Monet is one of America's most beloved costume jewelry brands, founded in 1929. They were renowned for their exceptional quality gold-tone pieces, and this necklace is a perfect example of their craftsmanship. The chain features flat square/rectangular interlocking links with a subtle wave or flex to them, creating a smooth, ribbon-like drape. This style is sometimes called a "square box chain" or "tile link" necklace. The look is very much in line with Monet's output from the 1970s–1980s, when clean geometric, minimalist chains were hugely popular.

Built with Monet's signature triple-plated gold finish, this bracelet was engineered to withstand the test of time—the layers ensure the lustrous coating stays vibrant and resistant to tarnishing. Whether you're channeling vintage summer vibes or layering with modern pieces, this bracelet delivers understated luxury with lasting appeal.

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A soft floral portrait rests at the center of this oval locket, framed by warm gold and delicate beaded edging. The painted rose cabochon echoes Victorian romantic motifs that remained popular through mid-century revival jewelry. Gentle and nostalgic, it carries the feeling of a tiny keepsake meant to hold both beauty and memory.

Materials
Gold tone metal
Painted floral cabochon insert

Details

• Era: Likely 1950s–1970s Victorian revival style

• Style: Oval photo locket pendant

• Center: Painted floral cabochon with rose motif

• Design: Beaded inner border with smooth outer frame

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold two photographs

• Color: Warm gold tone with soft rose and cream tones

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, no inner photo frames present

Measurement: 1 inch

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A classic oval locket with quiet ornamental detail. At the center, a small stone sits in a star-set engraving, a traditional Victorian-inspired motif symbolizing guidance and light. The surrounding scrollwork adds soft decorative movement while keeping the design balanced and refined. A timeless piece meant to carry photographs and memory close.

Materials
Gold tone metal
Clear glass or paste stone

Details

• Era: Likely 1940s–1960s Victorian revival

• Style: Oval hinged photo locket pendant

• Stone: Small stone set in engraved star setting

• Design: Decorative scrollwork framing the central oval motif

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold two photographs

• Color: Warm yellow gold tone with deep blue stone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, no interior photo frames present

Measurement: 1 inch

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An intricate locket shaped in delicate filigree. The openwork pattern creates a lace-like geometry typical of the Art Deco era, where fine metalwork and repeating forms brought lightness and precision to jewelry design. The pierced design allows shadow and texture to move through the piece, giving it a quiet architectural beauty. A small keepsake meant to hold photographs close.

Materials
Gold filled locket
Gold tone chain

Details

• Era: Likely 1950-1970s Art Deco Revival

• Marking: Gold Filled

• Style: Round openwork filigree photo locket

• Design: Intricate pierced lattice pattern with floral elements

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold one a small keepsake (no photo frames)

• Color: Warm aged gold tone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, engraved on the back H.L.S 5-11-75

Measures: 18" small curb chain, goldfill

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An ornate locket shaped by delicate scrollwork and quiet symmetry. The center holds a small stone set in a starburst engraving, a detail inspired by Victorian jewelry traditions where star settings symbolized guidance and light. The surrounding frame carries a romantic, almost botanical flow—soft curves that feel both architectural and organic and very art nouveau. A piece that feels like a small relic from another century.

The top part of the locket does look like it may have been connected to something else at one time.  

Materials
Goldfill metal
Glass or paste stone accent

Details

• Era: Likely 1910s–1920s Art Nouveau 

• Style: Round hinged photo locket with ornate scrollwork relief

• Design: Raised baroque-style floral scroll border with star-set center stone

• Frame: Decorative openwork mounting around the locket

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold two photographs

• Color: Aged warm gold tone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measures: 19" curb chain goldfilled, marked goldfill on the clasp

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A small golden heart shaped to hold memory. The engraved V framed by flowers carries echoes of the “V for Victory” symbol that became popular during the WWII era, often worn as quiet tokens of hope and devotion. Heart lockets like this were known as sweetheart lockets, gifted to keep loved ones close across distance. A piece both personal and symbolic, made to hold a photograph and a story.

The inside photos feature a handsome hunk :) 

Materials
Gold filled locket
Gold tone bail

Details

• Era: Likely 1930s–1950s

• Style: Heart shaped photo locket with engraved floral motif

• Design: Decorative monogram letter V framed by flowers and leaves

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold two photographs

• Color: Warm yellow gold tone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measures: 19" goldfill rope chain

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This endlessly versatile vintage choker is a true hidden gem. Featuring a wide, flat gold-tone mesh band that drapes beautifully at the neck, it transitions into a bold paperclip chain extension ending in a delicate ribbed gold ball charm — giving you two completely different looks in one piece.

• Style: Wide flat mesh choker with paperclip chain drop 15"
• Material: Gold-tone metal
• Closure: S-hook clasp
• Accents: Small oval disc charms at ends + ribbed gold ball pendant drop
• Wear options: Mesh band as a clean minimal choker OR full piece with paperclip chain drop pendant
• Era: Circa 1970s
• Condition: good vintage condition; mesh flat and flexible; all links and charms intact

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This is the one that stops the scroll. A showstopping vintage articulated snake necklace with a body of interlocking gold-tone scale-like links and a dazzling pavé rhinestone head with dark gemstone eyes. Coiled, dramatic, and utterly unforgettable.

The magic of this piece is its incredible versatility — wear it wrapped twice as a choker, unwrapped as a long necklace, coiled as a statement bracelet. One piece, endless possibilities.

 Era: Circa 1960s–1980s

A bit of discoloration and wear throughout the piece, missing one stone on the tail.

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This striking vintage pendant necklace is a true conversation piece, blending geometric boldness with intricate surface detail. The square pendant features gently curved, concave corners giving it an almost architectural quality reminiscent of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design movements, likely dating from the 1960s–1980s.

At the center sits an oval medallion filled with a richly textured, crosshatch-etched gold surface. Sweeping cut-out curves create a dynamic, abstract pattern — evoking motifs ranging from celestial symbols to stylized Pisces or ancient tribal iconography. A small raised gold bead anchors the center, adding a refined focal point. The pendant hangs from a classic snake chain in matching gold tone, which drapes elegantly and lies flat against the neckline.

22" chain, 1.75" by 1.25" pendant

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Charming antique Victorian round locket featuring a delicate engraved bird and floral design on the front. The reverse displays an elegant engraved monogram, adding to its sentimental character and period charm.

The locket opens and closes securely and is in good working condition. It hangs from a gold tone chain accented with small blue glass beads and faux pearls, giving it a romantic, layered look.

✨ Details:

• Antique Victorian era locket

• Round shape

• Engraved bird and floral motif

• Engraved monogram on back, engraved script monogram, possibly “A.L.” or “A.I.”

• Opens and closes securely

• Gold filled or gold tone (confirm hallmark if present)

• Chain with blue glass bead accents included

✨ Condition:
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina. A fair amount of surface wear consistent with age. Hinge functions properly and locket closes securely. Please see photos for detail. One inside frame is present and one is missing. 

A beautiful sentimental keepsake piece perfect for collectors or lovers of romantic antique jewelry.

Measures approx 1" x 1"

Goldfill with bail and chain

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    Art Nouveau/Edwardian Influence: The design features a mix of organic and structured elements characteristic of the transition into the early 20th century.
  • Floral Centerpiece: The central etched flower and leaves are hallmark Art Nouveau "nature-inspired" motifs.
  • Vertical Pinstripes: The straight vertical lines (fluting) behind the floral center hint at the emerging geometric influence of the Art Deco era, often described as a "transitional" style.
• Shape: This elongated, ornate oval or "fancy border" shape was a highly popular and collectible style during this period.

This piece is just the locket, does not come with a chain.

Very Good Vintage Condition, working frames and closure.

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These vintage sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. Soldiers in the 1940's took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of (a) relationship long distance that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. This locket showcases striped etching on it's face, as well as the initials"LMK" in it's center. This piece is estimated to be from the 1940's-1960's. Measures 1" by .75". Stamped 1/20 12k GF Lamode

This piece is just the locket, does not come with a chain.

Gold loss and wear on the hinge and inside of the locket

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These vintage sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. Soldiers in the 1940's took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of (a) relationship long distance that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. This locket showcases florals and berries etched onto it's face. The unique bangle is the most darling art nouveau addition to this piece. Measures 1" by .75". Stamped .925 

This piece is just the locket, does not come with a chain.

Very good vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These vintage sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. Soldiers in the 1940's took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of (a) relationship long distance that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. This locket showcases cz stars and a moon on it's face with the words "I love you to the moon and back". Measures 1" by .75". Stamped "Hong Kong"

This piece is just the locket, does not come with a chain.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These vintage sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. Soldiers in the 1940's took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of (a) relationship long distance that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. This locket showcases floral engravings on it's face, as well as the initial "J" in it's center. This piece is estimated to be from the 1940's-1950's. Measures .9" by .75". Stamped 1/20 12k Goldfill

This piece is just the locket, does not come with a chain.

Gold loss and wear on the back and inside of the locket

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These vintage sweetheart baby lockets are elegant and adorable. Tiny and detailed, they are the ideal addition to any collection. Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. 

• #1 Leaflets and Roses (1940's-1960's) This locket has a lovely etching of florals and leaflets. The edges of the locket feature graceful Art Nouveau textured patterns. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 1/20 14k Goldfill. Measures 0.75" by 0.6"
• #2 Red Gem (1940's-1960's) This piece features a beautiful red gem in it's center surrounded by Art Nouveau swirls. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 12k Goldfill. Measures 0.6" by 0.5"
• #3 Silver Florals (1960's-1970's) This locket has a striking silver tone with engraved flowers on it's face. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 12k Goldfill. Measures 0.9" by 0.5"
• SOLD #4 CZ Star (1970's-1980's) This piece is the star of the show. With a pronged cz in it's center with a stunning star surrounding it and beautiful etchings, this locket is the perfect piece for any collection.  This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. Gold plated over .925 sterling silver. Measures 0.75" by 0.6"

Curated by Mineral and Matter