A perfect circle of high-polish gold-tone metal — nothing added, nothing removed. The slightly domed surface catches light the way still water does, shifting from bright to warm depending on the angle. This kind of minimal disc earring has cycled through every decade of modern jewelry without ever losing its footing. The clip-back closure makes them accessible without compromising the clean silhouette.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Smooth domed disc, rimmed edge, clip-on closure
  
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: .5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slender skeleton key form set with a line of clear rhinestones along the shaft and a single pink stone at the center of the quatrefoil bow — small in scale, specific in charm. Key brooches were a recurring motif in mid-century costume jewelry, carrying quiet symbolism alongside their decorative appeal. Unsigned and in sweet original condition.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, clear and pink glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Skeleton key form, rhinestone-set shaft, openwork quatrefoil bow with pink center stone, square openwork bit
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones along shaft; single pink glass rhinestone at bow center
• Color: Gold-tone with clear and pink stones
• Condition: Gold tone loss/ chipping a a few spots on the piece, view photos
• Measurement: 1.6" long, 0.4" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Add a touch of timeless charm to your accessory collection with this vintage gold-tone stick pin. The piece features a beautifully textured heart-shaped head with a scalloped edge and elegant diagonal ribbing that catches the light from every angle. Perfect for securing a lapel, adorning a scarf, or adding a classic accent to a hat or tie, this pin is a versatile staple for any vintage enthusiast.

Design: Ribbed heart with scalloped edges.
Material: Polished gold-tone metal.
Backing: Traditional stick pin with a secure, removable end cap.
Year Estimate: Circa 1970s - 1980s.
Measurements: Heart head is approximately 0.75" wide; total pin length is 2.5".
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a bright, lustrous finish.
Style: Retro, Romantic, Classic, Minimalist.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Open-cut rose and leaf charms alternate down this link bracelet, each one connected by a single faux pearl that catches like dew between the petals. The cutout technique gives the metal a lace-like quality, light without losing definition in the floral detail. A romantic, garden-inspired piece typical of 1980s–1990s costume jewelry. Unsigned, with a spring ring clasp and extender chain.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Link bracelet, cutout rose and leaf charms, faux pearl spacers, spring ring clasp with extender
• Color: Gold-tone with cream pearls
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A supple snake chain with a textured herringbone surface that catches light along every curve. The open interlocking braid pattern gives the chain an architectural quality — structured without rigidity. Closes with a simple box clasp that sits flush against the skin. The kind of chain that works alone or layered, decade after decade.

Materials Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Flat snake chain with open Celtic-braid / interlocking herringbone weave pattern
  
• Function: Necklace chain
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 18.25" including clasp

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three miniature magnetic pins — two five-pointed stars and a red enamel heart — each small enough to wear without announcement. The magnetic backing makes them easy to use on delicate fabrics without piercing. A quiet trio that works scattered across a lapel, collar, or scarf in any combination. Good for collecting or everyday wear.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, red enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Two three-dimensional five-point star pins and one red enamel heart pin; magnetic backings
• Stone or material notes: Red enamel on heart pin
• Function: Magnetic lapel pins
• Color: Gold-tone, red
• Condition: Good vintage condition; some gold-tone loss consistent with age

Measurement: Stars approx. .4", heart approx. .3"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Long-limbed and self-possessed, this stylized cat brooch captures the sleek, graphic feline silhouette that defined mid-century American costume jewelry. The brushed and textured gold-tone body contrasts with a slim collar of aurora borealis rhinestones — their iridescent flash the only ornament the cat needs. The exaggerated proportions and confident pose feel as current now as they did sixty years ago. A piece for the lapel, the scarf, or the coat.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; aurora borealis rhinestone collar accent; needle pin with roller catch

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Seated stylized cat with elongated legs and curled tail; brushed texture body; slim AB rhinestone collar; open eye cutouts; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones at collar 
• Function: Lapel / scatter brooch
• Color: Gold tone with iridescent AB rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss

Measurement: 2.5" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slender gold-tone wire bangle with a rhinestone cluster at center — ten prong-set clear stones arranged in a staggered scatter across a swept leaf-shaped mount. The thin wire gives the bracelet a delicate presence that reads as effortless rather than minimal. The hook closure keeps it secure without hardware weight. A piece that layers well or stands quietly on its own.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Thin wire bangle with prong-set rhinestone cluster on swept leaf mount, hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Ten clear round rhinestones in prong settings
• Color: Gold-tone, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition; some gold-tone loss on interior consistent with age

Measurement: 2.5" inner diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Goldette was a New York costume jewelry house known through the 1960s and 70s for its antique-inspired designs, and this flat mesh bracelet is a quiet example of their craft. Evenly spaced station links punctuate the woven band, each set with small turquoise and seed pearl accents in motifs that read as floral and heart forms. The flat mesh construction drapes naturally against the wrist, and the decorative push-pull clasp is both functional and considered. A thoughtful piece from a well-regarded signed house, offered as found.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, flat woven mesh, turquoise glass or stone accents, faux seed pearls

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Signed "Goldette" with copyright mark on clasp
• Style notes: Flat mesh band; evenly spaced station links with turquoise and pearl accents; decorative push-pull bar clasp; heart and floral motifs
• Stone notes: Small turquoise cabochon and seed pearl station accents; center heart station missing one stone
• Color: Gold tone, turquoise, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition — center heart station missing one stone
• Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A finely detailed oval medallion depicts a classical Roman profile — the kind of motif that has moved through centuries of jewelry without losing its authority. Set in warm gold-tone metal with a beaded border, the face carries the quiet gravity of ancient coinage. The long pin closes with a cylindrical bullet clasp, practical and period-appropriate. A refined accent for a lapel, scarf, or collar.

Materials 12k Goldfill

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Faint stamping visible on pin shaft, 1/20 12k goldfill
• Style / design notes: Oval medallion top with classical Roman portrait, beaded border, bullet-style push clasp
  
• Function: Stick pin / lapel pin with removable bullet clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Face .3", full pin length 2.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A generous spray of peacock-green aurora borealis rhinestones — teardrop and round cuts layered into a botanical cluster that radiates outward from the ear. The stones shift between deep emerald, teal, violet, and gold depending on the light, a signature of the AB coating Swarovski introduced in 1955 and that became synonymous with mid-century glamour. Set in warm gold tone that deepens the jewel-like quality of every stone. Bold in scale, luminous in effect.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; aurora borealis rhinestones

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s, Mid-Century American
  
• Style / design notes: Curved leaf spray cluster form; mixed teardrop and round AB rhinestones in overlapping arrangement; prong set throughout; post / stud backs
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones in peacock green, teal, violet, and gold iridescence; teardrop and round cuts
• Function: Stud earrings; pierced
• Color: Gold tone with iridescent peacock-green AB stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 2" wide × 4" long (each)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A matched set in deep oxidized silver tone, each piece centered on a round green moonglow cabochon — that particular mid-century lucite with its milky, light-catching interior that shifts between jade and emerald depending on the angle. The pendant hangs from an open scrollwork frame and rides a fine chain; the earrings repeat the same scrollwork in miniature with screw backs. Moonglow cabochons were widely used in American costume jewelry throughout the 1950s and remain one of the most collected materials from the era — the color in this set is especially vivid and intact. A complete, unworn-looking parure from a decade that dressed with intention.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

 Design: Round green moonglow cabochon in oxidized silver-tone open scrollwork setting; matching pendant and earrings

Stones: Green moonglow lucite cabochons

Earrings: Screw back; 1" including setting Necklace: 16" chain; 1" pendant

Material: Oxidized silver-tone base metal; moonglow lucite

Era: 1950s

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A luminous vintage floral necklace featuring rich emerald-green marquise rhinestones arranged in leafy clusters around an ornate gold tone setting. Delicate swirls, tiny pearl accents, and clear rhinestones create movement through the design, drawing the eye downward to the graceful central drop.

The marquise stones echo the shape of leaves, giving the piece a botanical rhythm—like small branches of green glass catching light. Jewelry with this romantic flourish was especially popular from the 1950s through the 1960s, when nature-inspired motifs and rhinestone embellishment defined elegant costume pieces.

Ornate yet balanced, this necklace carries the quiet drama of vintage evening jewelry while remaining wearable for modern styling.

Details

• Era: likely 1950s–1960s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: green marquise rhinestones, clear rhinestones

• Accents: small faux pearls

• Style: floral / botanical statement necklace

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 14 inches

• Center drop: approx. 16 in.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Gruen's legacy as an American watch house stretches back to 1894, and this diamond quartz bracelet watch represents the brand at its most refined for the everyday wearer. The square gold-tone case sits atop a two-tone bracelet of open stirrup links in silver and gold, the transitions between metals handled with quiet elegance. The mother-of-pearl dial carries genuine diamond hour markers at 12 and 6, the rest marked with gold dashes — a restrained luxury that doesn't announce itself. A dress watch that earns its price point.

Materials Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal, stainless steel back, genuine diamonds, mother-of-pearl dial, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "Gruen / Diamond / Quartz" on dial; "Japan Movt / Stainless Steel Back / SR626SW" and model number on case back; clasp marked China
• Style notes: Square gold-tone case; two-tone open stirrup link bracelet; mother-of-pearl dial with genuine diamond hour markers at 12 and 6; gold dash markers
• Stone notes: Genuine diamond hour markers
• Function: Quartz; untested
• Color: Gold tone and silver tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 6.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This evocative piece features a detailed carnelian glass intaglio of Helen of Troy, a figure whose legendary beauty remains a timeless symbol of grace and terrestrial power. The deep amber-hued glass is held in a minimalist bezel, suspended from a substantial gold-tone rope chain that grounds the ethereal subject matter. It is a versatile modern heirloom, designed to be worn as a daily talisman of confidence.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, carnelian-colored glass
Details: Large oval intaglio pendant on a thick rope twist chain
Era: Victorian Revival, circa 1970s
Markings: None visible
Style / design notes: Neoclassical intaglio featuring a draped female figure with birds
Stone or material notes: Molded glass with a smooth, translucent finish that mimics natural carnelian
Function: Statement pendant necklace
Color: Rich russet orange and warm gold
Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
Measurement: 18" chain, 1.75" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Crafted with a classic interlocking chain design, they strike the perfect balance between understated elegance and modern edge. Bringing retro charm to contemporary styling, making it an essential addition to any jewelry collection. Versatile enough for casual days and polished enough for nights out.

1980's

1.) 30" long, 12mm

2.) 16", 10mm, marked Korea

Gold Tone

Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

• Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
• Style: Monogram / Script Initial / Victorian Revival
• Metal: Hematite-tone or gunmetal-tone base metal
• Stones: marcasite
• Condition: Good vintage condition; all stones are present and retain their original dark sparkle. The rolling safety clasp is secure and fully functional.

• Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
• Style: Monogram / Script Initial / Victorian Revival
• Metal: Hematite-tone or gunmetal-tone base metal
• Stones: marcasite
• Condition: Good vintage condition; all stones are present and retain their original dark sparkle. The rolling safety clasp is secure and fully functional.

Illuminate your jewelry collection with this stunning Italian-crafted Margarita chain. Known for its exceptional brilliance, this style—also called a "Glitter" or "Rock" chain—features intricate, diamond-cut links that mimic the shimmer of a thousand tiny crystals. 

This authentic estate piece is made of .925 sterling silver with a rich gold vermeil finish, offering the luxurious look of solid gold with the durability and prestige of Italian silver craftsmanship. Its fluid, textured silhouette makes it a perfect standalone statement or a radiant base for a favorite pendant. 

Chain Style: Margarita / Sparkle / Glitter Chain

Length: 23" with adjustable slider
Material: .925 Sterling Silver
Finish: Yellow Gold Vermeil (Plated)
Origin: Made in Italy (Marked "925 Italy")
Condition: Excellent vintage estate condition

Vintage 1950s expansion bracelet marked Made in Japan, featuring rows of white faux pearls set in silver-tone prongs over a flexible stretch band. The layered design creates a soft, dimensional look with a subtle contrast between bright beads and aged patina.

A classic mid-century piece from the post-war Japanese export era, with easy slip-on wear and timeless retro styling. Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Description: A long, continuous strand of jet-black faceted glass beads — each one cut to catch and absorb light in equal measure, creating a strand that reads as both graphic and quietly luxurious. The graduated sizing moves smoothly from smaller beads at the nape to larger at the center, a construction with roots in Victorian mourning jewelry that has since transcended its origins entirely. At 37 inches, it wears as a single opera-length strand, doubles into a layered choker, or wraps for a completely different silhouette. Deeply versatile.

Materials: Black faceted glass beads; metal clasp

Details:

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s, Mid-Century
  
• Style / design notes: Graduated faceted black glass beads; uniform strand with no spacers; barrel or box clasp
• Stone or material notes: Jet black faceted glass beads; deep matte-to-glossy finish depending on angle
• Function: Necklace; wearable as single opera strand, doubled, or wrapped
• Color: Jet black
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 37"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A grounded form—quiet strength in profile.
This lion, cast in warm gold tone, carries a naturalistic stance with subtle texturing through the mane and body. The finish leans matte, allowing the contours to hold the light rather than reflect it.

Produced by Jonette Jewelry, a maker known for figural pieces with personality and detail.

Details

• Maker: JJ (Jonette Jewelry)

• Era: 1970s–1980s

• Material: Gold tone metal

• Color: Antiqued gold

• Design: Standing lion, figural

• Closure: Rollover safety clasp

Measurements

• Approx. 2.5" x 1.5"

Condition

Good vintage condition. Light surface wear and patina consistent with age. No structural issues. Clasp functions properly.

This brooch features a Roman solider Intaglio design set in onyx and surrounded by pearls.  Two pearls are missing and a few have wear.  

Victorian revival 1940's-1950's Made by Karu

Measures approx 1.5" x 1.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

MISSING TWO RHINESTONES*

A deep cobalt field, softly domed, holds a structured floral spray in warm gold tone. Small rhinestones are set throughout the stems and blossoms, adding contrast and light.

Two stones are missing, leaving small openings within the composition. The form remains intact, with a balanced, mid-century silhouette.

Details

• Brand: Lisner

• Era: Mid-century (1950s–1960s)

• Material: Gold tone metal, glass cabochon, rhinestones

• Color: Blue, gold, clear

• Design: Floral spray on oval cabochon

• Closure: Rollover safety clasp

Measurements

• Approx. 1.25" x 1"

Condition

Good vintage condition with visible wear. Two rhinestones are missing. Light surface wear to metal and minor aging to stones. Clasp functions properly.

Elegant and eye-catching, this Lisner brooch features a sunburst of textured gold-tone leaves centered with a luminous faux pearl. A quintessential mid-century statement piece that captures vintage glamour with tropical flair. Perfect for collectors and anyone seeking a radiant accent with timeless style.

Details

• Era: 1950s–1980s (mid-20th century fashion jewelry)
• Designer/Maker: Lisner (Signed on back)
• Style/Movement: Floral/Leaf motif, sunburst-inspired statement brooch
• Materials: Gold-tone metal, faux pearl center
• Measurements: Width 1.5"
• Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
• Collected By Mineral and Matter

A structured composition of looping gold tone ribbons, each edge traced in fine texture and set with clear rhinestones. The form gathers inward, creating depth and movement through layered arcs and openwork spacing.

Signed Lisner, a mid-century American costume jewelry maker known for dimensional, well-balanced designs.

Details

• Brand: Lisner

• Type: Brooch

• Era: Mid-century (circa 1950s–1960s)

• Material: Gold tone metal

• Stones: Clear rhinestones

• Design: Swirl / ribbon / openwork cluster

• Marking: Signed “Lisner” on reverse

• Closure: Rollover safety clasp

Measurements

• Approx. 1.5" diameter

• Condition

  Very good vintage condition. Light surface wear consistent with age. Rhinestones present and bright. Clasp functions properly.

   

A small chunky C-hoop in solid lucite or resin — the silhouette is simple and the color does all the work. Each pair has the smooth, glassy finish and satisfying weight that separates vintage lucite from modern acrylic, and the colors have stayed vivid and clear. The wood grain pair adds an earthy contrast to the palette — the same form, a different material language. Small enough to wear every day, substantial enough to be noticed. Unsigned, as the majority of vintage lucite hoop earrings were.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned

Design: Solid chunky C-hoop earring; smooth finish; gold-tone stud post

Material: Lucite or resin; wood grain pair in natural wood veneer; gold-tone stud posts

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 1" approx diameter

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Available colors: Peach, Mint green, White, Wood grain dark, Beige, Bright green, Red, Tortoise, Yellow

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Dazzle in mid-century style with this stunning "Confetti" Lucite bracelet. This authentic 1950s piece features four large, circular Lucite cabochons filled with shimmering shreds of silver toned metallic foil. The "spaghetti" style confetti is suspended in crystal-clear resin, creating a 3D sparkling effect that catches the light beautifully. Set in a classic gold-tone frame with an adjustable extender and hook closure, this bracelet is a must-have for any collector of retro Atomic Age jewelry.

1950's

Measures 6.75"

In very good vintage condition, lucite is clear (not yellowed)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A refined vintage German-made hinged bangle bracelet, featuring a warm gold tone finish and finely etched texture around the band. The subtle diagonal pattern creates a soft play of light across the surface, giving the bracelet quiet depth while maintaining a clean, minimal silhouette.

Crafted with a hinged opening and safety chain, this style was common in mid-century European costume jewelry, where practicality and understated elegance often guided design. Jewelry marked Germany was widely exported throughout the mid-20th century and is appreciated today for its durable construction and timeless aesthetic.

The bracelet carries gentle signs of age—including light chipping consistent with vintage wear—which adds to the character of this estate piece.

Details

• Origin: Germany

• Era: likely 1950s–1970s

• Style: hinged bangle bracelet

• Material: gold tone metal

• Design: textured diagonal pattern

• Closure: hinge clasp with safety chain

• Marking: Germany

• Condition: vintage condition with light chipping and surface wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Inner diameter: 2.25 inches

• Width: approx. 12mm

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This vintage necklace has tube beads that are magnetic spaced evenly along curb chain.  

1970's-1980's

Measures 20"

Gold Tone over Stainless Steel

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These Vintage Magnifying Glass Necklace Pendants are not only stunning, but are also functional to use as magnifying glasses.

Vintage Monet Art Deco Magnifying Glass Pendant 1960-1980's (currently sold out)

Vintage Avon Swan Magnifying Necklace 1994 with blue rhinestone eye.  Swans are primarily seen as symbols of  grace, beauty, love and transformation across various cultures and spiritual traditions. Because they typically mate for life, they are one of the most prominent emblems of fidelity, loyalty, and eternal devotion.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small raised hand emerges from a detailed sleeve cuff, cast in silver-tone metal — the mano cornuto, an Italian gesture carried for centuries as a ward against the evil eye. This motif moved from Mediterranean folk tradition into mid-century charm bracelet culture with ease, and its staying power says something about the weight a small object can hold. Open jump ring, ready to layer.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: Mid-century, likely 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Figural hand charm, mano cornuto gesture, detailed sleeve cuff, open jump ring
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 5mm × 18mm excluding jump ring

Collected by Mineral and Matter

One of Boucher's most celebrated subjects — the butterfly — rendered here in a warm earth palette of amber, russet, and golden ochre, each cell of enamel separated by fine gold-tone lines that catch the light like stained glass. Large in scale and confident in presence, with a segmented body, long splayed antennae, and exceptional surface detail throughout. A double pin back ensures secure wear. Signed ©Boucher with style number on the reverse.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Signed ©Boucher with style number on reverse
• Style notes: Large-scale four-wing butterfly, cell enamel fill with gold-tone dividers, segmented body, splayed antennae, double pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Amber, russet, golden ochre, gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This vintage mesh tube necklace channels retro glamour with its serpent scale design and fluid drape. The delicate tubular construction catches light beautifully, creating dimension and movement with every wear. Perfect for layering or wearing solo, it adds an effortlessly cool edge to any outfit—whether you're dressing up for a night out or elevating your everyday look. A timeless piece that feels both nostalgic and undeniably modern.

1950's

.4" thick, 22" long

Gold Tone

Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three miniature fruit studs — a pear, an apple, and a mushroom — each rendered in warm gold tone with black enamel fill, packaged in a matchbook-style card that opens to reveal the set inside. The Mini Trios Matchless Collection was a novelty earring concept from the 1980s designed around the idea of three interchangeable studs worn as a rotating trio — one in each ear and one spare. The fruit forms are charming and precise, the black enamel grounding each piece with just enough contrast. Still on the original card, unworn.

DETAILS

Maker: Mini Trios — Matchless Collection

Design: Three figural fruit stud earrings — pear, apple, and mushroom; black enamel with gold-tone detail; original matchbook card packaging

Material: Gold-tone base metal; black enamel

Era: 1980s

Condition: New old stock — unused, on original card

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three graduated stardust ball studs in warm gold tone — each one covered in a fine all-over texture that catches light like a tiny constellation — packaged in the Mini Trios matchbook-style card in three different sizes. The concept was simple and considered: three interchangeable studs, one for each ear and a spare, sized to suit the mood. The stardust finish has a richness that punches above the piece's scale. Still on the original card, unworn and complete.

DETAILS

Maker: Mini Trios — Matchless Collection

Design: Three graduated stardust ball stud earrings in varying sizes; all-over textured gold-tone finish; original matchbook card packaging

Material: Gold-tone base metal

Era: 1980s

Condition: New old stock — unused, on original card

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A fully functional miniature coin purse worn as a pendant — the body woven in fine gold-tone mesh, framed by a scalloped metal border and centered with a small enamel heart bearing a hand-painted pink rose. The push-clasp opens at the top; the interior is clean and holds small keepsakes, coins, or folded notes. The chain handle loops up to a longer link chain, so the purse hangs and moves freely at the neckline. It sits at the intersection of jewelry and object — something to wear and something to use.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; fine mesh body; painted enamel rose heart cabochon; link chain

Details

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Square miniature coin purse form; fine woven mesh front and back panels; scalloped top frame with push-clasp closure; ornate filigree side edges; centered enamel heart with pink rose on white ground; chain handle attached to longer necklace chain
• Stone notes: Enamel heart with hand-painted pink rose — porcelain or resin, unverified
• Function: Wearable functional coin purse pendant; opens to small interior compartment
• Color: Gold tone, white, pink, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: Purse 1.5" x 1.5" excluding handle; chain approximately 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two pins that were never meant to match and are better for it — a brushed gold-tone diamond with a curved sweep of ice-blue baguettes along one edge, and a silver-tone round set with a large faceted clear crystal in a scalloped crown. Scatter pins like these were a mid-century staple, worn in clusters on lapels and collars, and the mismatched pairing reads as intentional by contemporary standards. Sold as a set; wear to the reverse of the crystal pin, light wear to the gold tone square.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, silver-tone base metal, blue baguette stones, clear faceted crystal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Balloun Reg'd" on crystal pin butterfly back; "Jandy Reg'd" on square pin butterfly back
• Style / design notes: Diamond-form brushed gold-tone pin with curved blue baguette accent; round silver-tone pin with large prong-set faceted crystal in scalloped setting
• Stone or material notes: Ice-blue baguette stones, identity unconfirmed; clear faceted crystal
• Color: Gold-tone, silver-tone, ice blue, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition; tone loss and wear to reverse of crystal pin, light wear to gold square; fronts presentable
• Measurement: Approximately 3/8" each

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Monet 1980's

Chain measures 15" with a 1.25" by 1.25" pendant

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Elevate your vintage game with this stunning articulated chevron necklace—a true '70s and '80s icon. Featuring bold, sculptural V-shaped links that flow beautifully down your neckline, this Monet piece brings retro glamour to any outfit. Crafted in lustrous gold-tone metal, it's the perfect statement accessory for anyone who loves timeless costume jewelry with serious style credentials. Layer it, wear it solo, or let it be the conversation starter at your next gathering.

Measures approx 14" with a 2.5" extender

In very good vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two parallel foxtail chains are gathered at center by a sliding bar detail, releasing into a fine mesh fringe tassel that moves with the wrist — architectural restraint giving way to something looser. A decorative fleur-de-lis style clasp closes the piece with the kind of considered finishing that defined Monet's mid-century craftsmanship. Safety chain included. One of their more expressive designs.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped "Monet" on clasp and hang tag
• Style / design notes: Double strand foxtail chain; sliding center bar; mesh fringe tassel; fleur-de-lis style clasp; safety chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A butterfly rendered in open silhouette, its wings outlined in a continuous border of pavé-set clear rhinestones that trace every curve and scallop. The interior stays clean — just the warm gold tone of the metal, ribbed and open. A single rhinestone marks the body at center. Signed ©Monet on the reverse.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed ©Monet on reverse
• Style notes: Open-wing silhouette, rhinestone-outlined border, ribbed wing detail, roller safety clasp
• Stone notes: Pavé-set clear rhinestones along wing border, single rhinestone at body center
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

• Brand: Authentic signed Monet (stamped on the reverse)
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modernist / Abstract Swirl / Tailored Metal
• Metal: Heavy gold-plated base metal alloy
• Closure: Secure rolling safety clasp pin
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; the gold plating remains rich, bright, and uniform with minimal age-appropriate surface wear. The pin mechanism works flawlessly.

Open wirework wings fanned wide, each ray of gold-tone wire catching the light like a drawn breath held mid-flight. The body clusters with clear rhinestones on radiating stems — a starburst rather than an ornament. Part of Monet's long-running Menagerie series, introduced in 1962 and produced through the 1980s, this butterfly is one of the most collectible iterations. Signed MONET© on the locking C-clasp.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1980s
• Markings: Signed MONET© on locking C-clasp
• Style notes: Open wirework wings with scalloped edges, radiating rhinestone spray body, ball-tipped antennae, teardrop leg details
• Stone notes: Clear rhinestones, prong-set on radiating stems
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
  

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Puffy, ribbed petals radiate from a domed center in a form that is simultaneously floral and sculptural — the kind of piece Monet built its reputation on through decades of producing accessible gold-tone jewelry with genuine craft. The high-polish finish catches light from every angle, giving these small earrings a presence well beyond their scale. Signed Monet on the clip mechanism.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "Monet" stamped on clip
• Style / design notes: Dimensional flower form, ribbed puffy petals, domed center, high-polish finish, clip-on stud back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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Large open oval links — each one rimmed in pavé-set champagne rhinestones with a small four-stone flower detail at the connector points — give this Monet stretch bracelet a presence well beyond its weight. Monet was one of American costume jewelry's most consistent producers of fine jewelry-inspired pieces, and this design reflects their later work: bold scale, warm antiqued gold tone, and stone detailing that earns its place. It retains its original hang tag, an increasingly rare condition for a piece this wearable. A collector's find and a daily wear piece in the same breath.

Materials: Antiqued gold-tone base metal, champagne/warm white rhinestones, elastic

Details:

• Era: 1980-90's
• Markings: Monet stamp and tag
• Style notes: Oval chain link stretch bracelet, pavé rhinestone borders, four-stone flower connectors, open link design
• Stone notes: Round faceted champagne/warm white rhinestones, pavé set
• Color: Antiqued gold, champagne
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; original hang tag attached
• Measurement: Stretch, fits approximately 6–6.5 inch wrist

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1970's-1980's

Measures 22"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 7.25"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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This beautiful safety pin brooch by Monet shows off with a pave set row of rhinestones along the top edge. Traditionally used as a lingerie pin; modern stylist often use them as necklace extenders worn off to the side of the front of the necklace. 

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A clean and elegant signed Monet station chain featuring polished flat bar links evenly spaced along a fine oval cable chain. Simple, versatile, and well-made — works beautifully as a layering chain or standalone. Signed "Monet" on the clasp tag.

Brand: Monet (signed)
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Style: Bar station chain
Length: 28"
Closure: Spring ring clasp
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Condition: Good vintage — chain intact, clasp functional

• The Maker: Founded in 1929 by the Monocraft Products Company, Monet became the premier name in American costume jewelry by the 1940s. They were pioneers in high-quality gold plating, using a triple-plating process that made their pieces famously durable and tarnish-resistant—which is why so many Monet pieces still look "new" today.
• The Design: This is a classic Rope Chain, characterized by several metal strands twisted together to resemble an actual hemp rope. In the mid-to-late 20th century, Monet perfected the "luxury look" of these chains, making them a staple for the professional woman's wardrobe.
• Historical Note: In the 1980s, Monet was the official jewelry licensee for Christian Dior, which further elevated the brand's reputation for high-fashion, high-quality "boutique" metalwork.
  

Measures 24", approx 6mm wide, marked MONET

In Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 8"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 26"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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This authentic vintage Monet woven chain features a sparkling braided texture. Crafted with Monet's legendary triple-plating technique, the necklace maintains its lustrous 22k gold appearance despite decades of wear.

1972-1982

Measures 28"

Gold Tone

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Four small mother of pearl brooches, each one a different expression of the same luminous material. The set includes a carved MOP bar with an engraved botanical motif, a plain iridescent MOP bar in warm cream, a square MOP brooch with a clean unadorned face, and a slim silver-tone oval bar pin. Mother of pearl has been used in jewelry since antiquity, prized for the soft iridescence that shifts between cream, blush, and pale green depending on the light. They offer versatile styling options across necklines, scarves, and lapels.

Materials: Natural mother of pearl; silver-tone base metal 

Details:

• Era: c. 1920s–1960s, Early to Mid-Century
• Markings: None observed on any piece
• Style / design notes: (1) Carved MOP bar with engraved botanical/dragonfly motif, 1" × 0.2"; (2) Plain iridescent MOP bar, 1.9" × 0.3"; (3) Square MOP brooch, 0.6" × 0.6"; (4) Silver-tone slim oval bar pin, 1.1" × 0.1"
• Stone or material notes: Natural mother of pearl throughout; iridescent cream-white with blush and green flash
• Function: Brooches / bar pins
• Color: Cream, iridescent white, silver tone
• Condition: Vintage with wear and discoloration on the back/ metal sections of the brooches

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Marquise-shaped mother of pearl beads in a full spectrum of sun-bleached color — aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, and cream — strung in a continuous 48-inch rope with faceted champagne crystal spacers between each bead, the whole strand hand-knotted for security and drape. The iridescent surface of the shell catches light differently in each color, giving the necklace a warmth that reads as genuinely tropical without being literal about it. Long enough to wear as a single strand at opera length, doubled as a layered look, or knotted loosely at the collarbone. A generous, wearable piece that carries its era lightly.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

 Design: Oval marquise mother of pearl beads in multicolor dyed palette; faceted champagne crystal rondelle spacers; hand-knotted between each bead

Color: Aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, cream

Material: Dyed mother of pearl shell; faceted crystal glass spacers

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 48" continuous strand

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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A bold vintage necklace composed of multiple herringbone chains woven together into a braided design. The flat, reflective links catch the light with every movement, creating a soft ripple of gold across the neckline.

The layered strands form a sculptural braid that feels both structured and fluid. Herringbone chains rose to popularity in the 1970s and especially the 1980s, when statement gold chains became a defining accessory of the era.

This piece has a confident presence while remaining refined—its interwoven texture adding depth and movement without the need for additional stones or pendants.

A timeless vintage statement that pairs beautifully with both modern and classic styling.

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s

• Style: braided / multi-strand herringbone necklace

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Design: layered herringbone chains woven together

• Closure: clasp (not shown)

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 18 inches

• Width: approx. 10 mm

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Measures 16"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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A striking vintage Napier bracelet featuring rows of interwoven gold tone links arranged in a layered, sculptural design. The overlapping rings create a dynamic texture that wraps fluidly around the wrist, catching light from every angle.

Napier has been a respected American jewelry house since the late 19th century and became especially well known during the mid-century and late 20th century for its bold yet refined costume jewelry. Pieces like this reflect the brand’s signature balance of craftsmanship and dramatic form.

The bracelet’s woven chain construction gives it both structure and movement, forming a softly curved band with substantial visual presence while remaining comfortable to wear.

An elegant estate find with the distinctive character of vintage Napier design.

Details

• Maker: Napier (signed)

• Era: likely 1960s–1970s

• Style: layered chain link bracelet

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Closure: spring ring clasp

• Signature: Napier on clasp tag

• Condition: good vintage estate condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 7–7.5 inches

Polished ridges arc across a domed half-hoop form — simple in concept, precise in execution, and exactly the kind of piece Napier was making when the brand was at its most considered. The "Pat. Pend." stamp on the clip back dates these to the period when Napier was actively refining its earring hardware, a detail that places them firmly in the 1950s–1960s. Minor wear consistent with age; the silver tone is largely intact and the clips function well.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Napier Pat. Pend." stamped on clip back
• Style / design notes: Domed half-hoop form, parallel ribbed surface, clip-back fitting with Napier patented mechanism
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition; minor wear and light chipping, clips functional
• Measurement: Approximately 5/8" × 1/2" each

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A striking vintage chevron bar necklace featuring segmented synthetic opal or glitter enamel inlay in creamy white with vivid iridescent flashes of pink, green, and gold. Set in silver-tone metal, the curved V-shape pendant measures approx. 3" across and sits beautifully at the neckline. Clean, modern, and luminous.

Metal: Silver-tone

Pendant: Approx. 3" wide, chevron/V-bar shape
Inlay: Synthetic opal or glitter enamel — iridescent multi-color flash
Chain: Silver-tone cable chain
Markings: Unsigned
Era: Circa 1980s
Condition: Good vintage — inlay intact and vivid, chain and clasp functional

A small opal oval stone set inside a rope chain bezel with a bail, ready as a necklace pendant.

Measures 1/2"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

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