Arts and Crafts

The snow drizzled from the sky as she made her way through the city. She bundled up in her black pea coat and green scarf, secured together with a beautiful brooch that sat off to the side on her shoulder. It looked stately there, like it belonged. Snowflakes landed on her nose and she tried to wiggle them off, laughing at how ridiculous it felt. She was almost home, close to warmth, but couldn’t help a smile as she saw the white tops of houses and snow-lined windowsills.

This antique Arts & Crafts Kensington Art Ware brooch was handcrafted in England around 1910. It was made in silver and showcases a beautiful blue motif. This round brooch pin measures 41.5 mm in diameter and weighs 12 grams. It bears the mark, “KENSINGTON ART WARE C & L” and has been acid tested.

Would it look better on the left or right lapel? On a man or a woman? On a scarf or on a bag? In the center of a blouse or a sweater? Why not try them all?

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During the Victorian Era, there was a structure of meaning placed in flowers called ‘The Language of Flowers’. Irises were no exception, the purple iris symbolized wisdom and admiration, while the blue iris meant hope and faith. The iris itself can be traced back to Ancient Greek mythology. The goddess Iris was the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. She delivered messages from the gods to the mortals below. She traveled along the arc of a rainbow as she moved between the heavens and the earth. “Iris”, in Greek, means “rainbow”. There is another translation, spelled, “eiris”, which means “messenger”.

This antique Arts & Crafts enamel silver brooch was handcrafted around 1910. It’s a carefully made piece featuring a bouquet of irises in a silver rectangular setting. This pin measures 42.3 x 22.7 mm and weighs 7.4 grams. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.

The Ancient Greeks planted purple irises on the graves of women to entice the goddess Iris, who was to lead their loved ones on their journey to heaven. Irises can be found depicted in Ancient Egyptian art. Kings were enthralled with the flower and had them drawn inside their palaces.

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This fabulous necklace was made by the firm of Murrle Bennett and Company, an Anglo-German firm started by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, which produced pieces for retail by the store 'Liberty and Co.', the famous London Arts and Crafts dealers. The company was in existence from 1886-1914, this bracelet was most likely made around 1900. They specialized in high quality affordable silver and gold jewelry. They produced pieces predominately in the Art Nouveau style, and their designs were often characterized by abstract motifs typical of this movement, often comprised of Celtic inspired interlacing elements, stylized foliate forms, pierced geometric shapes, luminous enamels, and precious or semi-precious stones. After World War I, the company was renamed White Redgrove & Whyte. Murrle Bennett & Co jewelry is now highly sought-after and widely collected.

This antique Arts & Crafts amethyst and pearl silver hammered pendant was handcrafted around 1910. It was made by the famed Murrle Bennett and Company in England. A beautiful oval faceted amethyst sits at the center of this organic shaped silver motif with a natural drop pearl. The amethyst measures 11.5 x 8.3 x 6 mm and weighs approximately 3.04 carats. The chain length measures 18 inches and the pendant measures 41 x 24.5 mm. This piece weighs 7.1 grams. It bears two hallmarks, the first is a silver fineness mark that reads, “950”, the second mark is the Murrle Bennett maker’s mark, “MB c”.

This is the kind of jewelry that I love to wear. Murrle Bennett & Co. is one of my favorite designers, their Arts & Crafts style speaks to my artist’s heart. The clean lines, the bright and glowing faceted amethyst contrasting with a creamy pearl, it makes me not want to share it!

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Two things that I have a weak spot for have found their way into this one fabulous brooch! English Arts & Crafts is one of my favorite time periods in all of Art and Design, it appeals to the fantasy in my soul, and moonstones, especially ones with the kind of blue adularescence that these exhibit, are a panacea to my mind.

This wonderful Arts & Crafts piece was made in England around 1910. It is set with a total of 8.9 carats of glowing, cabochon cut blue moonstones (I know, they don’t look awesome with empty space behind them, but look through the photos to see what magic happens with a jacket or hand behind them). This brooch has had its pin stem replaced at some point in it’s life and someone put on a safety catch, no doubt they didn’t want to loose it! It is marked to the reverse with ‘silver’ and it measures 42 mm from top to bottom and 41.7 mm across, weighs 12.7 grams.

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Moonstone in French is ‘Pierre de lune’, and I can’t help thinking of it this way in my mind whenever I find a lovely piece like this one while wondering the markets of England or France. Inside my head I usually say it with a whisper of a sigh… ahhh… pierre de lune.

This silver necklace was hand crafted durning the Arts and Crafts era and has wonderfully bright blue moonstone gems set in sterling silver. The large cabochon oval top stone measures 12.4x9.8x5.3 mm and has 3 smaller, round stones hanging from it, 4.7x4.7x2.7 mm each, the total carat weight in moonstone is about 5.7 carats. The silver necklace is 16 inches long and weighs 3.7 grams. The drop measures 42.3 mm north to south and 12.7 mm across.

Made in England in about 1900, this wonderful silver necklace would look fantastic with everything from loungewear to Louboutins.

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Hand crafted in about 1900, this wonderful Arts & Crafts silver ring makes quite the statement. It is set with four rich, whiskey orange small faceted citrine gems around a lighter colored larger oval citrine which is kissed with green hue. The center stone measures 12.9.6.9 mm and weighs approximately 4 carats, the smaller stones are 3.4 mm each. This ring measures 26.1 mm north to south and 18.2 mm across, it sits 8.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ‘925’ for sterling silver, it is a size 7.5 US and weighs 8.7 grams.

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The Arts and Crafts movement was born out of a rejection of the industrial revolution. Artist felt that the mechanization of creating daily objects detracted from the enjoyment of daily life as a whole. Furniture, household items, even jewelry, once made completely by hand, were now being machined, assembly lined, destroying the unique nature of hand crafted goods. Much of the jewelry done in the Arts and Crafts style was done in silver, using gems that were inexpensive and easily sourced, but some of the firms of this era, working in this style, used gold, and I’m always a little extra thrilled when I come across these beautiful representations of the craft.

This fabulous ring was made by the firm of Murrle, Bennett & Company, an Anglo-German firm started by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, which produced pieces for retail by the store 'Liberty and Co.', famous London Arts and Crafts dealers. The company was in existence from 1886-1914, this ring was most likely made around 1900. It is completely hand crafted, of course, in 18 karat gold, and is set with a bright blue cabochon of turquoise which measures 7.7 x 6.9 x 3.3 mm. The overall face of this ring measures 14.4 mm north to south and 17 mm across, it sits 5.1 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.6 mm at the back of the band. This size 9 ring is marked inside the band with ‘18ct’ and ‘M.B.C’.

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This antique silver Murrle, Bennett & Co. brooch was handcrafted in England around 1900. This beautiful brooch pin is done in bright and colorful enamel and is set with mother of pearl at the center. The wings are in shades of blue and light green, and the body is in shades of green with touches of blue. It measures 40 x 42.4 mm and weighs 7.8 grams. It bears the maker’s mark, “MB&Co” for Murrle, Bennett & Co. It also bears the silver fineness mark, “950”.

Looks like days at the lake, laying out with a good book, only interrupted by the quiet hum of one of these diving and twisting gentle creatures.

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Kate Eadie (1880-1945) was an English jeweler, known for her enamel work and manuscript illuminator skills. Her style was very Arts & Crafts, as you can see with this beautiful amethyst cross. Born in Harborne, she spent most of her life in Birmingham. She trained at the Birmingham School of Art, perfecting her craft and likely learning under the Gaskins. She met her husband in school and modeled for the pre-Raphaelite painter, Sidney Meteyard. She was also an associate of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. 

This Arts & Crafts pendant was handcrafted around 1910 in England by the renowned Kate Eadie. It showcases a stunning array of six amethysts set in silver on a foliate cross motif. Each of the amethysts measure 7.3 x 7 x 4.7 mm and together they weigh approximately 20.7 carats. Overall, this cross measures 53.7 x 25.8 mm and it weighs 6.1 grams.

I knew it, you’ve been looking for the perfect cross. You came to the right place. Purple amethysts, scattered leaves, touches of silver - looks like you found the one.

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These darling Edwardian earrings were made in England around 1910. They were borne from the Arts & Crafts movement, evident in their usage of turquoise and handcrafted 15 karat gold settings. There are two turquoises in total, with each stone measuring about 9.7 x 6.6 x 3.6 mm. Each earring measures 44 x 8.5 mm and together they weigh 2.6 grams. There are no marks on these antique drop earrings, and they have been acid tested.

Tailored to match your creative flair and taste for all things artistic. These delightful earrings will bring out those eyes and look great with everything from bluejeans to ballgowns.

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Eiler and Marloe was a jewelry making firm in Copenhagen, Denmark from 1920 to 1967. Their work was part of the Scandinavian movement known as “Skonvirke”, which, when translated, means, “beautiful work”. It’s a fitting phrase as many of the makers of this movement were trained sculptors, designing and crafting their way to unforgettable and highly coveted works of art. Skonvirke held an aesthetic tenet which was part Arts and Crafts, and part Art Nouveau. It was a reaction to over industrialization, it sought quality craft work, but it also wanted to be available to anyone. Eiler and Marloe specialized in silver and were known for high quality products and design.

This vintage leaf link silver necklace by Eiler & Marloe was handcrafted around 1930 in Denmark. This is a simple collar with a uniform leaf design that encircles the entire neck. It measures 16.5 inches in length and weighs 29.1 grams, each link is 9.5 mm wide. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the silver fineness mark, “830S”, the number, “762”, and the maker’s marks, “EM” and “E&M”.

This silver necklace will make everyday seem like spring with its never-ending circle of bright and happy leaves!

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This four-piece set is a fun find! A complete parure by the the famed designer Zoltan White, whose work is highly sought after. There’s no need to wear all of these fabulous pieces at once, try a brooch with a bracelet for a casual ensemble, or the earrings with the necklace for a little date night fun. The colors are light and fresh, reminding me of springtime flowers, or city lights in the summer.

This antique four-piece set was handcrafted before 1912, in England, by Zoltan White. It includes a pair of stud earrings, a brooch, a bracelet, and a drop necklace. All together these pieces weigh 95 grams. They’re made up of green peridot, purple amethysts, and yellow citrines, all set in silver. Each piece is beautifully done with flower accents and swirling silver details that continue onto the backside of each piece.

The 15.5-inch necklace contains 31 round faceted peridots, along with two pear-cut peridots, two citrine hearts, and two amethyst hearts. The front of the necklace measures 44 x 46 mm. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The 6.5-inch bracelet measures 31.4 mm in height at the front. It’s made up of two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, two pear-cut peridots, and 15 round-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The oval brooch measures 31.4 x 45 mm. It features two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, six round-cut peridots, and two pear-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, “T I”, and “MEA 1912”.

The round earrings each measure 18 mm in diameter. They’re both marked, “SILVER” on the screw backs and are made up of four round amethysts, one citrine heart, and four round peridots on each piece.

Zoltan White was born in Hungary. He trained in Budapest for jewelry making and began his firm, Zoltan White & Co., in England. His business operated from around 1910 to the 1940s. His work has a clear Austro-Hungarian feel, given his background and childhood experiences, although he was part of the British Arts and Crafts tradition.

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Some nights I like to enjoy a margarita pizza on the back deck with a bottle of Chianti, because why not? Throw in some garnets and I have myself a party. The hubby refills my glass as the sun sinks into the trees. The garnets around my neck glimmer in the dimming light, matching the richness of the wine and the redness of the clouds. It’s the quiet soirées that I savor the most.

This antique Edwardian gold garnet necklace was handcrafted in England around 1910 by Murrle Bennett & Company. It’s a beautiful piece that measures 17.75 inches in length and showcases a floral design made of 15 round faceted garnets patterned with six white pearls. The garnets weigh an approximate total of 5.0 carats. This necklace weighs 4.7 grams. It bears the Murrle Bennett & Co maker’s mark, “MB&Co”. This piece has been acid tested at 9 karat gold.  

If there’s anything I’ve learned about antique jewelry, it’s that pieces like this can and should be worn outside of special occasions. They should be worn on whims and desires, on impulse and even if it’s just for yourself.

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Decorate those parts of you that do the important things, the motioning while you talk, the holding of the coffee, the waving at your cute neighbor. You never know when your fingers are going to need a little pick-me-up after a long day of opening doors, writing notes, counting time, grabbing lunch, placing files, and turning pages. They’re your backbone, so to speak. Give them something grand.

This antique Arts & Crafts silver floral ring was handcrafted around 1910. It features a large oval en cabochon agate stone at the center of detailed scrolling shoulders. The stone is an interesting one, with a slight cats eye effect, it’s a very interesting brown to taupe color depending on how the light hits it (it could be brown chrysoberyl). It was super typical of Arts & Crafts artists to use interesting and beautiful but affordable materials, and this stone is testament to that. The ring face measures 22.4 x 18.2 x 9.3 mm. This ring is a size 7 and it weighs 5.1 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested. 

Looking for a ring with a bit of flair, one that makes a statement on your ever-working hands? Look no further, it’s right here.

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This antique Bernard Instone carnelian ring was handcrafted in England around 1910. A round cabochon carnelian sits at the center of a scrolling floral setting on a ring face that measures 16.2 x 16.8 x 6.5 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 7 and it weighs 2.9 grams. It bears the mark, “STERLING SILVER”.

At just 12 years of age, Instone won a scholarship to the Birmingham School of Jewellery where he studied under Arthur Gaskin, learning silversmithing and jewelry making, excelling at everything he did. After school, he went on to work with Paul Cooper, he studied in Berlin with Emil Lettre, and by 1913 he was teaching at Vittoria Street. In 1920, he set up his own works called Langstone Silver Works. He also created pieces for other jewelers such as Sibyl Dunlop using her hallmark. Instone typically didn’t sign his own work but his pieces are easily recognizable. Liberty & Co was finally able to work with him by the 1940s after putting in 25 years trying to convince him.

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In 1890, the Birmingham Jewellery and Silversmiths’ Association opened a school specifically for jewelry making on Vittoria Street in Birmingham. More than 125 years later, the Birmingham School of Jewellery is still there, educating students in the worlds of silversmithing, horology, gemology, and more. The school is found at the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter, now an urban center with a creative atmosphere. The jewelry trade was once considered the most lucrative career in Birmingham. Apprentices were required to attend the Birmingham School of Art, in which, the branch of Jewellery and Silversmithing was found. The Jewellery Quarter once produced 40% of the UK’s jewelry. It is where many technological advancements in the world of jewelry making were born.

This antique Arts & Crafts silver turquoise drop necklace was handcrafted in England by the Birmingham School around the year 1910. The largest turquoise is a robin egg blue shade with metallic matrices throughout. It’s oval en cabochon cut and oh so lovely. The center turquoise is round en cabochon and the bottom turquoise is oval en cabochon. This necklace was made in silver on a 17.75-inch chain. The drop measures 65 x 25 mm. This piece weighs 9.1 grams. It has been acid tested.

This unapologetically chic necklace is hard for me to give up. It goes so well with a white t-shirt and jeans, and that sundress I wear all the time, and that low cut black dress…

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It’s the color of autumn, the season of jack-o-lanterns and leaves the color of daffodils, fire, and port wine. The smell of grandma’s apple pie fills the air and mixes with the scents of nutmeg and cinnamon. The world feels happier, the coffee tastes sweeter. T-shirts are covered with sweatshirts and iced tea becomes hot cider. It’s the color of tradition, of shorter days and longer nights, of fireside stories and fleece flannel blankets.

This antique Edwardian enameled belt buckle was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1910. It was made in sterling silver and has been acid tested. The enamel is golden orange in color and is in excellent condition. This piece measures 66.4 x 82 x 6.5 mm and weighs 40.2 grams. This buckle is fully hallmarked and contains the crown and lion passant, for Birmingham, England, and the letter year code, ‘l’, for 1910. It also bears a maker’s mark that reads, ‘L.E’.

For a handsome accessory made for a gentleman, this enameled belt buckle would make an excellent birthday or holiday gift!

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