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Primitive Jewelry

Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box
Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box

Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box

By Ken Beldin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bog Wood

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

$480

H 12.75 in W 7 in D 0.75 in

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

any jewelry collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Raffia, Glass

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

$480

H 12.5 in W 7 in D 0.75 in

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

any jewelry collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Raffia, Glass

Henri MAÏK, 1970s, Gold and Emeralds "Lion" Pendant, Signed Jewelry
Henri MAÏK, 1970s, Gold and Emeralds "Lion" Pendant, Signed Jewelry

Henri MAÏK, 1970s, Gold and Emeralds "Lion" Pendant, Signed Jewelry

By Henri Maik

Located in PARIS, FR

Henri MAÏK, 1970s. Yellow gold and emeralds "Lion" pendant, signed jewelry. Henri MAÏK's jewelry

Category

Vintage 1970s French Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Berber Amazigh Small Chest - Hand-Painted Jewellery Box
Early 20th Century Berber Amazigh Small Chest - Hand-Painted Jewellery Box

Early 20th Century Berber Amazigh Small Chest - Hand-Painted Jewellery Box

Located in Marrakech, MA

solid walnut. Distinguished by its elevated stance on integral dowel legs and its primitive geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Dated 1911 Primitive Antique Hand-carved Box, RUSTIC Memory & Keepsake Box
Dated 1911 Primitive Antique Hand-carved Box, RUSTIC Memory & Keepsake Box

Dated 1911 Primitive Antique Hand-carved Box, RUSTIC Memory & Keepsake Box

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 5.2 in

Dated 1911 Primitive Antique Hand-carved Box, RUSTIC Memory & Keepsake Box

Located in Skien, NO

. Original lock and key. -- Primitive Antique handcrafted / handmade / hand crafted storage box / Memory

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Beech, Birch, Wood, Pine

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1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch
1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch

1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch

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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 0.375 in

1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1990's artist studio handmade brooch. Sterling silver, patinated and painted etched copper and hand carved mammoth fossil ivory, by Linda Thompson (20th, 21st century) Texas. ...

Category

1990s American Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Etched Copper Studio Brooch
Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Etched Copper Studio Brooch

Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Etched Copper Studio Brooch

Located in Seguin, TX

Large 1991 bold sculptural artist made reticulated sterling silver and etched patinated copper brooch. Signed Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) signed, dated and titled "Shadow Plac...

Category

1990s American Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Early 19thc Inlaid Broken Stars  Jewelry Box
Early 19thc Inlaid Broken Stars  Jewelry Box

Early 19thc Inlaid Broken Stars Jewelry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing little folk art hand made inlaid jewelry box is lined with fabric and has a inset

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

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H 12.5 in W 7 in D 0.75 in

Vintage African Glass Bead Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

any jewelry collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Raffia, Glass

Ken Beldin Abstract Bi-Morphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin
Ken Beldin Abstract Bi-Morphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin

Ken Beldin Abstract Bi-Morphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin

By Ken Beldin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

archaeological Pre-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Primitive" jewelry

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Ken Beldin Figural Mid-Century Mexican Copper Belt Buckle
Ken Beldin Figural Mid-Century Mexican Copper Belt Buckle

Ken Beldin Figural Mid-Century Mexican Copper Belt Buckle

By Ken Beldin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

derived his motifs. His "modern Primitive" jewelry was considered to have the most feeling and the most

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Ken Beldin Abstract Biomorphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin
Ken Beldin Abstract Biomorphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin

Ken Beldin Abstract Biomorphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin

By Ken Beldin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Primitive" jewelry was considered

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Ken Beldin Figural Pendant - Mid-Century Mexican Copper
Ken Beldin Figural Pendant - Mid-Century Mexican Copper

Ken Beldin Figural Pendant - Mid-Century Mexican Copper

By Ken Beldin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Primitive" jewelry was considered to have the most

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Unusual Hammered Brass Primitive Necklace

Unusual Hammered Brass Primitive Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An enticing necklace of hammered, naturalistic brass forms with beautifully simple joinery. An unusual and organic piece. Necklace is 17" long when opened. As pictured, it is...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Primitive 19th Century Silver Smiths Work Bench
Primitive 19th Century Silver Smiths Work Bench

Primitive 19th Century Silver Smiths Work Bench

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H 20.87 in W 31.89 in D 27.96 in

Primitive 19th Century Silver Smiths Work Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful Primitive early 19th century jewelry makers work bench, fantastic wear and patina

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Silver Indian Box with Seashell Top
Vintage Silver Indian Box with Seashell Top

Vintage Silver Indian Box with Seashell Top

Located in Oakland Park, FL

repousse. The small rounded feet add a primitive look to the jewelry box. The top and bottom of the jewelry

Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Primitive Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of primitive jewelry on 1stDibs. A piece of primitive jewelry — often made from metal, wood and paper — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of primitive jewelry, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of primitive jewelry — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of primitive jewelry, those designed in mid-century modern, folk art and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of primitive jewelry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alan Davie, Aldo Londi and Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Primitive Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of primitive jewelry start at $75 and top out at $35,500 with the average selling for $1,250.