desinged by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s Italy. Multiple-strand necklace with many light blue faceted crystal beads, as well as red and variou...
Crystal
Handcrafted Necklace -Natural Lapis Lazuli, Baroque Pearls & Murano Glass - 120g
Located in Bresso, IT
An exclusive creation by Axé no pescoço, this magnificent statement necklace blends the power of Afro-Brazilian cultural archetypes with contemporary high-end jewelry design. The pie...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
Long Sautoir with 2cm Baroque Freshwater Pearls and Rose Quartz - 200 g
Located in Bresso, IT
"Oxum" One-of-a-Kind Necklace - Italian Design Inspired by Afro-Brazilian Spirituality - Long Sautoir with 2cm Freshwater Pearls and Rose Quartz by "Axé no pescoço" Crafted by an I...
Hematite, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz
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Vintage 3 row necklace by Robert with faux jade and faux pearls USA 1940s
By Original by Robert
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful summery 3-row necklace with elongated false jade pearls and very beautiful false pearls. Very decorative and beautifully crafted claps, signed 'Original by Robert' USA ...
Base Metal
Masha Archer Vintage 1980s Gold and Brass Beaded Necklace Set
By Masha Archer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Masha Archer necklace set in excellent vintage condition. One gold hollow ball necklace separated by brass disk beads. adjustable back clasp closure and signed charm. 2nd n...
Exù Necklace with Blown Black Glass, Vintage Coral Glass & Brass - 70 cm, 410 g
Located in Bresso, IT
A formidable and sculptural long necklace paying homage to the iconography of Exù (Eshu). This one-of-a-kind statement piece harmoniously blends sacred symbolism with high-end artisa...
Yoruba Culture–Inspired African Carnelian and Handcrafted Brass Necklace
Located in Bresso, IT
Handcrafted African necklace composed of natural African carnelian stones and non-industrial, hand-worked brass elements, assembled on a steel core wir...
Carnelian, Brass
One-of-a-Kind Lapis Lazuli Cube Necklace - Blue Lapis & Stainless Steel Accents
Located in Bresso, IT
This necklace is a celebration of geometry and raw elegance, meticulously handcrafted in our studio. It features high-quality natural Lapis Lazuli—selected for its authentic deep blu...
Lapis Lazuli, Steel, Stainless Steel
35 Freshwater Pearls (12mm) And 35 Stabilized Turquoise Spheres (10mm) Necklace
Located in Bresso, IT
A substantial, one-of-a-kind statement necklace weighing 120g, featuring 10mm stabilized turquoise and 12mm high-lustre raw pearls. Strung on professional-gr...
Pearl, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl
South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
14k Gold, White Gold
Carnelian Bead Knotted String Triple Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright triple strand necklace! Features three strands of 10mm carnelian beads, connected to a single strand with a vermeil cubic zirconia-accented connector. The clasp its...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Graduated Stamped Bead Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Graduated Stamped Bead Necklace A vanishing piece of history in Native American silver “Pearls” necklace. An emblem of prestige, silver cone endings ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral and sterling four strand necklace by artist Doreen Leyba. Premium grade coral graduated beads with sterling silver barrel and beads. Stamped Sterl...
Coral, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
Coral
Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch across! Coral is natural, with semi-smooth beads that still retain the "raw" look wit...
Coral
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$7,420
Dm 0.39 in L 108 in
Lapis Lazuli Long Rope Bead Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite, extra long, genuine lapis lazuli bead necklace. Features a single strand of 10mm lapis lazuli beads accented with 14K gold accents and spac...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
Genuine and Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace, with the length of 17.75" and the beads ranging from 2.50MMto 4.50...
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
Large Aquamarine Smooth Beads with Pearl Clasp, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Two strands of genuine and large smooth Aquamarine Beads, one strand is 17" and the other is 20". The clasp has 4 pearls, Diamonds, and is in 14K Yellow Gold. The beads range from 8M...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage German Glass Beads with Blue Tiger’s Eye Beads Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Made of glorious blue tiger eye semi-precious gemstone that reflects colors from purple to blue with hints of golden brown. It is complimented by transparent colorful German vintage glass beads that are edged with 24K gold. On the center is a large flame shaped baroque freshwater pearls. It is measured at 16 inches and can be extended at about 18 inches. The vintage glass...
Tiger's Eye, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Pla...
Seven-Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Seven-Strand Coral Bead Necklace This vibrant necklace showcases a magnificent collection of coral beads in every enchanting shade: oxblood, angel skin, pink, and white. Each strand...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni six strand beaded coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping. Strung with graduated coral beads, accented with turquoise and patinaed silver beads. Coral is a...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Natural Turquoise and Gilded Brass Statement Necklace – One of a Kind - 230g
Located in Bresso, IT
This exquisite jewel is the result of a creative project that centers on material, rhythm, and composition. Natural turquoise stones, characterized by their irregular shapes and vari...
Turquoise, Brass
Contemporary One-of-a-Kind Statement Necklace with Turquoise & Quartz
Located in Bresso, IT
A contemporary wearable work of art that masterfully merges the rigorous sensibility of Italian design with the rich, vibrant suggestions of Afro-Brazilian cultural tradition. This i...
Turquoise, Quartz
90cm Baroque Pearl and Turquoise Statement Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl Accents
Located in Bresso, IT
This stunning 90cm necklace is a celebration of organic beauty and sophisticated design. Hand-assembled for the luxury market, the piece features 48 genuine baroque pearls, hand-sele...
Pearl, Turquoise, Brass
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra Twelve-Flower Long Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Lucky Alhambra 12-flower long necklace, meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold. This exquisite piece features inlays of four natural precious mate...
18k Gold
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W 0.4 in Dm 6.3 in L 18.12 in
Antique Italian Murano Glass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads with miniature multicolor swirled-stripe patterns made with the millefiori techniqu...
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Sophia Forero Stone Agate Glass Beaded Necklace Heart
Located in New York, NY
Sophia Forero Stone Agate Glass Beaded Necklace Heart Consistent with age and use please see the photos for condition Please ask for more photos if you ...
Agate
Very long CHANEL PEARL SAUTOIR made by with 11 rosettes, gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful TYPICAL CHANEL PEARL SAUTOIR in an extreme length of 2 meters! It gives a wonderful opulence when worn 3 times around the neck! Between ...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Amethyst Bead Necklace Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Northampton, MA
Entirely hand-fabricated during the Arts and Crafts era (circa 1910) probably in England, this beautiful and sensuous amethyst bead necklace is ...
Amethyst, Silver
Tourmaline Necklace Multi-Color Beads English Arts & Crafts
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright and colorful treasure from the Arts & Crafts period, this English-made necklace is composed of thirty-seven very fine oblong tourmaline beads graduating in size from approximately 8mm to just shy of 14mm. Between these beads are thirty-four round bright pink tourmaline beads plus two golden yellow round tourmaline beads on either side of the silver (marked) clasp. Yellow is one of the rarest colors of tourmaline. What's more, many of these beads are "fancy tourmaline...
Tourmaline, Silver
127.00 Carat Ethiopian Opal Necklace
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Ethiopian Opal Necklace with beautiful flashes of color. This rare strand of Opals with colors ranging from orange, yellow, peach, tan...
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Axel Russmeyer Crystal and Glass Beaded Ball Necklace
By Axel Russmeyer
Located in New York, NY
A hand beaded ball necklace comprising 28 glass and crystal beaded spheres of varying sizes in white, blue, grey, turquoise, teal, green, and gold tones, completed by an 18k gold hid...
18k Gold