An open oval frame — the kind that once held a miniature portrait — crowned with a spray of cast flowers, leaves, and berries that spill naturally over the top edge. The form draws directly from the Victorian tradition of locket frames and mourning jewelry, here reinterpreted as a purely decorative brooch with no stone or image inside. The empty center is the point: it frames whatever lies beneath it on the fabric, turning a simple lapel into something more considered. The oxidized silver tone gives the cast detail real depth.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s, Victorian revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Open oval frame with beaded inner border and scalloped outer edge; dimensional floral and leaf garland crown with blossoms, buds, and foliage; oxidized finish emphasizes relief; asymmetrical botanical spray
  
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Silver tone, oxidized
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 1.6"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The geometry is precise and deliberate — a black enamel diamond lozenge at center, set with a small floral marcasite cluster, flanked by symmetrical openwork filigree wings dense with pave-set steel-grey stones. The combination of jet-black enamel and gunmetal sparkle is a direct echo of the 1920s German marcasite and onyx tradition, here translated into a silver-tone reproduction piece with the same graphic authority. Wears beautifully on a black dress collar, a blazer lapel, or a hat brim.

Materials Silver-tone base metal; black enamel; marcasite-style pave-set stones (cut steel or paste); openwork filigree frame

Details

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s, Art Deco revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Horizontal bar form; central black enamel diamond lozenge with pave marcasite floral motif; symmetrical openwork filigree side panels; scalloped border edge; pave-set grey stones throughout
• Stone notes: Marcasite-style stones (cut steel or dark paste); bezel and pave set
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Silver tone, black, gunmetal grey
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Approximately 1.6" x .5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wink of mid-century wit — this figural brooch renders the iconic cat-eye glasses frame in miniature, complete with rhinestone-set upper rims and the characteristic upswept corners that defined the decade's eyewear silhouette. Novelty jewelry of this type was enormously popular in the 1950s, when wearing a miniature version of an everyday object was a form of playful self-expression. The open frames give it a light, graphic quality that reads well on a lapel, collar, or hat brim.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; clear prong-set rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1950s–early 1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Figural cat-eye eyeglasses form; rhinestones set along upper frame and upswept corners; open lens frames; standard pin-back clasp
• Stone notes: Clear glass rhinestones; prong set along top bar and cat-eye tips
• Function: Pin brooch
• Color: Gold tone 
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The circle pin had its heyday in the 1950s, and this one hits every note of the form — a twisted rope-twist hoop framing a three-dimensional rose in full bloom, stem curling naturally through the open center. Stamped 1/20 12K gold filled, meaning the gold layer comprises at least 1/20th of the total metal weight — a durable, quality construction used widely in American mid-century jewelry. The rose is sculpted with genuine attention: petals spiral inward, leaves are individually veined, and the composition feels less like costume jewelry and more like a miniature still life.

Materials 1/20 12K gold filled

Details

• Era: c. 1950s
• Markings: Stamped 1/20 12K GF on reverse of rose
• Style / design notes: Open circle form with rope-twist outer border; double inner ring; three-dimensional rose with spiraled petals and veined leaves; stem curves through center
  
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Warm yellow gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A study in motion — this brooch draws the eye through a sweeping spiral of channel-set baguettes, pavé rounds, and marquise rhinestones arranged in an open, ribbon-like composition. The layered design is characteristic of late Art Deco and early Retro costume jewelry, where geometric precision meets organic flourish. Unsigned but finely constructed, with the tight stone-setting and rhodium-toned base metal typical of quality American makers from the 1940s. Wears beautifully pinned to a lapel, a scarf, or the neckline of a dark dress.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, clear prong-set and channel-set glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1940s — late Art Deco / early Retro
  
• Style / design notes: Open circular swirl form; mixed stone cuts — baguette fan arc, pavé round sections, central marquise cluster; ribbon-like layered frame
• Stone notes: Clear glass rhinestones; baguette, marquise, and round cuts
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Silver / clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5" in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A carved shell mottled olive and deep green, cool to the touch — rests in a gold-tone mount of textured claw-form legs and a pointed tail, the whole creature assembled with the unhurried confidence of something built to last. Turtle jewelry has been a quiet constant across cultures and centuries, carrying associations of longevity and groundedness that feel as relevant now as ever. The jade shell is hand-carved with shell pattern detail, and the contrast between the stone's natural variation and the warm gold-tone surround gives the piece a genuinely organic presence. Unsigned but consistent with mid-century jade and stone figural jewelry.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal mount; carved natural nephrite jade shell (unverified — tests as stone, cold to the touch, consistent with nephrite jade or serpentine)

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Naturalistic turtle form; carved jade shell with incised pattern detail; gold-tone claw-foot legs, head mount, and pointed tail; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Carved green stone shell
• Function: Lapel brooch
• Color: Olive and deep green with gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, gentle gold wear around edges

Measurement: 1.25" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A flower basket in gold-tone metal — its woven base rising into a mounded canopy of tiny blossoms accented with clear rhinestones — conceals a hinged lid that opens to reveal a solid perfume or glace compartment inside. Avon produced these functional locket brooches throughout the 1970s as a signature novelty line: wearable vessels for their solid perfumes, collectible in their own right long after the fragrance is gone. The basket weave texture, rope-trim handle, and floral detailing are all precisely rendered at a compact scale. Signed on the interior lid.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; clear rhinestone accents; hinged locket mechanism with inner perfume compartment

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s
• Markings: Signed "Avon ©" on interior of hinged lid
• Style / design notes: Flower basket form with woven base texture, rope-handle trim, and mounded floral top; hinged oval lid opens to solid perfume/compartment; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestone accents, perfume compartment retains faint original scent
• Function: Wearable solid perfume locket brooch
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, hinge functional, still contains perfume

Measurement: 1.75" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Measurement: 2" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Measurement: 2.5" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

• Brand: Authentic signed Monet (stamped on the reverse)
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modernist / Abstract Swirl / Tailored Metal
• Metal: Heavy gold-plated base metal alloy
• Closure: Secure rolling safety clasp pin
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; the gold plating remains rich, bright, and uniform with minimal age-appropriate surface wear. The pin mechanism works flawlessly.

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

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

Polished ridges arc across a domed half-hoop form — simple in concept, precise in execution, and exactly the kind of piece Napier was making when the brand was at its most considered. The "Pat. Pend." stamp on the clip back dates these to the period when Napier was actively refining its earring hardware, a detail that places them firmly in the 1950s–1960s. Minor wear consistent with age; the silver tone is largely intact and the clips function well.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Napier Pat. Pend." stamped on clip back
• Style / design notes: Domed half-hoop form, parallel ribbed surface, clip-back fitting with Napier patented mechanism
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition; minor wear and light chipping, clips functional
• Measurement: Approximately 5/8" × 1/2" each

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Meet your new favorite earrings—a stunning pair featuring a beautifully laser-cut architectural motif framed by an intricate border of delicate dashes and dots. Crafted in brass and designed to be feather-light, these statement pieces blend art deco charm with wearable comfort. Perfect for anyone who loves a touch of timeless elegance in their everyday style.

• laser-cut brass charms
• goldfill earring hooks
• 35mm x 45mm

By Mineral and Matter

A bold floral cluster of round brilliant cubic zirconia — center stone ringed by eight larger stones, all framed by a pavé halo — sits atop a triple split shank set with additional CZ down each band. The layered construction gives the ring considerable presence without heaviness, and the rhodium-finish sterling catches light from every angle. Vintage-inspired in its cluster silhouette and generous scale, it works as well with denim as it does with a dressed-up look.

Materials: 925 sterling silver; round brilliant cubic zirconia (simulated); rhodium plated finish

Details:

• Era: c. 2000s–2010s, vintage-inspired design
• Markings: Stamped "925 CN" and "FZN" on inner shank
• Style / design notes: Round CZ center stone; eight-stone surrounding cluster; pavé halo frame; triple split shank with pavé CZ set down each band
• Stone or material notes: Cubic zirconia — all simulated; no natural stones
• Function: Cocktail / fashion ring
• Color: Clear and silver
• Condition: Excellent condition

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small raised hand emerges from a detailed sleeve cuff, cast in silver-tone metal — the mano cornuto, an Italian gesture carried for centuries as a ward against the evil eye. This motif moved from Mediterranean folk tradition into mid-century charm bracelet culture with ease, and its staying power says something about the weight a small object can hold. Open jump ring, ready to layer.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: Mid-century, likely 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Figural hand charm, mano cornuto gesture, detailed sleeve cuff, open jump ring
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 5mm × 18mm excluding jump ring

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A quill feather rendered in Spanish damascene — the centuries-old Toledo tradition of inlaying fine gold wire and colored enamel into blackened metal — with yellow, green, and white scrolling detail across every barb. A matching damascene ball serves as the chained safety cap at the pin's end, making the entire piece a cohesive object from tip to terminus. Spanish damascene stick pins of this quality were among the most sought-after tourist and export pieces of the post-war decades.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, Spanish damascene enamel inlay (yellow, green, white on blackened metal)

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Spain" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Feather/quill form, full damascene enamel coverage, scrolling gold inlay detail, chained matching damascene ball safety cap
• Stone or material notes: Toledo-style damascene — gold wire and colored enamel inlaid into blackened base metal
• Color: Yellow, green, white, and black with gold inlay
• Condition: Vintage with wear consistent and tone loss is a few places, see images
• Measurement: 3.5" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Five oval faceted stones — amethyst, peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz, and amethyst — line up in a graduated spectrum across an oxidized sterling band framed above and below by rows of marcasite. Thai sterling workshops were producing some of the finest accessible gemstone jewelry from the 1970s onward, and the CNA maker's mark, wide tapered band, and oxidized finish suggest this piece dates to the earlier end of that tradition. Stamped 925, CNA, and Thailand on the inner band.

Materials: Sterling silver (925), amethyst, peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz, marcasite

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "925 CNA" and "Thailand" stamped inside band
• Style / design notes: Five-stone graduated band, oval faceted gemstones in prong settings, marcasite pavé border above and below, oxidized finish, wide tapered band
• Stone or material notes: Natural gemstones — amethyst (x2), peridot, champagne topaz, blue topaz; marcasite accent rows
• Color: Oxidized silver with multi-color stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sleek, elongated Siamese cat sits in perfect composure — open cutout eyes, engraved whiskers, and a curled tail that anchors the composition with quiet confidence. Gerry's produced some of the most beloved mid-century figural brooches in American costume jewelry, and cat pins were among their signature subjects. The high-polish finish and streamlined silhouette place this firmly in the 1960s modernist aesthetic.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Gerry's (partially obscured by pin mechanism)
• Style / design notes: Seated Siamese cat form, cutout eyes, engraved whisker detail, curled tail, high-polish finish, openwork legs
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
• Measurement: 1.5" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, resin cameo

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The front face presents a dark grey resin cameo — a crowned classical figure — set within a seed pearl halo and an ornate gold-tone filigree frame with applied leaf details; flip it over and a full clock face appears, signed "American Time," with black Roman numeral cartouches on a gilt sunburst dial. The gold-tone chain tassel below anchors the composition and adds movement. A piece that commits fully to the Victorian revival sensibility of the 1970s, functioning as both jewelry and timepiece. Listed untested.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, grey resin cameo, faux seed pearls

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: "American Time" on watch dial
• Style / design notes: Reversible pendant — cameo on front, watch face on reverse; oval filigree frame with applied leaves, seed pearl inner halo, gold-tone tassel drop, rope chain
• Stone or material notes: Dark grey resin cameo on black ground; faux seed pearl halo
• Function: Mechanical or quartz pendant watch — untested
• Color: Antique gold-tone with grey and cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 30" chain; pendant 1.25" x 2.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pleated fan set with marcasite stones opens to reveal a marquise-shaped quartz watch face with Roman numerals — a piece that functions as both jewelry and timepiece, in the tradition of Victorian and Edwardian pendant watches. The marcasite-set bow at the crown is a period-perfect detail, grounding the Art Deco revival aesthetic that defined so much of 1980s fine costume jewelry. Listed untested; likely needs a battery.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, marcasite stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s Art Deco revival
• Markings: "Quartz" on dial face; no other markings
• Style / design notes: Fan-form pendant, pleated ribs with marcasite set throughout, marcasite bow at crown, marquise watch face with Roman numerals, opens to reveal watch, link chain
• Stone or material notes: Marcasite stones throughout front face and bow
• Function: Quartz pendant watch — untested, likely needs battery
• Color: Oxidized silver-tone
• Condition: great vintage condition, see photos
• Measurement: 1.25" x 1.75" closed; 26" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A deeply carved tortoiseshell-glass cameo — a classical female profile in warm amber and brown — suspends from an ornate filigree bail on a long gold-tone bar link chain punctuated by faceted amber glass barrel beads. The 1928 Jewelry Company, founded in 1968, built its identity entirely around Victorian revival aesthetics, and this piece is among their most accomplished expressions of that sensibility. At 28" the chain wears as an opera-length statement, the pendant settling low with quiet gravity.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, tortoiseshell-effect glass cameo, amber glass barrel beads

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s (1928 Jewelry Company)
• Markings: "1928" tag on chain clasp
• Style / design notes: Rectangular carved glass cameo, classical female profile, ornate filigree bail with scroll detail, milgrain-edged bezel, engraved bar link chain, faceted amber glass barrel beads
• Stone or material notes: Tortoiseshell-effect amber glass cameo; faceted amber glass beads — not natural tortoiseshell
• Color: Amber, brown, and gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, a bit of wear and tone loss on the back of the pendant
• Measurement: 28" chain; pendant 1.5" x 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Vintage necklace featuring an ornate Victorian revival pendant with a romantic “courting couple” porcelain-style cabochon, framed by intricate gold-tone filigree and delicate faux pearl accents. A coordinating top medallion connects to a graceful double-chain drop, creating an elegant 5-inch dangle.

• Chain length: 22”
• Drop length: approx. 5”

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Era: Late 1980s – early 1990s

Vintage 1980s hinged bangle bracelet featuring a sculptural twisted design with a darkened silver-tone finish and dotted texture. Accented with scattered aurora borealis rhinestones that catch flashes of blue, green, and violet light.

The contrast of oxidized tone and subtle sparkle gives this piece a moody, dimensional look—bold yet wearable. Secure hinged closure. Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Vintage 1980s gold-tone expansion bracelet featuring bold ribbed, sculptural links with a high-polish finish. The dimensional, almost molten texture reflects light beautifully, giving the piece a strong, statement presence.

Comfortable stretch fit with an easy slip-on design—perfect worn alone or stacked. A classic retro piece with that unmistakable 80s boldness. Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

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

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

A constellation at the wrist—deep green facets set in orbit, each stone catching light like a quiet pulse.

This wide vintage cuff is richly set with emerald-toned rhinestones, arranged in repeating crescent forms. The setting has a darkened silver-tone finish, giving depth and contrast—almost celestial against the saturated green. The structure feels architectural yet fluid, wrapping the wrist in texture and shimmer.

Unmarked, but evocative of mid-century costume design with Art Deco revival influence.

Details

• Vintage rhinestone cuff bracelet
• Emerald green glass stones
• Dark silver-tone / gunmetal finish
• Hinged
• Unmarked

Measurements

• Width: approx. 1.5”
• Inner circumference: standard cuff fit 

Condition
Very good vintage condition. Stones appear present and vibrant with minor wear to metal consistent with age.

Era
Likely 1950s–1970s, with Deco-inspired patterning

Puffy, ribbed petals radiate from a domed center in a form that is simultaneously floral and sculptural — the kind of piece Monet built its reputation on through decades of producing accessible gold-tone jewelry with genuine craft. The high-polish finish catches light from every angle, giving these small earrings a presence well beyond their scale. Signed Monet on the clip mechanism.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "Monet" stamped on clip
• Style / design notes: Dimensional flower form, ribbed puffy petals, domed center, high-polish finish, clip-on stud back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description: A study in contrast and craft — this brooch centers a hand-etched bird amid scrolling botanicals, rendered in gold inlay on oxidized steel in the Toledo tradition. The octagonal panel is framed by an elaborate gold-tone filigree border that catches light from every angle. Damascene work traces its roots to Moorish Spain, and pieces like this one were made at their peak in mid-century Toledo workshops. Wears beautifully on a lapel, coat, or scarf.

Materials: Gold-toned metal filigree frame; oxidized steel center panel with gold inlay (damasquino technique)

Details:

• Era: c. 1950s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Octagonal damascene center panel; ornate looped filigree surround; bird in flight with floral and scroll motifs
• Material notes: Gold inlay on blackened steel
• Function: Pin brooch
• Color: Black and gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss around edges

Measurement: 1.6" × 1.9"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A central raised leaf sits within an oval frame of smaller petals and foliage, all rendered in brushed gold-tone with the confident dimensionality that defined Trifari's mid-century botanical work. The rope-edged oval border contains the composition without constraining it — structured yet organic. Trifari was one of America's premier costume jewelry houses, and pieces like this reflect the brand at its most considered.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Trifari signature visible on clip mechanism
• Style / design notes: Oval openwork frame, dimensional central leaf, surrounding petal and foliage detail, rope-edged border, brushed matte finish
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 1.25" tall, 1" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A white enamel unicorn head with purple and gold mane detail sits atop a slender gold-tone stick pin — small in scale, specific in character. Stick pins enjoyed a revival in the late 1970s through the 1980s as a way to personalize lapels, scarves, and knit collars, and fantasy motifs like unicorns were among the most collectible. 

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, white and pink/purple enamel

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Unicorn head motif, cloisonné-style enamel detailing, gold-tone horn and mane outlines, bullet-end safety cap
• Stone or material notes: White and purple enamel fill
• Color: White, purple, and gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, tone loss on the end off the piece and varnish a has a bit of yellowing on the face on the unicorn. (see images for reference.) 
• Measurement: 2.25" long, 0.5" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Embrace the bold glamour of the 1970s with this authentic Lisner statement necklace. This stunning piece features a multi-strand chain design that culminates in a dramatic, fluid chain tassel. The necklace is accented with textured gold-tone beads and a decorative filigree cap, capturing the high-low "Boho Glam" aesthetic of the era. Substantial in weight and style, it’s a perfect focal piece for vintage enthusiasts and modern maximalists alike.

• Brand: Authentic Lisner (Signed on the clasp).
• Era: Vintage (Circa 1970s).
• Material: High-quality gold-tone plating with a mix of polished and textured finishes.
• Style: Multi-strand draped chain with a large fringe tassel pendant.
• Closure: Secure fold-over or spring ring clasp.
• Length: 22" plus 2" tassle
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a rich, aged gold patina.

A whimsical and rare statement piece from Swarovski. This mixed-metal lariat necklace features a beautiful silver-tone chain adorned with seven iconic "good luck" and "milestone" charms, including a crystal-encrusted Star, Heart, Four-Leaf Clover, Horseshoe, Key, Padlock, and a Little Boy/Character. Each charm is expertly set with brilliant Swarovski pavé crystals. The unique cascading lariat design offers a sophisticated yet playful "Y-necklace" silhouette. Signed with the Swarovski Swan logo on the back of the charms and the clasp.

No longer in production- considered collectible.

• Brand: Authentic Swarovski (Hallmarked with Swan Logo)
• Collection: "Good Luck / Milestones" (Retired Design)
• Type: Multi-Charm Lariat / Y-Necklace
• Metal: Mixed Metal Finish (High-polish Silver Tone & 18k Gold Tone Plating)
• Stones: Precision-cut Swarovski Pavé Clear Crystals
• Necklace Length: 16 inches + 2-inch Extender (Adjustable to 18 inches)
• Lariat Drop: Approximately 3.5-inch cascading drop
• Closure: Secure Lobster Clasp with Swan Logo Tag
• Condition: Excellent Vintage/Retired Condition (All crystals intact)

• Four-Leaf Clover: Fortune & Good Luck
• Horseshoe: Protection & Success
• Padlock: Devotion & Security
• Key: Freedom & New Beginnings
• Heart: Love & Compassion
• Star: Ambition & Guidance
• Boy Character: Family & Connection

A beautiful and delicate example of late 1970s Avon design. This authentic 1977 "Chainfall" necklace features an elegant alternating pattern of polished gold-tone twisted bar links and fine cable chain. Measuring approximately 26 inches, it offers a perfect length for effortless layering or a minimalist solo statement. Signed "AVON" on the hang tag near the secure spring ring clasp.

A sleek vintage flat cobra chain in warm gold tone — interlocking V-shaped links that create a smooth, flexible surface with a subtle chevron texture. Sits flat and fluid against the skin, with that classic 1970s–80s chain appeal. Wears as a choker length at 17".

Metal: Gold-tone base metal
Style: Flat cobra / snake link chain
Length: 17"
Markings: Unmarked 
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Condition: Good vintage — chain supple and bright, clasp functional

A clean and elegant signed Monet station chain featuring polished flat bar links evenly spaced along a fine oval cable chain. Simple, versatile, and well-made — works beautifully as a layering chain or standalone. Signed "Monet" on the clasp tag.

Brand: Monet (signed)
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Style: Bar station chain
Length: 28"
Closure: Spring ring clasp
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Condition: Good vintage — chain intact, clasp functional

Charming matched pair of signed Gerry's swan brooches in silver-tone with pebbled body texture, finely etched wing feathers, and a bright blue rhinestone eye on each. Sold individually — ideal as scatter pins or a collar pair.

Brand: Gerry's (signed)
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Stones: Blue rhinestone eyes
Quantity: 2 matching brooches
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Condition: Good vintage — all rhinestones present, clasps functional

An elegant vintage cocktail ring centered on a large oval rose quartz cabochon with a soft milky translucency. The stone is prong-set in a gold-tone mount and flanked on each shoulder by three sparkling clear rhinestones in a diagonal staircase arrangement, giving the ring a polished, dressed-up feel. The tapered shank is clean and classic. Size 5.

◆ Rose quartz is one of the most beloved semi-precious stones — known as the "stone of unconditional love," it has been used in jewelry for centuries and remains highly sought-after in vintage settings.

◆ The rhinestone shoulder accent in a staircase or diagonal arrangement is a signature design detail of mid-century cocktail jewelry, common in quality 1950s–1970s costume and semi-fine pieces.

◆ The combination of a large pale cabochon with clear sparkling side stones creates a sophisticated contrast that mimics fine jewelry — this ring photographs beautifully and wears as a true statement piece.

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Style: Cocktail / statement ring
Stone: Large oval cabochon — rose quartz
Accent stones: 3 prong-set clear rhinestones each shoulder
Metal: Gold-tone base metal
Setting: 4-prong oval, tapered split shank
Markings: Unmarked
Size: 5
Condition: Good vintage — stone luminous, all rhinestones present, light wear to metal

A continuous line of prong-set clear rhinestones curves into a clean V and falls into a single elongated drop — the lariat form at its most elemental. Rhinestone chain necklaces of this construction were hallmarks of mid-century evening dressing, worn against bare skin or over a simple neckline where the drop could move freely. Unsigned and quietly spectacular.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Lariat Y-necklace, continuous prong-set rhinestone chain, single pendant drop, no focal centerpiece — the drop is the focus
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set throughout
• Color: Silver-tone with clear stones
• Condition: Wear and tone loss, see images
• Measurement: 12.5" wearing length with 7" extender; 2" drop

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A jet-black panel set within a milgrain-edged silver frame, adorned with a delicate applied cluster of flowers and a single faceted stone — the Victorian language of grief rendered in miniature. The locket opens to reveal two photo compartments, intact and ready to hold a portrait. Stamped "Silver" on the reverse, this is a genuine artifact of mourning jewelry's most significant era, when remembrance was worn close to the body.

Materials: Silver, black onyx or glass panel, clear paste or rhinestone accent

Details:

• Era: Victorian, late 1800s
• Markings: "Silver" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Rectangular form, milgrain border, applied floral and leaf motif, faceted stone accent, hinged double photo locket
• Stone or material notes: Black onyx or black glass panel; single clear paste or rhinestone
• Function: Opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Silver with black panel
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; light scratching to reverse
• Measurement: 0.5" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two graduating strands of prong-set clear rhinestones fall from a small cluster post — minimal in form, maximal in movement. Rhinestone chain earrings of this construction were a staple of evening dressing from the late 1960s through the disco era, catching light with every turn. Unsigned and entirely wearable day or night.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style / Design notes: Double strand drop, prong-set rhinestone chain, small cluster post top, graduating strand lengths
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Function: Post back
• Color: Silver-tone with clear stones
• Condition: Vintage wear and tone loss, see images
• Measurement: 1.5" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Radiating arms of prong-set rhinestones extend from a larger central stone in a starburst formation that evokes both a snowflake and a distant star. The pale ice-blue stones catch light with quiet intensity — a characteristic of quality glass rhinestones from this era. Unsigned and effortlessly wearable on a lapel, collar, or knitwear.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, pale blue glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Starburst/snowflake form, radiating arms, prong-set stones throughout, larger central stone
• Stone or material notes: Pale ice-blue glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Color: Silver-tone with pale blue stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: 1.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter