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

A round powder compact whose lid is entirely covered in fine gold and black diamond-pattern metal mesh — the same material used in evening bags of the era, here scaled down to something that fit in a clutch. The silver-tone base opens to reveal powder and clear mirror; the hinge and clasp function well. No maker's mark, but the construction quality and mesh treatment are consistent with mid-century American vanity accessories. Light tone wear overall; a compact that has aged with its era.

Materials: Silver-tone metal, gold and black metal mesh lid

Details:

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Round compact form, full-coverage diamond-pattern metal mesh lid, silver-tone base and interior frame, hinged clasp, powder present, clear mirror
• Color: Gold, black, silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition; light wear, mirror clear, original and aged
• Measurement: Approximately 2.25" diameter

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 
  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

1970's-1980's

Measures 22"

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Measures 7.25"

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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. 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected By Mineral and Matter

Measures 8"

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Measures 26"

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Measures 16"

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Five parallel bar links connected by horizontal rungs form a wide, articulated gate panel that hangs with satisfying weight from a flat top bar post — the same structural logic as a watch bracelet, reinterpreted as an earring. The matte brushed finish keeps the design grounded, letting the geometry do the work. A quietly bold choice that reads as modern regardless of the decade it was made.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Wide gate link panel drop; flat top bar; five-row bar link construction; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos 

Measurement: 1.5" drop

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A fluid grid of light—rows of rounded links that catch and release shine with every movement. Structured, but soft at the edges.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Multi-row rounded link construction (graduated toward front)
• Smooth, high-polish finish
• Fold-over clasp
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

This vintage Parklane necklace brings retro glamour to any look. The herringbone chain flows into a striking wave pendant adorned with baguette rhinestones that catch the light beautifully. Perfect for layering or wearing solo, it's an effortless way to add vintage-inspired sparkle to your everyday style or special occasions.

1980's

1/4" thick, 16" long

Gold Tone

Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small gold-tone angel with outstretched wings wears a gown rendered in American flag enamel — stars at the bodice, red and white stripes cascading to the hem. The design merges the celestial and the civic in a way that feels distinctly American, and distinctly of its era. Stamped "USA" on the reverse, confirming domestic production.

Materials

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "USA" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Angel silhouette with spread wings; butterfly clutch pin back
• Stone or material notes: Red, white, and navy enamel
• Color: Gold-tone, red, white, and navy
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A fully pavé-set rose bouquet — every surface of the stem, bud, leaves, and ribbon tie covered in closely set round rhinestones, with baguette-cut accents placed in the leaves for structural contrast. The scale and construction point clearly to the 1940s–50s, when large, all-over rhinestone floral brooches were produced at their most ambitious. The pot metal setting has the slightly oxidized warmth characteristic of the era, adding depth beneath the stones rather than competing with them. A serious piece of mid-century costume jewelry.

Materials: Silver-tone / pot metal base; clear round and baguette rhinestones

A long strand of pearls caged in between gold tone frames makes up this twist on the classic strand. Made by Napier, likely from 1970's-1980's. 

Measures 28" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The Greek letter Phi set against a white enamel ground, its crossbar set with a row of seed pearls — connected by a fine chain to an "Exemplar" bar with a diamond-set key finial. A Phi Beta fraternity badge, the professional fraternity for music and speech founded in 1912, in a format consistent with early-to-mid 20th century Greek letter jewelry. Finely made and historically grounded, with the weight and material quality that separates a badge like this from costume pieces entirely.

Materials: gold tone, white enamel, seed pearls, stone accent

Details:

• Era: 1920s–1940s
• Markings: stamp on the back of the O
• Style / design notes: Phi letter badge with white enamel ground; seed pearl crossbar; chain-connected Exemplar key bar with diamond-set accent; dual pin stems
• Stone or material notes: Seed pearls on crossbar; faceted white stone  on key connector
• Color: Yellow gold, white enamel, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2.5" total length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large faceted amber plastic stone, warm and deeply transparent, forms the body of a pineapple crowned with a spray of finely textured gold-tone leaves — the kind of piece that commits fully to its own logic and is better for it. The converter hook appears original, making this equally at home on a lapel or a chain. Some wear to the gold tone on the reverse, as expected from a piece that has clearly been worn and loved; the front presents beautifully.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, faceted amber plastic stone

Details:

• Era: Late 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Pineapple figural form, finely textured gold-tone leaf crown with ball center, large oval faceted body, original brooch-to-pendant converter hook
• Stone or material notes: Faceted amber plastic, high clarity, warm honey tone
• Color: Gold-tone, amber
• Condition: Good vintage condition; wear and tone loss to reverse, a bit of tone loss on the ends of the leafs
• Measurement: 2.5" × 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Large domed blush pink moonglow cabochons alternate with molded plastic flower links, each blossom centered by a clear rhinestone — the palette of a spring morning rendered in mid-century resin and paste. The enameled rolo chain carries the same soft pink tone throughout, keeping the piece unified from focal to clasp. Hook closure. A textbook example of 1950s floral collar design — feminine without being fussy.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, moonglow plastic cabochons, molded plastic flowers, rhinestone centers, enameled rolo chain

Details:

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Alternating domed moonglow cabochons and molded floral links; rhinestone centers; enameled pink rolo chain; hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Blush pink moonglow domed cabochons; molded plastic daisy flowers with clear rhinestone centers
• Color: Blush pink, gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage, please see images

Measurement: 16"

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A rectangular silver tone dress watch with a cream dial and bold Roman numeral markers, carried on a substantial three-bar gate link bracelet with decorative cross-motif end links. The wide bracelet gives the piece an architectural presence that reads more as jewelry than timepiece — the kind of watch that works as a wrist anchor whether or not it's running. Not currently running; needs battery or service.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Signed Polini on dial; P922 stamped on case back
• Style / design notes: Rectangle case; cream dial; Roman numeral markers; three-bar gate link bracelet; cross-motif end links; fold-over clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Not currently running, needs battery or service
• Color: Silver tone, cream
• Condition: Good vintage, please see photos

Measurement: 2.5" diameter

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A domed oval of cream porcelain printed with a full cottage garden bouquet — blowsy pink rose, mauve chrysanthemum, blue daisies, and yellow wildflowers against a soft ivory ground — set in a scalloped gold-tone frame and suspended from a delicate double-strand chain. Transfer-printed porcelain pendants like this were a quiet fixture of 1970s and 80s jewelry, carrying the same botanical sensibility as Victorian china patterns into everyday wearable form. The domed surface catches light softly, giving the flowers a gentle three-dimensional quality.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; cream porcelain with floral transfer print

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Oval domed porcelain cabochon with polychrome floral bouquet transfer print; scalloped gold-tone bezel frame; double-strand fine chain; spring-ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Cream porcelain with pink rose, blue daisy, mauve, and yellow floral print
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Cream, pink, blue, yellow, gold tone
• Condition: good condition, wear and tone loss on the back of the pendant

Measurement: Pendant 1.5" tall × 1" wide; 18" chain

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A porcelain heart pendant centers a flowing monogram "C," rendered in soft pink and blue and surrounded by a delicate scatter of hand-painted florals. The glazed white background gives the piece a keepsake quality, the kind of personalized gift jewelry popular for monogram lovers. Hung from a gold-tone rope chain, simple enough to layer or wear alone.

Materials: Porcelain, gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
  
• Style notes: Heart-shaped porcelain pendant, hand-painted monogram and floral design, rope chain
• Color: White with pink, blue, and green florals, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Grreat vintage condition
• Measurement: 24" chain, pendant 1.25" x 1"

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Stick pins enjoyed a long revival through the 1970s and 80s as lapel and scarf accessories, and this example is a particularly pretty one — a hand-painted porcelain rose cabochon set into an ornate gold-tone oval frame with scrolled and beaded surround detail. The painted bloom is soft and naturalistic, pink against white with a wash of green leaf beneath. The cylindrical safety cap keeps the pin secure and travels with the piece. Small enough to be subtle, detailed enough to reward a closer look.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, porcelain or ceramic cabochon

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style notes: Stick pin with ornate scrolled oval frame; decorative finial at top; cylindrical safety cap
• Stone notes: Oval porcelain or ceramic cabochon with hand-painted pink rose motif
• Color: Gold tone, pink, white, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 2.5" total length; 1" cabochon with frame

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A circular transfer portrait of an Edwardian-style woman in a plumed hat sits at the center of an elaborate oval gold-tone frame, ringed by cream and burgundy enamel bands, rope-work borders, and marquise rhinestone accents on each side. The layered construction — portrait medallion, enamel, and ornate metalwork — gives it the feel of a miniature keepsake from a more formal era. Marked RC on the front frame, maker unidentified.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1970's
• Markings: RC monogram on front frame
• Style notes: Oval gold-tone brooch, central Edwardian portrait medallion, cream and burgundy enamel panels, rope-work borders, marquise rhinestone accents, C-catch pin back
• Stone notes: Marquise clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold tone with cream, burgundy enamel
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: Approximately 2.5" wide

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Small and solid, these polished silver tone puff heart studs sit close to the lobe with a quiet, confident weight. The domed surface catches light cleanly — no embellishment needed. The kind of earring you put on without thinking and reach for every day.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980's-90's
• Markings: None
• Style / Design notes: Puffy heart form; high polish finish; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos

Measurement: 0.5"

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The bezel on this bracelet watch is set with a full ring of square-cut rhinestones in a soft pastel spectrum — pink, blue, green, yellow and lavender rotating in sequence like a tiny carousel of color. The same stones continue along the lug panels into the open geometric link bracelet, carrying the rainbow detail across the full length of the piece. The cream dial beneath is deliberately plain, a quiet center to a very cheerful surround. A joyful watch that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel back, multicolor rhinestones, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "Quartz / Japan Movt" on dial; "Stainless Steel Back / Japan Movt / #377" on case back; clasp marked China
• Style notes: Oval case; square-cut multicolor rhinestone bezel and lug panels; open geometric link bracelet; cream dial with gold hands
• Stone notes: Square-cut rhinestones in pastel pink, blue, green, yellow, and lavender
• Function: Quartz; untested
• Color: Gold tone, multicolor pastel
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 7"

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The oversized oval links on this bracelet watch give it a sculptural, almost architectural weight that reads closer to a chain bracelet than a conventional watch band. The silver-tone links are connected by gold-tone bars that echo the gold Arabic numerals and hands on the white dial, the two-tone contrast handled with a clean consistency throughout. The rectangular cushion case sits flush within the central link, disappearing into the chain rather than interrupting it. A confident, understated piece.

Materials Silver-tone and gold-tone base metal, stainless steel back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "Quartz / Japan Movt" on dial; "Japan Movt / Stainless Steel Back / F81913-7" on case back; links marked China
• Style notes: Oversized oval open link bracelet; gold-tone connector bars; rectangular cushion tank case; white dial with gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6; fold-over clasp
• Function: Quartz; untested
• Color: Silver tone and gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 6.5"

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2.5" Diameter

Good Vintage Condition, a bit of scratching and wear on the inside of the bangle.

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Crimson faceted glass beads with an iridescent AB finish alternate with hand-painted cloisonné rounds — each one a small world of red, gold, and green floral enamelwork — along a continuous memory wire that wraps twice around the wrist. Cloisonné beads of this style were widely imported from China and Hong Kong through the 1970s and 80s, frequently combined with Czech or Japanese glass beads in hand-assembled bracelets that have a quiet, artisanal quality. Small dark hematite-tone spacer beads punctuate the rhythm between the larger focal pieces. The result is rich and layered without being heavy.

Materials: Memory wire, red faceted AB glass beads, red cloisonné enamel beads, dark metal spacer beads

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style notes: Double-wrap memory wire, no clasp, alternating cloisonné and faceted glass bead design
• Stone notes: Faceted red AB glass beads, round cloisonné enamel beads with floral motif in red, gold, and green
• Color: Red, gold, green, iridescent
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: Memory wire, fits approximately 7–7.5 inch wrist

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Add to your vintage collection with this glamorous cameo pendant, a timeless piece that channels mid-century elegance. Featuring an ornate gold-tone setting adorned with sparkling rhinestones and lustrous faux pearls, this costume jewelry treasure captures the sophistication of 1950s-60s design. The classic cameo profile—an art form cherished since ancient times—makes a refined statement whether worn solo or layered with other pieces. 

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A deep burgundy enamel apple, three-dimensional and fully in the round, opens to reveal a pavé interior of bright white rhinestones — as if the fruit has been split to show something worth finding inside. The green enamel leaf and gold-tone stem are cleanly rendered, and the contrast between the lacquered exterior and the glittering cross-section gives this piece more wit than the typical novelty pin. A product of the 1980s figural brooch revival, when costume jewelry leaned fully into the pleasure of the unexpected.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, enamel, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Three-dimensional apple form, deep burgundy enamel exterior, pavé rhinestone interior panel, green enamel leaf, gold-tone stem
• Stone or material notes: White rhinestones, pavé set; green and burgundy enamel
• Color: Burgundy, green, gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 1.3" × 1.1"

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A mirrored cascade of light, designed to frame the neckline or rest at the collarbone. These pieces carry the elegance of mid-century dressing—meant to be worn with intention, and seen in motion.

Clear rhinestones in mixed cuts create depth and dimension, catching light from every angle. Originally worn as dress clips, they can still be styled traditionally or adapted as statement accents.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Pair of vintage dress clips (fur clips)
• Mixed round and marquise-cut clear rhinestones
• Elongated cascading silhouette
• Clip-back mechanisms (one intact, one missing top clasp component)
• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Measurement: approx. 2.5"–3" length each 
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; one clip missing hinged clasp piece and does not fully secure

A pair of vintage gold tone hoop earrings accented with subtle rhinestone sparkle. The curved half-hoop design features a row of small stones set along the front, adding a delicate shimmer while keeping the silhouette clean and sculptural.

Jewelry like this became especially popular in the 1970s–1980s, when compact hoops with geometric settings and rhinestone accents were a staple of everyday style. Their balanced shape gives the look of a hoop while sitting comfortably close to the ear.

A versatile vintage pair—easy to wear with both minimal looks and layered jewelry.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: 4 rhinestones on each earring

• Style: half hoop

• Closure: clip-on style back

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Diameter: approx. 1 inches

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Four clear rhinestones are set in each rectangle panel of this bracelet, giving it plenty of sparkle. Signed, but I can't make out who it is made by. 

Measures 7"

In very good vintage condition.  

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3/4" length, post back

In good vintage condition, some tone loss on the edges, hard to see

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Vintage Richelieu faux pearl clip-on earrings from the 1960s-70s. These creamy ivory pearls feature the brand's signature multi-layered coating process, giving them an authentic glow and weight that rivals real pearls. Richelieu is known as the gold standard for pearl jewelry in the Mid Century. Signed on the reverse and crafted in polished gold-tone metal, they're perfect for adding timeless elegance to any look. Excellent vintage condition with original luster intact. Comfortable clip-on closure.

1960-1970's

.5" length, clip on

In very good vintage condition

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Add a touch of romantic vintage charm to your lapel with this classic late 70s/early 80s stick pin and matching earring set. Featuring a graceful open heart design in a polished gold-tone finish, it is accented by a sparkling clear rhinestone at the center. This dainty accessory is a perfect example of the Victorian Revival style that defined early 80s fashion. It comes with its original safety end-cap and is in excellent vintage condition with bright plating and a clear, brilliant stone.

1980's

Measures 2.25" long by 3/4" wide, earrings measure .25" and are clip on

In very good vintage condition

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