A chain with quiet movement and texture. Each elongated bar link is finely ribbed and softly curved, catching light as it shifts with the wearer. The repeating pattern gives the piece a subtle rhythm—simple, structured, and distinctly vintage.

Materials
Gold tone metal

Details

• Era: Likely 1960s–1970s

• Style: Textured bar link necklace

• Design: Elongated ribbed bar links connected by small round links

• Color: Gold tone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 18"

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Six sculpted leaves radiate from a central point in warm gold tone, each surface etched with fine crosshatch texture that catches light like hammered metal. The composition has the organic confidence of 1960s naturalist design — simple, unhurried, satisfying in the hand. A quiet piece that wears well on a lapel or coat.

Materials: Gold tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings:none
• Style notes: Six-petal leaf cluster, dimensional construction, etched surface texture throughout
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

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A large maple leaf rendered with fine crosshatch texture across the entire surface — the veining raised, the serrated edges crisply defined, the stem curving gently at the base. All gold, no stone, no ornament. Just the leaf itself, done well. Unsigned, but substantial in scale and quality of detail.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Large figural maple leaf, crosshatch textured surface, raised veining, serrated edges, curved stem, simple pin back
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
  

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Five asymmetric arms radiate outward with ribbed, naturalistic detail — the center dimpled with fine granular texture that mimics the actual surface of a sea star pulled from tidal water. The slightly irregular form keeps it from feeling too polished, too perfect, which is exactly what makes it work. Unsigned coastal jewelry of this kind was produced in abundance during the 1970s and 80s, when nature motifs were a quiet constant in American accessory design. Pin it to a lapel, a hat brim, or a canvas bag and let it do the rest.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Five-arm starfish form; ribbed arm detail; granular textured center; standard pin back
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 2.25 in width and length

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Each arm curls slightly at its tip, giving these starfish a sense of movement — as though caught mid-drift rather than pressed flat into a mold. The surface is covered in raised dot and granule texture that mimics the real thing closely enough to reward a second look. The scale is generous without being oversized, sitting comfortably on the ear with the kind of presence that reads from across a room. Gold tone starfish earrings of this quality were a coastal jewelry staple through the late 1980s and into the 1990s, pairing equally well with a linen shirt in August or a sweater in February. Post and butterfly back closures keep them secure and easy to wear daily.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, post and butterfly back closures

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Sculptural starfish form; five arms with upturned curling tips; raised dot and granule texture across entire face and reverse
• Closure: Post and butterfly back (pierced)
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 1.25" across

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A wide cuff-style band wraps the finger in an all-over etched pattern, crisscrossing wave lines that catch light differently from every angle. No stone, no setting — just bold, sculptural metalwork carrying the whole design. The open, adjustable-style back gives it a relaxed, contemporary fit despite the vintage detailing. A striking, textural statement ring for anyone who likes their jewelry with a bit of edge.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Style / design notes: Wide cuff-style band, all-over etched wave/feather texture, open back
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6.5

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Repeating X-shaped links connect end to end in a continuous chain, each one cast with fine parallel ribbing across both bars of the cross and edged with a thin silver tone outline that gives the whole bracelet a quietly two-tone quality. The links are substantial without being heavy — there's enough presence to catch light from multiple angles as the wrist moves, and enough flexibility that the bracelet drapes rather than sits stiff. The X-link or cross-link bracelet was a dominant format in gold tone costume jewelry through the late 1980s , when geometric chain styles with textural surface detail were a wardrobe standard. A box clasp with safety tab closes it securely. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970's-1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Repeating X-cross links with fine parallel rib texture; silver tone edging creates subtle two-tone effect; box clasp with safety tab closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Warm gold tone with silver tone edge detail
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 7.25 in long when unclasped 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

2.6" Diameter

Good Vintage Condition,

Collected by Mineral and Matter

1.) Measures 28" 

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A deep purple oval faceted stone sits in a scalloped, flower-like gold-tone halo, with tiny clear accent stones tucked into each curve. The open gallery beneath the setting adds sparkle and dimension. Unmarked, but nicely detailed — a cocktail-ring silhouette with vintage romance.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, amethyst-tone glass stone, clear accent stones

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Oval faceted center stone, scalloped floral halo with clear accents
• Color: Gold-tone with purple stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 9

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A small winged cherub charm swings from a delicate rope chain, its wings and figure cast with more texture and detail than most costume charms of this size manage. The kind of quiet, sentimental piece meant to be given rather than bought for oneself. Gold-tone finish throughout, spring-ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Style / design notes: Cherub/angel charm pendant on fine rope chain bracelet, spring-ring clasp
• Era: 1970s 
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Length: 7" plus 1" charm

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A sweet and saturated piece from the early 1990s, this bracelet watch pairs a heart-and-X link band with square-set aqua crystals at even intervals and a matching rhinestone-encircled bezel. The oval white dial reads clean with Arabic numerals and gold-tone hands — a practical face anchored by thoroughly decorative surroundings. The stainless steel case back and fold-over clasp speak to solid construction beneath the glam. Untested, sold as a wearable collectible.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel case back, faceted blue rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Quartz, Stainless Steel Back
• Style notes: Oval case, heart-and-X link bracelet band, square-set blue crystal stations, rhinestone bezel
• Stone notes: Blue rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with aqua blue crystals, white dial
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7" length

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A black resin cameo set against ivory sits within a hexagonal filigree frame adorned with applied flowers, scrollwork, and small faux pearls — the whole composition suspended above a cascade of draped curb chains and gold-tone tassels. This is the 1970s Victorian revival at its most theatrical, channeling the layered excess of the Gilded Age through the lens of the decade's appetite for statement jewelry. Unsigned and entirely committed to its own drama.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black and white resin cameo, faux pearls

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Hexagonal filigree frame, applied flower accents, scrollwork detail, faux pearl stations, black resin silhouette cameo on ivory ground, three chain tassels and two draped curb chains below, rope chain
• Stone or material notes: Black and white resin cameo; faux pearl cabochons
• Color: Antique gold-tone with black, white, and cream accents
• Condition: Good condition, discoloration in the center front of the piece, see images
• Measurement: 24" chain; pendant 2" x 3"

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A high-polish gold-tone dome curls and wraps in a bold, wave-like sculptural form — no stones needed here, just clean lines and a satisfying weight on the hand. The bombé shape gives it real presence, reading modern and confident with any outfit. Unmarked, but well-made with a substantial, hollow-cast body.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Style / design notes: Sculptural bombé wave design, high-polish finish, hollow-cast
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Size 7

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A windswept bonsai in miniature — its sinuous gold-tone trunk rising from a deep green rectangular glass base rimmed in pavé clear rhinestones, the canopy spreading into clusters of gold leaves set with alternating emerald and clear rhinestones. The bonsai form carries centuries of meaning in East Asian tradition: patience, resilience, the beauty of things shaped slowly over time. As a brooch it translates that stillness into something worn and carried. A rare and particular piece that appeals well beyond the usual costume jewelry collector.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; deep green rectangular glass base; clear pavé rhinestone trim; emerald and clear rhinestone flower clusters; needle pin with roller catch

Details:

• Era: c. 1980s–1990s
  
• Style / design notes: Sculpted bonsai form with sinuous trunk; gold-tone leaf canopy set with emerald and clear rhinestones; rectangular green glass planter base with pavé rhinestone border
• Stone or material notes: Green glass base; emerald green and clear rhinestones — all simulated; no natural stones
• Function: Lapel brooch
• Color: Gold tone, deep green, and clear
• Condition: Great Vintage Condition

Measurement: 2" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An engraved bow suspends a beaded-border oval frame holding an original black and white photograph of a young man — the classic form of the WWII-era sweetheart pin, worn by women to keep a loved one close while they were away. The photograph appears original to the piece, making this as much a found artifact as a piece of jewelry. Unsigned and quietly affecting.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, original black and white photograph under glass

Details:

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Engraved ribbon bow brooch with suspended oval portrait frame, beaded border, original black and white photo of young man
• Stone or material notes: Glass-covered photo compartment
• Color: Antique gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; original photograph intact
• Measurement: 1" x 2"

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A quiet, architectural piece — the brick-link band moves like sunlit water against the wrist. The rectangular tank face carries a single round cabochon at its edge, a small punctuation mark in dusty rose. Unsigned but well made, with the kind of quartz movement that outlasts trends. Pairs easily with everyday layering or stands alone.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: "Quartz," "Japan" on dial face; "Stainless Steel Back" on case back
• Style / design notes: rectangular tank-style case, brick/panel link bracelet, fold-over clasp closure
• Stone notes: single round cabochon accent, dusty pink/rose tone
• Function: quartz movement, untested
• Color: gold-tone with rose accent
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: 7.5" bracelet length, 1" watch face

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A carved white cameo profile sits against a brick-red ground, framed by a heavy rope-twist gold-tone border set with small clear rhinestones at each compass point. Convertible from pin to pendant with both a pin bar and a bail on the reverse, this piece has real weight and texture — the kind of substantial mid-century costume brooch that reads more expensive than it is.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, resin cameo, rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Rope-twist oval frame, convertible brooch/pendant with pin bar and bail
• Stone or material notes: Carved white cameo on coral-red ground, clear rhinestone accents
• Color: Gold-tone with white, coral, and clear accents
• Function: Converts from brooch to pendant
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A warm terracotta and cream resin cameo — a loose-haired classical figure — sits flush in a simple gold-tone oval bezel that opens to reveal a sunburst-engraved interior on one side and a plain photo panel on the other. The restraint of the setting lets the cameo read as the quiet centerpiece it is, without competing ornament. A wearable, everyday piece with genuine vintage presence.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, resin cameo

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Oval locket form, flush-set resin cameo front, sunburst engraved interior panel, single photo compartment, oval link chain
• Stone or material notes: Terracotta and cream resin cameo — classical female profile with loose hair
• Color: Gold-tone with terracotta and cream
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 24" chain; pendant 1.75" x 1.25"

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A double-row gate-link chain runs the length of this bracelet, each connecting link set with an alternating black and clear rhinestone for a subtle graphic rhythm. The links have real weight to them, more substantial than a typical costume tennis bracelet. Lobster clasp closure, unsigned.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, black and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Double gate-link chain bracelet, alternating rhinestone-set links, lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: Alternating black and clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with black and clear accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A tiny cherub takes flight in miniature, cast in gold-tone metal with a clutch-back closure meant for a lapel, collar, or hat brim. This 1970s-era figural took real detailing at a small scale, wings and limbs fully rendered rather than flattened into a silhouette. A quiet, sentimental piece equally suited to everyday wear or a keepsake gift.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clutch back

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Figural cherub/angel lapel pin, tie tack style clutch back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A broad, architectural gold-tone setting cradles a single round faux pearl, its ridged and faceted shoulders radiating outward like rays from a sun — or the ribs of a shell. The substantial weight and geometric form place this firmly in the 1970s, when signet-style rings were worn with intention and jewelry leaned bold and structural. The pearl reads soft against the heavily textured metal, an unexpected pairing that gives the piece real character. Wears with the confidence of a statement ring and the ease of an everyday one.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, faux pearl

Details:

• Era: 1970s
  
• Style notes: Signet form, ridged radiating shoulders, wide flat band, fan or shell-like setting
• Stone notes: Round faux pearl, gloss finish, bezel-set
• Color: Gold, cream white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss
• Measurement: Size 9

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A woman's profile rendered in high-relief against a fine granulated ground — her hair swept back with the confidence of a figure from antiquity. The round medallion sits above a scrolled fleur-de-lis drop that gives the pendant an architectural weight without heaviness. The large bail suggests it was made to be worn on a substantial chain. Pendant only — no chain included.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s, neoclassical revival style
• Style / design notes: Round medallion with female portrait in high relief, granulated ground, milgrain border, scrolled fleur-de-lis drop, large round bail
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition (please reference photos)

Measurement: 1.5" total length including drop

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A pear-cut emerald green crystal forms the body, a round green stone the head, and two marquise-cut clear rhinestones spread outward as wings — together composing a tiny, luminous angel. The gold halo ring at the top completes the figure with a lightness that keeps it from tipping into kitsch. A butterfly clutch backing makes it easy to pin to a lapel, collar, or coat. The kind of piece that finds the right person and stays with them.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, emerald green glass or crystal, clear rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Figural angel composed of prong-set crystals — round head, marquise wings, pear body — gold halo ring, butterfly clutch backing
• Stone or material notes: Pear-cut and round emerald green glass or crystal; marquise clear rhinestone wings
• Color: Gold-tone, emerald green, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Approx. .75" tall

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A single cream faux pearl drops from a small cluster of clear crystals set in a leaf-shaped bail — delicate in scale but considered in detail. The twisted rope chain suits the pendant's softness, adding texture without competing. It sits at the collarbone with the quiet ease of something worn daily for years.

Materials

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Single faux pearl pendant with three-crystal cluster bail; twisted rope chain
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearl; clear rhinestone crystals
• Color: Gold-tone with cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 9.5" in long when clasped, pendant 2 cm long, 0.5 cm wide

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Description: A petite open-work bow in warm gold tone — each loop cut through with a delicate filigree pattern that keeps the piece light without diminishing its presence. The bow motif has a long history in jewelry, from 18th century sentiment pins to mid-century costume accessories, and this small version carries that tradition with quiet charm. Tack-back closure makes it easy to wear on a lapel, collar, knitwear, or pinned to a ribbon.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Open-work filigree bow form; tack-pin back with butterfly clutch
• Stone or material notes: No stones; all metal
• Function: Lapel / tack pin
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 0.75" wide × 0.5" tall

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Six oval filigree medallions link together in a continuous scroll motif, each one an open lattice of curling vines and small raised beadwork at the center. The repeating pattern gives the bracelet real presence on the wrist without any added stones or color, just texture and light moving through the open metalwork. Unsigned, with a spring ring clasp.

Materials: Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
  
• Style notes: Six oval filigree scroll medallions, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 8"

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An ornate fleur-de-lis silhouette anchors an oval black cabochon at its center, with two lengths of fine curb chain draping below in true chatelaine style. The scrollwork on the gold-tone metal has real depth to it, more architectural than typical costume pins of the era. A rollover clasp secures it to a lapel or scarf, worn as a statement rather than a subtle accent.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, black glass cabochon

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Fleur-de-lis chatelaine-style brooch, draped double chain, rollover clasp
• Stone or material notes: Oval black glass cabochon
• Color: Gold-tone with black center stone
• Condition: good vintage condition

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A four-leaf clover pendant finished in deep green enamel, each heart-shaped leaf framing open space before meeting at a small rhinestone-set center. The reverse is left polished gold-tone, smooth and unfussy. A classic lucky charm motif rendered with enough detail to feel substantial rather than novelty. Unsigned, on a fine cable chain.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, green enamel, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Four-leaf clover pendant, heart-shaped leaves, rhinestone center, cable chain
• Stone notes: Clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with green enamel
• Condition: Good vintage condition
• Measurement: 19" chain, pendant 1"

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A flat, closely woven herringbone chain lies smooth and flexible against the wrist, catching light along each interlocking row. The clasp tag is stamped "Korea," and a spring ring closure keeps it secure. Simple, sleek, and easy to layer or wear alone, this is everyday gold-tone shine with a bit of vintage history behind it.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Korea
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 
• Measurement: 7.25" long (unclasped), 2.25" diameter (clasped)

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A 

full-bloom rose on a thorned stem — the bloom itself built from finely crosshatched mesh that gives it a soft, textile-like depth, while the stem and leaves are cast in a smoother, matte gold tone for contrast. The combination of textures is the quiet sophistication of mid-century American costume jewelry at its best, echoing the naturalistic rose brooches produced by Giovanni, Monet, and their contemporaries. Elegant on a blazer lapel, a winter coat, or pinned to a scarf.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s, Mid-Century American
  
• Style / design: Full-bloom rose with fine crosshatch mesh petals; cast stem with thorn detail; two textured leaves; naturalistic figural form
  
• Function: Brooch / pin
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition little wear on top of one petal
• Measurement: 1.74" wide × 2.5" tall

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Add a touch of vintage charm and good fortune to your attire with this classic gold-tone tie tac. Featuring a traditional horseshoe silhouette—a timeless symbol of luck—this piece is accented by three sparkling round-cut crystals in clear, purple, and blue. Its textured gold-tone finish and integrated safety chain with a bar stay make it both a functional and stylish accessory for any formal or professional look.

Design: Domed horseshoe with three bezel-set multicolor crystals.
Material: Polished and textured gold-tone metal with glass crystals.
Backing: Secure tie tac pin with a clutch back and safety chain.
Year Estimate: Circa 1970s - 1980s.
Measurements: Horseshoe is approximately 0.5" in height; total chain length is 2".
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original crystals secure and a bright gold-tone finish.
Style: Retro, Traditional, Equestrian-Inspired.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Dozens of fine gold-tone wires run parallel across the arc of this open cuff, gathered and cinched at two points by small ring bands before tapering into polished bullet-shaped terminals. The effect is architectural — a surface that shifts between flat and dimensional as the wires catch light at different angles. The form has roots in ancient Ethiopian and Egyptian jewelry traditions, where multi-strand wire cuffs signified both craft and status. A piece that reads as contemporary without trying.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Multi-wire open cuff, two ring-knot cinches, polished bullet terminals, open back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 2.5" inner diameter

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Five open gold-tone rings anchor the center of this bracelet, each framed by a line of prong-set clear rhinestones that continues through the rectangular bar links on either side. The interplay between solid geometry and sparkling stone gives the piece a mid-century confidence — structured enough for evening, light enough for afternoon. A hidden box clasp with safety chain closes it securely. An unsigned piece with the quality of a signed one.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Open circle link center with rhinestone connectors, rectangular bar and rhinestone panel links, hidden box clasp with safety chain
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set clear round rhinestones throughout
• Color: Gold-tone, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 7.25" not including extender chain

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Three looping openwork petals build upward in concentric ridged layers, crowned by a polished dome — the overall effect is somewhere between a garden bloom and a satellite in orbit. The combination of matte textured wire and high-polish center reflects the sculptural confidence of 1960s American costume jewelry at its best. Unsigned and ready to wear.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Three-petal flower form, dimensional concentric openwork layers, polished dome center, single curved stem, matte textured finish on petals
• Stone or material notes: None — polished gold-tone dome center
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good Vintage condition, some wear and chipping on the back of the brooch
• Measurement: 2" x 2.25"

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Rows of interlocking rectangular links build into a wide, flexible panther-link bracelet with serious presence on the wrist. The brick-style construction gives it a woven, almost fabric-like drape, while the brushed and polished link surfaces play off each other in the light. A gold-tone fold-over clasp with safety closure keeps it secure. A confident, 1980s statement piece that layers well or wears alone.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide multi-row panther/brick link design, fold-over clasp with safety closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.25" long (unclasped), 1.75" diameter (clasped)

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

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

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

Measurement: .5" diameter

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A textured gold-tone poodle sits mid-turn, its nugget-finish coat giving real dimension against the smoother collar and paws. Ruby-colored rhinestone eyes catch the light without tipping into costume-jewelry sweetness. A 1950s–1960s figural brooch, the kind sold by the boxful in mid-century department stores and still charming decades on.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone eyes

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Figural poodle brooch, textured nugget finish, safety-catch pin back
• Stone or material notes: Ruby-colored rhinestone eyes
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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

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

Details:

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

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Ribbed bars interlock in a continuous chevron pattern that moves with a satisfying rhythm around the neck — graphic and tactile without being loud. The links have a dimensional quality that catches light at every angle, giving the piece a presence that reads far above its origins. A strong everyday necklace that pairs as well with a white t-shirt as it does with an evening out.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Interlocking Z/zigzag links with triple rib texture on each arm; alternating link orientation creates continuous chevron silhouette; integrated barrel push-pull clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Bright warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 

Measurement
8 in long when clasped, individual straight bars are 1cm long

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

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

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Six dimensional roses — each with a fine crosshatch-textured surface and a tightly furled center bud — arranged in an open wreath form that feels both structured and organic. A design aesthetic common to the late 1950s and early 1960s, when American costume jewelry makers elevated everyday metals into something quietly architectural. The hexagonal frame anchoring each bloom gives the piece a geometric backbone beneath all that bloom. Wears beautifully on a lapel, collar, or knitwear.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1955–1965, Mid-Century
  
• Style / design notes: Six textured dimensional rose blooms in open wreath / circle formation; hexagonal inner frame; hinged pin back
  
• Function: Brooch / pin
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 1" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slim, solid gold-tone bangle with a fine scroll pattern embossed around its full circumference, its opposite side left smooth and quiet. Simple enough to wear stacked with others, distinct enough to hold its own alone. No visible seam or clasp — a slip-on style meant to sit close to the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Slim solid bangle, embossed scroll pattern, slip-on style with no clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Length: 2.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single small stone sits in a scalloped illusion setting — the serrated bezel edge making the crystal appear larger and more brilliant than its modest size suggests. This setting style was widely used in mid-century fine and costume jewelry alike, giving even small stones an outsized presence. It hangs from a delicate rolo chain with the quiet confidence of something worn daily for decades.

Materials

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Illusion solitaire setting with scalloped bezel; V-bail; delicate rolo chain
• Stone or material notes: Single clear crystal or paste stone; silver-tone setting with gold-tone chain and bail
• Color: Gold-tone and silver-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
9.25 in long when clasped, Pendant 1cm long, 0.5 cm wide

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

A round-cut cubic zirconia sits in a two-tone prong setting, mounted on a wide, softly domed gold-tone band. The classic engagement-style silhouette gives it timeless, easy-to-wear appeal — solitaire sparkle without the fuss. Unmarked, with a substantial, comfortable band width.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, cubic zirconia

Details

• Style / design notes: Round solitaire CZ, two-tone prong setting, wide domed band
• Color: Gold-tone with clear stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 9

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

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, red enamel

Details

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

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

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

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

Details:

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

Measurement: 2.5" tall

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Textured and smooth oval links alternate down the length of this bracelet, twisting slightly to catch light differently as it moves on the wrist. The pattern gives it a rope-like, dimensional look without any added stones — just the interplay of matte and polished gold-tone finishes. A spring ring clasp closes it securely at the back.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Alternating textured and smooth oval link chain, rope-twist look, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8.25" long (unclasped), 2.5" diameter (clasped)

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A boldly cast torch with a high-polish flame and a finely ribbed handle — the kind of figural brooch that carried real symbolic weight in mid-century America, evoking liberty, knowledge, and illumination. The dimensional casting catches light dramatically, contrasting the smooth flame against a stippled cup collar. Small in scale but strong in presence; it pins well to a blazer or coat lapel and reads with quiet authority.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s, Mid-Century American
  
• Style / design notes: Figural torch; dimensional cast flame with stippled cup; vertically ribbed tapering handle; high-polish finish
  
• Function: Brooch / pin
• Color: Bright gold tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 0.75" wide × 1.9" tall

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A wide gold-tone bangle wrapped in a swirling ribbed cable pattern, its dimension coming from the twist rather than any added stone. Beaded rings mark the center and edges where the design shifts direction, a small structural detail borrowed from finer cable bracelet designs. Hinged with a snap closure for easy on-off wear, substantial enough to stand alone on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide hinged bangle, twisted ribbed cable pattern, beaded ring accents
• Color: Gold-tone
• Function: Hinged closure with snap clasp
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 
• length: 2" by 2.5"

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

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, clear rhinestones

Details

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

Measurement: 2.5" inner diameter

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Ribbed double bars interlock in a continuous zigzag pattern that mimics the look of woven metal — structured and tactile in equal measure. The bracelet has real presence on the wrist without feeling heavy, and the ridged surface catches light in a way that reads more considered than costume. Finished with a simple toggle clasp that keeps the clean geometry intact.

Materials

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Interlocking ribbed double-bar links in a chevron zigzag pattern; toggle clasp with ring
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 7.5" unclasped 

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

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; aurora borealis rhinestones

Details:

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

Measurement: 2" wide × 4" long (each)

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

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

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

Stones: Green moonglow lucite cabochons

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

Material: Oxidized silver-tone base metal; moonglow lucite

Era: 1950s

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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Three delicate gold-tone chains drift at different lengths, each strung with oversized baroque faux pearls and iridescent faceted crystal beads that catch light like sea glass. The irregular shapes of the pearls give the piece an organic, unhurried quality — closer to something found than something manufactured. It layers beautifully or holds its own as a standalone necklace with real presence.

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "GVS" on tag
• Style / design notes: Triple strand station necklace on fine gold-tone chains; baroque faux pearl and faceted crystal bead stations
• Stone or material notes: Oversized baroque faux pearls; iridescent faceted crystal beads in pale blue-grey
• Color: Gold-tone, cream, and iridescent pale blue-grey
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 9 in long when clasped, has adjuster to make longer, 

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

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

1980's

1.) 30" long, 12mm

2.) 16", 10mm, marked Korea

Gold Tone

Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Ingraham's tonneau-shaped case has the barrel-curved silhouette of true Art Deco design, its Arabic numeral dial marked simply "Made in U.S.A." A dollar-watch maker in its day, Ingraham built pieces meant for everyday wear rather than display cases, and this one still shows it. Gold-tone case, hand-wind movement, sold untested.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1930s–1940s
• Markings: INGRAHAM, MADE IN U.S.A.
• Style / design notes: Tonneau (barrel) case, Art Deco styling, Arabic numeral dial, hand-wind
• Color: Gold-tone case, cream dial
• Function: Mechanical hand-wind watch, untested
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2" to 4.5" stretch diameter

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

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

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

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

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

Materials: Black faceted glass beads; metal clasp

Details:

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

Measurement: 37"

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

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

Measures approx 1.5" x 1.25"

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A cabochon-cut blue star sapphire simulant catches the light with a visible six-ray star, cradled in a naturalistic, branch-like setting with tiny clear accent stones tucked into the twigs. Marked "18K" with a letter "H" inside the band. A classic Linde-style star stone with sculptural, nature-inspired detailing.

Materials
Base metal, blue star sapphire simulant, clear accent stones

Details

• Markings: 18K, can not make out rest of stamp 
• Style / design notes: Cabochon star sapphire in branch/twig setting with accent stones
• Color: Silver-tone with blue stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 7

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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

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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

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

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

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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
  

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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

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