Handmade & Unique Jewelry

René Lalique, working for the Paris shop of Samuel Bing, was recognised by contemporaries as a leading figure in this trend. In England, Liberty & Co., and the British arts & crafts movement of Charles Robert Ashbee contributed slightly more linear but still characteristic designs. The new style moved the focus of the jeweller's art from the setting of stones to the artistic design of the piece itself.

Explore jewelry from Carolyn Pollack, Michael Dawkins, Barbara Bixby, Robert Lee Morris, Barry Cord, Hagit Gorali, Judith Ripka, JAI, Arte d'Argento®, VicenzaSilver®, and more. Each sterling silver jewlery piece is a treasure that is sure to suit your wardrobe. With the Mochica culture, goldwork flourished. The pieces are no longer simple metalwork, but are now masterful examples of jewellery making.

Around seven-thousand years ago, the first sign of copper jewellery was seen. Now popular in engagement rings, this usage dates back to the marriage of Maximilian I to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. Jewel tones, high-shine metals, and shimmering details. Explore our newest styles ready to make this your best season yet. Elegant and playful, this watch with its bold, easy-to-read face and slender leather band is meticulously crafted with Japanese quartz movement and a stainless steel case and buckle. Fits wrists 6" to 8", 1-3/8" dia. case.

Jewellery has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings, and even genital jewellery. In modern European culture the amount worn by adult males is relatively low compared with other cultures and other periods in European culture. Like many things, when it comes to great craftsmanship, the evidence is in the details. We asked artisans what they look for in a good necklace, and heres what they told us.

First, a bead maker would need a rough stone, which would be bought from an eastern stone trader. The stone would then be placed into a hot oven where it would be heated until it turned deep red, a colour highly prized by people of the Indus Valley. The red stone would then be chipped to the right size and a hole bored through it with primitive drills. The beads were then polished. Some beads were also painted with designs. This art form was often passed down through the family.

Jewellery used in body modification can be simple and plain or dramatic and extreme. The use of simple silver studs, rings, and earrings predominates. Common jewellery pieces such as earrings are a form of body modification, as they are accommodated by creating a small hole in the ear.

Lalique's dragonfly design is one of the best examples of this. Enamels played a large role in technique, while sinuous organic lines are the most recognisable design feature. Jewellery in Greece was hardly worn and was mostly used for public appearances or on special occasions. It was frequently given as a gift and was predominantly worn by women to show their wealth, social status, and beauty.

Ten of our most-love styles over the years, now in a mini size. Easy to wear, too cute to miss, and just as luxe. The two categories best for travel jewelry are those that continue to trend —fun, chic, vibrantly colored jewels and gold with a touch of diamonds. Rather than go for matching jewelry, Swift accessorized with long silver earrings.

From the trinity collection to the tank watch, Cartier’s pieces are timeless, elegant, and refined. Colette jewelry, designed by Colette Steckel, is for the modern, fashionable, timeless woman. Ranging from mega charm necklaces to twinkle star studs, there is a piece of jewelry for everyone in the Colette line. If you follow Dua Lipa, chances are you have seen her wearing designs by the Italian jewelry designer Bea Bongiasca. Bongiasca, who got her start at Central Saint Martins, creates brightly colored enamel, funky-shaped, and gem-bedazzled pieces that add color and character to any outfit. Artisan jewellery continues to grow as both a hobby and a profession.

If you love to mix styles and colors, you’ll love shopping for silver or gold jewelry to give yourself plenty of options. Our mother of pearl jewelry adds a pop of color and finesse to anything you pair it with so you can feel elegant on even your most casual days. Cute jewelry is about so much more than following the trends.