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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
Category

1970s American Belts

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Calder Jewelry Edited by Alexander S.C. Rower & Holton Rower (Book)
By Alexander Calder
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
such as glass and shells and other found objects. Today pieces of Calder Jewelry are highly sought
Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Highly conceptual mixed media wall sculpture Contemporary skull emoji jewelry
By Nando Alvarez Perez
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monarch Memento Mori UV print on aluminum, chain, jewelry, keychain, boondoggle, stickers, Croc
Category

2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Extraordinary + Fun, Red and Aqua Acrylic Wreath Drop Earrings by Nikki Couppee
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
. Using non-traditional materials such as acrylic, brass, holographic foil, and found objects, Couppee
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Brass, Foil

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
Category

Antique 1890s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

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
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k 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

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
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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
Category

Antique 1870s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.