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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

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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

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bog Wood

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

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Vintage 1970s French Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

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.

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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.

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Mid-20th Century Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Raffia, Glass

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. ...

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Tulip Contemporary Wall-Mounted Sculpture in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
Tulip Contemporary Wall-Mounted Sculpture in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

Tulip Contemporary Wall-Mounted Sculpture in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip wall-mounted sculpture, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midcentury E...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculpt...

Materials

Plaster

Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian

Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designe...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Oak

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms

$796Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Murano Glass Green and Smoked Chandelier
Murano Glass Green and Smoked Chandelier

Murano Glass Green and Smoked Chandelier

$13,750 / item

H 32.75 in Dm 29.25 in

Murano Glass Green and Smoked Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This exquisite chandelier features layers of hand-blown and molded glass. The first layer has a wonderful smoked gray tone, while the...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Porto Ramos c1920 French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Rene Vincent
Porto Ramos c1920 French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Rene Vincent

Porto Ramos c1920 French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Rene Vincent

By Rene Vincent

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original vintage French Porto Ramos advertising poster from circa 1920. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto soon made itself known for its innovative and pioneer...

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20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Willy Guhl Goblet Planter
Willy Guhl Goblet Planter

Willy Guhl Goblet Planter

$1,800 / item

H 12 in Dm 13.75 in

Willy Guhl Goblet Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a goblet or drinking cup. Excellent patina and coloring. Great scale. Two available. Priced individuall...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters
Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

$3,600 / item

H 14.97 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in

Willy Guhl Tooth Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique cement planter by Willy Guhl. Triangular shape with faceted sides. Great piece of sculpture for indoors or outside. 7 available. Priced individually. Very good vintage conditi...

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Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez
Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez

Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez

$14,489 / item

H 24.61 in W 27.56 in D 63 in

Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with an oak structure and topped with high-density foam and a feather topper, this fully upholstered daybed is covered in a textured woven jacquard fabric (LG.FB-32) c...

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2010s French International Style Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Reticulated Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl or Basket
Antique Reticulated Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl or Basket

Antique Reticulated Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl or Basket

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.01 in W 11.11 in D 9.85 in

Antique Reticulated Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl or Basket

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique late Qing handpainted oval shaped reticulated Chinese export porcelain Famille Rose Medallion bowl with underplate is a stunning piece of art that showcases the intricat...

Category

Antique 1850s Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Ken Beldin Vintage Jewelry Made in Mexico, Abstract Copper Pin, Signed
Ken Beldin Vintage Jewelry Made in Mexico, Abstract Copper Pin, Signed

Ken Beldin Vintage Jewelry Made in Mexico, Abstract Copper Pin, Signed

By Ken Beldin

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Beautiful vintage copper pin created in Mexico By ex-patriate artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s. Measures: 3.5" H x 1.75" W Signed on the back: Beldin & Mexico. In excellent vint...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood  Framed Signed Luc
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood  Framed Signed Luc

Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc

By Métiers D'Art Maredsous, Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questio...

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Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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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.