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"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with flowing hair and draped shoulder — sits centered within a richly detailed gold filled frame. Black enamel fills the engraved scrollwork surrounding the cameo, creating strong contrast against the warm gold. The shaped cartouche frame with its quatrefoil silhouette and floral base details speaks to Victorian revival sensibility, and the hollow locket back suggests it once held a photograph or lock of hair. Signed Simmons, a respected American gold filled manufacturer active from the late 19th century onward.

Materials: Gold tone, carved shell cameo, black enamel

Details:

• Era: Late 1800s–early 1900s
• Markings: Simmons (on bail)
• Style / design notes: Quatrefoil cartouche frame; black enamel engraved scrollwork; twisted rope inner bezel; locket back; pendant bail
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with windswept hair
• Color: Gold filled, warm brown, white, black enamel
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 3" including bail

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Bold links softened by deep cobalt glass—this piece moves between structure and ornament. The carved cabochons hold light in a darker tone, framed by small points of sparkle that feel precise rather than excessive.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones

Details:

• Signed DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) on back
• Chunky curb chain construction
• Carved deep blue glass cabochons with floral/starburst detail
• Rhinestone accents framing center and side links
• Hook clasp with extender chain
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A fully functional miniature coin purse worn as a pendant — the body woven in fine gold-tone mesh, framed by a scalloped metal border and centered with a small enamel heart bearing a hand-painted pink rose. The push-clasp opens at the top; the interior is clean and holds small keepsakes, coins, or folded notes. The chain handle loops up to a longer link chain, so the purse hangs and moves freely at the neckline. It sits at the intersection of jewelry and object — something to wear and something to use.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; fine mesh body; painted enamel rose heart cabochon; link chain

Details

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Square miniature coin purse form; fine woven mesh front and back panels; scalloped top frame with push-clasp closure; ornate filigree side edges; centered enamel heart with pink rose on white ground; chain handle attached to longer necklace chain
• Stone notes: Enamel heart with hand-painted pink rose — porcelain or resin, unverified
• Function: Wearable functional coin purse pendant; opens to small interior compartment
• Color: Gold tone, white, pink, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: Purse 1.5" x 1.5" excluding handle; chain approximately 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pink rose floats against a sky-blue enamel ground, its petals rendered with a confident, unhurried hand — the kind of detail that asks to be looked at closely. The surface has the iridescent, patterned quality of guilloche enamel, where fine engraving beneath translucent enamel creates a subtle shimmer that shifts with the light. The gold-tone frame is ornate and deliberate: scalloped lower edge, scrollwork upper bail with a decorative loop — the whole composition echoing the Victorian tradition of miniature portrait pendants. Unsigned and quietly lovely.

Materials Gold-tone base metal frame and chain; blue enamel with hand-painted rose (possibly guilloche — unverified)

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s, Victorian revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Round enamel cabochon in scalloped gold-tone bezel; ornate scrollwork bail with open loop; hand-painted pink rose on sky-blue ground; enamel surface has guilloche-style iridescent patterning
• Stone notes: Blue enamel with hand-painted pink rose and green leaf detail — porcelain, glass, or resin 
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Gold tone, sky blue, pink, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Pendant 1.5" including bail; chain 18"

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The elytra — the hard outer wings — split open to reveal a silver sunburst dial signed "Jufrex 17 Jewels Coccinelle Swiss," a 17-jewel mechanical movement housed inside a gold-tone scarab beetle pendant. Coccinelle novelty watches were produced by Swiss makers in the 1960s and 70s as wearable objects of pure delight — the kind of piece that exists at the intersection of horology and jewelry. Stamped "Aluminum Cicada Watch MOVT 834/86 Swiss" on the reverse; listed untested but the mechanical movement may run with servicing.

Materials: Aluminum and gold-tone base metal, Swiss mechanical movement

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: "Jufrex 17 Jewels Coccinelle Swiss" on dial; "Aluminum Cicada Watch MOVT 834/86 Swiss" on caseback
• Style / design notes: Scarab/beetle form, opening wing mechanism reveals watch dial, gold-tone crown at base, box chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: 17-jewel Swiss mechanical movement — untested, may need service
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition with a few scrapes and wear across the piece; see images 
• Measurement: Pendant 1" x 1.5"; chain 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

The perfect gift or self affirmation piece. Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. 

• #1 I Love You Rose (1960's-1970's) This locket has a lovely raised edges with floral designs. The words "I Love You" and a beautiful rose are engraved on the face of this piece. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 1/20 14k Goldfill. Measures 0.9" by 0.75"
• #2 Floral Art Nouveau (1950's-1960's) This piece features stunning Art Nouveau designs. Blush florals and green leafs demand the attention of this locket. The Diamond stamp with the letter M on the back of this piece tells us it was made by the Marathon Company. This company established in 1897 was know for creating high quality heirloom jewelry. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 14k Goldfill. Measures 0.75" by 0.6"
• #3 Forever In My Heart (1960's-1970's) This locket has a lovely raised edges with floral designs. The words "Forever in my Heart" are engraved on the face of this piece with a pink and green colored rose to its side. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 1/20 10k Goldfill. Measures 0.8" by 0.75"
• #4 I Love You Silver Hearts (1960's-1970's) This piece features Art Nouveau swirls and florals along its edges. The words "I Love You" are engraved on the face of this piece with a pink and green colored rose flower to its side and two silver hearts below it. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. Gold plated over .925 sterling silver. Measures 1" by 0.75"

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Vintage Avon Swan Magnifying Necklace 1994 with blue rhinestone eye.  Swans are primarily seen as symbols of  grace, beauty, love and transformation across various cultures and spiritual traditions. Because they typically mate for life, they are one of the most prominent emblems of fidelity, loyalty, and eternal devotion.

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Named after the classical god of love and attraction, the Mineral and Matter Cupid Mother of Pearl Necklace radiates exactly that and more. 

• 18" goldfill bar chain
• Mother of Pearl

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The Mineral and Matter Phobos Turquoise Necklace is named after Mars's irregularly shaped moon, believed to be a captured asteroid.

• 16" goldfill bar chain
• Turquoise beads

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Inspired by the largest object in the asteroid belt, now considered a dwarf planet, the Mineral and Matter Ceres Moonstone Necklace reflects light off the moonstone beads and bar chain.

• 16" goldfill bar chain
• moonstone beads

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A stunning pair of earrings with various gems to catch anyone's eye!

Dimensions: 2"

Materials: Glass Pearls, Crystals, Cubic Zirconia, Brass Earhooks 

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