The Crescent Moon Drop necklace is a gold plated moon with a shield shaped moonstone centered below.  

 The moon as it appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, when only a small arc-shaped section of the visible portion is illuminated by the Sun is when it is called a crescent moon.

• 1" wide x 1" tall 

• rainbow moonstone 

• 14k goldfill chain 16" length with 2" extender
  

• Polished finish

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This herringbone chain will be the perfect finishing touch to any look you pair it with. It will ensure that you feel polished and put together, no matter the occasion. The sleek and sinuous design of this silver chain necklace makes it ideal for everyday use.

This chain is plated with fine silver to ensure a bright white color and to help protect against tarnish.

Length is 18" and width is 2.6mm

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• gold plated charm
• extra layer of tarnish resistance
• 15" gold plated chain

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This lustrous pearl is the centerpiece of this delicate pendant drop necklace.  Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable slider, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 22".  

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This Cecropia moth wing necklace features a little moon and star on each wing. Get one for yourself and give the matching half to your bestie! 

Approximately 10mm pendant on 18" 14k goldfill chain.

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This dainty rectangle charm has a single star burst set cz in the center, making it shine even brighter. Named after the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra, Vega which is arguably the next most important star in the sky after the sun, these studs are as brilliant and unique as the star.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable extender, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 18".

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This rectangle charm has an eye of protection symbol with clear cz stones centered on a mother of pearl background.

Though this symbol is often called ‘the evil eye’, the ocular symbol is actually the charm meant to ward off the true evil eye, which is a curse transmitted through a malicious glare, usually one inspired by envy. Wear this charm necklace to keep those mean girl glares at bay.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable chain, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 22".

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Made by Mineral and Matter in collaboration with Hot Slice Designs. 

A supernova is an explosion of a star who plays a key role in distributing elements throughout the universe. Many of the elements found here on Earth are made in the core of stars. These elements travel on to form new stars, planets and everything else in the universe. A beautiful cycle of rebirth and renewal, this necklace a constant reminder of the endless possibilities the universe holds.  Made in 14k gold fill metal chain and 18k gold plated star charm. 

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This necklace is a coin shape with a north star centered clear cz stone and an accenting cz below and to the side. It's great for layering and a definite basic staple!

Strung on 14k Goldfill long bar and cable chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable slider, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 22".

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• Silver charm
• 15" sterling silver chain

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Head west with this lucky horseshoe covered in stunning colored cz's. Horseshoes are said to symbolize protection and give good luck to those who posses them. Use this piece for layering or gracefully on it's own.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. This necklace is 16" length with 2" extender. The pendant itself is gold plated with an extra layer of tarnish resistance.

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Named after the heart shape on pluto, this necklace is sure to bring love and celestial energy your way. Show your inner heart with this Necklace holding a mother of pearl stone that shimmers and glows.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. This necklace is 16" length with 2" extender. The pendant itself is gold plated with an extra layer of tarnish resistance.

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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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This celestial piece with turquoise burst coloring, is the perfect addition to anyone's collection. Mona, the ancient word for moon, is atop this piece with a hand reaching towards it, showing admiration. Burst in a pop of color to any outfit with this celestial piece.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable slider, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 22". The pendant itself is gold plated with an extra layer of tarnish resistance.

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This lustrous pearl is the centerpiece of this delicate Pearl Pendant necklace.  Strung on sterling silver chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. Our necklace chains also come with an adjustable slider, so it can be worn as short as 16" or as long as 22".  

• sterling silver 16-22" adjustable chain
• sterling silver plated charm
• extra tarnish resistance
• pearl

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This beautiful textured figaro chain is a great layering piece, with a nice heft to it.  Textured lines catch the light and throw a little shine. 

• 24k gold overlay chain (thick, gold plating)
  
• Spring ring clasp
• 5mm wide
• 20" long

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Talisman: An object, typically an inscribed inscribed piece of jewelry or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and bring good luck when worn. Or, in our case, 4 protective silver charms and amulets worn around your neck. 

Feathers have long been known to be revered, quite deeply, as signs of lightness, abundance, and prosperity. From the Goddess Ma’at using them to ensure all cosmic balance to their oft winged reference and semblance. To which we now use as our guide to symbolize in our Silver CZ Feather, an honor most high. And our own gift to you from the sky/skies.

Heavy silver plated original design charm strung on sterling silver chain, 16" length with 2" extender. Charm is approx 1" long by 1/4 " wide with 4 tiny clear cz stones.

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Three pieces built from the same DNA — a gold rope chain interwoven with a silver-tone beaded strand, the contrast between the two metals giving each piece a quiet texture that catches light without announcing itself. The 28" length drapes easily over a turtleneck or layered; the 18" sits cleanly at the collarbone; the bracelet closes with a lobster clasp and wears close to the wrist. A set that functions just as well broken apart as worn together.

Materials: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None visible
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain interwoven with silver-tone beaded chain; cylinder end caps on bracelet; lobster clasp closure on bracelet
  
• Color: Gold and silver tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Necklace 1 — 28"; Necklace 2 — 18"; Bracelet — 7"

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Shine your brightest with our Starshine necklace. It shimmer and shines like the celestial bodies in our sky.

• sterling silver 16-18" adjustable chain
• sterling silver plated charm
• extra tarnish resistance

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Dream of warm weather and blue skies with this cacti necklace paved with beautiful deep green cz's. Use this symbol of endurance and resilience to brighten up any outfit. Stunning and fierce to stack or leave as a statement piece. 

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. This necklace is 16" length with 2" extender. The pendant itself is gold plated with an extra layer of tarnish resistance.

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Shine your brightest with our Starshine necklace. It shimmer and shines like the celestial bodies in our sky.

16" 14k goldfill chain

14k gold-plated charm

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Roll the dice and get lucky with this six sided cz die. Shake it up as a layering accessory or let fortune make it pop on its' own. Take your chances with this fate and luck symbolizing piece.

Strung on 14k Goldfill chain, it won't tarnish or change colors, even with daily wear. This necklace is 16" length with 2" extender. The pendant itself is gold plated with an extra layer of tarnish resistance.

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Portals, or gateways, have long been associated with transitions. Passing from one plane to another, the portal marks that change. Portals can symbolize beginnings, endings, or the passage from one era into another.

The charm features a crescent moon and cubic zirconia stones overlaid on a sunburst motif within an arch-shaped pendant. The gold plated charm hangs from a perfectly dainty 16" gold filled chain. 

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Talisman: An object, typically an inscribed inscribed piece of jewelry or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and bring good luck when worn. Or, in our case, 4 protective charms and amulets worn around your neck. 

Renewal. Rebirth. And sunsets. All encompassed in a CZ adorned scarab amulet. Did you know legend has it that the scarab-faced god Khepri was responsible for the sun’s rise and set - so what better way to represent and keep hold of each day’s charmed gifts - than to have a fan-antennaed scarab gripping a CZ sun disc? Just be sure to hang it on your heart and chest for it to properly protect.

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Two looping gold-tone ribbons cross and twist into an open knot at center, cradling a single prong-set clear faceted stone at the base — a pendant that looks more designed than it lets on at first glance. The flat snake chain keeps the focus on the pendant's sculptural form. Unsigned but well-made, with the clean proportions of 1980s jewelry at its most refined.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1980s
  
• Style notes: Flat snake chain, open infinity-knot style pendant, prong-set stone drop, spring ring clasp
• Stone notes: Faceted clear oval/pear stone
• Color: Gold tone with clear stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
  

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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.

• Designer: Caron (Presented on original brand card).
• Design: Intricate three-row gold-tone mesh with crystal-encrusted geometric stations.
• Material: High-polished gold-tone metal and faceted clear glass crystals.
• Set Includes: 1 graduated mesh necklace and 1 pair of matching articulated drop earrings.
• Backing: Necklace features a secure adjustable lobster clasp; earrings have comfortable post-and-butterfly backings for pierced ears.
• Year Estimate: Circa 1980s.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original crystals secure and a bright, lustrous finish.
• Style: Hollywood Regency, 80s Glamour, Formal Statement.

Show off your shiny side with this Disco ball inspired heart necklace! Catching the light in just the right way, as a Disco ball does, this pendent is sure to shine just as brightly as you do!

• Sterling silver with 14k gold plating
• 14k goldfill chain
• 22inch adjustable chain 
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance 

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Description
A delicate box chain necklace, its small square links forming a fine, tightly linked line. No pendant, no embellishment, just a slender silver-tone chain ready to hold a pendant or worn simply on its own. Easy to layer with other pieces close to the collarbone. A spring ring clasp closes it at 16".

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Classic box link chain
• Function: Necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light tarnish, please see images
• Measurement: 16"

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Description
A smooth, flat herringbone chain necklace, its interlocking links forming a snake-like surface that lies close to the neck. No embellishment, just the clean shine of tightly woven gold-tone metal. Marked Korea, it reflects the widespread 1980s production of this popular chain style. Simple and versatile, it layers easily or wears alone. A spring ring clasp closes it at 18".

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Korea (stamped on clasp)
• Style / design notes: Smooth flat herringbone chain
• Function: Necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with some spotting on the clasp, please see images
• Measurement: 18"

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Description
A slim, smooth herringbone chain necklace, its interlocking flat links forming a snake-like surface that catches light along its length. Signed Monet, a name known for clean, well-made basics across decades of American costume jewelry. Simple and versatile, it layers easily or wears alone. A lobster clasp with the signature Monet tag closes it at 18".

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Monet
• Style / design notes: Smooth flat herringbone chain
• Function: Necklace with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 18"

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Description
A classic rope chain necklace, its links twisted in a tight spiral that catches light along every curve. Simple and versatile, it layers effortlessly or stands alone. Rope chain has stayed a wardrobe staple since the 1970s, its shape unchanged by passing trends. A lobster clasp closes it at 17".

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Classic twisted rope chain
• Function: Necklace with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17"

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Description
A classic rope chain necklace, its links twisted in a tight spiral that catches light along every curve. Simple and versatile, it layers effortlessly or stands alone. Rope chain has stayed a wardrobe staple since the 1970s, its shape unchanged by passing trends. A spring ring clasp closes it at 18".

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Classic twisted rope chain
• Function: Necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 18"

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Description
A row of round link stations, each set with a single faux pearl, framed by a twisted gold-tone wrap. The rhythm of pearl and gold repeats cleanly down the chain, giving it a polished, ladylike look. Signed Napier, a reliably collected name known for well-made costume jewelry across the mid-to-late 20th century. Versatile enough for daily wear or dressing up. A lobster clasp closes it at 17 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Napier (signed on clasp tag)
• Style / design notes: Round link stations set with faux pearls, twisted gold-tone wrap between links
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearls
• Function: Necklace with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone with cream pearls
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17"

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Description
A flat herringbone chain in warm gold tone, its smooth links running toward a single geometric accent set with a clear round rhinestone. The bar frames the stone at a slight angle, giving it the quiet sparkle of a stray sequin. Marked Korea, it reflects the 1980s taste for sleek herringbone paired with small crystal detail. Simple enough for daily wear, with just enough shine for evening. A slide clasp closes it at 17 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Korea (stamped on clasp)
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain with a geometric bar accent set with a single round rhinestone
• Stone or material notes: One clear round rhinestone
• Function: Necklace with slide clasp
• Color: Gold-tone with clear accent stone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17"

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Description
A twisted double strand of flat herringbone chain, gold tone and silver tone braided together into a soft candy-cane spiral. Signed Avon, it reflects the brand's popular 1980s two-tone chain designs. Simple and versatile, it lies flat and moves easily. A lobster clasp closes it at 17 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon (signed)
• Style / design notes: Two-strand braided herringbone chain, gold and silver tone twisted together
• Function: Necklace with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone and silver-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17"

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Description
A bold necklace of rosette-shaped links, each a swirl of ribbed wire curling like a small pinwheel. The open, woven construction catches light from every angle without sitting heavy on the neck. Dating to the 1970s–1980s, it has the statement presence collectors look for in chunky chain. A hook clasp with an extension chain and ball drop adjusts the fit at 20.5 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Chunky rosette swirl links, open woven construction, matches the rosette swirl bracelet listed separately
• Function: Necklace with hook clasp and adjustable extension
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 20.5", adjustable via extension chain

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Description
A choker of open, comma-shaped scroll links, each one turning into the next like a row of small waves. The brushed and grooved finish plays with light differently than a polished chain would, giving it real depth against the neck. This swirl-link style was a favorite of the mid-20th century, with makers like Monet producing close variations. A hook clasp with an extension chain and ball drop adjusts the fit at 16 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Open scroll swirl links with brushed, textured surface, ball drop on extension chain
• Function: Choker necklace with hook clasp and adjustable extension
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 16", adjustable via extension chain

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A teardrop-shaped watch pendant in gold-tone metal, cut in a fine lattice that radiates outward from a faceted crystal like light from a small sun. The dial is soft champagne with slim black batons, marked Lucerne and shock resistant. Made in Hong Kong in the 1960s–1970s, it turns a timepiece into a piece of jewelry. The back is engraved with scrolling florals and a winged figure, a detail worth turning over.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal, crystal, gold-tone chain

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Lucerne, Shock Resistant, Hong Kong (dial)
• Style / design notes: Teardrop pendant watch with diamond-cut lattice and radiating ridges, faceted crystal, engraved case back
• Function: Pendant watch with crown in working wind up condition.
• Color: Gold-tone with champagne dial, silver-tone back
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone loss on the case back and bail, please see images
• Measurement: 18" chain

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A long gold-tone chain of textured oval links, punctuated by maiden profiles with flowing hair and small stars set with faces. The charms echo the celestial and botanical themes of turn-of-the-century design. Their softly relief-cast detail catches light like moonlight on water. At 50 inches, it can be worn long, doubled, or layered.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1940's-60's
• Style / design notes: Art Nouveau revival relief-cast maiden profile charms and star charms with faces, on textured cable chain
• Function: Long necklace with spring ring clasp, wear long, doubled, or layered
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone loss on charms, please see images
• Measurement: 50"

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An open shamrock of three heart-shaped leaves, its center set with a single small green stone, like the last light in a forest canopy. Made in sterling silver in the 1980s, it is a simple, graceful take on a symbol of luck. Light on the neck and easy to layer, it hangs from a fine chain with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Sterling silver, green stone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 925 GL
• Style / design notes: Open-work shamrock with three heart-shaped leaves, prong-set center stone
• Stone or material notes: Small round faceted green stone
• Function: Pendant necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver and green
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear, please see images
• Measurement: 20" chain

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A long chain of faceted purple stones, each held in a smooth gold-tone bezel and linked by fine open rings. The color sits somewhere between amethyst and dusk, deepening as the light moves across the cut faces. Channel-set chains like this were a signature of the 1970s, with a finish that feels close to fine jewelry. Wear it long, doubled, or layered with pendants for a quiet line of violet.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux faceted purple stones

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Channel-set bezel stones joined by small open rings, single strand
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted purple stones in smooth gold-tone bezels
• Function: Long necklace, wear single, doubled, or layered
• Color: Purple and gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• 36" long

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A long chain of slim gold-tone bar links, paused at intervals by cream cylinder beads decorated with a single pink rose and gilt sprigs. White glass accents soften the rhythm between each station. Dating to the 1960s–1970s, it reflects the era's gentle return to small-scale florals. At 38 inches, it can be worn long, looped, or doubled.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, floral decorated beads, glass beads

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Style / design notes: Bar link station necklace with rose-decorated cylinder beads and gold-tone end caps
• Stone or material notes: Cream beads with pink rose and gold-toned leaf motif, white glass accent beads
• Function: Long necklace, wear looped or doubled
• Color: Gold, cream, pink, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with wear to some beads and minor gold-tone loss on bead caps, please see images
• Measurement: 38"

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A porcelain rose in soft pink sits inside a gold-tone bow and floral frame, suspended from a double figaro chain with two ornate floral link stations. Signed Avon, likely from the Heritage Collection. A romantic, cottage-garden piece that layers beautifully with simpler chains.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, porcelain rose

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed "Avon"
• Style / design notes: Bow and floral frame pendant, double figaro chain with floral link stations, spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Porcelain rose cabochon
• Color: Gold tone, pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 20"

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A wild rose in soft coral and cream is painted beneath a domed glass oval, set in a simple gold-tone frame with a scrolling bail. The reverse shows the chalky texture of the paint layer, a small clue to how it was made by hand. Worn on its long rope chain, it settles at the chest with quiet, romantic presence.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, domed glass, painted floral backing

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Domed glass oval, scrolled bail, reverse-painted floral motif
• Stone or material notes: Hand-painted rose and foliage under glass
• Color: Gold tone, coral, cream, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 24" chain, pendant 2" x 1.25"

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Cast in the shape of a small leather-bound book, this locket opens on a tiny hinge to reveal celluloid photo sleeves inside, meant to hold a keepsake portrait close. The spine and cover carry etched detail true to the binding it imitates, scrollwork corners and all. The reverse is engraved "To Charmion from Walt," a sweetheart gift with its own small story intact. A rare survivor with both craftsmanship and history behind it.

Materials
Gold filled (1/20 12kt GF)

Details

• Era: 1900s–1920s
• Markings: Stamped "1/20 12kt" inside; engraved "To Charmion From Walt" on the reverse
• Style / design notes: Book-form locket with etched spine and scrolled corner detail, hinged opening, celluloid photo sleeves
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1" x 0.75"

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A hand-painted bouquet of roses and pansies sits beneath a domed glass cabochon, framed in rope-twist gold-tone metal with a scrolling fleur-de-lis bail. The open reverse reveals the floral motif through cut petal shapes, a small detail meant to be discovered. Worn on its long rope chain, it reads as a quiet nod to the garden, carried close. A substantial, romantic piece with real presence at the neckline.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, domed glass, printed floral paper insert

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Rope-twist bezel, fleur-de-lis bail, cut-out floral reverse, rope chain with spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Domed glass cabochon over a printed floral bouquet (roses, pansies, forget-me-nots)
• Color: Gold tone, multicolor floral
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17" chain, pendant 1" x 2"

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A long, textured gold-tone chain punctuated at intervals by small clusters of champagne-pink faux pearls, each held between tiny gold-tone rondelles. The delicate hammered links catch light along their length, giving movement to what is otherwise a quiet, minimal design. Long enough to wear doubled or worn as a single sweeping line, it suits both a bare neckline and a layered stack.

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Long station necklace, textured chain, pearl cluster stations
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, gold-tone metal
• Color: Gold, champagne pink
• Condition: great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 33"

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A tiny black-enamel vase, no larger than a thumbprint, holds a single rose rendered in fine gold-tone cloisonné wirework — petals in ivory and deep red, leaves in two shades of green. The pendant hangs from a delicate gold-tone chain, its miniature scale giving it the quiet presence of a keepsake rather than a statement piece. A small, still-life kind of jewelry, worth wearing close.

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Vase pendant, cloisonné enamel, rose and leaf motif
• Stone or material notes: Enamel on gold-tone base metal
• Color: Black, red, white, green, gold
• Condition: great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1.10" pendant

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A softly molded lavender cameo holds a classic profile in relief, framed by an ornate gold-tone filigree surround with a scalloped, sunburst edge. Hung on a fine rope chain, this is a romantic, wearable piece that leans into the Victorian revival style popular in mid-century costume jewelry.

Materials: Resin cameo set in gold-tone metal, rope chain

Details:

1970's
Style / design notes: Oval cameo with ornate filigree sunburst frame, rope chain
Color: Lavender ground, ivory profile, gold-tone frame
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 17" chain, 1.25" x 1" pendant

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A substantial herringbone chain in a wide, flat profile that moves like liquid gold at the neckline. Unsigned but well-made, this necklace has real presence at 24 inches, layering easily or wearing solo as a clean, bold statement piece.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Style / design notes: Wide flat herringbone chain, lobster clasp
Function: Necklace
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 24" chain

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A woven herringbone chain with a rich, twisted texture that catches light along its full length. Stamped Korea at the clasp, this is a substantial, flexible chain with real presence at 28 inches, long enough to wear doubled or as a single statement layer.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Markings: "Korea" stamped near clasp
Style / design notes: Woven herringbone chain, spring-ring clasp
Function: Necklace
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 28" chain

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A substantial double curb link chain with a high polish that catches the light at every turn. Signed Monet on the clasp bar, this necklace has real presence and weight without feeling overdone, styled for layering or wearing alone against a plain neckline. Its scale gives it a modern, sculptural quality despite its vintage roots.

Materials: Gold-tone metal

Details:
Era: 1980s
Markings: "Monet" stamped on clasp bar
Style / design notes: Chunky double curb link chain, hook clasp with extender
Function: Necklace
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 20" chain

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A garden captured in glass, each tessera set by hand to bloom permanently in place. The oval face holds a dense floral spray in ivory, coral, and gold-toned hues, ringed by a beaded border and radiating fan motifs. Stamped on the reverse, it carries the quiet mark of its Italian origin. A piece built for everyday wear, equally suited to a linen collar or an evening neckline.

Materials: Glass micromosaic tesserae set in a brass-tone metal frame, on a fine curb chain

Details:
Era: 1950s–1960s
Markings: "MADE IN ITALY" stamped on reverse
Style / design notes: Oval micromosaic with a central floral bouquet, beaded rope border, and radiating fan and shell motifs
Stone or material notes: Hand-set glass micromosaic tesserae (millefiori-style)
Function: Pendant necklace
Color: Multicolor florals (yellow, coral, pink, blue, green) on an ivory ground, brass-tone setting
Condition: A bit of wear on the metal, please see photos
Measurement: 1" pendant, 26" chain

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A classic twisted rope chain in a substantial gold tone, simple enough to layer or wear alone. The braided links catch the light from every angle, giving even a minimal piece real presence at the neckline. An easy everyday staple with a slightly bolder feel than a standard chain.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain, spring ring clasp
  
• Function: Necklace, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 17"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An ornate silver-tone teapot wraps around a cobalt blue lampwork glass bead, its surface raised with hand-formed pink roses and trailing green vines. Scrolling filigree detail covers the lid, spout, and handle, giving this figural charm real sculptural weight. A striking, one-of-a-kind piece for anyone drawn to whimsical, artisan-made novelty jewelry.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, lampwork glass

Details:

• Era: 1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Figural teapot pendant, ornate scrollwork lid, handle, and spout, lampwork glass floral bead body
• Stone or material notes: Cobalt blue lampwork glass with raised floral decoration
• Function: Pendant necklace, lobster clasp
• Color: Silver tone, cobalt blue, pink, green
• Condition: great vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: 18" chain, pendant 1" including bail

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A tiny teapot takes shape around a hand-painted porcelain bead, its rose motif visible through the silver-tone spout, handle, and beaded lid. A whimsical figural charm with real dimension, the kind of small novelty piece that draws a second look. Currently strung on a later replacement chain, though the pendant itself is a genuine vintage find.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, porcelain

Details:

• Era: 1960s–70s
• Style / design notes: Figural teapot pendant, hand-painted floral porcelain body, beaded lid detail
• Stone or material notes: Painted porcelain bead
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Silver tone, white, pink, green
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear; chain is a later replacement, not original to the pendant

Measurement: 18" chain, pendant 1" including bail

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Dense scrollwork covers this heart-shaped locket edge to edge, acanthus leaves and swirling florals engraved into every inch of the front panel. The heart shape leans sentimental, but the engraving is the real craft here — deep, confident linework in a style that echoes Victorian mourning and love-token pieces. It opens to two plain photo wells, ready for a keepsake portrait or two.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Heart-shaped locket with dense acanthus and scroll engraving, hinged with two photo wells
• Stone or material notes: N/A — no stones, engraved metal only
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.6" x 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A vivid bouquet — pink rose, golden daisies, blue aster, and a scattering of berries — is hand-painted onto a milk-white porcelain oval, framed in a twisted rope-edge gold-tone border. The locket opens to two empty photo wells, ready for a keepsake portrait. It's a piece with real craft to it, more miniature painting than costume jewelry, the kind of detail work rarely seen on newer lockets.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, hand-painted porcelain oval panel

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope-edge frame, hinged locket with two photo wells
• Stone or material notes: painted floral bouquet on milk-white porcelain
• Color: Gold-tone with multicolor floral painting
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2" x 1.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Shaped like a miniature pocket watch, this locket frames a hand-painted porcelain plaque of roses and forget-me-nots at its center, bordered by dense scrolling foliate engraving. It opens on a hinge to two small mirrored compartments, ready for a photo or a keepsake. A romantic, old-fashioned charm with real dimensional detail front and back.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, porcelain

Details:

• Era: Mid-century, circa 1960s–70s
  
• Style / design notes: Pocket watch silhouette, dense scroll and foliate engraving, hinged opening with two mirrored compartments
• Stone or material notes: Hand-painted porcelain floral plaque center
• Function: Locket pendant
• Color: Gold tone, multicolor floral plaque
• Condition: Great vintage condition please see photos
• Measurement: 1.25" by .875"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A tailored, tank-shaped locket etched with a trailing floral motif and finished with a fine geometric border, hinged open to still hold its original faded photograph. The reverse carries a hand-engraved inscription, "Bayard To Charmion," a small preserved fragment of someone's story. Warm gold-filled tone throughout, with the soft patina only a century of wear can give.

Materials: Gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: Edwardian, circa 1910s-1920s
• Markings: Stamped "1/20 10kt Gold Fill C.T." on interior
• Style / design notes: Tank/shield-shaped locket, hand-engraved floral and scroll motif, personal inscription "Bayard To Charmion" on reverse
• Stone or material notes: None; retains original photograph
• Function: Locket pendant, hinged opening
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Great with gentle surface wear, please see photos

Measurement: 1.25" by .75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A long silver-tone paperclip chain is punctuated by elongated filigree station links, each pierced with a fluid, organic openwork pattern that catches the light differently from every angle. The mix of clean-lined rectangular links and lacy filigree segments gives the piece a layered, textural quality, finished with a classic spring ring clasp. Wearable alone as a statement length or layered with shorter pieces.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style/design notes: Paperclip link chain interspersed with elongated filigree station links, pierced organic openwork design, spring ring clasp
• Function: Necklace
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 28" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Fashioned from the bowl of an ornate antique spoon, this pendant showcases elaborate scrollwork and repoussé detailing around a smooth, polished center, likely once engraved with a monogram or crest now worn soft with age. It hangs from a fine sterling rope chain, giving new life to a genuine piece of antique silver in a wearable, one-of-a-kind form.

Materials: Sterling silver

Details:

• Era: 1920s-40'S
• Markings: 925 (on chain clasp)
• Style/design notes: Repurposed ornate spoon bowl pendant with scrollwork and repoussé detailing, fine rope chain
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Pendant 1.75" long, chain 24"

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Multiple fine silver-tone chains layer and cascade together, punctuated by polished ball beads scattered along each strand for subtle movement and shine. The strands drape unevenly by design, catching the light differently as they fall — a relaxed, textural statement piece rather than a matched, uniform look. A scalloped round clasp finishes it at the back.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1960s–1970s
Style/design notes: Multi-strand cascading chain necklace with polished ball bead stations at varying intervals, scalloped round push clasp
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An ornate silver-tone medallion frames a gold-tone center struck with a stylized knight's helmet in profile, ringed by scrollwork, ribbon, and floral detailing reminiscent of antique heraldic seals. The heavily textured, dimensional surface gives it real Old World presence, hung from a long double-chain drop that lets the pendant sit as a true statement piece.

Materials: Silver-tone and gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s
Style/design notes: Oval baroque medallion pendant with ornate scroll, ribbon, and floral border framing a gold-tone center medallion embossed with a knight's helmet motif; long chain with lobster clasp
Color: Silver tone with gold tone accent
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Pendant 2.5" x 2", 32" chain

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A sleek chain slides through a round bezel-set slide, then splits into two adjustable drops finished with open square geometric charms. The clean lines and negative-space squares give this piece a distinctly modernist, Bauhaus-inspired feel — architectural rather than decorative, and endlessly adjustable to sit however you like.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s
Style/design notes: Slide-style lariat with round bezel slide and dual adjustable drops, each finished with an open square charm; spring ring clasp
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Chain drops 10" and 12", each square charm hangs 1"

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Three clusters of dimensional silver-tone roses, each cluster set on a leafy stem, sit along a slim box chain for a graceful, garden-inspired front. The sculptural rose work is deeply detailed — layered petals with real depth, echoing fine floral jewelry from the mid-century. A romantic statement piece that reads more fine than costume.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1940s–1950s
Style/design notes: Three dimensional rose clusters with leaf and stem detailing, connected by box-link chain, fold-over clasp closure
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Rose section 3.5" long, chain 5.5" on each side

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Five sculptural silver-tone roses, each in full bloom with a rhinestone center, alternate with textured leaf links to form this dimensional choker. A curb chain extension at the back keeps the fit adjustable. The layered, deeply detailed petal work gives each rose real depth — this is a piece with genuine sculptural presence rather than a flat stamped motif.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, rhinestones

Details:
Era: 1940s–1950s
Style/design notes: Five dimensional rose links alternating with textured leaf links, curb chain extension with hook clasp
Stone/material notes: Single round rhinestone set at the center of each rose
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 13" long total

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sleek, flat-woven herringbone chain in silver tone, flexible enough to drape smoothly against the collarbone. Signed Monet on the clasp tag, this thin herringbone style is a wardrobe staple — clean, minimal, and easy to layer or wear solo.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970's-80's
Markings: Signed ©MONET
Style/design notes: Flat herringbone link chain, lobster clasp closure
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 20" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single strand of gray faux pearls, hand-knotted between each bead for both durability and drape. The cool, smoky tone sets it apart from the usual cream or white pearl strand, while the ornate rope-textured clasp — set with its own matching pearl — adds a refined finishing touch. Understated and versatile, equally at home layered or worn alone.

Materials: Glass faux pearls, silver-tone base metal clasp

Details:
Era: 1960s
Style/design notes: Single strand of gray faux pearls, hand-knotted between beads, decorative rope-textured box clasp with center pearl accent
Stone/material notes: Round gray glass faux pearls, uniform sizing throughout
Color: Gray
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 23" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An open, swirling pinwheel of silver-tone rope-textured loops circles a domed faux pearl at its center, suspended from a long, textured cable chain. The medallion has real presence — dimensional and sculptural, with movement built into the design itself. A striking retro focal piece that stands on its own without extra layering.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faux pearl

Details:
Era: 1970s
Style/design notes: Openwork pinwheel medallion pendant of rope-textured loops surrounding a domed faux pearl center; textured cable-link chain with spring ring clasp
Stone/material notes: Single round faux pearl cabochon in a simple bezel setting
Color: Silver tone with cream pearl
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Pendant 1.75" diameter, 24" chain

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A substantial twisted rope chain with real weight and presence — bold, tightly braided links in warm gold tone that hold their shape rather than lying flat. Unmarked, but the heft and craftsmanship suggest quality costume manufacture from an era that built jewelry to last. A strong solo piece or the perfect anchor for layering.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Style/design notes: Chunky twisted rope-link chain, spring ring clasp closure
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 24" long

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A fluid ribbon of gold tone that drapes rather than hangs, each flat link overlapping the next in true omega style for a chain that moves like silk. Signed Napier on the clasp tag, this long-length serpentine piece works alone as a statement or layered with a pendant. Clean, architectural, and endlessly wearable.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1980s–1990s
Markings: Signed NAPIER on clasp tag
Style/design notes: Flat omega/snake link chain, fully flexible, lobster clasp closure
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 30" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A classic twisted rope chain in a warm gold tone, with a box clasp closure that adds a bit of structure to an otherwise fluid, flexible chain. At 30", it's long enough to wear as a single statement length or doubled up as a shorter layering piece. Unmarked, but with the substantial weight and clean twist typical of well-made rope chains from this era.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Classic twisted rope chain, box clasp closure
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 30" length

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An oversized oval locket, the entire front and back etched in a dense floral and vine pattern reminiscent of Victorian revival design. It opens on a side hinge to reveal two convex glass photo windows, ready for portraits on both sides. The bail and generous scale suggest it was made to be a real statement piece worn as a pendant rather than a dainty everyday locket.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s (Victorian revival style)
Style/design notes: Oversized oval locket, etched floral and vine motif on both faces, side hinge, double convex photo frame interior
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 2" long, 1.75" wide

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A slim, elongated bar-link chain with alternating textured and rope-twist bar segments, joined by small oval connector links — a style originally made for pocket watch chains, worn here as a delicate choker or layering piece. The large spring ring clasp is typical of the earlier 20th century, with an added jump ring extension. Unmarked, warm antique gold tone throughout.

Materials: Gold-filled base metal

Details:
Era: 1900-1910's 
Style/design notes: Alternating textured and twisted bar links, oval connectors, oversized spring ring clasp
Color: Antique gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 12" length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A bold, heavy flat curb-link chain sweeps into a graduated V-shaped shield centerpiece at the front, cut through with three angled openwork slashes for a sculptural, architectural finish. The chain's substantial scale and the geometric pendant give this a strong 1980s statement-jewelry presence — the kind of piece built to be the whole outfit's focal point. Fold-over box clasp, unmarked.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1980s
Style/design notes: Flat curb chain, graduated sculptural shield pendant with angled cutout detail, fold-over clasp
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 18" length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A charming keepsake from Avon's 1977 line — a round locket with a tiny hand-stitched needlepoint bouquet worked in cross-stitch on black, roses in pink and red framed by small blue florals and green leaves. The interior back panel confirms the maker, and the gold-tone case has a soft brushed finish throughout.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, embroidered textile panel

Details:
Era: 1970s
Markings: Avon
Style/design notes: Round locket, hinged opening, needlepoint/cross-stitch floral bouquet on black background under front panel, brushed gold-tone interior
Function: Locket, opens to hold small photos
Color: Gold-tone with multicolor needlepoint front
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 1.75" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A collar of oval faceted black stones, each one framed in an ornate gold-tone filigree setting and linked with small pierced flower spacers between. The scalloped, lace-like edges give this necklace real dimension and drama, the kind of piece built to be the centerpiece of an outfit rather than an accent.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black glass or rhinestone

Details:
Era: 1940s–1950s (Victorian-revival style)
Style/design notes: Collar-style necklace, oval faceted black stones in scalloped filigree settings, alternating small filigree flower link spacers, lobster clasp closure
Stone/material notes: Oval faceted black glass or rhinestone stones
Function: Necklace
Color: Black and gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 16" chain

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Description:
A finely carved shell cameo takes center stage on this locket, done in the ornate Victorian style, its profile portrait framed by a beaded gold bezel. The surrounding plaque is worked in black enamel with scrollwork detailing and finished with a ring of small gold ball accents along the edge. Inside, it holds a photograph of a young girl, a sentimental touch in keeping with the piece's romantic, old-world design.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, carved shell cameo, black enamel

Details:
Era: 1910-40s 
Style/design notes: Oval locket with scalloped, beaded edge and black enamel scrollwork panels, center carved shell cameo of a woman's profile in a beaded bezel, hinged opening
Stone/material notes: Carved shell cameo
Function: Locket, holds a photograph
Color: Gold-tone with cream cameo and black enamel accents
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images — visible gold-tone loss and wear on the reverse, black enamel intact, cameo in excellent shape
Measurement: 1.5" long x 1" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A raised octagonal center panel is framed by a small floral-and-leaf motif in each corner on this square locket, both front and back sharing the same octagonal detail. Inside, each compartment carries a matching recessed octagon frame, ready to hold a keepsake photo.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1940s-50's
• Style/design notes: Square locket with octagonal raised center on both sides, floral corner engraving, octagon-framed interior compartments
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 0.75" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This rectangular locket unfolds like a small book, its front reeded with fine vertical ribbing and centered by a blank rectangular plaque ready for a monogram. The design carries through in a matching triptych format, with three hinged panels opening to reveal a trio of compartments for keepsake photos.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1900s–1920s
• Style/design notes: Rectangular book-style locket with vertical ribbed texture, blank engravable plaque on front, folds open into a three-panel triptych
• Function: Locket, opens to three compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows wear with brass base visible at the high points of the ribbing, please see images
• Measurement: 1.25" long, 1" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single sparkling flower blooms across the front of this oval locket, its petals rendered in bright-cut lines that radiate light against a satin gold-tone ground, framed by an engraved scalloped border. The reverse is smooth, polished gold-tone, left plain. Inside, both compartments are smooth and ready to hold a keepsake photo.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Oval locket with bright-cut floral design on satin front, scalloped engraved border, plain polished reverse
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.5" long, 1" wide

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A pair of raised, dimensional sunflowers takes center stage on this round locket, their textured centers and layered petals set against an engraved vine-and-leaf background. The reverse carries its own fine engraved trailing vine with berry clusters. Inside, one compartment lies smooth and flat while the other reveals the reverse of the sunflower relief through an open-worked backing.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Round locket with raised dimensional sunflower design on engraved vine background, matching engraved berry vine motif on reverse, open-worked interior compartment
• Function: Locket, opens to two compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter