Upcycled typewriter key earrings (and cufflinks)

These typewriter key earrings are made in Gloucestershire by a talented artisan. The charming black keys are cut out from an old Remington portable typewriter, spelling out the words ‘back space’ and ‘shift lock’.

Back in the days of ‘typists’, there were millions of Remington typewriters, used to bash out letters to novels. With the familiar bell to warn of approaching the right-hand margin, ready to type the next line.

Today as most are no longer in use, the keys are used to make everything from jewellery to cabinet handles.

Also available as upcycled typewriter key cufflinks!

Caring for jewellery

Don’t expose jewellery to perfume or hairspray and remove for swimming and saunas. To clean, soak items in lukewarm water with mild liquid soap. Rinse well and dry with a soft clean cloth.

Where to recycle unwanted jewellery

Send odd earrings, broken chains and unwanted watches/bank notes freepost to Animal Free Research UK or War Paws (sold metals raises funds for animals).