RetrologyDesigns

Sydney, Australia

1.1k
 Sales

4.8 (363)

18 years
on Etsy

4.8 (363)

1.1k
 sales

18 years
on Etsy

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1.1k
 Sales

4.8 (363)

18 years
on Etsy

4.8 (363)

1.1k
 sales

18 years
on Etsy

RetrologyDesigns is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Hi and thanks for visiting! I am currently doing stocktake and restructuring. I'll be back soon!

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

Hi and thanks for visiting! I am currently doing stocktake and restructuring. I'll be back soon!

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Sam Taylor

Reviews

4.8 (363)

Average item review

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Deborah on Oct 31, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice typewriter key necklace goes well with my other typewriter key jewelry 😊🤗

Black asterisk and dash necklace with flower surround/ typewriter key pendant / silvertone flower pendant

Black asterisk and dash necklace with flower surround/ typewriter key pendant / silvertone flower pendant
Chris on Oct 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely item as described with quick delivery and great communication from seller.

Native heath necklace / upcycled Australian stamp pendant / stainless steel with 18 inch chain / pink flower jewellery

Native heath necklace / upcycled Australian stamp pendant / stainless steel with 18 inch chain / pink flower jewellery
allison on Sep 18, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

thank you as described and came quickly.

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
allison on Sep 18, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

thank you for sending it was as pictured.

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
allison on Sep 18, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

thanks for sending the tiles worked. out for me.

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Tri layer blue mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
Marie on Sep 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The item matched the description and met my expectations.

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
Marie on Sep 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The item matched the description and met my expectations.

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
Marie on Aug 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The item met my expectations

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
Marie on Aug 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The Item met my expectations.

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles

Pink backed rounded corner mahjong tiles for replacement or craft / orphan mahjong tiles / choose your tiles
Marie on Aug 26, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The item was as described.

Mahjong tile magnet / red Dragon on purple and white tile / fridge magnet

Mahjong tile magnet / red Dragon on purple and white tile / fridge magnet

About RetrologyDesigns

Jewellery from typewriter keys, stamps,coins & ephemera

Sales 1,108

On Etsy since 2007

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Jewellery from typewriter keys, stamps,coins & ephemera

Cleaning up my workspaces - and I used my dad's vintage Norwegian bookshelf to store my current stock!

Making beautiful jewellery from vintage and found things!

The Japanese have a principle called wabi-sabi, or finding the beauty in imperfect things. My shop is full of these types of things, I love making new things out of preloved items!

I started on Etsy by making felt food for a few years. It was pretty labour-intensive and then I decided to go into Theatre Costume studies. To fund that, and to satisfy the creative urge, I started making some items from found things like typewriter keys and mahjong tiles. I do markets in Sydney and the Southern Highlands - sometimes, in between raising my daughters, working in the costume industry and making stuff.

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Sam Taylor

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Mother of two girls, theatrical costumer and maker of weird and wonderful jewelry. ABN: 57262180460

Shop policies

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

Do you do custom orders?
Yes, I am always happy to work with you to deliver a product you are happy with. Please send me a convo and I will be glad to work with you.

Sizing details

Most items I make are adjustable in some way. Detailed descriptions for each product will help you to determine if a piece will work for you. If you find the description doesn't answer your question, feel free to contact me through the convo system.

I have sensitive skin. Will your jewelry react with my skin?

I can't say for each individual if it will react to your skin type. I use the highest quality findings but there may be base metals involved which may cause irritation in some people. I have found that coating the piece (where it will be in contact with skin) with a clear nail polish to be very effective.