TheVagrantArtist

Unique handcrafted jewellery made from coins

Mailhac, France

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Announcement HAND CUT COIN JEWELLERY .....Original designs, all individually crafted using hand tools and reclaimed materials in my workshop in southern France. Most pieces listed are ready to post, but if you have any special requirements, like a coin from a specific year, or a different image, please ask.

Thanks for visiting, I add new pieces very regularly so please call back. Vagrant x

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Last updated on Apr 21, 2024

HAND CUT COIN JEWELLERY .....Original designs, all individually crafted using hand tools and reclaimed materials in my workshop in southern France. Most pieces listed are ready to post, but if you have any special requirements, like a coin from a specific year, or a different image, please ask.

Thanks for visiting, I add new pieces very regularly so please call back. Vagrant x

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Rachel on Feb 19, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

A beautiful, unique gift for my cat-loving mother

Cat Hand Cut Coin Necklace, 0.500 silver sixpence, a cute gift for a crazy cat lady,

Cat Hand Cut Coin Necklace, 0.500 silver sixpence, a cute gift for a crazy cat lady,
SHK2016 on Nov 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully crafted pendant, thank you!

David Bowie Aladdin Sane necklace, hand cut bronze penny, recycled music jewellery

David Bowie Aladdin Sane necklace, hand cut bronze penny, recycled music jewellery
Sam on Apr 25, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful pendant, excellent craftsmanship and stylish but ecological packaging. I'll be proud to gift this to my neice.

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing
Jenny on Apr 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad I found Vagrant Art. This is my 2nd pendant and I love it, it's high-quality and I just can't say enough how much I love this, thank you Kevin ❤️

Kevin responded on Apr 21, 2024

Thank you 😊

PEACE penny necklace, original bronze vintage coin with peace symbol added

PEACE penny necklace, original bronze vintage coin with peace symbol added
Jenny on Apr 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The craftsmanship of this pendant is the best. I love the fact of combining the coin with the spent bullet, it's amazingly simple and unique. What's even better, the coin is as old as I am. Thank you 😊 🙏 I'm not sure if I said this, but thank you, Kevin. I love this pendant

Kevin responded on Apr 21, 2024

Thank you Jenny, you've made my day 😁

Flower Necklace, hand made from a spent bullet case and old bronze coin

Flower Necklace, hand made from a spent bullet case and old bronze coin
Leslie on Apr 18, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This is so nice, and meaningful to me! Reminds me of scripture where Christ says that even though two sparrows can be bought for a farthing, the Father sees and provides for them and then tells us we are of more worth! Its easy to feel less than...sometimes, and nice to have a visual reminder of God's great love for us. I used the keychain as a zipper pull on my purse so I see it several times a day!! Unique item. Would be a great gift!!

Kevin responded on Apr 18, 2024

Thank you Leslie, I'm pleased this piece has such special meaning for you

JENNY WREN farthing necklace or keyring, recycled vintage coin, choice of years

JENNY WREN farthing necklace or keyring, recycled vintage coin, choice of years
Kevin on Apr 17, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

It was exactly as described, perfect quality, and arrived on time.

Kevin responded on Apr 18, 2024

Thanks Kevin, good to know it arrived in timely fashion 😁

Anti Fascist Hand Cut Coin Necklace, Pre 1947 sixpence (0.500 silver), unique recycled silver jewellery

Anti Fascist Hand Cut Coin Necklace, Pre 1947 sixpence (0.500 silver), unique recycled silver jewellery
Liz on Apr 17, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely wren necklace. My mum is thrilled! Maybe put a note on your site warning that delivery to UK is very slow. Mine took 3 weeks. But don't let that put you off, it's worth the wait.

Kevin responded on Apr 17, 2024

Thank you Liz, and thanks for the tip. Delivery to the UK seems a bit random right now, i'm not sure who to blame so i'll pin it on Boris Johnson. Pleased your mum is happy

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing
Meg on Apr 16, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely gift for my husband

JENNY WREN farthing necklace or keyring, recycled vintage coin, choice of years

JENNY WREN farthing necklace or keyring, recycled vintage coin, choice of years
Jennifer on Apr 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Such a lovely little farthing wren — carefully carved in the coin — looks great!

Kevin responded on Apr 16, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased you're happy

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing

JENNY WREN Bird necklace, hand cut from a coin, recycled vintage farthing

About TheVagrantArtist

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Radical Recycling. A second life for scrap

Driven by a passion to live a waste free life, I work only with reclaimed materials and hand tools. The main canvas I use are out of circulation coins in bronze and silver, which I carve and sculpt with a jewellers saw and engraving chisels. I am constantly on the lookout for new materials and cutlery, spent bullet cases and beach glass have also featured.

Carving coins is a very old artform, I always try to put an original mark on pieces, either through the style of cutting or the subject. I constantly generate new ideas, some of which get as far as the saw and a few land in the shop so please keep calling back.

There are a whole range of influences in my work, much of it inspired by the natural world and the need to protect it from destructive greed. You might also find the occasional nod to my desire to live in a world without oppression and acknowledgement of brave people who have fought to create just that.

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Kevin Pearson

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I am a metalsmith, retired social worker and brexit exile, living in southern France where I whittle away my time carving old coins, remodelling scrap and attempting to turn an abandoned farmhouse into an eco responsible working and living space.

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Last updated on Jun 28, 2023

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TheVagrantArtist

Unique handcrafted jewellery made from coins

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Peace Dove Necklace, hand cut and hammered from an old UK Florin coin

Dove of Peace earrings, statement accessories hand cut and hammered from recycled bronze coins.

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Peace Dove Necklace, hand cut from an old UK Florin coin

Recycled Bullet Case earrings, hand cut statement accessories with a strong anti war message

Anti War military dog tag style necklace, hand cut from a spent bullet case, recycled brass.

Abstract Flower Necklace, hand made from a spent bullet case and old coin

Recycled Bullet Case and Coin earrings, hand made statement accessories with a dove cut from spent ammunition

Peace Dove Necklace, hand made from an old UK bronze half penny coin

Peace Dove anti war necklace, hand cut from a spent bullet case, recycled brass.

Peace Dove Necklace, hand made from an old UK bronze penny coin

Peace Dove Necklace, hand made from an old UK Florin coin

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Dollar Sign necklace, hand cut from a spent bullet case, anti war jewellery, recycled brass.

Recycled Coin earrings, hand made statement accessories with a dove cut from a bronze coin.

Skull and Cross Bones necklace, hand cut from a spent bullet case, recycled brass jewellery

Witch necklace, hand cut from a genuine British silver shilling (0.500 silver)

Saint Christopher necklace, hand carved from a 1938 brass three pence coin (UK)

DANCER necklace, hand carved in a 1962 silver French 5 Franc piece, Recycled Coin Art, (0.835 silver)

GIRL with BALLOON necklace, hand cut from a vintage British Half Crown, inspired by Banksy (0.500 silver)

CAT BY MOONLIGHT necklace, hand carved from a genuine bronze half penny, handcrafted jewellery for a crazy cat lady

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Hare necklace with tree of life detail, hand cut in a vintage bronze penny. Handcrafted celtic, druid, pagan inspired jewellery.

MOON GAZING HARE pendant, carved from a genuine recycled 1906 British bronze penny. Celtic, pagan, druid inspired statement jewellery

Celtic Hare and Tree of Life necklace, hand made from a recycled brass 3 pence coin (UK). Pagan, Druid inspired rabbit jewellery

Stonehenge necklace, cut by hand from a 1967 bronze penny, pagan, druid, celtic inspired jewellery