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Found Object Jewelry

1970s Alex & Lee Macramé Rope Belt
1970s Alex & Lee Macramé Rope Belt

1970s Alex & Lee Macramé Rope Belt

By Alex & Lee

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

& Lee were an amazing duo who began collaborating on found object jewelry in 1970. In the early 1970s

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1970s American Belts

Found Object Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
Found Object Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL

Found Object Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Found Assemblage Object Brooch by Studio VL from the 1980's. Composed of an antique

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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Window Pendant Necklace in 9Kt Yellow Gold with Opal and Founded Rusty Object
Window Pendant Necklace in 9Kt Yellow Gold with Opal and Founded Rusty Object

Window Pendant Necklace in 9Kt Yellow Gold with Opal and Founded Rusty Object

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

A really unique necklace with excepitonal work. Made of founded rusty object with opale stone and

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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

"Jewelry Box" Hand-Embroidered and Beaded Original Film Photograph
"Jewelry Box" Hand-Embroidered and Beaded Original Film Photograph

"Jewelry Box" Hand-Embroidered and Beaded Original Film Photograph

By Ashley Catharine Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Jewelry Box" is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Ashley Catharine Smith. This artwork is a 1/1

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Thread, Sequins, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

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Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant
Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant

Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

with a lush cabochon carnelian, the look is vintage chic at its cool-found-objects-as-jewelry best

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Antique 1890s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key
Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key

Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key

Located in Litchfield, CT

with a lush cabochon carnelian, the look is vintage chic at its cool-found-objects-as-jewelry best

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob
Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in

Victorian Rock Crystal Spinner Fob

Located in Litchfield, CT

ago, it is in excellent condition. Remark: "I love as-found objects as jewelry, 150 years since its

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant
Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant

Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

its cool found-objects-as-jewelry best. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: “I love the word 'festoon

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Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant
Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant

Rock Crystal Spinner Fob Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Lawrence Jeffrey: "I love as-found objects as jewelry, 120 years since its creation and this fob is still

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Rose Gold Bracelet with Fob in Gold
Antique Rose Gold Bracelet with Fob in Gold

Antique Rose Gold Bracelet with Fob in Gold

Located in Litchfield, CT

charming carnelian watch fob is a charming example of “found object" jewelry. Decorated with an intaglio

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Antique 1890s English Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Huge Gold Watch Key Gold Pendant
Huge Gold Watch Key Gold Pendant

Huge Gold Watch Key Gold Pendant

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W 2.13 in L 3.38 in

Huge Gold Watch Key Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

its cool found-objects-as-jewelry best. Very good condition. Noted: Chain pictured is a separate

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Antique 1870s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

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20th Century French Jackets

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

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20th Century Moroccan Pants

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Leather Metal Spike Belt
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Leather Metal Spike Belt

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Leather Metal Spike Belt

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in London, GB

Discover enduring sophistication with the opulent 1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Leather Metal Spike Belt. Enveloped in a lustrous double lace design, embellished with shimmering silve...

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1990s Italian Belts

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Oliver Twist T-Shirt 1976-7
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Oliver Twist T-Shirt 1976-7

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Oliver Twist T-Shirt 1976-7

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren "Oliver Twist or "Dickens" graphic t-shirt featuring classic George Cruikshank illustration a...

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1970s English T-Shirts

Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket  'ESHU' A/W 2000
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket  'ESHU' A/W 2000

Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

F/W 2005 Vintage Alexander McQueen Knitted Boots 39.5 NWT
F/W 2005 Vintage Alexander McQueen Knitted Boots 39.5 NWT

F/W 2005 Vintage Alexander McQueen Knitted Boots 39.5 NWT

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Uber Rare Alexander McQueen Knitted Boots F/W 2005 Runway Collection. Designer Size 39.5 - US 9.5 Inspired by Norwegian Ethnic Design, Soft Knitted Shaft, Hand Stitched Chocola...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Alexander McQueen 2002 RawEdgeSilkChiffonBodice DrapedWoolSkirt Black Gown Dress
Alexander McQueen 2002 RawEdgeSilkChiffonBodice DrapedWoolSkirt Black Gown Dress

Alexander McQueen 2002 RawEdgeSilkChiffonBodice DrapedWoolSkirt Black Gown Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 38 - 8
New Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 38 - 8

New Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 38 - 8

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Here it is: the holy grail of all shoes! Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals As seen on Kate and Naomi. IT Size 38 - US 8 New, display model. Retail price $4,630.00

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress
Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress

Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Muccia Prada, the visionary behind the Italian house of Prada, is known for her subversive approach to fashion. She famously introduced the use of nylon to high fashion in the 1990s,...

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Green Stretch Knit Puff Sleeve Button-Up Top
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Green Stretch Knit Puff Sleeve Button-Up Top

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Green Stretch Knit Puff Sleeve Button-Up Top

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Green Stretch Knit Puff Sleeve Button-Up Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2003 "Irere" Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...

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Early 2000s Italian Shirts

1 of 1 Atelier Versace S/S 2005 Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail Top
1 of 1 Atelier Versace S/S 2005 Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail Top

1 of 1 Atelier Versace S/S 2005 Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail Top

By Atelier Versace

Located in Rome, IT

1 of 1 Atelier Versace Metal Mesh Low cut Top from Spring/Summer 2005. Double Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail with internal nude corset. Iconic gold Medusa logo plaques on...

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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT

Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace black lace and oroton metal chainmail strapless corset, fw 1999
Gianni Versace black lace and oroton metal chainmail strapless corset, fw 1999

Gianni Versace black lace and oroton metal chainmail strapless corset, fw 1999

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Gianni Versace black oroton metal chainmail evening corset ▪ 96% Metal, 4% Silk ▪ Lace trim ▪ Fringed hem ▪ Built-in corset ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1999

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1990s Italian Corsets

Prada by Miuccia Prada Silk Draped Mini Dress with Chainmail Inserts, FW 2002
Prada by Miuccia Prada Silk Draped Mini Dress with Chainmail Inserts, FW 2002

Prada by Miuccia Prada Silk Draped Mini Dress with Chainmail Inserts, FW 2002

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Prada ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Chainmail ▪ Details: The dress features v-shaped chainmail inserts, a soft orange si...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld red cashmere wool and faux fur dress, fw 2010
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld red cashmere wool and faux fur dress, fw 2010

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld red cashmere wool and faux fur dress, fw 2010

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Chanel red cashmere wool knee-length dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Faux 'fantasy' fur skirt and sleeves ▪ Funnel neck backed with brown lambskin leather ▪ Two front pockets...

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2010s French Day Dresses

1970s I. Magnin Dove Grey Silk and Rayon Fringed Macramé Ribbon Shawl
1970s I. Magnin Dove Grey Silk and Rayon Fringed Macramé Ribbon Shawl

1970s I. Magnin Dove Grey Silk and Rayon Fringed Macramé Ribbon Shawl

By I. Magnin

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1970s I. Magnin dove grey silk and rayon fringed macramé ribbon shawl. Triangular shaped with long luxurious fringe on 2 sides.

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1970s American Shawls

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Found Object Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of found object jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of found object jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of found object jewelry to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, silver and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of found object jewelry examples over the years, but those made by Kat Flyn, Nicholas Evans, Jan Huling, Atticus Adams and Igael Tumarkin are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in mixed media, paint and metal, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Found Object Jewelry?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of found object jewelry in our inventory may begin at $60 and can go as high as $455,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,377.
Questions About Found Object Jewelry
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    Jabel jewelry was founded in 1916 in Newark, New Jersey. It was founded by J.J.Abelson, a stone setter who is known for elevating the techniques of making die strike jewelry and creating an exceptional quality of work. On 1stDibs, find a range of Jabel jewelry from top sellers.