2.6" Diameter

Good Vintage Condition,

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An Art Deco silhouette scaled down to the wrist, with sculpted scroll lugs framing a softly aged dial. The Elgin-signed face carries its original hands and numerals beneath decades of honest patina, paired with a two-tone woven expansion band that slips on with ease. A piece that reads as much like a small sculpture as a timepiece.

Materials: Gold-filled top case, stainless steel back, two-tone expansion band

Details:
Era: 1940s
Markings: "Elgin" on dial, case back stamped "Toby USA, 1/20 10K GF Top, Stainless Back"
Style / design notes: Tonneau-shaped case with scrolled Art Deco lugs, expansion band
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case, two-tone silver and gold-tone band
Condition: In working wind-up condition, wear and age across the band, please see images.
Measurement: Expansion band, one size fits most

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A mirrored pairing—light and dark, ivory and black—each carrying the same quiet floral rhythm. Worn together, they create a soft contrast; worn alone, each holds its own subtle presence.

The enamel surface feels smooth and grounded, while small rhinestone-set florals catch light in delicate points. There’s something balanced here—symmetry, repetition, and a sense of ease in how they layer.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, enamel (black and ivory), rhinestones

Details:

• Set of 2 hinged bangle bracelets
• One black enamel, one ivory enamel
• Small floral rhinestone accents throughout
• Secure clasp closures
• Designed to stack or wear separately
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Measurement: each fits approx. 6–7" wrist
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age (ivory bangle shows minor enamel wear)

A small cushion-shaped dial, framed by a scalloped gold case with faceted, leaf-like lugs, glows softly like a moon in its last quarter. The case back carries Bulova’s L6 date code, which places it in 1956. Bulova’s ladies’ dress watches from that era paired fine American timekeeping with jewelry-like cases, and they were made to be worn every day and kept for a lifetime. It still runs on its original wind-up movement. The textured expansion band slips on easily and sits delicately on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone case, gold-tone and stainless steel expansion band

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Bulova on the dial and crown. The case back is stamped “Bulova” with the date code “L6,” which indicates 1956
• Style / design notes: Scalloped cushion case with faceted fan lugs and ribbon-twist band connectors. Silver-tone dial with gold Arabic numerals and dot markers, and gold-tone hands
• Function: Mechanical hand-wind movement
• Color: Gold, champagne silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition. In working wind-up condition. The dial shows light spotting and age patina, with gold-tone wear on the case edges and lugs and light wear on the band
• Measurement: Expansion band fits 6"–8"

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Description
Six talismans for fortune hang from a sturdy curb chain: a painted eight ball, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe, an acorn, a textured star, and a coin stamped “Republik Österreich 20.” Good luck charm bracelets were a mid-century favorite, collected one keepsake at a time, and this one pairs Old World symbols with a playful nod to the pool hall. The charms move and chime softly as you wear it. It stacks easily with other bracelets, or it can stand alone as a small constellation of wishes at the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, painted wood

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Curb link chain with six good luck charms: eight ball, four-leaf clover, horseshoe, acorn, textured star, and an Austrian 20 coin-style charm with an eagle on the reverse
• Stone or material notes: Hand-painted black wooden eight ball with gold-tone caps
• Function: Fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold, black, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Light gold-tone wear on the charms, a small spot of green verdigris on the jump ring holding the eight ball, and light paint wear on the eight ball
• Measurement: 7.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Six talismans for fortune hang from a sturdy curb chain: a painted eight ball, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe, an acorn, a textured star, and a coin stamped “Republik Österreich 20.” Good luck charm bracelets were a mid-century favorite, collected one keepsake at a time, and this one pairs Old World symbols with a playful nod to the pool hall. The charms move and chime softly as you wear it. It stacks easily with other bracelets, or it can stand alone as a small constellation of wishes at the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, painted wood

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Curb link chain with six good luck charms: eight ball, four-leaf clover, horseshoe, acorn, textured star, and an Austrian 20 coin-style charm with an eagle on the reverse
• Stone or material notes: Hand-painted black wooden eight ball with gold-tone caps
• Function: Fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold, black, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Light gold-tone wear on the charms, a small spot of green verdigris on the jump ring holding the eight ball, and light paint wear on the eight ball
• Measurement: 7.25"

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Description
Triangles of abalone shell shimmer in blue, violet, and sea green along this watch’s band ends, like light on a moonlit tide. Made in the 1990s by Times Square, a brand of FADA Industries, it pairs a classic oval dial with Southwestern-inspired geometric inlay. Ribbed silver-tone borders frame each panel, and the stretch expansion band slips on easily. A colorful piece that mixes everyday ease with ocean-born iridescence.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, stainless steel case back, abalone shell inlay, expansion band

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Times Square Quartz, Japan Movt on the dial; case back stamped FADA Ind. Inc., Stainless Steel Back, Japan Movt, 5312QB
• Style / design notes: Oval case with white dial and black Arabic numerals, geometric triangle inlay band ends with ribbed borders, stretch expansion band
• Stone or material notes: Natural abalone shell inlay
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with expansion band
• Color: Silver, blue, violet, sea green, white
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear on the case. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: Expandable, fits a size 6 wrist

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A small rectangular dial with slim Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and tiny clear and red stone accents sits within a wide bracelet of stepped gold-tone brick links. It looks more like a cuff than a wristwatch. Lucerne made these jewelry-style dress watches through the 1950s, when a ladies’ watch was meant to be as decorative as it was useful. It still runs on its original wind-up movement. The broad, flexible links catch the light like sun on stacked stone.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Lucerne on the dial
• Style / design notes: Rectangular case set into a wide stepped brick-link bracelet. Silver-tone dial with Roman numerals, blued hands, and clear and red stone markers
• Function: Mechanical hand-wind movement, fold-over bracelet clasp
• Color: Gold, silver, red
• Condition: Good vintage condition. In working wind-up condition. The dial shows age spotting, and one stone marker near the VIII looks clouded or dark. One pink stone is loose in the face.There’s gold-tone wear on the clasp and on scattered high points of the links, plus light surface scratches on the bracelet and case back, please see images
• Measurement: 6.5"

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Description
A sleek black rectangular dial floats like a slice of night sky in a polished stainless steel case, marked only by two minimalist silver hands. Made by Citizen in the 2000s, it runs on the brand’s Eco-Drive technology, which is powered by light rather than a disposable battery. The half-bangle bracelet has a brushed finish and links into a butterfly clasp, so it wraps the wrist like a cuff. Modern and architectural, it suits both everyday wear and evenings out.

Materials
Stainless steel

Details

• Era: 2000s
• Markings: Citizen Eco-Drive on the dial; case back stamped Citizen Eco-Drive, St. Steel, Water Resist, G620 movement, Japan
• Style / design notes: Rectangular case with minimalist black dial, rigid half-bangle with link section, brushed finish
• Function: Light-powered Eco-Drive wristwatch with butterfly clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light scratches on the bangle and case, small mark on the dial edge near 12. NOT WORKING, could need a light recharge or more to work
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist

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Description
A small octagonal case frames a pale champagne dial with slim gold batons, as clean and quiet as early morning light. Made by Helbros in the 1980s, it shows the understated elegance the American watch brand was known for. The flexible brick-weave bracelet tapers gracefully at the case and drapes smoothly on the wrist. A classic dress watch with a refined geometric shape.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel case back and bracelet

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Helbros Quartz on the dial; case back stamped Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Back; clasp stamped Stainless Steel Hong Kong
• Style / design notes: Octagonal case with champagne dial, gold baton markers, tapered brick-weave bracelet
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone loss on the clasp cover and underside of the bracelet with steel showing through. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 8"

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Description
A smoky, sunburst dial fades from honey gold at the center to deep bronze at the edges, like a sunset settling into evening. Made by Timex in the 1970s, this Electric model belongs to the brand’s early battery-powered line, which was a modern novelty at the time. The rounded cushion case has applied gold square markers, and the textured expansion band has a crosshatch finish. It has a warm retro look that feels true to the era.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, stainless steel case back, gold-tone expansion band

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Timex Electric on the dial, W. Germany on the dial edge
• Style / design notes: Rounded cushion case with gradient sunburst dial, applied square hour markers, and crosshatch-textured expansion band
• Function: Battery-powered electric wristwatch with stretch expansion band and back battery hatch
• Color: Gold, bronze, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone wear on the case and band edges, scratches and spotting on the crystal. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: Expandable, fits a size 5.5 wrist

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Description
A small oval Bulova dial sits between band ends inlaid with turquoise, mother of pearl, and deep black shell, like a desert sky passing from day into night. The case back date code marks the watch as 1965, during the golden era of Bulova’s 23 jewel mechanical movements. Pear-shaped lugs and a softly brushed bezel add mid-century polish, and the U.S.A. expansion band slips easily over the hand. It joins classic American watchmaking with Southwestern inlay in one distinctive piece.

Materials
10K rolled gold plate (RGP) bezel, stainless steel case back, inlaid stone and shell band ends, stainless steel expansion band

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Bulova 23 on the dial; case back stamped Bulova 10K RGP Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, L5 (1965 date code); U.S.A. on the expansion band
• Style / design notes: Oval case with brushed bezel and pear-shaped lugs, Southwestern-style inlay band ends with rope-edge borders
• Stone or material notes: Turquoise-colored stone, mother of pearl, and black shell or stone inlay
• Function: 23 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, expansion band
• Color: Silver, turquoise, pearl white, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, spotting on the dial, light wear on the band ends. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work, MISSING GLASS FACE
• Measurement: Expandable, fits a size 5.5 wrist

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Description
A softly glowing champagne dial with a sunray finish sits in a beveled gold-tone frame, marked with slim gold Roman numerals and batons. Made by Anne Klein in the 1990s, it shows the designer’s clean, polished take on the classic tank watch. The open-link bracelet alternates silver bars with gold beaded connectors, so it’s light, airy, and easy to pair with either metal. A refined everyday watch with quiet vintage charm.

Materials
Two-tone base metal, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: AK Anne Klein on the dial, AK logo clasp, case back stamped Thailand movement, quartz
• Style / design notes: Rectangular beveled case, sunray champagne dial with Roman numerals and baton markers, open two-tone link bracelet
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Champagne, gold, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear on the bracelet. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 6.75"

Description
A deep black rectangular dial is framed in polished gold, with slim baton markers and a single crystal accent shining like a lone star in the night sky. Made by Bill Blass in the 1990s, it brings the American designer’s tailored glamour to a classic tank-style case. The bracelet is made of gleaming woven brick links and closes with a signed “BB” fold-over clasp. Bold and refined, it’s a polished statement on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone stainless steel, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Bill Blass on the dial and case back, case back stamped 298-112, “BB” logo clasp stamped Stainless Steel Hong Kong
• Style / design notes: Rectangular tank-style case with stepped bezel, inset dial frame, and woven brick link bracelet
• Stone or material notes: Single clear crystal accent on the dial
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone wear on the underside of the bracelet with steel showing through. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7.9"

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Description
Silver and gold links loop into soft sailor’s knots along this bracelet, framing a small round dial of shimmering mother of pearl. Made by Anne Klein II in the 1990s, it reflects the American designer’s polished, sporty-chic approach to everyday elegance. The two-tone finish pairs easily with silver or gold jewelry, and the delicate case keeps it refined on the wrist. A graceful bracelet watch with a nautical touch.

Materials
Two-tone base metal, stainless steel case back, mother of pearl dial

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Anne Klein II on the dial; case back stamped 10/7357, Thailand movement, quartz
• Style / design notes: Round case with gold Arabic numerals, two-tone knot link bracelet
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, gold, pearl white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, tarnish and finish loss on the underside of the links. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
Molten-looking nugget links ripple along this watch like gold cooled straight from the earth, framing a soft champagne dial. Made in the 1990s, it shows off the bold nugget texture that was a signature look of the era. A single crystal accent and slim gold baton markers keep the face clean and understated. The bracelet has real presence on the wrist, and its smooth brushed back sits comfortably against the skin.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Parmex Quartz on the dial, Made in China sticker on the back
• Style / design notes: Round dial with nugget-textured case and brick link bracelet, brushed smooth reverse
• Stone or material notes: Single clear crystal accent on the dial
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Great vintage condition, bright gold tone with light surface wear on the back. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 8"

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Description
A square mother of pearl dial glows softly at the center of this watch, framed by a lattice-patterned border and gold Arabic numerals. Made by Waltham in the 1990s, it carries the name of one of America’s oldest watchmakers in a refined, Deco-inspired tank shape. The bracelet is made of polished brick links that drape like woven gold and closes with a signed “W” fold-over clasp. Classic and feminine, it works as everyday wear or as a polished finishing touch.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel case back, mother of pearl dial

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Waltham on the dial and case back, “W” on the clasp, Japan movement, China bracelet
• Style / design notes: Square tank-style case, mother of pearl center with lattice-patterned outer dial, brick link bracelet
• Function: Quartz wristwatch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, pearl white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone loss on the underside of the bracelet links. NOT WORKING, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 6.75"

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Description
Two round medallions hold clusters of sage-green stone chips, like moss gathered on a forest floor. Each one is ringed with rope-twist borders and antiqued, leafy gold-tone settings. Made in the 1960s–1970s, the bracelet pairs the era’s love of natural stone chips with a supple gold-tone mesh band. The medallions meet at a fold-over clasp, so they sit together at the top of the wrist as a bold centerpiece. Earthy, rich, and easy to wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, green stone chips

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Twin round medallions with rope-twist and antiqued foliate frames, flexible mesh band
• Stone or material notes: Green stone chips, likely jade or aventurine, set in clusters
• Function: Fold-over box clasp
• Color: Sage green, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light wear to the gold tone near the clasp
• Measurement: Fits a size 6.5 wrist

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Description
Lacy gold-tone scrollwork curls across this bangle like vines climbing toward the light. Two rows of clear crystals border it, glinting like a ribbon of stars. Made by Napier in the 1990s, it continues the American jewelry house’s long tradition of refined, wearable gold-tone design. The hinged opening and push clasp make it easy to put on, and the polished, smooth back sits comfortably on the wrist. Elegant enough for evening, quiet enough for every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, crystal rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Napier stamped inside band
• Style / design notes: Openwork scroll filigree front, double crystal borders, ribbed edges, polished plain back
• Stone or material notes: Small round clear crystal rhinestones
• Function: Hinged bangle with push-in clasp
• Color: Gold, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface marks on the inner back of the band
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
One small seagull is engraved across a field of brushed silver, as if it’s drifting over a quiet sea. This cuff is a 1970s piece, the faceted band shows off the brushed finish, with polished, softly rounded ends. It’s simple and substantial, an easy everyday cuff that stacks well with finer bangles.

Materials
Silver tone

Details

• Era: 1970's
• Markings: Script maker’s mark stamped inside, reading as “Speidel"
• Style / design notes: Open cuff with faceted panels, brushed satin finish, polished rounded ends, and an engraved seagull motif
• Function: Open cuff
• Color: Pewter silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light surface scratches and a few small dark spots near one end
• Measurement: 2.6" diameter

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Description
Six large faceted black stones gleam like deep night sky, each framed in antiqued silver-tone filigree with rope-twist borders and small clustered blossoms. Made in the 1950s–1960s, this bracelet draws on Victorian mourning jewelry, where jet-black glass set in ornate metalwork was the height of romantic restraint. The darkened recesses give every curl and bead depth and shadow. It’s bold on the wrist but moves easily on hinged links, a dramatic piece for evenings or layered over a dark sleeve.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, glass

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival design with six oval links, rope-twist filigree, beaded blossom clusters, antiqued finish, and bar connectors
• Stone or material notes: Large oval faceted black glass stones, bezel-set
• Function: Fold-over box clasp
• Color: Black, antiqued silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear on the stones and natural darkening in the recesses
• Measurement: 7.75"

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Description
Wide bands of ribbed silver sweep across the wrist and cross like a wave curling back on itself, catching light on every hammered facet. Made in the 1980s–1990s, this sculptural cuff shows the bold, modernist metalwork popular in those decades. A high polish on the outside meets a softly dimpled hammered texture inside. It’s a statement piece on its own and pairs well with slim bangles.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Wide open cuff with twisted crossover design, ribbed bands, and a hammered finish
• Function: Open cuff, adjustable
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface scratches from wear
• Measurement: Fits a size 7 wrist

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Description:
Slim rectangular links in brushed gold tone line up in a smooth double row, so the bracelet drapes like a ribbon of light. Each bar carries a fine satin texture and catches a soft glow rather than a bright shine. Monet perfected this kind of clean, tailored goldwork in the 1970s–1980s, when understated gold was the polished finishing touch. It closes securely with a signed fold-over clasp and wears beautifully alone or stacked.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Monet© on the clasp
• Style/design notes: Flexible double-row bar links with a brushed satin finish
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with a few small dark spots on the links near the clasp
• Measurement: 7"

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Description:
A coiled serpent wraps the wrist in flexible tubogas, a tightly spiraled metal tube that moves like a living body. At each end, an engraved scaled head and tail cross over one another. Small pink-red stone eyes give the snake a watchful glint. Snake jewelry, a symbol of eternity and renewal since antiquity, was beloved in the 1940s–1950s. This wrap style flexes to fit the wrist with no clasp.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Style/design notes: Flexible tubogas wrap bangle with an engraved, scaled head and tail that overlap
• Stone or material notes: Round pink-red rhinestone eyes
• Function: Flexible wrap, no clasp
• Color: Silver, pink-red
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The plating is worn inside the coil and shows warm gold-tone base metal, and the edges of the head and tail caps show wear.

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Description:
Four oval cabochons in deep midnight blue, flecked with gold, alternate with polished gold-tone links on either side of a round champagne dial with gold Roman numerals. Watches like this, which pair a natural stone with gold, were a polished favorite of the 1990s, part jewelry and part timepiece. The stones’ night-sky color gives the gold a warm, regal contrast. It sits elegantly on the wrist and closes with a fold-over clasp.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, stainless steel case back, lapis cabochons

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Dial signed Madison Gems. Case back stamped Madison Gems, Stainless Steel Caseback, Japan Movt.
• Style/design notes: Round case with a sunray champagne dial and Roman numerals; panther-style links alternating with bezel-set oval cabochons
• Stone or material notes: Oval lapis cabochons with natural pyrite flecks
• Function: Quartz movement, fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, cobalt blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the clasp. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 8"

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Description:
A softly rounded gold-tone case frames a brushed champagne dial with slim gold baton markers and Arabic 12 and 6. The proportions are clean and quietly elegant. The ribbed expansion band has a fine textured finish and fastens with a fold-over clasp and a small safety chain. Simple, ladylike Timex dress watches like this were everyday staples of the 1970s, and this one wears as much like a bracelet as a timepiece.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, ribbed expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Dial signed Timex; case back stamped Base Metal Bezel, S. Steel Back
• Style/design notes: Cushion-round case with wire lugs, a champagne baton dial, and a ribbed expansion band with a fold-over clasp and safety chain
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear on the band and lug ends and light scratches on the case back. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 6 wrist on a bracelet sizer

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Description:
A small round dial in soft silver, with a stylized 12 and 6, slim baton markers and fine silver hands. It sits in a case flanked by sculpted crossover lugs, like a ribbon tied at each side. Made in 1977 by Caravelle, Bulova’s Swiss-made line, it’s the kind of delicate everyday dress watch women wore through the decade. The tapered band has a crosshatch texture that catches the light, and a fold-over clasp keeps it secure. It’s a working wind-up watch that runs on a few turns of the crown.

Materials:
Silver-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, textured expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1977
• Markings: Dial signed Caravelle. Case back stamped Caravelle, N7, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Back.
• Style/design notes: Round case with sculpted crossover lugs, a silver baton dial with stylized 12 and 6, and a tapered crosshatch-textured band with a fold-over clasp
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement, working
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the lugs and band
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer

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Description:
A slim tonneau case frames a glossy black dial with silver baton markers and a single crystal at twelve, flanked by bars of clear rhinestones at each end. The fine silver-tone mesh band drapes like woven metal, a sleek, dressy look typical of early-2000s fashion watches. Ellen Tracy brought its clean, polished sensibility to accessories in this period, and this piece bridges day and evening easily. It fastens with a fold-over clasp.

Materials:
Base metal bezel, stainless steel back, mesh bracelet, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 2000s
• Markings: Dial signed Ellen Tracy Quartz, Japan Movt. Case back stamped Ellen Tracy ET5013, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Case Back, Japan Movt, Battery SR377. Clasp stamped China.
• Style/design notes: Tonneau case with a black dial, a crystal accent at twelve and rhinestone end bars; mesh bracelet with a fold-over clasp
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestones
• Function: Quartz movement, fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition. There’s tone wear and discoloration on the case sides, light scratches on the back, and wear along the edge of the black bezel. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 7"

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A rectangular silver-tone case with clipped corners is framed in a sparkling border of tiny marcasites, and paired ribbed bars sweep out to the lugs. The cream dial has gold Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands. Marcasite cocktail watches like this were a 1940s favorite, made to sparkle softly at the wrist in the evening. The Morflex expansion band, with its raised X pattern, continues the geometric lines, so it wears like a delicate bracelet.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, marcasite, Morflex expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Band stamped Morflex and Hong Kong. The dial signature is faded and can’t be read.
• Style/design notes: Art Deco-style rectangular case with clipped corners, a marcasite bezel, and ribbed double-bar shoulders; Morflex expansion band with a raised X pattern
• Stone or material notes: Rose-cut marcasite bezel
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Silver, cream, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial is aged and spotted, the crystal is scratched, the minute hand appears damaged, and there’s tone wear on the shoulders. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.

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Two pale pink cabochons glow at the ends of this open cuff like a pair of rising moons, each framed in a teardrop terminal with radiating sunburst rays and granulated texture. Made in the 1970s, it carries an Art Deco revival spirit through its bold geometry and darkened recesses. The brass has aged to a rich, warm patina that pairs naturally with soft pinks and golds. A sculptural piece that stacks beautifully or stands on its own.

Materials
Brass, pink cabochons  (rose quartz)

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Open cuff with teardrop sunburst terminals, radiating rays, granulated texture, darkened recesses
• Stone or material notes: Pale pink bezel-set cabochons with natural-looking inclusions, likely rose quartz
• Function: Open cuff
• Color: Antiqued brass, blush pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, natural patina throughout and wear to the finish on the terminals
• Measurement: 2.25" diameter

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Description:
A slim rectangular case with stepped shoulders and beaded, engraved edges frames a softly aged silver dial with a railroad-track border and alternating Arabic numerals. Geometric watches like this carried Art Deco lines into the 1940s, a time when a fine wristwatch was a treasured everyday piece. The dial has a warm, mellow patina, and the scalloped expansion band has sculpted end links. It wears as much like a small piece of jewelry as a watch.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal case, stainless steel back, JB expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Dial signed Toxa; band stamped JB and U.S. Lic. Pat.
• Style/design notes: Art Deco-style rectangular case with stepped, beaded shoulders, a silver dial with a railroad-track border, and a scalloped expansion band with sculpted end links
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial is aged and spotted, the crystal is scratched, the case and band show tone wear, and the hands are partly displaced. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer, and the expansion band stretches larger.

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Description:
A softly cushioned oval case in warm gold tone frames a brushed champagne dial with slim baton markers and fine gold hands. The lugs are shaped like small leaves and join a matching expansion band with engraved end links. This simple, ladylike style was a Timex mainstay of the 1970s, a hardworking everyday watch that doubled as a bracelet. It slips on easily and sits low and comfortable on the wrist.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel back, expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Dial signed Timex; case back stamped Assembled in Philippines; band stamped Hong Kong
• Style/design notes: Cushion oval case with leaf-shaped lugs, a brushed champagne baton dial, and an expansion band with engraved end links
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear and spotting on the case and band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer; the expansion band stretches larger.

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A single portrait medallion rests at the center of this bracelet, a face lifted upward as if watching the night sky. Made in the 1960s–1970s, it pairs the relief portrait with six notched brass panels, each holding an oval recess etched with flowing wave lines. The warm, aged brass has a soft, lived-in glow that suits stacking with other gold tones. Simple links and a sturdy spring ring clasp make it easy to wear every day.

Materials
Brass

Details

• Era: 1960s-70's
• Style / design notes: Central relief portrait medallion of a figure with shoulder-length hair and collar, six notched rectangular panels with oval recesses and wave-line texture
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Antiqued brass
• Condition: Good vintage condition, natural patina to the brass; oval recesses may have originally held inserts, priced accordingly
• Measurement: 7"

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Description:
A small round dial in soft ivory carries graceful script Arabic numerals and slim gold hands, set in a domed gold-tone case with sculpted hooded lugs. Made in 1978 by Caravelle, Bulova’s Swiss-made line, it’s the kind of delicate dress watch women wore every day through the decade. The Florentine-textured expansion band has bright-cut edges and catches warm light at the wrist. It slips on easily and wears as much like a bracelet as a timepiece.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, Speidel expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1978
• Markings: Dial signed Caravelle Swiss; case back stamped Caravelle, N8, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Back; band signed Speidel USA
• Style/design notes: Round case with hooded lugs, script Arabic numeral dial, and a Florentine-finish expansion band with bright-cut edges
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, ivory
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear and discoloration on the case sides and light wear on the band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 6 wrist on a bracelet sizer; the expansion band stretches larger.

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Description
Five strands of champagne-cream faux pearls fall together on this bracelet like a soft cascade of moonlight. This signed Coro piece dates to the 1950s–1960s. It is finished with an openwork clasp of scrolling leaves and twisted rope detail, typical of the house’s polished, feminine designs. Each pearl is linked on its own gold-tone wire, so the strands move freely and settle easily around the wrist. It works for an evening out and also pairs well with a simple sweater.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Signed Coro (script) on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Five strands of wire-linked pearls in rosary style, joined by a pierced leaf-and-rope filigree clasp
• Stone or material notes: Round champagne-cream faux pearls
• Function: Bracelet with a slide-in box clasp
• Color: Gold tone, champagne cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition. A few pearls have small coating chips, and some wire links show spots of verdigris.
• Measurement: 8"

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Two parallel rows of bow-shaped damascene panels alternate with luminous mother of pearl links, like gilded constellations strung across the wrist. Made in Toledo, Spain, in the 1950s–1960s, this bracelet carries the region’s centuries-old damascene tradition of black-etched scrollwork inlaid with gold. Diamond-cut centers catch the light while touches of yellow enamel bring warmth to each panel. Substantial yet fluid, it moves easily and stacks beautifully with other gold pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, damascene inlay, mother of pearl, enamel

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Double-row hinged link design, bow-shaped panels with black scrollwork, diamond-cut centers, silver-tone beaded accents
• Stone or material notes: Mother of pearl link inlays, yellow enamel accents
• Function: Fold-over box clasp with safety chain
• Color: Gold, black, pearl white, yellow
• Condition: Great vintage condition, gold-tone wear to the reverse
• Measurement: 7" plus 2" safety chain

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Four carved cameo profiles in cream, each set against a soft periwinkle ground and framed in twisted rope metal. The portraits face different directions, so the bracelet reads like a small gallery along the wrist. Textured oval links and a spring-ring clasp with a safety chain finish it. A quiet, graceful piece in the spirit of Wedgwood blue, easy to wear every day.

Materials Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Clasp stamped 1/20 GF
• Style / design notes: Four-cameo link bracelet, twisted rope bezels, textured oval connecting links, spring-ring clasp with safety chain
• Stone or material notes: Carved cameos on blue ground, silver-tone metal
• Function: Bracelet with spring-ring clasp and safety chain
• Color: Periwinkle blue, cream, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: 7" bracelet, 2" safety chain

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Description
A small oval face, pale as the moon, is marked with slim blue indices that look like stars at the hours. This Timex ladies’ watch dates to the 1970s. The cushion-shaped case has a crosshatch-engraved bezel and carries the clean, cocktail-watch style of the era. It sits on a textured stainless expansion band that slips on easily and rests lightly on the wrist, making it a delicate everyday piece that also stacks well with bracelets.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, stainless steel expansion band

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: TIMEX on the dial, stamped case back, band stamped STAINLESS STEEL
• Style / design notes: Cushion-shaped case with a crosshatch-engraved bezel and textured tapered band ends
• Function: Mechanical wind-up wristwatch with a slip-on expansion band
• Color: Silver tone, cream dial, blue markers
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial is lightly aged with some spotting around the edge, the crystal shows small marks, and there is light surface wear on the case and band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 2" circumference but adjustable

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Description
Six small blossoms in pale blue enamel sit along this bracelet, each with a deep cobalt stone at its center, like flowers opening under a twilight sky. It dates to the 1950s–1960s and is made in the Art Nouveau revival style. Each flower rests inside an open, bark-textured frame shaped like a leaf or stem, and the frames are joined by round links. The bracelet drapes softly on the wrist and feels like a quiet heirloom, easy to wear on its own or with other silver pieces.

Materials
Silver, enamel, blue glass stones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Stamped near the clasp (silver mark, partially legible)
• Style / design notes: Art Nouveau revival openwork links with textured branch frames and four-petal flowers
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set round cobalt blue glass stones with hand-applied pale blue enamel on the petals
• Function: Link bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver, pale blue, cobalt
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The enamel is worn on several petals, two flowers are missing a petal, the silver has a natural patina, and one link end appears slightly open.
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
This bracelet is strung with round beads of soft white chalcedony that glow like moonlight through mist, with faint hints of lavender and peach. It dates to the 1990s and follows a simple, timeless design that lets the stone’s natural translucence be the focus. The beads are smooth and evenly matched, so it feels cool and calm on the wrist. It’s easy to wear every day and stacks well with gold bangles and chains.

Materials
White chalcedony beads, elastic cord

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Style / design notes: Single strand of round polished beads strung on elastic
• Stone or material notes: Translucent white chalcedony with soft lavender and peach undertones and small natural inclusions
• Function: Stretch bracelet
• Color: Milky white, soft lavender
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. A small natural dark inclusion shows in one bead.
• Measurement: Stretch fit, adjustable

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Description
A small cluster of clear rhinestones sits on this slim wire bangle like a constellation caught in a gold leaf. It dates to the 1980s and keeps a soft, feminine line, with a gentle swirl wrapping the stones. The hook closure is hidden beneath the cluster, so the bracelet reads as one clean circle. It is fine and lightweight, made for everyday wear, and stacks easily with chains, beads or pearls.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Slim wire bangle with a swirled leaf-shaped rhinestone cluster at the closure
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted clear rhinestones, each in its own prong setting
• Function: Bangle with a hidden hook closure
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 2.25" circumference

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of creamy faux pearls run through the center of this bracelet, edged on each side by a line of clear rhinestones, like moonlight between two bands of stars. It dates to the 1950s and is built on the stainless expansion links American makers used for slip-on bracelets in that decade. The links flex smoothly over the hand and then settle comfortably on the wrist. It makes a polished choice for evening and stacks easily with pearl strands or gold chains.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, stainless steel, faux pearls, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Stamped MADE IN U.S.A. with a script maker’s mark inside the expansion links
• Style / design notes: Four-row cuff with two center rows of faux pearls and outer rows of rhinestones on a stretch expansion band
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set round cream faux pearls and round faceted clear rhinestones
• Function: Slip-on expansion bracelet
• Color: Gold tone, cream, clear, silver-tone interior
• Condition: Good vintage condition. A few rhinestones are slightly clouded, the gold tone on the setting backs is lightly worn, and there is a small spot of verdigris on the back of one setting.
• Measurement: 1.5" circumference, adjustable

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Description
A cluster of white milk glass sits on this wrap bracelet like a moon among its satellites. A large oval cabochon is surrounded by smaller round stones set in layered gold filigree. It dates to the 1950s–1960s, and the woven mesh band coils around the wrist in the bypass style that era loved. A fall of curb chain tassels hangs beneath the cluster and sways with every movement, catching soft light as it goes. The bracelet makes a sculptural statement on its own and pairs easily with simple gold pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, white milk glass

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Bypass wrap bracelet with a woven mesh band, layered filigree flower cluster, and curb chain tassel
• Stone or material notes: Oval white milk glass cabochon in a crown bezel, with round milk glass stones in prong settings
• Function: Adjustable mesh wrap bracelet
• Color: Gold tone, milk white
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone on the inside of the mesh.
• Measurement: 2" circumference, adjustable

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Description
An aqua stone sits at the center of this bracelet, the clear blue of a tide pool under the sun. It is a signed Coro piece from the 1950s, with a ribbed band that expands and springs back like the tubogas bracelets popular in that decade. Lacy filigree scrollwork frames the oval stone, and small clear and aqua rhinestones are tucked around its edges like scattered stars. It slips on easily and looks just as good alone or stacked.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, aqua and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Signed Coro on the back plate
• Style / design notes: Expandable ribbed tubogas-style band with a filigree scroll centerpiece
• Stone or material notes: Oval faceted aqua rhinestone center with small round aqua and clear rhinestone accents
• Function: Expandable slip-on bracelet
• Color: Gold tone, aqua, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone inside the band and on the back plate. A few accent settings around the filigree are empty.
• Adjustable size

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of clear rhinestones split apart at the center of this bracelet and meet again around an open lattice of larger stones, like a small constellation on the wrist. It dates to the 1950s, an era that loved evening sparkle. Every stone sits in its own prong setting, so the bracelet bends easily and catches light from every angle. It is bright enough for evening and also stacks well with pearls for daytime.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Style / design notes: Double-row chaton bracelet that opens into a woven lattice centerpiece
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted clear rhinestones in graduated sizes
• Function: Bracelet with a fold-over box clasp
• Color: Silver tone, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition. A few stones are clouded or yellowed, and there is minor verdigris on the back of one setting.
• Measurement: 6.5"

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Description
A single line of clear rhinestones runs around the wrist like a trail of small stars. This signed Avon tennis bracelet is from the 1990s. Each stone is held in its own prong setting, so the line bends smoothly and catches light as it moves. It is simple enough to wear every day, and it stacks easily with pearl or chain bracelets.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Signed © AVON on the oval clasp tag
• Style / design notes: Classic tennis-style single line of prong-set stones
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted clear rhinestones
• Function: Bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone on the backs of the settings.
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
Half of this strand is soft dove grey and half is pale cream, like the turn from dusk into moonlight, and a single rhinestone rondelle marks the place where the two meet. It is a signed Monet piece from the 1990s, made when the house was pairing classic pearls with modern touches. The pearls are evenly sized and close with a polished signed clasp, so it is easy to wear every day and also stacks well with silver or crystal pieces.

Materials
Faux pearls, silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Signed © MONET on both halves of the clasp
• Style / design notes: Single strand split into a grey half and a cream half, with a rhinestone rondelle accent
• Stone or material notes: Round faux pearls in dove grey and cream, plus a clear rhinestone rondelle
• Function: Bracelet with a fold-over box clasp
• Color: Dove grey, cream, silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
Two rows of clear rhinestones run alongside a soft gold mesh band like starlight following a river. This signed Coro piece dates to the 1950s, when the house paired supple mesh with sparkling chaton rows for evening glamour. The mesh moves easily with the wrist, and the sculpted D-shaped end links give it a tailored finish. It looks lovely on its own and stacks well with other gold pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Signed Coro with Pegasus mark
• Style / design notes: Gold mesh center band framed by two rows of prong-set chatons, with sculpted D-link ends
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted clear rhinestones
• Function: Bracelet with a fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone on the clasp and the backs of the settings, and slight dulling on a few stones.
• Measurement: 7.25"

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A 1950s North Star watch with a hexagonal case, its silvered dial marked with gold-tone numerals and baton hour markers. Scrolled lugs curl out from the case like ferns, each set with tiny accent stones that catch the light. The two-tone Gemex expansion band stretches to slip on and has a safety chain at the clasp. A small, refined mid-century piece that still suits everyday wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, two-tone gold and silver-tone expansion band, small accent stones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: North Star, 17 Jewels on the dial; Gemex on the band
• Style / design notes: Hexagonal case with scrolled stone-set lugs, on a two-tone expansion band with a safety chain
• Stone or material notes: Small clear accent stones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch on an expansion band
• Color: Silver, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light spotting on the dial and wear to the band finish. UNTESTED, could need repairs to work
• Measurement: approx 6 inches

A 1950s BYN De Luxe cocktail watch with a small round dial ringed in clear rhinestones, like a moon circled by its halo. Triple baguettes stand above and below the case, flanked by small leaf shapes set with tiny stones. The tapered band of diamond-patterned links carries the sparkle all the way to the clasp. Mid-century evening glamour in a size that still feels delicate.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: BYN De Luxe, Antimagnetic on the dial
• Style / design notes: Rhinestone halo case with triple-baguette shoulders and leaf accents, on a tapered band with diamond-pattern links
• Stone or material notes: Clear round and baguette rhinestones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a few darkened small stones in the band and light wear to the silver tone. MISSING SEVERAL SMALL STONES, UNTESTED, could need repair or more to work
• Measurement: 6.5"

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A 1950s Louis cocktail watch with a small round dial framed by fanned clear baguettes, spreading from the case like rays from a rising sun. Chevron links set with small round rhinestones continue the shimmer down the band, folding into one another like a sheaf of wheat. The silvered dial carries gold-tone Arabic numerals and the Swiss 17-jewel mark. A glamorous mid-century piece that wears as much like a bracelet as a watch.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Louis, 17 Jewels, Swiss on the dial
• Style / design notes: Round case with fanned baguette shoulders on a chevron link band with pavé-style rhinestones
• Stone or material notes: Clear baguette and round rhinestones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, clear, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with yellowing to many of the small rhinestones, light spotting on the dial, and discoloration on the clasp. MISSING TWO STONES, near the watch face. UNTESTED, could need a repair or more to work
• Measurement:  6.5 inches

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Description
A 1990s Vanity Fair quartz watch in the Art Deco revival style, with an octagonal case edged in beaded, marcasite-look texture. Dark gray and clear rhinestones sit along the case shoulders and between each link, glinting like hematite and frost. The open rectangular links let skin show through, so it wears more like a bracelet than a watch. The silvered sunray dial is finished with curled numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, rhinestones, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Vanity Fair Quartz on the dial; GSI, Vanity Fair, Stainless Steel Case Back, Japan Movement, Base Metal Bezel on the case back
• Style / design notes: Art Deco revival; octagonal case with beaded marcasite-style texture on open rectangular links
• Stone or material notes: Dark gray and clear rhinestones
• Function: Quartz watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Antiqued silver, gunmetal gray
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with spotting on the clasp and wear to the silver tone on the reverse. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7.75"

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Description
A 1960s Caravelle, Bulova’s sister line, with a small cushion-shaped dial held between two pointed, wing-like lugs. The silvered dial carries faceted markers that catch light like chips of mica, with applied numerals at 12 and 6. A stepped, hooded case side gives it a sculptural profile on the wrist. The Baldwin expansion band stretches to slip on, with finely ribbed links.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, 10K white gold filled and stainless steel band

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Caravelle on the dial; Baldwin, Pat. Pend., 1/20 10KT G.F. Shells, All Other Parts 100% St/Steel, 100% Adjustable on the band
• Style / design notes: Cushion dial with faceted markers, pointed lugs, and stepped hooded case sides
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch on an expansion band
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with discoloration at the dial edges under the crystal and light surface wear to the case and band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement:

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1950s rhinestone bracelet with a center line of deep red stones, flanked on both sides by rows of smaller clear ones. The prong-set reds glow like pomegranate seeds, and the clear borders throw light like frost along an edge. Each section is linked, so the bracelet moves like a ribbon around the wrist. It carries the easy glamour of mid-century evening jewelry and stacks well with plain silver.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Style / design notes: Three-row line bracelet with large prong-set center stones and chain-set borders
• Stone or material notes: Red and clear rhinestones
• Function: Flexible link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with wear to the clasp and a few clear stones slightly darkened with age
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A Victorian bracelet from the 1880s–1890s, made from a length of double rope chain gathered through a sliding rectangular station. The slide and both end caps are engraved with leaves in soft multi-tone gold, in the manner of the watch chain slides worn at the time. More than a century of wear has given the rose-tinted gold fill a warm, mellow glow. It drapes loosely on the wrist and moves like fine cord.

Materials
12K gold filled

Details

• Era: 1880s–1890s
• Markings: 1/20 12K on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Victorian slide bracelet; double rope chain with engraved slide and matching engraved end caps
• Function: Slide bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Rose gold, yellow gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches on the back of the slide and an even patina on the chain
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
A 1950s–1960s damascene bracelet of eight faceted, diamond-shaped links, each rising to a peak like a small pyramid. A flower sits at the center of every link, ringed by beaded silvery lines and gold scrollwork on a blackened ground, in the Toledo tradition. Open gold-tone scroll frames connect the links and lighten the whole piece. Dimensional, detailed, and comfortable on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with damascene inlay

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Eight raised, faceted diamond links with floral centers and scroll borders, joined by openwork frames
• Function: Link bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, black, silvery white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with patina on the reverse and darkening to the clasp and jump rings
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
A 1980s Trifari bracelet that twists polished silver-tone rope chain with black woven cord, the two spiraling together like day and night. Smooth, bullet-shaped end caps finish the twist and lead to a spring ring clasp with a signed hang tag. The mix of metal and fiber gives it a softer drape than an all-metal chain. Slim, graphic, and made for stacking.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, black woven cord

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Trifari © on the hang tag
• Style / design notes: Rope chain intertwined with black cord, finished with polished oval end caps
• Function: Bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
A 1960s–1970s bracelet of interlocking V-shaped links that overlap like a braid, a stalk of wheat, or a row of arrowheads. The rounded, polished fronts catch light along every curve, while the backs carry a fine brushed texture. Each link is hinged, so it moves fluidly and lies flat against the wrist. Clean and graphic, and easy to stack or wear alone.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Overlapping chevron links with polished fronts and textured backs
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface wear and light pitting to the silver tone
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
A 1980s Trifari bracelet of four marquise links, each filled with deep red enamel that has a soft, marbled depth like polished jasper. Ribbed gold-tone ribbons cross at both ends of every link, forming open infinity loops between the color. The links are hinged, so the bracelet follows the wrist smoothly. Slim and polished, with Trifari’s reliable finish.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Trifari TM
• Style / design notes: Four marquise enamel links divided by a gold-tone line, joined by ribbed crossover loops
• Stone or material notes: Marbled red enamel
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, deep red
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
A 1970s–1980s Speidel identification bracelet, engraved “Tanya” in flowing script across a slim polished bar. The curb chain has faceted links that catch light in small flashes, like sun on moving water. Speidel made these in Providence as keepsakes, and this one carries its original name and the soft marks of having been worn. A sweet find for a Tanya, or for anyone who collects named pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Speidel USA
• Style / design notes: Slim ID bar engraved “Tanya” in script, on a faceted curb link chain
• Function: ID bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches on the name bar
• Measurement: 7.25"

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Description
A 1960s Sarah Coventry bracelet of round discs joined by open rings, each disc crossed by a band of etched flowers and leaves. The floral bands curl over the edges to hold the rings, so the decoration is also the structure. The repeating circles read like small moons along the wrist. Light, flexible, and easy to pair with other silver.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: © Sarah Cov
• Style / design notes: Eleven round disc links with etched floral bands, alternating with open ring links
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with spotting and wear on the reverse of the discs
• Measurement: 7.25"

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Description
Eleven small oval links each hold a different figure: a bee, a coiled serpent, a flower, a heart, and stones in turquoise, coral, pearl, and green. A 1960s–1970s piece by Goldette, the New York house known for its Victorian Revival designs modeled on antique slide bracelets. Every link sits on openwork filigree in an antiqued gold tone, like a row of tiny specimens gathered from a garden. Slim and light, it wears easily every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones, faux pearls, glass and resin cabochons

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: © Goldette on clasp
• Style / design notes: Victorian Revival bracelet of eleven oval filigree links in slide charm style, each with a different motif
• Stone or material notes: Red, blue, green, clear, and topaz rhinestones; faux pearls; turquoise and coral colored beads; green cabochon
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold, multicolor
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the connecting rings

Measurement: 7.5"

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Description
Seven domed leaves, each brushed with fine veining and finished with two small curling tendrils, link into a bracelet with the movement of a vine. A 1950s–1960s piece by Monet, from the years when the house was known for sculptural leaf designs in heavy gold-tone metal. The satin texture softens the light, set off by polished barrel joints between each leaf. It closes with a fold-over clasp and carries its original safety chain and Monet tag.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Monet on hang tag
• Style / design notes: Seven domed leaf links with brushed veining, curled tendril accents, and polished barrel connectors
• Function: Fold-over clasp with safety chain
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear on the connectors and safety chain; the safety chain's ring clasp appears damaged and does not look secure in the photos

Measurement: 7.5", safety chain 2.5"

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Description
Crossed bars with a pitted, lunar texture form an open lattice, each link centered by a small polished plane that catches light like a facet of raw crystal. A 1960s piece by Trifari, signed with the crown mark the house used through its strongest design years. The contrast of rough and smooth is a hallmark of the modernist costume jewelry of the decade. Flexible, light on the wrist, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Crown Trifari © on clasp
• Style / design notes: Modernist openwork links of textured crossed bars with polished faceted centers
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Large open links, each given a single soft twist, join in a loose curb chain that reads like a ribbon turned in the wind. A 1980s–1990s piece from the years of bold, airy gold-tone chains. The links are flattened on the inside and rounded at the edge, so they catch light along their curves. Generous in scale yet light on the wrist, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Oversized open curb chain of twisted oval links with a large spring ring closure
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear and some darkening on the inner faces of the links

Measurement: 8.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Paired rounded links interlock in a dense double curb, giving the chain a soft, rope-like weight. A 1950s–1960s piece, made in the mid-century manner of substantial wire-link bracelets often worn plain or hung with charms. The warm gold tone has mellowed with age to a soft, even glow. Supple on the wrist and well suited to daily wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Double curb chain of rounded wire links with ring terminals, suitable as a charm bracelet base
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Warm gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the clasp

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Broad curb links, flattened and faceted on both faces, catch light the way water does at low sun. A 1980s–1990s piece from the height of bold gold-tone chain jewelry. The flat cut lets a substantial chain sit smooth against the wrist, and it looks the same from either side. Simple and strong enough to wear daily, alone or stacked.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Wide flat curb chain with faceted, lightly textured link faces, reversible
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the link faces

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A deep green stone, veined like a river seen from orbit, hangs within an open oval frame bordered by hand-turned scrolls. A 1970s artisan piece, built entirely from bent and wrapped wire in the tradition of South American alpaca silverwork. The band pairs a twisted central braid with fine rope borders, bound by flat wrapped collars. Light, airy, and comfortable for daily wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, green stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Handmade wirework bracelet with twisted braid band, scroll accents, and a wire-strung stone centered in an open oval frame
• Stone or material notes: Opaque green stone with dark matrix, resembling chrysocolla or green turquoise
• Function: Hook clasp
• Color: Silver, deep green
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 2.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of small hammered panels are staggered like brickwork, forming a supple band with the pitted surface of meteorite. A 1970s–1980s piece, from the years when textured, molten-looking gold finishes defined modernist costume jewelry. The reverse is quieter, with smooth satin bars set against a fine bark texture. It lies flat on the wrist and wears easily every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Modernist double-row brick link; hammered texture on the front, satin bars with bark texture on the reverse
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the clasp

Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Five molded glass scarabs in lapis blue, oxblood, amber, and two shades of green rest in smooth gold-tone bezels, joined by ribbed bar links. A 1950s–1960s piece from the mid-century Egyptian Revival, when the scarab returned as a quiet emblem of renewal. The glass is swirled and marbled, so each beetle catches light a little differently. Light on the wrist and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, molded glass

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Egyptian Revival; five oval scarab links in open-back bezels with ribbed bar connectors
• Stone or material notes: Molded glass scarabs, opaque and marbled
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Cobalt blue, deep red, amber, green, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear visible on the reverse of the bezels and the clasp

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s snail link bracelet in warm gold-tone, each link coiled into a soft spiral like a shell turned on its side. The scroll chain has a long history in Italian goldwork, and this version carries the same rhythm in a substantial, polished weight. It sits flat against the wrist and layers easily with finer chains or a watch. Finished with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Snail (scroll) link chain with flat, polished spiral links
• Function: Spring ring clasp closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone on the links
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1980s herringbone bracelet in 24K gold bonded metal, its flat links laid in a close, slanting pattern that catches light like scales or rippled water. The chain lies smooth and fluid against the wrist. Herringbone was a signature of the decade, and this one carries that warm, liquid gold look in a slim everyday width. It closes with a lobster clasp.

Materials
24K gold bonded (gold plated) base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 24K GB and GC on clasp tag
• Style / design notes: flat herringbone chain
• Function: lobster clasp
• Color: gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1940s–1950s wooden bangle wrapped in a band of micro mosaic inlay, the pattern built from tiny squares of light and dark wood. Arches and small cross forms repeat around the circumference like a woven border or a line of distant hills. The technique recalls Tunbridge-style marquetry, where slender wood rods are bundled and sliced to form a design. Slim and light on the wrist, it wears easily alone or in a stack.

Materials
Wood with wood mosaic inlay

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s (broad estimate)
• Style / design notes: slim bangle with geometric micro mosaic marquetry band in a repeating arch motif
• Stone or material notes: pale blond wood with dark brown inlay, lacquered finish
• Color: honey and dark brown
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a visible seam and small gap where the inlay band joins and light wear to the lacquer

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s wire bangle in warm gold-tone, closing with a teardrop loop that catches on a small amber-colored rhinestone. The stone sits like a single ember at the clasp, the only ornament on an otherwise bare line of metal. The design is as simple as a bracelet gets, which is exactly why it layers so well. Light, slim, and suited to a smaller wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, amber-colored rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Thin wire bangle with teardrop loop and prong-set stone hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Single round amber-colored rhinestone
• Function: Hook and loop clasp
• Color: Gold-tone, amber
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone
• Measurement: Size 5.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter