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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

Alex & Lee were an amazing duo who began collaborating on found object jewelry in 1970. In the early 1970s the artists were then drawn west to San Francisco where they established th...

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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 sterling sugar tong set with a hand bezeled faux aqua stone. 4" x 2.25". 1980's NY.

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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 9Kt yellow gold, totally handmade.

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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

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"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 film photograph embellished with hand-sewn holographic sequins, pearls, and seed bead...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

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

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

Set with a lush cabochon carnelian, the look is vintage chic at its cool-found-objects-as-jewelry best. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: “Stylishly Bohemian.”

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Antique 1890s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k 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

Well made 150 years ago, it is in excellent condition. Remark: "I love as-found objects as jewelry, 150 years since its creation and this fob is still finding a fashionable place i...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k 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

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

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Charmingly decorated with a foliate motif and set with a lush cabochon carnelian, the look is authentic vintage chic at its cool found-objects-as-jewelry best. Remarks from Lawre...

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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

Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "I love as-found objects as jewelry, 120 years since its creation and this fob is still finding a fashionable place in our lives."

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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

This antique rose gold watch chain bracelet festooned with a charming carnelian watch fob is a charming example of “found object" jewelry. Decorated with an intaglio cut seal, the in...

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Antique 1890s English Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Sunflower #2, safety pin necklace, wearable art, statement jewelry, 2015
Sunflower #2, safety pin necklace, wearable art, statement jewelry, 2015

Sunflower #2, safety pin necklace, wearable art, statement jewelry, 2015

By Tamiko Kawata

Located in New York, NY

Tamiko repurposes quotidian objects to create exquisite fine art statement jewelry. She was trained in sculpture at Tokyo University. She grew up in Japan, in the wake of World War I...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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

Charmingly decorated with a foliate motif and set with a luminous white agate, the look is authentic vintage chic at its cool found-objects-as-jewelry best. Very good condition.

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Antique 1870s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1970s French Belts

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Located in New Orleans, LA

ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Cortés has exhibited in the United States in solo and group exhibitions in venues i...

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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Located in Stamford, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Necklace with Free Form Oval Opal And Gold Pendant 4 grams total weight. Pendant is 35.5 by 18 mm

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Materials

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1970s Mod Handmade Gilt Metal Woven Wire Artisan Belt
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Located in University City, MO

1970s gilt metal woven wire handmade artisan belt The mod handmade belt is designed with gilt metal interlocked wire bands The large center circular buckle hooks into the woven meta...

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1970s Belts

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Located in Alford, MA

Mid-20th-century rhinestone belt composed of five rows of round stones featuring a square rhinestone buckle. On the opposite end of the belt, there are 10 central openings for the bu...

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX - A Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Satin jewelry belt sewn with metallic pearls and metallic threads. Not signed. Condit...

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By Christian Dior

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By Taxco Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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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.