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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Coppola & Toppo, Italien 1950s hand beaded crystal necklace
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coppola e Toppo necklace (Made in Italy) consisting of two sets of 5 rows of faceted crystal beads in brown and green; a green oval central piece connects with the 5 strands. The tw...
Crystal, Brass
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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
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp Fashionable yellow gold necklace with 15 gold tassels that adjust to wanted length. Made in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow 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
Antique 421 carats emerald ruby antique Pearls gold necklace, 50-100 year old
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Antique 421 carats emerald ruby and antique natural Pearls gold necklace, 50-100 year old, Old Emerald Jewelry. Museum quality heirloom necklace!! Reduced from $45,000 to $34,000 Gro...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$6,850
W 1.5 in L 21.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1983 Four-Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace, Ornate Medallion Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Chanel faux pearl necklace from the ultra-glamorous 1980s. This beauty of a necklace boasts four graduated strands of baroque p...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
$7,500
Dm 0.31 in L 18.5 in
Vintage 14k Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamonds Solid White Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"A double strand pearl necklace has a 14 karat white gold clasp, stamped 14K, marked AB&F. The rectangular box has a fold-over safety. The top has four peg set round pearls in a flor...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18kt Gold Clasp. The Coral is from the Mediteranean Sea, its Intense Red is definetely Rare in the area. High quality Coral Beads are Graduated...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in Greer, SC
Three Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace ranging from 7.5mm-4.5mm in size. The clasp is an 18kt white gold clasp with a 13mm round scallop style...
Pearl, 18k Gold
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Aquamarine Triple Strand Torsade Necklace, Sterling Silver Beads, 18"
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous triple strand Aquamarine Torsade Necklace with fabulous Sterling Silver beads. The dramatic 18 inch necklace has three strands of round faceted aquamarines with a...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,950
W 0.5 in L 41 in
Chanel Vintage Double-Strand Pearl-and-Gold Gilt Chain Necklace with Magnifier
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile vintage 1984 Chanel faux pearl-and-gold gilt chain four-in-one necklace. Stamped 'CHANEL, 1984,' 'MADE IN FRANCE' on the tag attached to gilt chain. Wear it long with o...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
$8,616 / item
Moi Qutub Multi Gemstones Gold Necklace for Women
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(22K) : 1.54g Gold(18K) : 6.20g Gold(14K) : 13.50g Uncut Diamond/Vilandi/Polki: 0.19ct Rose-cut Diamond : 1.44ct Gemstone : Cultured Pearl, Coral, Hessonite, Blue Sapphire, Cat's...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
Stephen Dweck Multi-Strand Blue Coral Brass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck 3 Strand Necklace The necklace is brass There is blue coral, Smokey quartz, agate, pearls, etc. The necklace is 19" Long The necklace weighs 183.9 grams
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
$44,092 / set
Micromosaic Demi-Parure Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Micromosaic demi-parure set composed of a gold necklace and earrings. The necklace is composed of eight micromosaic medallions set in dark red glass. Two go...
Gold
Six Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Blue Sapphire Center
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace feature 18 karat yellow gold clasp set with round brilliant cut Diamonds and baguette cut Rubies. The piece is further accented with cabachon Emeralds and a 12.5 mm South Sea Pearl. The two end pieces are set with Diamonds and square cut Blue Sapphires. Six strands of Potato...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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W 0.31 in D 0.21 in L 0.31 in
Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 2.15 Carat Asscher Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 2.15 Carats Dimensions : 7.8x7.7x5.2 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Asscher Color: Mintgreen Certificate: On Demand Bas...
Tourmaline
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H 0.51 in W 0.42 in D 0.3 in L 0.51 in
7.55 Carat Included Faceted Mint Green Tourmaline October Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 7.55 Carats Dimensions : 12.9x10.5x7.5 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Incuded Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Green Certificate: On Demand Bas...
Tourmaline
Antique Amethyst Silver Necklace c1900
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Designed as a filigree amethyst pendant suspending five amethyst beads, completed by a double baton link chain eighteen inches long and decorated with two amethyst stations, the pend...