A fine cable chain travels the length of this necklace, punctuated by marquise-shaped stations that cradle a single faux pearl at each pause, like small closed eyes drifting along a current. The delicate scale keeps it wearable alone or layered, with just enough shine to catch light without overstatement. Simple, dainty, and quietly luminous.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Unmarked
• Style / design notes: Fine cable chain with marquise/eye-shaped pearl stations, spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl cabochons at each station
• Function: Necklace
• Color: Gold-tone, cream pearl
• Condition: Great vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 18" long when unclasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An intricate openwork filigree heart opens to reveal a smooth gold-tone interior — the contrast between the lacy exterior and the plain inner face feels intentional, like something kept private. A single seed pearl anchors the center of the floral lattice, grounding the delicate metalwork with just enough weight. It hangs from a fine curb chain and closes cleanly, wearing as beautifully today as the day it was made.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; seed pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Domed openwork filigree heart locket; radiating starburst petal cutout pattern; seed pearl center accent; notched interior rim; ridged V-bail; fine curb chain with spring ring clasp and secondary safety lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: Single seed pearl at center, white, round, small
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
9" chain length when clasped; locket approx. 1" wide × 1" tall

Collected by
Mineral and Matter