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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Vintage Serpentine Chain in 1mm width

1970's-1980's

Necklace available in multiple lengths

Gold Tone

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Three interlocking bands twist and cross in a continuous rolling form — a design with roots in Russian wedding ring tradition, reinterpreted here in polished gold-tone by Godiva, a lesser-known American costume jewelry maker. The result is minimal and tactile, as satisfying to wear as it is to look at. A quiet piece that earns its place on any finger.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: "Godiva" stamped inside band
• Style / design notes: Triple interlocking rolling band, crossover construction, high-polish finish
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Size 7

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2.6" Diameter

Good Vintage Condition,

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Vintage 1980s gold-tone necklace and clip-on earrings set featuring fluid mesh chains with a knotted lariat drop and cascading fringe ends. The woven, flexible links create a liquid gold effect with beautiful movement and shine.

Bold yet elegant, this set captures classic 80s statement styling—perfect worn together or separately. Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Description: Part of Avon's collectible Frost Lights line, this pendant centers a softly carved pink camphor glass panel — its starburst rays fanning outward from a single sparkling clear rhinestone — set within an ornate gold-tone octagonal frame trimmed with beaded detailing and scrollwork bail. Camphor glass, with its milky translucence and frosted surface, was a hallmark of Edwardian jewelry later revived by mid-century designers for its quiet, otherworldly glow. The pendant sits at a flattering length on a delicate rope chain. A well-loved collectible in wearable condition.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal frame with beaded and scroll detail; carved pink camphor glass; clear rhinestone center accent; fine rope chain

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s
• Markings: Signed "Avon" on reverse; Frost Lights collection
• Style / design notes: Octagonal bezel with scrollwork bail and anchor drop; starburst-carved camphor glass panel; single rhinestone center
• Stone or material notes: Pink camphor glass (frosted, molded, carved); clear rhinestone
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Blush pink and gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Chain 18.5" / Pendant 1.75"

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Four small mother of pearl brooches, each one a different expression of the same luminous material. The set includes a carved MOP bar with an engraved botanical motif, a plain iridescent MOP bar in warm cream, a square MOP brooch with a clean unadorned face, and a slim silver-tone oval bar pin. Mother of pearl has been used in jewelry since antiquity, prized for the soft iridescence that shifts between cream, blush, and pale green depending on the light. They offer versatile styling options across necklines, scarves, and lapels.

Materials: Natural mother of pearl; silver-tone base metal 

Details:

• Era: c. 1920s–1960s, Early to Mid-Century
• Markings: None observed on any piece
• Style / design notes: (1) Carved MOP bar with engraved botanical/dragonfly motif, 1" × 0.2"; (2) Plain iridescent MOP bar, 1.9" × 0.3"; (3) Square MOP brooch, 0.6" × 0.6"; (4) Silver-tone slim oval bar pin, 1.1" × 0.1"
• Stone or material notes: Natural mother of pearl throughout; iridescent cream-white with blush and green flash
• Function: Brooches / bar pins
• Color: Cream, iridescent white, silver tone
• Condition: Vintage with wear and discoloration on the back/ metal sections of the brooches

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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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A sculptural tribute to the organic complexity of nature, this 1976 Avon "Flowerblaze" ring captures the spirit of the mid-century floral revival. The ring features a deeply textured, ruffled setting modeled after a blooming carnation, creating a rich interplay of light and shadow. Nestled within its golden petals is a single, brilliant-cut crystal accent that mimics a shimmering drop of morning dew. This piece offers a grounded yet feminine presence, perfect for adding a touch of vintage botanical charm to daily wear.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, clear crystal
Details: Intricately ruffled carnation design with a single rhinestone accent
Era: 1976
Markings: Signed "AVON" inside the band
Style / design notes: Art Nouveau-inspired floral cocktail ring with a 3D textured finish
Stone or material notes: Round brilliant-cut clear crystal
Function: Statement cocktail ring
Color: Gold and clear
Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
Measurement: adjustable size 4-5
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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

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This necklace, earring and bracelet set is a vintage Sarah Coventry "Frosted Feathers" set, a signature piece from the brand's 1961 collection. It features a two-tone design with polished gold-tone metal and textured "frosted" silver-tone accents that mimic the appearance of delicate feathers.

Necklace measures approx 16" with a 2." extender

Bracelet measures7.5

Earrings measure 1" x 1.25"

In very good vintage condition, new in box

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A small mermaid curls into her own tail in sculptural gold-tone relief, textured to suggest scale and flowing hair in the Art Nouveau tradition that made mermaids a favored motif in stickpins a century ago. The figure sits atop a slim pin with a rounded safety clutch, ready for a lapel, cravat, or scarf. Unmarked, but detailed in the hand-finished style of early figural stickpins. A curious, storied little accent.

Materials: Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: Early-to-mid 1900s style, reproduction or vintage
• Markings: Unmarked
• Style / design notes: Figural mermaid motif, Art Nouveau influence, safety clutch closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Stick pin
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A cool blue emerald-cut stone sits prong-set in warm gold, flanked by small bow-shaped shoulders for a touch of vintage sweetness. Signed by Esposito, a maker known for well-made mid-century gold filled pieces, this ring has the weight and finish of costume jewelry built to last. The adjustable band means an easy, comfortable fit. A quiet, classic piece that wears well on its own or stacked.

Materials: 10K gold filled, glass stone

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: 10KT G.F. ESPO
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut center stone, bow motif shoulders, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Blue faceted glass stone, emerald cut
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Gold, blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Adjustable band

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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

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Diamond-cut rays fan outward from a small center flower, framed by an open, elongated silhouette that catches light from every angle. The wide, textured shoulders taper into a slim band, giving the piece presence without weight. Unsigned, but finely cut, with the kind of intricate openwork more often reserved for finer goldwork. A small, sculptural statement for the hand.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Unmarked
• Style / design notes: Openwork diamond-cut filigree, elongated shield silhouette, floral center motif
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Ring
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Size 5

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Etched in fine gold and silver toned scrollwork against black enamel, this bracelet carries the spiral motif favored by Toledo's damascene artisans. Five swirl links, each centered with a lustrous faux pearl, curve together like a string of small storms caught mid-turn. The technique traces back centuries to Moorish metalwork, brought to Spain and refined into this signature black-and-gold inlay. A piece with texture, history, and quiet drama.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, black enamel, faux pearl

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Spain
• Style / design notes: Swirl/pinwheel link design, damascene scrollwork inlay
• Stone or material notes: Five round faux pearl cabochons, one per link
• Function: Bracelet, box clasp closure
• Color: Antiqued gold, black, silver-tone accents, cream pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 7" long when unclasped 

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A small gold-tone angel with outstretched wings wears a gown rendered in American flag enamel — stars at the bodice, red and white stripes cascading to the hem. The design merges the celestial and the civic in a way that feels distinctly American, and distinctly of its era. Stamped "USA" on the reverse, confirming domestic production.

Materials

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: "USA" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Angel silhouette with spread wings; butterfly clutch pin back
• Stone or material notes: Red, white, and navy enamel
• Color: Gold-tone, red, white, and navy
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

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A small waving flag rendered in red, cream, and navy enamel with a gold-tone border — the kind of pin that has lived on jacket lapels, canvas bags, and coat collars for decades. The enamel shows the warm, slightly muted tones characteristic of older production, giving it a patina that feels earned rather than faded. Simple, direct, and quietly collectible.

Materials

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Waving flag silhouette with enamel fill and gold-tone border; pin back closure
• Stone or material notes: Red, cream, and navy enamel
• Color: Red, cream, navy, and gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition

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Textured gold tone leaves form a graceful open wreath, each pair cradling a single round faux pearl so the pearls appear to bloom naturally throughout the circular design. The leaves feature fine veining that catches the light with a soft satin finish, while the creamy faux pearls provide gentle contrast against the warm gold tone metal. The open center keeps the brooch feeling light and balanced, making it equally suited for a lapel, sweater, scarf, hat, or handbag.

The laurel wreath has long been a symbol of victory, celebration, and enduring elegance, making this a timeless vintage accessory that transitions easily between everyday wear and more formal occasions. The back is finished with a secure rollover safety clasp that functions smoothly and holds the brooch firmly in place. Unsigned and in great vintage condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: Late 1960s–1980s 
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Open circular laurel wreath design with textured leaves and evenly spaced faux pearls; rollover safety clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, round, cream/white tone, approximately 6–7 mm, multiple
• Color: Warm gold tone with cream faux pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.5 in diameter

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

Textured gold tone ridges form a graceful curved feather or leaf design, featuring an elegant taper that creates a sense of fluid movement. A single round faux pearl sits nestled near the stem in a starburst-style setting, appearing to bloom naturally against the warm metal. The feather features fine, deeply grooved veining that catches the light with a soft satin finish, while the creamy faux pearl provides a gentle contrast. Its elongated silhouette keeps the brooch feeling light and balanced, making it equally suited for a lapel, sweater, scarf, hat, or handbag.

The feather has long been a symbol of flight, freedom, and enduring elegance, making this a timeless vintage accessory that transitions easily between everyday wear and more formal occasions. The back is finished with a secure rollover safety clasp that functions smoothly and holds the brooch firmly in place. Unsigned and in great vintage condition.

Materials

Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: Late 1960s–1980s 

• Maker: Unsigned

• Style / design notes: Elongated feather or leaf design with textured ridges and a single accent faux pearl in a starburst setting; rollover safety clasp

• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, round, cream/white tone, single accent

• Color: Warm gold tone with a cream faux pearl

• Condition: Great vintage condition; light surface wear consistent with age; pearl is secure; clasp functions properly

• Measurement: 2.25 in long, 1.5 in wide

Collected by

Mineral and Matter

Smooth curved bar links form a continuous wave, each crest and valley hung with a small dangling cream faux pearl that sways with movement. The rhythm of the design feels organic — closer to water than metalwork. Finished with a lobster clasp and extender chain tipped with a final pearl, so the care extends all the way to the end.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on clasp tag)
• Style / design notes: Scalloped curved bar links with faux pearl drops at each junction; extender chain with matching pearl charm; lobster clasp with Avon hangtag
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, round, cream/white tone, approx. 5–6mm, multiple
• Color: Warm gold tone with cream pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement 18" with 2" extender to make smaller
  
  

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Mineral and Matter

A cream faux pearl floats inside an asymmetric organic gold-tone frame — the irregular shape somewhere between a heart and a river stone, as though the metal formed itself around the pearl rather than the other way around. A single bezel-set crystal anchors the base of the frame with just enough light to balance the softness of the pearl. It hangs from a fine curb chain with quiet, unhurried elegance.

Materials

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Square maker's stamp on reverse
• Style / design notes: Organic asymmetric open frame pendant with floating faux pearl and single crystal accent; fine curb chain; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearl; single clear bezel-set crystal
• Color: Gold-tone with cream
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 10.5 in long when clasped, pendant 1 in long, 2 cm wide 

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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 wide, liquid herringbone chain that lies flat against the skin with the kind of satisfying weight that reads immediately as quality. The interlocking V-shaped links create a surface that moves like water — reflective, seamless, and endlessly wearable. A foundational piece of 1980s jewelry design that has found its way back into every stylist's rotation.

Materials

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Made in Korea
• Style / design notes: Wide flat herringbone chain; lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-plated
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 12 in chain when clasped, chain width is 0.6 cm wide

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Collected by
Mineral and Matter

A wide braided wheat chain with milgrain-edged borders — the kind of piece that looks hand-wrought at first glance. The interlocking woven links create a rope-like texture that moves fluidly and sits flat, substantial enough to wear alone as a statement without layering. Marked "SP" indicating silver-plate beneath the gold-tone finish, a quality construction choice typical of Avon's better pieces.

Materials

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: "AVON SP" stamped on clasp
• Style / design points: Wide braided wheat chain with milgrain border edges
• Color: Gold-tone over silver plate
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
8.5 in length when clasped, chain is 0.5 cm wide

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

A faceted emerald-cut crystal in aurora borealis finish sits in a clean octagonal bezel — shifting between gold, blue, violet, and green depending on the light it catches. The AB coating, popularized in the 1950s by Swarovski and widely used through the 1980s, gives even a simple pendant an almost atmospheric quality. It slides directly on a flat snake chain, keeping the silhouette minimal and modern.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; aurora borealis crystal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "AVON"
• Style / design notes: Octagonal bezel-set pendant on flat snake chain; slide-through bail
• Stone or material notes: Faceted aurora borealis crystal in emerald cut
• Color: Gold-tone with iridescent aurora borealis crystal
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement
7.75 in chain length when clasped; pendant approx. 0.5" wide

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

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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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

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

Wide basketweave links form a structured V-shape that drapes cleanly against the collarbone — the kind of necklace that does all the work of an outfit on its own. Each ribbed crosshatch tile is precisely rendered, giving the piece a textile quality that reads closer to woven metal than costume chain. Finished with a lobster clasp and extender chain for adjustable wear.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on clasp tag and center point reverse)
• Style / design notes: Basketweave-textured paneled links forming V-chevron collar; alternating horizontal-vertical ribbed grid pattern; box end caps; lobster clasp with Avon hangtag; short extender chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Bright warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
8 in long when clasped, has adjuster to make bigger, individual square beads are 1cmx1cm

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

Eleven hammered oval discs hang in a graduated bib arrangement from a rolo-link center section, fanning outward and downward so the largest discs fall at the center and the smallest sit at the outer edges where the bib meets the chain. The front face of each disc is smooth and deeply hammered — broad irregular dents that catch and redirect light across the whole surface — while the reverse shows a brushed linear texture visible when the discs move and turn. That contrast between the two surfaces means the necklace is never fully still-looking, even when the wearer isn't moving.

The bib format here is architectural without being rigid: the discs are connected loosely enough through the rolo link center that the whole arrangement shifts and layers when worn, the pieces overlapping slightly at the top rows and separating at the bottom where the longer center discs hang free. On the neck it reads as a single sculptural shape; off the neck it opens up into something more intricate. The curb chain is flat and fine relative to the pendant's weight, which keeps the visual emphasis on the bib rather than the chain. Lobster clasp with a short extender chain finished with a small stone bead. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1990's
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Graduated hammered oval disc bib; rolo-link center connector; discs hammered front, brushed reverse; flat curb chain; lobster clasp with extender chain and stone bead tip
• Stone or material notes: Small stone bead on extender tip (white/cream, likely synthetic)
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Approx. 9.25 in long when clasped, has adjuster to make smaller; dangle decoration 3 in long, 1.5 in long

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

Two textured gold tone bars arc gently downward in a double swag, meeting at the center and suspending three faux pearls from cup settings along the lower edge — one at each end of the inner bar and one larger pearl hanging from the center point. The bars are finished with a fine crosshatch texture across their entire surface, which keeps the gold from reading as plain stamped metal and gives the pendant a handmade quality at close range. The pearls are round and lustrous with a warm cream tone, graduated very slightly so the center pearl reads as the focal point without the difference being dramatic.

The festoon or swag necklace is a format with roots in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, where draped metalwork suspending pearls or stones was a standard for formal dress. This version translates that sensibility into costume jewelry scaled for everyday wear — the pendant is modest in size, the cable chain is fine, and the whole piece sits close to the collarbone rather than making a statement. It works as well with a casual neckline as with something more formal, which likely accounts for how many versions of this basic arrangement were produced through the 1970s and 1980s. Spring ring clasp. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Double swag bar pendant with crosshatch texture; three faux pearls in cup settings, center pearl slightly larger; fine cable chain; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, cream/white tone, round
• Color: Warm yellow gold tone with cream pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Chain 9 in long when clasped; pendant approx. 2 in wide

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

This style of woven chain bracelet — moderately wide, textured, yellow gold tone — was a staple of mid-range costume jewelry through the 1990s , the kind of piece that worked as an everyday bracelet or stacked with others. The lobster clasp is oversized relative to the chain, smooth and polished, and terminates on both ends with a bullet-shaped cap that tucks the chain ends in cleanly. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Braided wheat-style woven chain; milgrain beaded edges on links; polished bullet-end caps; lobster clasp closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Warm yellow gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition; please see images

Measurement
7.5" length when unclasped 

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

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

A generous cream simulated pearl sits in a simple gold tone cup, suspended from a hinged leverback that opens and closes with a satisfying click. The leverback format sits a touch lower on the earlobe than a standard stud, giving the pearl just enough room to be seen from the front without any drop.. The pearl has good even luster and the warm gold tone of the finding suits it without competing. Classic and versatile in the way only a pearl stud equivalent can be.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, simulated pearl

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Round simulated pearl in gold tone cup setting; hinged leverback closure; pierced
• Stone or material notes: Cream simulated pearl; smooth, even luster
• Color: Cream / warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 

Measurement
1.5 cm long, 1.5 cm wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The simplest possible brief, executed cleanly — a round cream simulated pearl set in a small gold tone cup, on a steel post with a gold tone butterfly back. Nothing competes with the pearl. The luster is even and soft, the size just right for daily wear without disappearing. Avon made pearl studs like these throughout the 1980s, understanding that the wardrobe staple case for a classic pearl stud is essentially unassailable. The butterfly backs are stamped Avon, giving these the small provenance detail that separates them from anonymous equivalents. They go with everything, which is the only thing a pearl stud needs to do.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, simulated pearl, steel post, gold tone butterfly back

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (stamped on butterfly backs)
• Style / design notes: Round simulated pearl in a simple gold tone cup setting; steel post; gold tone butterfly back closure
• Stone or material notes: Cream simulated pearl; even luster, no chips or cracks noted
• Color: Cream / warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Pearl approx. ¼" (6mm) diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A nautilus shell rendered in warm, high-polish gold — the spiral coils inward from a scalloped outer edge to a tight central whorl, with fine radiating ribs fanning across the entire surface. The form is both architectural and organic, the kind of shape that looks equally at home in a natural history museum and on an ear. Stamped 14K G.F. on the interior, these are gold filled rather than plated, meaning a substantially thicker layer of gold bonded to a base metal core — a meaningful step up in quality and longevity from standard costume jewelry. The steel post and butterfly back closures are practical and secure. Coastal and nature-inspired jewelry of this caliber had a strong moment in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and pieces like this have held their appeal without effort.

Materials
14K gold filled, steel post and butterfly back closures

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned; stamped 14K G.F. on interior
• Style / design notes: Sculptural nautilus / spiral shell form; fine radiating rib detail across face; scalloped outer edge; tight central spiral
• Closure: Steel post and butterfly back (pierced)
• Color: Warm yellow gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 0.75 in across, 0.5 in wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wide, asymmetrical leaf unfurls across the finger, its surface covered in fine radiating ribs that catch light from every angle. Cutting diagonally across the center, a smooth inlaid channel holds five small round rhinestones in a gentle curve — the single point of sparkle against an otherwise all-gold composition. The leaf curls slightly at its edges and tapers to a point at the lower corner, giving it a naturalistic quality that softens what could otherwise read as purely geometric. Leaf motif rings in this style were a recurring presence throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, when nature-inspired forms dominated costume jewelry and gold tone metal was the default. This one is unsigned but well-made, with good weight and clean detail.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, clear rhinestone crystals

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Wide asymmetrical fluted leaf top; fine radiating rib texture across entire face; diagonal channel set with five graduated round rhinestones across center
• Stone or material notes: Five small round clear rhinestones, flush channel set
• Color: Warm gold tone / clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Size 6.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 6 and 7)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Nine round prong-set crystals appear to float across an irregular organic landscape — a wide, open-worked band of molten-looking gold tone metal that bubbles and branches like coral or cooling lava. The stones sit at varying heights across the top, their silver-tone prongs contrasting against the warm gold beneath, which gives the whole surface a two-tone quality that feels intentional rather than incidental. The underside of the band continues the texture, leaving no part of the ring unfinished. This is squarely in the Brutalist and organic modernist jewelry tradition that defined the 1960s and early 1970s, when cast metal jewelry rejected clean lines in favor of raw, elemental form. It wears like a piece of sculpture.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, clear rhinestone crystals

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Maker: unkown: Stamped 14KH GE A
• Style / design notes: Wide open-worked band; irregular molten nugget texture throughout; nine round rhinestones prong-set in silver tone settings at varying heights across the top face
• Stone or material notes: Clear round rhinestone crystals, silver tone prong settings
• Color: Warm gold tone / clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Size 4.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 4 and 5)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sculpted ribbon bow spreads wide across the finger, its looped and gathered folds rendered in warm gold tone with fine engraved line detail across each wing. At the center, a small oval cabochon in muted blue — somewhere between slate and periwinkle, with a slightly speckled, matte surface — anchors the whole composition without competing with it. The bow is generous in scale but sits closer to charming than costume, the kind of ring that reads as intentional rather than loud. Avon produced bow motif jewelry throughout the 1980s in consistent quality, and this one holds up — signed on the interior shank and in very good condition for its age.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, blue cabochon (glass or synthetic)

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Sculptural ribbon bow top; engraved texture detail across bow wings; oval bezel-set cabochon center
• Stone or material notes: Small oval blue cabochon; matte, slightly speckled surface; slate to periwinkle in color
• Color: Warm gold tone / slate blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Size 7 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A faceted oval stone in deep sapphire blue sits flush in a bezel setting, flanked on each side by a ribbed fan of silver tone metal that tapers smoothly into the shank. The silhouette is architectural — substantial without being heavy, with the fluted shoulders giving it a sculptural quality that reads closer to Art Deco revival than costume. The stone shifts between inky navy and bright aqua depending on the light, which is most of the reason to wear it. Rings built around a single bold stone and a strong geometric setting were a recurring theme of 1980s costume jewelry, and this one holds that moment with quiet confidence.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, blue glass or synthetic stone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Bezel-set oval solitaire; ribbed fan shoulders tapering to a plain shank; low-profile setting keeps stone close to the finger
• Stone or material notes: Faceted oval blue glass or synthetic stone; color reads sapphire to aqua depending on light
• Color: Silver tone / sapphire blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 6.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 6 and 7)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A continuous row of small puffy hearts circles the band, creating an eternity silhouette that feels playful without being precious. The raised, rounded hearts catch light evenly all the way around — as wearable stacked as it is alone. A sweet example of Avon's knack for translating sentiment into something genuinely wearable.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980's
• Maker: Avon Stamp
• Style / design notes: Eternity band; continuous repeating puffy heart motif around full band; high-polish finish
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 3.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 3 and 4)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single cream faux pearl sits at the center of two sweeping bypass bands, each set with a row of clear crystal rhinestones and edged in fine milgrain detail. The movement is elegant and slightly sculptural — the crossover design lifts the pearl off-center just enough to feel dynamic rather than stiff. Signed on the interior shank, it comes with the provenance of a recognized name and the wearability of a piece that never fully goes out of style.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, simulated pearl, clear crystal rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Bypass crossover setting; two rhinestone-paved milgrain bands cradling a central faux pearl
• Stone or material notes: Cream simulated pearl center; prong-set clear crystal rhinestone accents
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream / clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 6.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 6 and 7)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A full concho belt condensed to the wrist — raised gold-tone medallions anchor each panel of an antiqued silver-tone band, surrounded by hand-stamped detailing in crescent moons, fleur-de-lis, and fine dot work. The elastic construction slips on easily while the width and relief of the design read as something far more substantial. Southwestern concho jewelry of this scale peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s, when Western-influenced accessories leaned bold and unapologetic. This one carries that energy without effort.

Materials
Silver tone & gold tone base metal, elastic band

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Style / design notes: Wide elastic stretch bracelet; repeating concho medallion motifs; stamped crescent, fleur-de-lis, and dot work fill panels between each concho
• Stone or material notes: No stones; raised gold-tone concho centerpieces with oxidized detailing
• Color: Antiqued silver tone / warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2.5 in diameter 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A full tide pool circles the wrist — sea turtles, sand dollars, starfish, shells, and seahorses cast in oxidized silver tone, punctuated by sapphire blue, aurora borealis, and pale aqua glass stones set between each motif. The elastic construction makes it effortless to wear while the density of detail rewards a closer look. Coastal charm jewelry of this kind peaked in the 1990s, when layered nature motifs and iridescent stones defined a certain sun-warmed, beachside aesthetic. It carries that spirit without irony.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, glass stones, elastic band

Details

• Era: 1990s 
• Style / design notes: Elastic stretch bracelet; repeating nautical motifs including sea turtle, sand dollar, starfish, shell, and seahorse; bezel and prong-set stone accents throughout
• Stone or material notes: Sapphire blue glass rounds, aurora borealis glass rounds, pale aqua oval glass cabochon
• Color: Oxidized silver tone / blue / aqua / aurora borealis
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Fits up to size 7.5 wrist, about 3 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Vertical ribs of polished silver dome across the wide face of this hinged cuff, framed top and bottom by rows of ball-chain milgrain detail — architectural and substantial without crossing into heavy. The domed ribbed form has roots in ancient jewelry-making traditions, from Roman fibulae to Byzantine adornment, and this late 20th century interpretation channels that weight with a cooler, more modern restraint. The hinged closure with safety clasp makes it easy to wear despite its width. A cuff that commands a wrist with nothing more than its form.

Materials
Silver tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide hinged cuff; domed vertical ribbed center panel; double milgrain ball-chain border top and bottom; hinged opening with safety clasp closure
• Color: Bright silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2.5 in length, 2 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Rectangular tiles of blush pink mother of pearl are set flush into a wide silver tone band, their natural iridescence shifting between rose, cream, and lavender depending on the light. Shell inlay jewelry has deep roots across many cultures — from pre-Columbian adornment to mid-century Southwestern design — and this clean, architectural version distills that tradition into something entirely modern. The flat profile and seamless inlay work give it a quiet luxury that reads well above its origins. A bangle that belongs on a wrist that doesn't need to announce itself.

Materials
Silver tone metal, mother of pearl shell tiles

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide flat-profile slip-on bangle; flush-set rectangular mother of pearl tile inlay covering full exterior; smooth polished silver tone interior
• Stone or material notes: Natural blush pink mother of pearl shell, tile-cut and inlaid
• Color: Silver tone / blush pink / iridescent
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 8 wrist, 2.5 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A row of tiny cream seed pearls runs the full circumference of this wide bangle, flanked by milgrain edges and a band of intricate hand-engraved scrollwork — the kind of surface detail that rewards close looking. The combination of organic pearl and etched gold recalls Edwardian and Victorian jewelry traditions, translated here into an accessible and wearable 1970s–80s form. Wide enough to make a presence on the wrist, refined enough to wear with everything. It stacks beautifully with plain gold bangles or stands quietly alone.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux seed pearls

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide slip-on bangle; center row of cream seed pearls flanked by milgrain borders; etched scrollwork panels on either side; smooth polished interior
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux seed pearls
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 8 wrist, 2.75 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single band of cobalt blue enamel runs the full circumference of this slim gold bangle — one clean line of color, nothing more. The restraint is the point. This kind of minimal enamel bangle sits in a long tradition of everyday stacking jewelry, and the cobalt-and-gold pairing has an almost nautical clarity that works across seasons. Wear it alone for its quiet confidence or stack several for a different kind of statement entirely. The smooth interior and polished edges speak to quality construction despite its unsigned status.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, enamel

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Slim slip-on bangle; single continuous cobalt blue enamel stripe along exterior; polished gold tone rims and interior
• Color: Gold tone / cobalt blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 8 wrist, 2.75 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A soft blush oval cabochon rests at the center of a dense field of seed pearls, all held within a scalloped gold frame with shell-fan accents at each lobe — the entire composition a quiet homage to Victorian jewelry traditions. The layering of textures here is considered: smooth stone against granular pearl fill against ornate molded gold. This style of revival brooch was produced with real care during the 1980s, when antique-inspired pieces were having a cultural moment. It pins to anything from a winter coat to a silk blouse and immediately elevates it.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux seed pearls, glass cabochon

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Scalloped oval frame with shell-fan lobe accents; dense seed pearl fill field; milgrain inner bezel; oval cabochon center; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Blush pink glass cabochon; cream faux seed pearl fill
• Color: Gold tone / blush pink / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1.5 in width

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large cream faux pearl sits at the center of a milgrain-dotted bezel, encircled by an oval wreath of interlocking laurel-leaf chain links — a composition that draws from classical antiquity with an ease that feels entirely modern. The laurel wreath has signified honor and achievement since ancient Greece and Rome, and its use in jewelry has never fully left. The chunky open chain frame gives this brooch unexpected weight and presence for its size. It pins to a lapel, a knit, or a scarf with equal authority.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Oval laurel-leaf chain frame; milgrain dot bezel; large domed faux pearl center; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Large cream faux pearl cabochon
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A generous cascade of open ribbon loops fans upward from a trio of cream faux pearls at the center, two trailing tails curling beneath — effortlessly formal and just as easily worn every day. The bow brooch has a long lineage in fine and costume jewelry alike, from Victorian mourning pieces to mid-century glamour, and this Avon version carries that tradition with a light hand. The combination of brushed and polished gold surfaces gives the piece subtle dimension. Pin it at the collar, on a coat lapel, or at the shoulder of a dress.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped reverse)
• Style / design notes: Multi-loop open ribbon bow; three cream faux pearl cluster center; brushed and polished gold tone surfaces; trailing ribbon tails; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearls
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1.5 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A full-sail schooner rendered in white and navy enamel, red pennant flying, gold star on the mainsail, with a dangling anchor charm swinging from the hull — every detail accounted for, nothing excessive. Nautical motifs surged in American costume jewelry through the 1980s, carried by the decade's love of preppy dressing and coastal aesthetics, and Avon produced some of the most charming versions. The rope-twist mast and open hull give this brooch a sense of movement even standing still. Pin it to a blazer lapel, a canvas tote, or a linen shirt — it belongs anywhere near the water.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped reverse of hull)
• Style / design notes: Dimensional sailboat form; white and navy enamel sails; red enamel pennant flag; gold star accent; rope-twist mast detail; open hull; suspended anchor charm; standard pin back
• Color: Gold tone / white / navy / red
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2.75 in length, about 1.5 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter 

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 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Openwork oval frames holding anchor motifs alternate with textured coiled rope knot discs — a bracelet that reads like a sailor's logbook rendered in gold. The alternating rhythm of the two motifs gives it a collected, almost curated feel, as though each link was chosen deliberately. A toggle-style box clasp closes the nautical narrative cleanly.

Materials

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Alternating openwork anchor ovals and textured coiled rope knot links; toggle box clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 7.25" unclasped 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Six deeply ridged scallop shells link together in a bracelet that carries the weight and presence of something pulled from the ocean floor. The relief detailing on each shell is precise and dimensional — more sculptural than decorative. A toggle-style box clasp keeps the coastal spirit going to the very end.

Materials

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: "AVON" stamped on clasp
• Style / design notes: Six sculpted scallop shell links connected by small square connectors; toggle box clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 7 in unclasped 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Cream faux pearls alternate with ribbed gold-tone accent beads in a rhythm that feels both classic and considered. The bracelet sits close to the wrist with a softness that reads effortless the kind of peice that works as easily with a linen shirt as it does dressed up. A well-made example from Avon's collectible jewelry era, finished with a spring ring clasp.

Materials

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "AVON" stamped on clasp
• Style / design notes: Alternating pearl and ribbed gold-tone bead strand; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearls; ribbed gold-tone spacer beads
• Color: Cream and gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 7" unclasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Each link cradles a cream faux pearl in an open gold-tone cage — a design that feels architectural and quietly luxurious. The interlocking teardrop links create movement and depth without weight, making it easy to wear alone or layered. A piece from Avon's golden era of collectible costume jewelry, when the brand was producing designs that rivaled fine department store finds.

Materials

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: "AVON" stamped on clasp tab
• Style / design notes: Caged teardrop link chain with interlocking oval connectors; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearls, one per link
• Color: Gold-tone with cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 7" unclasped 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single large emerald-cut stone in deep forest green takes the lead here — the kind of saturated, glassy green that reads as genuinely precious from across the room. Four round clear rhinestones flank it two per side, set into angular silver-tone shoulders that echo the geometry of the center stone. The silhouette is clean and slightly Art Deco in spirit — symmetrical, confident, built around the stone rather than around the setting. One of the more convincing faux-emerald pieces Avon produced.

DETAILS:

• Maker: Avon
• Style: Emerald-cut solitaire cocktail ring with side accents
• Center: Deep emerald-green faceted emerald-cut rhinestone
• Accents: Four round clear rhinestones, two per shoulder
• Setting: Angular silver-tone claw setting with geometric shoulders
• Markings: interior band Avon stamp
• Material: Silver-tone base metal
• Era: 1970s 
• Size: Adjustable 4.5-6.5
• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A faceted aqua blue pear-cut stone sits within an open swirl frame, flanked by a scatter of prong-set clear rhinestones that trail off like the tail of a comet. The teardrop cut catches light from every angle, and its cool blue-topaz tone reads effortlessly against warm gold. The asymmetric swirl setting gives this ring a fluid, almost organic quality unusual for its era. It moves between casual and dressed up without announcing either.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, glass stones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Open swirl frame; pear-cut center stone; scattered clear rhinestone accents trailing to one side
• Stone or material notes: Aqua blue faceted glass teardrop; clear glass prong-set rhinestone accents
• Color: Gold tone / aqua blue / clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement
Size 6.75

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two heart-shaped stones nestle together in an offset toi et moi setting — one deep garnet red, one clear crystal — each bezel-set and accented by small prong-set rhinestones at the corners. The toi et moi (you and me) format has appeared in fine jewelry since the 18th century, most famously in Napoleon's proposal ring to Joséphine, and this Avon interpretation carries that romantic geometry into everyday wear. The pairing of red and clear against warm gold is bold without effort. A ring with a love story built into its form.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, glass stones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Toi et moi double heart setting; bezel-set hearts in offset cluster; prong-set clear rhinestone accents at corners
• Stone or material notes: Deep red faceted glass heart; clear faceted glass heart; clear glass rhinestone accents
• Color: Gold tone / red / clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three lavender marquise stones cascade diagonally across a split bypass shank, flanked by two silver tone rhinestone bars that cross at the center like a constellation in motion. The color sits in that rare blue-violet range that mimics tanzanite, cool and atmospheric against the warm gold setting. The open split shank construction and flowing bypass design place this firmly in the elegant cocktail ring tradition of the late 1980s and early 90s. It wears beautifully on its own and needs nothing else.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, silver tone accent metal, glass stones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Small diamond-shaped hallmark stamp on interior shank
• Style / design notes: Diagonal bypass design; three marquise stones flanked by two rhinestone bar accents; open split shank
• Stone or material notes: Lavender blue-violet faceted glass marquise stones; clear glass rhinestone accents in silver tone settings
• Color: Gold tone / lavender violet / clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two opposing diagonal ribbed bands sweep across a domed face, meeting at the center in a knot-like crossover — sculptural, tactile, and entirely stoneless. This kind of bold dome construction was a hallmark of 1970s gold tone jewelry, drawing from the era's love of texture and form over ornament. It wears like a statement but sits close to the finger with unexpected comfort. The kind of ring that photographs beautifully and earns compliments in real life.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Wide dome ring; opposing diagonal ribbed panels meeting at center crossover; high-polish finish
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three deep forest-green baguette stones set diagonally across the face, flanked by rows of prong-set clear rhinestones, a composition that nods to Art Deco geometry while sitting firmly in the 1970s. The silver tone setting gives it a cooler, more understated finish than its gold tone counterparts, letting the green stones anchor the piece. The wide tapered shank and adjustable band make it easy to wear across a range of sizes. A ring that looks considered rather than costumed.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Wide tapered shank; three diagonal baguette stones flanked by round rhinestone rows; prong-set throughout
• Stone or material notes: Emerald green glass baguettes; clear glass round rhinestones
• Color: Silver tone / emerald green / clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement
Adjustable, fits sizes 5–7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An unbroken line of prong-set clear rhinestones runs the full length of this delicate bracelet, each stone catching light like a constellation pulled into a single strand. The tennis bracelet silhouette — continuous, symmetric, quietly luminous — became a staple of 1970s and 80s everyday elegance, and this Avon version captures that spirit with careful construction. It drapes close to the wrist and layers beautifully with other chains. The kind of piece that disappears into a wardrobe and never leaves it.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped clasp tag)
• Style / design notes: Continuous prong-set rhinestone line bracelet; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, individually prong-set
• Color: Gold tone / clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement
7 inches total length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Each polished dome-shaped link angles diagonally against the next, creating the fluid ripple characteristic of the San Marco style — a chain construction that peaked in the 1980s and 90s, often associated with Italian gold jewelry. The high-polish finish reflects light in continuous motion, substantial in presence without heaviness on the wrist. Unsigned, but well-made, with a clean box clasp that sits seamlessly within the design. A bracelet that reads as fine jewelry.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: San Marco link construction; polished dome links set diagonally in alternating direction; concealed box clasp
• Color: High-polish warm gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement
7 inches long, approximately ⅜ inch wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Pure chain, no adornment — just the quiet geometry of interlocking flat links moving in perfect unison. The herringbone weave catches light along every angle, giving this bracelet a liquid quality on the wrist. Avon produced some of their most enduring pieces in this style during the late 1970s and early 80s, when the flat snake chain was a wardrobe staple. It stacks, it layers, or it stands alone with equal confidence.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped clasp tag)
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone snake chain; spring ring clasp
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
7 inches total length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A cursive "B" set with small prong-set rhinestones floats within an open oval frame at the center of a flat herringbone chain — personal, polished, and gently glittering. Initial bracelets were a defining accessory of the late 1970s and early 80s, worn as quiet markers of identity rather than statement pieces. The milgrain detailing along the letter's edge speaks to the care put into even everyday costume pieces of the era. It sits flat and smooth on the wrist.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped clasp tag)
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain; open oval centerpiece with rhinestone-set script letter B; milgrain border detail; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Color: Gold tone / clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
7 inches total length, centerpiece approximately ¾ inch

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Each link of this wide bracelet is formed from a cluster of coiled rope-textured domes, catching light like a honeycomb in amber — organic, repetitive, quietly hypnotic. The construction points to mid-century American or European costume jewelry manufacture, where surface texture was used in place of stones to create substantial presence. It drapes and moves beautifully on the wrist, substantial without being heavy. A piece that earns its place worn alone.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Wide multi-link bracelet; each link composed of clustered rope-coil dome units; box clasp with safety closure
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement
7 inches long, approximately ¾ inch wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single row of clear prong-set rhinestones circles the lower edge of this slim gold tone bangle, catching light with quiet precision. Made by Avon in the 1980s, it reflects the era's affinity for understated sparkle — dressy enough for evening, light enough for every day. The interior is smooth and polished, the silhouette clean and architectural. It wears beautifully alone or layered.

Materials
Gold tone metal, glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped interior)
• Style / design notes: Slim slip-on bangle; single eternity row of prong-set clear rhinestones along lower band edge
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Color: Gold tone / clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement
Fits wrist size 7.5 (per sizer image)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter