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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Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / han...
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Fine Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K yellow gold Arts & Crafts period saddle ring Early 20th Century Proveneance: Private East Coast collection, descendants of King George ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112Sale Price|20% Off
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Peach Tourmaline Hexagon Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 0.85 Carats Dimensions : 6.2x5.9x4.1 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Hexagon Color: Peach Certificate: On Demand Hot Peach Tourmaline...
Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver Plate, Sterling Sil...
$104Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 7.10 Carat Precision Cut Natural Yellow Lemon Quartz
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Lemon Quartz Weight : 7.10 Carats Dimensions : 12.2x12.1x8.6 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : Eye Clean Cut: Precision Cut Color: Yellow Certificate: On Demand This sensitive tone not only works well in female jewellery...
Quartz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver, Berlin I...
Antique Roman Intaglio in English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gem depicts a warrior with helmet and spear, a shield and a head. The intaglio is carved into a rather high oval carnelian. The mount is made out of 9 karat gold and impressed ...
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
$160Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carat Natural Fancy Cut Kite Shape Loose Citrine Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine Weight : 4.80 Carats Dimensions : 14.8x11.8x7.6 Mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Kite Certificate: On Demand Month: November . The M...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Chicago Arts & Crafts Signed Sterling Silver & Bloodstone Cabochon Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique Chicago Arts & Crafts signet ring. In sterling silver. From the Art Metal Shops. Set with a round bloodstone cabochon and decorated with applied/stylized le...
Jasper, Sterling Silver
7.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Citrine Weight is: Approx. 5.90 Carats Citrine Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 11.00mm Natural Round Dia...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.80 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.80 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Citrine Weight is: Approx. 11.90 Carats Citrine Measures: Approx. 19.00 x 19.00mm Natural Round D...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Splendid 0.85 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.85 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.85 Carats (color H / Clarity SI1-SI2) The width of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest....
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$63Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Lemon Quartz Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, highlightin...
Quartz, Silver
4.80 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.80 carat blue sapphire and 0.15 carat diamond, yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this exquisite ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio stone set in a classi...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.85 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the opulent elegance of our 3.85ct natural emerald cut pink Tourmaline and Diamond 14k white gold Cocktail ring, a masterpiece of luxury and sophistication. The center piece...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Located in Venice, CA
Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped by a knight’s helmet and a plume of feathers. T...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Natural 0.85 Carat Round Diamond and Opal Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Ring set with 36 Natural Diamonds (G-VS) weighing approximately 0.85 carat. The Opal Gemstone is 10x7mm. Ring is a size 5.75, weighs 7.4 grams, band is 4.8mm w...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Sacchi Antique Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Antique Roman Coin Satin Yellow Gold Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Arts & Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Step into the elegance of yesteryears with this exquisite vintage ring, beautifully bridging the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. This striking ring features a central carved ca...
Sterling Silver
Antique Signet Men Ring 6ct. Blood Stone solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5US / 10.5 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men decorated with bezel set polished plate of Blood stone 12 mm x 11.25 mm / ca. 6 ct. Band is 16.8mm at widest, partially hollow inside with fine hand - engraved ...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1896 Men Unisex Ring 6ct. Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring for Men or Women hand - crafted in solid 18K Gold with dark Red plate of Carnelian stone 8 mm x 8 mm x 2.5 deep / ca 2.75 ct. Stone has well polished flat surface. Double...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring Sardonyx solid 18K Gold ØUS3.5 / 7.1gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring, hand-made ca.1900s -1920s in solid 18K Gold featuring natural, banded / two-layered Sardonyx stone with hand-carved heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Co...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Minerva Ring Intaglio Red Onyx 56/14K Gold ØUS 5.75
Located in SE
Antique Russian Unisex Signet Intaglio Ring dating to ca. ca. late XIX - early XX cent. in solid 14K Rose / Red Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Red Onyx depicting Greek Athena (Roman Minerva ) or Anat (Canaanite ) or Neith (Egyptian) - Goddess of poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, weaving, and the crafts. Hand - carved with great accuracy and attention to detail on solid stone of irregular cut ca. 16 mm x 11 mm x 3 mm deep / ca 13 ct. This ring is unisex and is suitable for Men and Women if the size is right. Made in Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Hallmarks partially Hallmarked with Imperial Russian 56 (14K) fragmented hallmarks used before 1908, parts of other original hallmarks were removed / damaged in the process of past resizing. Apparently tin was used to solder the band, it became darkened / patinated with time on both sides. Used fine condition, cameo is secure in trident shaped claws. Stone with very minor signs of wear. Decades old patina on metal that I didn't dare to polish off. Size : Ø 9 US scale / 18.89 mm.Resizing is possible . Weight: 4.1 grams. P.S Fragmented hallmarks on old Russian rings made at Imperial period is a common feature because of the way these rings used to be hallmarked. Very often Russian Jewelers would hallmark the narrowest part of ring's band, both outside and inside and as a result such hallmarks would often become naturally damaged as a result of natural wear ( if placed outside ) or as a result of custom (careless) resizing that could often be necessary if the ring changed the owner, say after 30 - 40 years of its appearance when such hallmarks were still relatively common and seemed not so old to care about so much .. Jewelers would often cut the narrowest part of the band to make it smaller or bigger... Thus a lot of Russian rings have fragmented or lost hallmarks and that makes proper ID difficult or impossible. Swedish Jewelers would always hallmark the internal side of the band closer to the crown and such areas were normally not touched in the process sizing and thus most of Swedish rings...
Onyx, 14k Gold
Stunning 2.45 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 7.6x6.7x6 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Green Certificate: On Demand Basic...
Tourmaline, 10k Gold
Stunning 1.50 Carat Natural Yellow Canary Loose Tourmaline Gemstone Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 1.50 Carats Dimensions : 7.2x6.4x5.3 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Cushion Color: Yellow Certificate: On Demand Tourmal...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Gorgeous Loose 5.0 Carat Fancy Cut Brown Citrine Gemstone from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Honey Citrine Weight : 5 Carats Dimensions : 12.8 x 8.8 x 7.8 Mm Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Brazil Color: Yellow Shape: Emerald Cut: Fancy Certificate: On Demand Month: No...
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Colorless Morganite Gemstone for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Morganite Weight : 4.75 Carats Dimensions : 11.9x8.4x6.7 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity : SI Shape: Cushion Cut Color: Color Less Certificate: On Demand Morganite is beli...
Morganite, Silver, Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Loose 5.20 Carat Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Cut SI Clarity
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 9.7x8.7x7 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Peach Imperial Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Imperial Topaz encourages healthy boundaries and helps us be attracted to the people who are good for us. It is a wonderful stone for anyone who dares to love...
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k...
7.10 Carats Natural Loose Light Seafoam Aquamarine from Shigar Valley Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Aquamarine Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension: 11.5x10.4x8.8 Mm Origin: Shigar Valley Pakistan Color: Light Blue Birth Month: March Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Some basi...
Aquamarine, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver, Britannia Standard Sil...
Gorgeous 2.0 Carat Natural Bicolor Tourmaline From Afghanistan Mine Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight: 2 Carats Dimension: 7.9x5.8x6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Pink & Green Shape: Oval Cut: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Dm For Any Inquiry . Bic...
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold-...