Vintage Serpentine Chain in 1mm width

1970's-1980's

Necklace available in multiple lengths

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Vintage Serpentine Chain in 4mm width

1980's

Necklace measures 28"

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A substantial wide mesh bracelet — woven from multiple rows of fine silver-tone chain — cinches at marcasite-studded bar links before meeting an oval case ringed with dense marcasite-style beading and pointed star details at the lugs. The cream dial is clean and uncluttered, letting the ornate metalwork carry the piece. Shannons drew from the same Art Deco and Edwardian revival vocabulary that made marcasite jewelry popular again in the 1990s, and this watch captures that sensibility at its most confident — heavy, architectural, and unmistakably feminine. A bracelet watch in the truest sense.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, marcasite-style bead detailing, multi-row woven mesh bracelet, quartz movement

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Shannons, Quartz, Japan movement, Made in China
• Style notes: Oval case, marcasite-style bezel with star lug details, wide multi-row mesh bracelet, marcasite bar connectors, fold-over clasp
• Function: Quartz, untested
• Color: Silver, cream
• Condition: Great Vintage condition
• Measurement: 7.5 inch bracelet length

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A finely carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with upswept hair and draped shoulder — set within a handworked gold tone wire filigree frame of looped and scrolled construction. The frame has the character of hand-formed wire work rather than cast manufacture, giving each piece an organic, slightly irregular quality consistent with earlier production. A pendant bail at the top allows it to be worn on a chain as well as pinned. Unsigned and quietly beautiful.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, carved shell cameo

Details:

• Era: 1920s–1940s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Hand-formed wire filigree oval frame; looped and scrolled border; twisted rope inner bezel; dual-function brooch and pendant; ring bail at top
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with upswept hair; crisp carving
• Color: Gold tone, warm brown, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1"

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A shield-shaped head in dark oxidized silver tone, set with a faceted emerald-cut green glass stone at center and ringed with rows of faux marcasite — the whole composition crisp and geometric, drawing from the Art Deco vocabulary with confidence. The openwork setting catches light at every angle, and the tapered band sits cleanly beneath. Signed Avon on the band; a well-made piece that wears above its origins.

Materials: Silver tone metal, green glass, faux marcasite

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon on band
• Style notes: Art Deco revival shield-form head, emerald-cut green glass center stone, faux marcasite surround, openwork setting, tapered band
• Stone notes: Faceted emerald-cut green glass center; faux marcasite accents throughout
• Color: Silver and green
• Condition: Good vintage condition
• Size: 7

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Trifari distilled the sailboat into its essential geometry here — a single sweeping mast, triangular sails reduced to pure line and negative space, a curved hull that echoes the horizon. It is a study in confident restraint, the kind of design that looks as current now as it did when it left the studio. Signed with the crown Trifari mark and copyright symbol, placing it firmly within the label's most collectible mid-century period. Trifari's reputation for designer-quality costume jewelry — built under head designer Alfred Philippe and worn by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower — makes signed pieces consistently sought after.

Materials Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: c. 1955–1969 (crown Trifari with © mark)
• Markings: Signed "Crown Trifari ©" on reverse
• Style / design notes: Figural sailboat; fully openwork; angular modernist interpretation; single mast with swept sails and curved hull; matte and polished surface contrast
  
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5"

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1954-1960

Measures 36" chain and pairs of fleur-de-lis are 2"x3/4"

Very Good Vintage Condition, Collectible

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A pair of plump golden doves, each clutching a small cluster of flowers — the motif is unmistakably Disney, carrying the soft romanticism of mid-century fairy tale illustration translated into metal. Cast in warm gold tone with fine surface detail, they sit close to the ear with quiet charm. A signed piece for the collector who wears their magic with restraint.

Materials: Gold tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Disney
• Style notes: Dove with floral cluster, dimensional cast construction, post stud backs
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

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Charming matched pair of signed Gerry's swan brooches in silver-tone with pebbled body texture, finely etched wing feathers, and a bright blue rhinestone eye on each. Sold individually — ideal as scatter pins or a collar pair.

Brand: Gerry's (signed)
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Stones: Blue rhinestone eyes
Quantity: 2 matching brooches
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Condition: Good vintage — all rhinestones present, clasps functional

Discover the timeless elegance of this authentic signed Krementz necklace, a stunning example of mid-century American jewelry craftsmanship. Renowned for their superior "gold overlay" process—which is significantly thicker and more durable than standard plating—Krementz pieces are designed to retain their brilliant luster for a lifetime.
This 24-inch Matinee length strand features a sophisticated alternating pattern of high-polish spheres and intricately ribbed textured beads. The mix of surfaces catches the light from every angle, offering a rich, dimensional look that elevates any ensemble from casual to formal.

Brand: Authentic Krementz (Signed on the clasp/tag)
Length: 24 inches (Matinee Length)
Material: 14K Gold Overlay / High-Quality 
Design: Alternating 6mm-8mm
Era: 1970s–1980s
Closure: Secure Lobster
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; gold finish is bright and free of tarnish.

A wide, substantial Monet bracelet built from overlapping chevron-shaped panels — each one combining a brushed satin surface with polished marquise-shaped accents along the spine, creating a two-texture effect that catches and reflects light in different ways simultaneously. The construction is architectural and confident, the kind of bracelet Monet produced in the 1960s and 70s when American costume jewelry was at its most ambitious in terms of design and finish quality. Safety-chain clasp keeps it secure on the wrist.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s, Monet
• Markings: Signed "Monet" on clasp
• Style / design notes: Wide chevron / diagonal panel links; brushed satin texture on main panels; polished marquise-shaped accents along upper edge; safety-chain box clasp
• Stone or material notes: No stones; all metal
• Function: Bracelet
• Color: Warm gold tone; two-finish (brushed and polished)
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 7" including clasp

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• Era: 1955-1970's

Description: A fine twisted rope chain splits at center into two equal drops, each ending in a simple open-heart outline — a lariat construction that wears asymmetrically and moves constantly, the two hearts falling at different heights depending on how the chain settles. Napier, founded in 1875 and one of the most enduring names in American costume jewelry, brought their characteristic precision to this quietly romantic design. The cool silver tone keeps it contemporary; the heart motif keeps it personal.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1980s–1990s, Napier
• Markings: Signed "Napier" on barrel clasp
• Style / design notes: Fine twisted rope chain; splits into two equal-length drops; open heart charm at each end; lariat / Y-necklace form; barrel clasp
• Stone or material notes: No stones; all metal
• Function: Lariat / Y-necklace
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

Measurement: 38" total length

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1955-1979

Measures 1.5" x 1.5

Very Good Antique  Condition- some darkening around edges 

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A rabbit face rendered in textured rope-pattern gold tone, one eye winking — or perhaps missing — and a red rhinestone set at the nose, whiskers fanning out in fine parallel lines below. Sarah Coventry's novelty pieces have a particular fondness for the wry and the warm, and this bunny delivers both. The oversized openwork ears give it a lanky, cartoon-adjacent charm that sits perfectly on a lapel or collar.

Materials: Gold tone metal, red rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Signed Sarah Cov on reverse
• Style notes: Rabbit face form, textured rope-pattern body, openwork ears, standard pin back; one rhinestone eye, one oval plain eye (winking detail), red rhinestone nose
• Stone notes: Red rhinestones at eye and nose
• Color: Gold and red
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Approx. 2" tall × 1" wide

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A matte black oval cabochon sits within a sweeping gold-tone crescent, its curve traced by a line of clear rhinestones that amplifies the contrast between deep black and bright crystal. The open swirl frame adds movement, and the polished gold outer arc grounds the composition — graphic and confident in the way that Trifari's later decades did well. Signed Trifari TM on the clip backs, placing these in the brand's post-1969 period. The black and gold palette is as versatile as it gets.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; black glass or resin cabochon; clear prong-set rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1980s (Trifari TM mark, post-1969)
• Markings: Signed "Trifari TM" on clip backs
• Style / design notes: Open crescent swirl frame; oval matte black cabochon center; clear rhinestone pave arc along inner crescent edge; smooth polished gold-tone outer swirl; clip-on backs
• Stone notes: Black oval cabochon; clear rhinestones along inner arc
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Gold tone, black, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

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A matte black dial with gold baton indices and matching gold hands creates a striking contrast against the dense marcasite-style flower case — the dark face reading almost like a night sky framed in silver. The bracelet is a cascade of open filigree links, each one a lacy diamond of scrollwork and small four-petal flowers, with marcasite bead accents at the joints and a faint two-tone warmth where gold-tone hardware meets the oxidized silver. The overall effect is Victorian in spirit and thoroughly wearable — the kind of watch that functions as jewelry first and timepiece second. Untested.

Materials: Silver and gold-tone base metal, marcasite-style bead detailing, open filigree bracelet links, quartz movement

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Quartz, stainless steel back
• Style notes: Scalloped flower case, black dial with gold baton indices, open filigree link bracelet, marcasite bead accents, fold-over clasp
• Function: Quartz, untested
• Color: Silver, gold, black
• Condition: Good vintage condiiton
• Measurement: 7.75 inch bracelet length

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3/4" length, post back

Large hoops are in very good vintage condition

Medium hoops have a little discoloration and wear

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A delicate vintage station necklace featuring five openwork clover motifs spaced along a fine silver tone chain. Each clover is softly detailed with tiny cutouts, giving the piece a lace-like lightness as it moves along the neckline.

Clover motifs have long symbolized luck and quiet protection, appearing frequently in jewelry as small tokens of good fortune. The airy design and gentle spacing of the stations give the necklace a balanced rhythm—light, understated, and easy to layer.

A subtle vintage piece with a touch of charm and symbolism.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: silver tone metal

• Style: clover station necklace

• Stations: 5 clover charms

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 14 inches

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• Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
• Style: Minimalist Diamond-Cut / Textured Bangle
• Metal: Bright silver-tone base metal
• Dimensions: 2.75 inner diameter
• Condition: Good vintage condition; retains its original bright silver-tone finish with minimal surface wear.

Wings painted in deep crimson and burgundy, the veining rendered with precision — small yellow and white accents at the lower wing tips complete a pattern that closely mirrors the monarch. The silver tone metal frame follows every curve and scallop, the body segmented and rounded, the antennae looping at the tips. A naturalistic piece, unsigned but well-made.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Painted enamel wings with naturalistic monarch-style markings, scalloped wing edges, looped antennae, teardrop leg details, simple pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Deep red, burgundy, yellow, silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

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A small butterfly with wings painted in a wash of chartreuse and forest green — the colors blend and bleed into each other like light through leaves. Silver tone metal frames the wings and forms the body and antennae, the lower wings edged with a scalloped border. Unsigned and petite, the kind of piece that sits quietly on a collar or lapel and still gets noticed.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Painted enamel wings, scalloped lower wing edges, silver tone body and antennae, simple pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Yellow-green, forest green enamel with silver tone metal
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

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A folded mesh panel is pinched at center by a small bar detail, fanning out above and below into a draped bow form — the same fluid architecture as the matching necklace, scaled for the ear. The mesh catches light along every woven edge, moving between structured and soft as it shifts. Screw back closures suggest mid-century manufacture. Wear them alone or pair with the matching mesh bow necklace for a full set.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Draped mesh bow drop; bar pinch center; matching set with mesh bow necklace
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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Multiple fine cable chains gather and drape into a sculpted mesh bow at the front — fluid architecture that moves between structured and soft depending on how the light catches it. The bow is formed from the chains themselves, pinched at center by a small bar detail, with the mesh fanning out on either side in a controlled cascade. Hook and eye closure with a generous five-inch extender chain offers flexible length. A quietly dramatic piece with a strong 1980s design sensibility.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand cable chain with draped mesh bow focal detail; bar pinch center; hook and eye closure; extender chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see images

Measurement: 12" + 5" extender

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Wings painted in a naturalistic palette — red bleeding into yellow, edged in olive green with teal eyespots and ivory roundels that mirror the markings of a real specimen. The silver tone metal frames each wing cleanly, the body segmented and rounded, the antennae looping into open circles at the tips. Unsigned, but the detail and coloration are unusually lifelike for costume jewelry of its era.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Painted enamel wings with naturalistic wing markings, scalloped wing edges, looped antennae, teardrop leg details, simple pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Red, yellow, olive green, teal, ivory, silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

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An open oval frame — the kind that once held a miniature portrait — crowned with a spray of cast flowers, leaves, and berries that spill naturally over the top edge. The form draws directly from the Victorian tradition of locket frames and mourning jewelry, here reinterpreted as a purely decorative brooch with no stone or image inside. The empty center is the point: it frames whatever lies beneath it on the fabric, turning a simple lapel into something more considered. The oxidized silver tone gives the cast detail real depth.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s, Victorian revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Open oval frame with beaded inner border and scalloped outer edge; dimensional floral and leaf garland crown with blossoms, buds, and foliage; oxidized finish emphasizes relief; asymmetrical botanical spray
  
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Silver tone, oxidized
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 1.6"

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• Stone: Natural Banded/Picture Jasper
• Era: Circa 1970s
• Metal: Silver-tone base metal
• Style: Bohemian / Southwestern Revival
• Dimensions: Pendant is approximately 1.5" to 1.75" in height, 19" chain
• Condition: Good vintage condition; stone is smooth and secure. Metal finish features a soft, authentic aged patina.

Striking vintage brooch featuring a fully dimensional silver-tone rose with deeply sculpted layered petals, flanked by two textured leaf sprays. The bold 3D form and heavy casting give this an almost sculptural quality — a real statement piece at 2 inches wide. Unmarked, likely mid-century.

Style: Figural floral brooch
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Size: Approx. 2" x 1"
Markings: Unmarked
Condition: Good vintage — some oxidation in recesses, clasp functional

Two graduating strands of prong-set clear rhinestones fall from a small cluster post — minimal in form, maximal in movement. Rhinestone chain earrings of this construction were a staple of evening dressing from the late 1960s through the disco era, catching light with every turn. Unsigned and entirely wearable day or night.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style / Design notes: Double strand drop, prong-set rhinestone chain, small cluster post top, graduating strand lengths
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Function: Post back
• Color: Silver-tone with clear stones
• Condition: Vintage wear and tone loss, see images
• Measurement: 1.5" long

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A classic vintage love knot pendant set inside an open diamond-shaped frame with a fine cut-edge border, suspended on an 18" curb chain. The rope-twist knot is beautifully detailed and sits freely within the frame. Clean, timeless mid-century design.

Style: Love knot pendant necklace
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Chain: 18" curb chain
Markings: Unmarked
Condition: Good vintage — pendant and chain intact, clasp functional

A pleated fan set with marcasite stones opens to reveal a marquise-shaped quartz watch face with Roman numerals — a piece that functions as both jewelry and timepiece, in the tradition of Victorian and Edwardian pendant watches. The marcasite-set bow at the crown is a period-perfect detail, grounding the Art Deco revival aesthetic that defined so much of 1980s fine costume jewelry. Listed untested; likely needs a battery.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, marcasite stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s Art Deco revival
• Markings: "Quartz" on dial face; no other markings
• Style / design notes: Fan-form pendant, pleated ribs with marcasite set throughout, marcasite bow at crown, marquise watch face with Roman numerals, opens to reveal watch, link chain
• Stone or material notes: Marcasite stones throughout front face and bow
• Function: Quartz pendant watch — untested, likely needs battery
• Color: Oxidized silver-tone
• Condition: great vintage condition, see photos
• Measurement: 1.25" x 1.75" closed; 26" chain

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Description: A substantial rectangular pendant in antiqued silver tone with a richly scrolled and beaded frame — reversible, showing a faceted blue glass stone on one face and an ornate cross motif on the other. The dual-sided construction is a thoughtful detail, offering two entirely different readings of the same piece: one luminous and decorative, one quietly devotional. The twisted rope chain and spring-ring clasp are consistent with mid-century to later production. A pendant with genuine presence and rare versatility.

Materials: Silver-tone / antiqued base metal; blue glass stone (one side); cast cross motif (reverse)

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Rectangular pendant with ornate scrollwork and beaded border frame; faceted blue glass stone on front face; embossed cross design on reverse; reversible; twisted rope chain; spring-ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faceted blue glass cabochon/stone; deep cobalt blue
• Function: Reversible pendant necklace
• Color: Antiqued silver tone with cobalt blue stone
• Condition: Great Vintage condition

Measurement: Pendant 1" wide × 1.5" tall; 24" chain

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A continuous line of prong-set clear rhinestones curves into a clean V and falls into a single elongated drop — the lariat form at its most elemental. Rhinestone chain necklaces of this construction were hallmarks of mid-century evening dressing, worn against bare skin or over a simple neckline where the drop could move freely. Unsigned and quietly spectacular.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Lariat Y-necklace, continuous prong-set rhinestone chain, single pendant drop, no focal centerpiece — the drop is the focus
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set throughout
• Color: Silver-tone with clear stones
• Condition: Wear and tone loss, see images
• Measurement: 12.5" wearing length with 7" extender; 2" drop

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Radiating arms of prong-set rhinestones extend from a larger central stone in a starburst formation that evokes both a snowflake and a distant star. The pale ice-blue stones catch light with quiet intensity — a characteristic of quality glass rhinestones from this era. Unsigned and effortlessly wearable on a lapel, collar, or knitwear.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, pale blue glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Starburst/snowflake form, radiating arms, prong-set stones throughout, larger central stone
• Stone or material notes: Pale ice-blue glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Color: Silver-tone with pale blue stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: 1.5" diameter

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A carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with flowing hair and draped shoulder — sits centered within a richly detailed gold filled frame. Black enamel fills the engraved scrollwork surrounding the cameo, creating strong contrast against the warm gold. The shaped cartouche frame with its quatrefoil silhouette and floral base details speaks to Victorian revival sensibility, and the hollow locket back suggests it once held a photograph or lock of hair. Signed Simmons, a respected American gold filled manufacturer active from the late 19th century onward.

Materials: Gold tone, carved shell cameo, black enamel

Details:

• Era: Late 1800s–early 1900s
• Markings: Simmons (on bail)
• Style / design notes: Quatrefoil cartouche frame; black enamel engraved scrollwork; twisted rope inner bezel; locket back; pendant bail
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with windswept hair
• Color: Gold filled, warm brown, white, black enamel
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 3" including bail

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Description: A study in contrast and craft — this brooch centers a hand-etched bird amid scrolling botanicals, rendered in gold inlay on oxidized steel in the Toledo tradition. The octagonal panel is framed by an elaborate gold-tone filigree border that catches light from every angle. Damascene work traces its roots to Moorish Spain, and pieces like this one were made at their peak in mid-century Toledo workshops. Wears beautifully on a lapel, coat, or scarf.

Materials: Gold-toned metal filigree frame; oxidized steel center panel with gold inlay (damasquino technique)

Details:

• Era: c. 1950s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Octagonal damascene center panel; ornate looped filigree surround; bird in flight with floral and scroll motifs
• Material notes: Gold inlay on blackened steel
• Function: Pin brooch
• Color: Black and gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss around edges

Measurement: 1.6" × 1.9"

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A quill feather rendered in Spanish damascene — the centuries-old Toledo tradition of inlaying fine gold wire and colored enamel into blackened metal — with yellow, green, and white scrolling detail across every barb. A matching damascene ball serves as the chained safety cap at the pin's end, making the entire piece a cohesive object from tip to terminus. Spanish damascene stick pins of this quality were among the most sought-after tourist and export pieces of the post-war decades.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, Spanish damascene enamel inlay (yellow, green, white on blackened metal)

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Spain" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Feather/quill form, full damascene enamel coverage, scrolling gold inlay detail, chained matching damascene ball safety cap
• Stone or material notes: Toledo-style damascene — gold wire and colored enamel inlaid into blackened base metal
• Color: Yellow, green, white, and black with gold inlay
• Condition: Vintage with wear consistent and tone loss is a few places, see images
• Measurement: 3.5" long

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Each petal is worked in the Spanish damascene tradition — gold wire inlaid into a blackened steel ground in flowing arabesque scrollwork, with a beaded silver tone edge framing each leaf. A smooth faux pearl sits at the center, its soft cream a quiet contrast to the intricate metalwork surrounding it. The backs are gold tone, the fronts richly two-toned. A handcraft technique with centuries of history, translated into an earring that wears beautifully today.

Materials: Blackened steel, gold inlay (damascene), silver tone base metal, faux pearl center

Details:

• Era: 1960s-70s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Six-petal flower form; gold wire damascene inlay on blackened steel petals; beaded silver tone petal edges; faux pearl center; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl center cabochon; cream tone, good luster
• Color: Black, gold, silver tone, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Just under 1"

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A narrow rectangular bezel holds a field of crushed teal opal mosaic — its surface a patchwork of blue-green fragments that shift in the light like a tide pool seen from above. The setting face is flanked by low-relief floral scrollwork on each shoulder, giving the ring an almost signet-like formality softened by the organic stone. Small and precise, with a quiet depth that rewards a closer look.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, crushed opal mosaic inlay

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Partial hallmark — circle mark and rectangular cartouche (possibly "OS" or "05"); origin unclear
• Style / design notes: Rectangular bezel setting; crushed opal mosaic inlay; floral scroll shoulder relief; signet-adjacent profile
• Stone or material notes: Crushed teal opal mosaic inlay; blue-green fragmented surface with light shift; no strong play of color
• Color: Silver tone, teal
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Size 7

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Five oval faceted stones — amethyst, peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz, and amethyst — line up in a graduated spectrum across an oxidized sterling band framed above and below by rows of marcasite. Thai sterling workshops were producing some of the finest accessible gemstone jewelry from the 1970s onward, and the CNA maker's mark, wide tapered band, and oxidized finish suggest this piece dates to the earlier end of that tradition. Stamped 925, CNA, and Thailand on the inner band.

Materials: Sterling silver (925), amethyst, peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz, marcasite

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "925 CNA" and "Thailand" stamped inside band
• Style / design notes: Five-stone graduated band, oval faceted gemstones in prong settings, marcasite pavé border above and below, oxidized finish, wide tapered band
• Stone or material notes: Natural gemstones — amethyst (x2), peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz; marcasite accent rows
• Color: Oxidized silver with multi-color stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: Size 8

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A generous cluster of prong-set pear-shaped clear rhinestones tumbles across an openwork silver-tone setting, punctuated by small round marcasite-style accents at the edges. The shank is split and tapered, adding structure to what reads as an organic, scattered arrangement of stones. The dark oxidized tone of the metal deepens the contrast with the bright clear stones — a combination with roots in Art Deco jewelry that never fully goes out of style.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1980s
• Markings: 925
• Style notes: Cluster setting with pear-cut rhinestones and marcasite-style round accents, openwork shank
• Stone notes: Faceted clear pear rhinestones with dark round marcasite-style accents
• Color: Silver tone with clear and dark accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Size 7

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A slender serpentine chain that moves like liquid silver along the collarbone. The tightly woven links create a smooth, reflective surface that catches light with quiet movement. Minimal, refined, and endlessly versatile.

Materials
Sterling silver (marked 925)
Made in Italy

Details

• Era: Likely 1980s–1990s

• Maker: Italy (925 marked)

• Style: Serpentine chain necklace

• Design: Fine woven links creating a smooth, flexible chain

• Length: 16"

• Color: Silver

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 16"

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A single wire forms an open teardrop hoop before curling into a small double spiral at the base, finished with two polished ball ends — kinetic and considered in equal measure. The design has the fluid quality of hand-formed wire work, light on the ear and interesting from every angle. Stamped 925.

Materials: Sterling silver (925)

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: 925 stamped on wire
• Style / design notes: Open teardrop hoop; double spiral base; polished ball terminals; shepherd's hook closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Sterling silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: 1"

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A whimsical and rare statement piece from Swarovski. This mixed-metal lariat necklace features a beautiful silver-tone chain adorned with seven iconic "good luck" and "milestone" charms, including a crystal-encrusted Star, Heart, Four-Leaf Clover, Horseshoe, Key, Padlock, and a Little Boy/Character. Each charm is expertly set with brilliant Swarovski pavé crystals. The unique cascading lariat design offers a sophisticated yet playful "Y-necklace" silhouette. Signed with the Swarovski Swan logo on the back of the charms and the clasp.

No longer in production- considered collectible.

• Brand: Authentic Swarovski (Hallmarked with Swan Logo)
• Collection: "Good Luck / Milestones" (Retired Design)
• Type: Multi-Charm Lariat / Y-Necklace
• Metal: Mixed Metal Finish (High-polish Silver Tone & 18k Gold Tone Plating)
• Stones: Precision-cut Swarovski Pavé Clear Crystals
• Necklace Length: 16 inches + 2-inch Extender (Adjustable to 18 inches)
• Lariat Drop: Approximately 3.5-inch cascading drop
• Closure: Secure Lobster Clasp with Swan Logo Tag
• Condition: Excellent Vintage/Retired Condition (All crystals intact)

• Four-Leaf Clover: Fortune & Good Luck
• Horseshoe: Protection & Success
• Padlock: Devotion & Security
• Key: Freedom & New Beginnings
• Heart: Love & Compassion
• Star: Ambition & Guidance
• Boy Character: Family & Connection

A thick, textured cable chain like this one is perfect to double up on its own for a layered look or to add to a necklace stack. The texture helps it shine and catch light as well as adding interest to a layer. 

1970's-1980's

Measures 28"

Gold Tone, in very good vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This layered three strand vintage necklace is ready to build upon.  The longest layer is a thicker rope chain, the middle is a thinner cable chain and the shortest is another rope chain but in a slimmer width.

1970's

Measures 20" on shortest chain and 24" on longest chain

In Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected By Mineral and Matter

Three dense rows of round purple aurora borealis rhinestones catch light from every angle, shifting between deep violet, blue, and iridescent rainbow depending on how they're worn. The AB coating — a mid-century innovation popularized by Swarovski in the late 1950s — became a staple of costume jewelry through the 1960s and 70s, lending even modestly priced pieces an almost otherworldly luminosity. Set in a gunmetal-tone cup chain construction, the contrast between the dark setting and the electric purple stones is striking and modern-feeling. Wears equally well dressed up or stacked casually.

Materials: Gunmetal-tone base metal, purple aurora borealis glass rhinestones, elastic

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
  
• Style notes: Three-row stretch bracelet, prong-set round rhinestones, cup chain construction
• Stone notes: Purple AB (aurora borealis) glass rhinestones, round cut, iridescent coating
• Color: Gunmetal, purple, iridescent
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Stretch, fits approximately 6–6.5 inch wrist

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A playful vintage charm bracelet celebrating the spirit of travel and discovery. The bracelet is strung with soft faux pearls and adorned with miniature gold tone charms—each one a tiny story of movement across the world.

A whimsical collection of symbols circles the wrist: an airplane, bicycle, globe, hot air balloon, and sailboat, along with a small animal charm that adds a touch of personality. Together they evoke the romance of journeys—maps unfolding, wheels turning, skies opening overhead.

Charm bracelets like this were popular from the 1960s through the 1980s, when themed jewelry often reflected hobbies, memories, and personal adventures.

Lighthearted and nostalgic, this piece feels like a small souvenir collection gathered along the way.

Details

• Era: 1960s–1980s

• Style: themed charm bracelet

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Chain: faux pearl link chain

• Charms include:

  • airplane

  • bicycle

  • globe

  • hot air balloon

  • sailboat

  • animal figure

• Closure: spring ring clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with visible wear and some pearl coating loss consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 8 inches

Celebrate the rhythm of life with this exquisite vintage treble clef charm. Rendered in a warm, brushed gold-tone finish and accented by a singular ruby-red rhinestone, this 1970s-era piece is a soulful tribute to the music that moves us. A perfect gift for the performer or the dreamer, it’s a timeless emblem of creativity and harmony.

Measures 1"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Like constellations drawn in shadow—
dark forms, softly illuminated.

This Trifari necklace is composed of glossy black beads arranged in sculptural, almost architectural links. Small gold tone spacers punctuate the rhythm, adding warmth and quiet contrast.

There is a balance here—structure and softness, geometry and flow. At 23 inches, it rests just below the collarbone, present but never loud.

A piece that feels both grounded and celestial.

Details

• Brand: Trifari

• Era: 1950s–1960s

• Material: black lucite or acrylic beads, gold tone metal spacers

• Length: 23 inches

• Style: beaded / sculptural link necklace

• Closure: spring ring

• Marking: signed Trifari

• Condition: excellent vintage condition with light wear

Measurements

• Length: 23”

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three flat herringbone chains braided together into a single fluid strand — each chain catching light independently as it twists, so the whole piece shifts between matte and mirror as it moves. Gathered at each end by smooth cylindrical end caps and finished with a spring ring clasp stamped ©Trifari. The kind of chain that looks effortless and expensive at once.

Materials: Gold tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari (on clasp)
• Style / design notes: Three-strand braided herringbone construction; cylindrical barrel end caps; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

All gold, all texture — the wings of this Trifari butterfly are filled with a dense field of raised gold-tone beads set within an open filigree lattice, each bead catching light differently depending on the angle. The body is sleek and pointed, the antennae curl at the tips with a light hand. Understated and confident. Signed TRIFARI© on the reverse.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Signed TRIFARI© on reverse
• Style notes: Open filigree wings filled with raised bead detail, pointed body, curled antennae, simple pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A gold tone metal rope chain and a black cord are twisted together into a single fluid strand, finished at each end with polished gold oval end caps and a small lobster clasp. The contrast of matte black against warm gold gives the piece a graphic, almost architectural quality — minimal but with real presence. Versatile enough to wear as a choker doubled, or as a delicate single strand.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, black cord

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari
• Style / design notes: Two-strand twisted rope construction; gold tone metal rope twisted with black cord; polished oval end caps; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone and black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A central raised leaf sits within an oval frame of smaller petals and foliage, all rendered in brushed gold-tone with the confident dimensionality that defined Trifari's mid-century botanical work. The rope-edged oval border contains the composition without constraining it — structured yet organic. Trifari was one of America's premier costume jewelry houses, and pieces like this reflect the brand at its most considered.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Trifari signature visible on clip mechanism
• Style / design notes: Oval openwork frame, dimensional central leaf, surrounding petal and foliage detail, rope-edged border, brushed matte finish
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 1.25" tall, 1" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A simple curb chain with a twist, literally.  The light reflects nicely off the twists on the chain, making it a perfect accessory by itself or layered with others. 

1970's-1980's

Measures 17" or 24"

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Multiple fine curb chains and a flat link chain are twisted together into a substantial rope-like braid, gathered at each end by smooth barrel end caps and finished with a lobster clasp. The mix of chain textures — fine mesh-like curb against a bolder flat link — gives the piece visual depth and movement. Substantial enough to wear alone, refined enough to layer.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980-90s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand twisted chain construction; mixed curb and flat link chains; barrel end caps; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos 

Measurement: 3" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Elegant two-tone pendant featuring a flowing silver-tone open-work disc and leaf spray with a pair of raised gold-tone pansy flowers at center. The contrast between the bright silver filigree and warm gold blooms gives this a sophisticated, nature-inspired look. Hangs on an adjustable slider chain, 20–28".

Metal: Two-tone silver and gold-tone base metal
Chain: Adjustable slider, 20–28"
Markings: Unmarked
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Condition: Good vintage — pendant intact, chain and slider functional

Three pieces built from the same DNA — a gold rope chain interwoven with a silver-tone beaded strand, the contrast between the two metals giving each piece a quiet texture that catches light without announcing itself. The 28" length drapes easily over a turtleneck or layered; the 18" sits cleanly at the collarbone; the bracelet closes with a lobster clasp and wears close to the wrist. A set that functions just as well broken apart as worn together.

Materials: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None visible
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain interwoven with silver-tone beaded chain; cylinder end caps on bracelet; lobster clasp closure on bracelet
  
• Color: Gold and silver tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Necklace 1 — 28"; Necklace 2 — 18"; Bracelet — 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This exquisite Victorian paste stone locket captures timeless elegance with its ornate etched detailing. The delicate pendant features a classic locket design perfect for holding cherished memories or layering with your favorite chains. The intricate surface etching adds sophisticated dimension and character. An ideal statement piece for vintage lovers and those who appreciate heirloom-quality jewelry.

1/20 Goldfill

1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Vintage necklace featuring an ornate Victorian revival pendant with a romantic “courting couple” porcelain-style cabochon, framed by intricate gold-tone filigree and delicate faux pearl accents. A coordinating top medallion connects to a graceful double-chain drop, creating an elegant 5-inch dangle.

• Chain length: 22”
• Drop length: approx. 5”

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Era: Late 1980s – early 1990s

An intricate vintage Victorian revival locket necklace, richly decorated with engraved florals, scrollwork, and dark enamel accents that create striking contrast against warm gold tones. The oval center panel is framed by an elaborate ornamental border, echoing the romantic decorative language of late Victorian jewelry.

Lockets like this were revived in the 1960s–1970s, when Victorian-inspired pieces became popular again for their symbolism and ornate craftsmanship. The hinged pendant opens to hold a small photograph or keepsake, carrying memory quietly close.

A piece that feels like a small heirloom—ornamental, nostalgic, and deeply romantic.

Details

• Era: likely 1960s–1970s Victorian Revival

• Material: gold tone metal with dark enamel accents

• Motif: floral and scroll engraving

• Style: ornate oval locket pendant

• Closure: hinged locket with chain clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Pendant height: approx. 2 in.

• Pendant width: approx. 1.5 in.

• Necklace length: approx. 24 in.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This beautiful oval locket features a romantic two-tone design with silver-tone floral overlays set against a gold-tone striped background. The pendant is uniquely suspended from a decorative horizontal bar connector, giving it the elegant look of an antique fob necklace. A classic example of 1960s-1970s Victorian Revival craftsmanship, this locket opens to reveal space for two photographs. The intricate etching and mixed-metal style make it a versatile statement piece for collectors of vintage romantic jewelry. 

1960's-1970's

Locket measures 1.75" x 1.5" and Chain Measures 24", Bar Connector add another .5" to the overall length

Gold Tone with Silver Floral Accents

Outside in very good vintage condition, inside shows maybe glue residue or some discoloration? Inside is in good vintage condition.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Cast in the tradition of European dress jewelry, this round brooch is dense with ornament — concentric rings of scrolling filigree, a scalloped border edge, and a raised pinwheel flower at the center, all in oxidized silver tone that lets the depth of the pattern read clearly. The "W. Germany" stamp on the back is a reliable date marker, placing manufacture before German reunification in 1990, and signals the quality standards associated with postwar West German jewelry production. Closes with a clip mechanism rather than a pin — secure and non-damaging to fabric.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish

Details

• Era: c. 1950s–1980s, pre-1990 (confirmed by W. Germany stamp)
• Markings: Stamped "W. Germany" on reverse
• Style / design notes: Circular form; layered openwork filigree with scrolling S-curve motifs; raised pinwheel floral center; scalloped outer border with marcasite-style bead detail; oxidized finish enhances relief depth
• Function: Clip brooch (clip-back mechanism, non-piercing)
• Color: Silver tone, oxidized
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Waltham is one of America's oldest watch names, and this petite dress watch carries that heritage with quiet confidence. The cushion-cut oval case frames an ivory dial with gold Arabic numerals — legible, warm, and unhurried. A fine mesh expansion band with safety chain keeps it secure on the wrist. Sold as-is; not tested and may require a battery or servicing.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Dial reads "Waltham"; case back stamped "W"
• Style / design notes: Cushion-cut oval case, Arabic numeral dial, mesh expansion band with safety chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Mechanical dress watch — not tested, sold as-is
• Color: Gold-tone, ivory dial
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; running condition unknown

Measurement: 6.5" including safety chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A clean rhythm of white and gold—structured, repeating, quietly bold. This piece carries a sculptural presence, where each segment feels like a small architectural form, fitted together in motion.

The contrast between soft white enamel and warm gold tone creates a balanced tension—modern, but rooted in mid-century design language. It sits close to the wrist, expanding with ease, designed for everyday wear with a refined edge.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, white enamel

Details:

• Expansion/stretch bracelet
• Structured segmented design
• Crisp white enamel panels with gold tone accents
• Comfortable, flexible fit
• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Measurement: fits most average wrists (approx. 6–7.5" stretch)
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

White Pearl trio of beads with a gold bead on each side of each trio. Layering Necklace in Gold Tone by Tracy Hamilton

1970's-1980's

Necklace measures 26" and can be worn single or doubled

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A smooth, high-polish hematite oval sits in a gunmetal bezel ringed with a double row of textured bead detail — the combination of mirror-like stone and granulated frame creating a quietly hypnotic surface. No color, no distraction — just light and reflection. Substantial and refined, with the kind of understated presence that works as easily with a white shirt as with an evening look.

Materials: Gunmetal tone base metal, hematite

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Whiting & Davis Co.
• Style / design notes: Smooth oval hematite cabochon; double-row beaded bezel; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Hematite oval cabochon; mirror polish; deep graphite tone with strong light reflection
• Color: Gunmetal, black/hematite
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1" length

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A carved hematite rose sits at the center of each earring — its dark, mirror-polished surface catching light in a way that shifts between graphite and deep pewter. The surrounding silver tone frame is elaborate: open filigree scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a twisted rope inner bezel that echoes the Victorian mourning aesthetic the hematite material naturally invokes. Dramatic and deeply wearable, equally at home with black or with unexpected color.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, carved hematite

Details:

• Era: 1950's-70's
• Markings: Whiting & Davis, style #1767
• Style / design notes: Carved hematite rose cameo; open filigree scroll frame; twisted rope bezel; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Carved hematite oval cabochon with rose relief; high polish with strong light reflection
• Color: Silver tone, black/hematite
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1.5" length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A deeply dimensional repousse village scene — figures gathered beneath trees, a church spire in the distance, a dog at rest in the foreground — covers the entire front face of this substantial oval locket, with the scene continuing in relief on the interior left panel. Whiting & Davis, best known for their mesh bags and jewelry, produced pieces of genuine craft, and this locket carries that legacy in its weight and detail. The brushed reverse and single photo compartment keep the interior calm against the narrative exterior.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Whiting & Davis (confirmed by brand attribution — please verify signature location on piece)
• Style / design notes: Large oval locket, full-coverage repousse village scene on front, relief scene continues on interior left panel, brushed crosshatch reverse, single photo compartment, rope chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Oxidized silver-tone
• Condition: Great Vintage Condition
• Measurement: 26" chain; pendant 2" x 2.5"

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This extraordinary wide link bracelet is a masterclass in 1980s jewelry design. Each interlocking link features a bold chevron/zigzag pattern with raised parallel ridges running diagonally, creating a dramatic three-dimensional, architectural effect that catches the light from every angle. Substantial, weighty, and utterly glamorous. Stamped  "B"  on the back of each link.

• Style: Wide sculptural link bracelet with hidden box clasp 7.5" long, .75" wide
• Material: High-polish gold-tone metal
• Design: Interlocking chevron/zigzag links with raised ridge detail
• Era: Circa 1980s

• Condition: A bit of wear and chipping on a few spots across the piece.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wide domed cuff wrapped in glossy crimson enamel, its surface smooth and uninterrupted — color as the entire statement. The gold tone metal interior and rim edges frame the enamel cleanly, and a hinged opening with a hidden clasp keeps the silhouette unbroken. Bold without ornamentation, the kind of piece that anchors an entire look from the wrist.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, enamel

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Wide domed cuff; glossy enamel exterior; hinged opening with hidden clasp; gold tone interior and rim
• Stone or material notes: Glossy crimson enamel
• Color: Crimson red, gold tone
• Condition: good vintage condition, see images.

Measurement: 2.75" x 2.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A bold floral cluster of round brilliant cubic zirconia — center stone ringed by eight larger stones, all framed by a pavé halo — sits atop a triple split shank set with additional CZ down each band. The layered construction gives the ring considerable presence without heaviness, and the rhodium-finish sterling catches light from every angle. Vintage-inspired in its cluster silhouette and generous scale, it works as well with denim as it does with a dressed-up look.

Materials: 925 sterling silver; round brilliant cubic zirconia (simulated); rhodium plated finish

Details:

• Era: c. 2000s–2010s, vintage-inspired design
• Markings: Stamped "925 CN" and "FZN" on inner shank
• Style / design notes: Round CZ center stone; eight-stone surrounding cluster; pavé halo frame; triple split shank with pavé CZ set down each band
• Stone or material notes: Cubic zirconia — all simulated; no natural stones
• Function: Cocktail / fashion ring
• Color: Clear and silver
• Condition: Excellent condition

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter