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This page attempts to record what is known about the origin and history of origami Jewellery . Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1930s

'The Best of Origami: New Models by Contemporary Folders' by Samuel Randlett, which was published by E P Dutton in New York in 1963 and by Faber and Faber Ltd in London in 1964 contains a Preface by Martin Gardner which says:

I have not been able to independently verify this information or identify the design in question.

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1945

'Bill Folds' by Al O'Hagan published by George Snyder's Magic Shop of Cleveland, Ohio in 1945. It included diagrams for folding a ring from a dollar bill.

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1956

Two designs for finger rings folded from banknotes appear in 'Paper Magic' by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne in London in 1956.

The Diamond Ring (from a banknote)

(with Rolf Harris)

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The Super Ring (from a banknote)

(with Rolf Harris)

From the Cowboy Trousers

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1959

A design for a finger ring appears in 'Pocket Guide to Origami: Bow-Wow Book', by Isao Honda, which was published by the Asahi Origami Club, Tokyo in 1959.

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