If you’d asked me a few days ago what “Steampunk” fashion was, I honestly would have had no idea. But wandering through pop-up shops at MQ Vienna Fashion Week, I spotted some of the most original and creative jewelry for both men and women I’d ever seen at Kupferdach Production, which literally stopped me in my tracks.

Steampunk Jewelry made of vintage watches

Theodor Kupferdach has been creating vintage steampunk jewelry out of old watches for about a year. Just think about all the broken and discarded watches there are in the world.  Theodor collects these and turns them into rings, cuff links, buttons, pins, bracelets and more. This really gives new meaning to the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”

There are also items for women–the perfect gift for a mother, sister, girlfriend or wife!

Each item has been delicately molded and changed to create a new piece of jewelry, but not so much the original charm is lost. Most of the pieces feature the inner works of the watch at various sizes, shapes and colors. The pieces are made of brass and coated to preserve the color, though they will wear over time. You can easily clean them to get their color back.

The bow tie pins are especially original, and the cuff links would made for an extraordinary “wow” piece — a conversation starter for sure.

Even buttons!

Kupferdach also creates clothes, which are “steampunk” period pieces. The are made as eco-friendly as possible, produced in Austria with material purchased in Austria as well.

If you are hoping to purchase one of these original pieces for yourself, you may have to head over to Vienna. You can find more information on the brand by visiting the Steampunk Jewlry: Kupferdach Production Facebook page.

Posted by Lori Zaino and photos by Paloma Canseco.