A porcelain heart pendant centers a flowing monogram "C," rendered in soft pink and blue and surrounded by a delicate scatter of hand-painted florals. The glazed white background gives the piece a keepsake quality, the kind of personalized gift jewelry popular for monogram lovers. Hung from a gold-tone rope chain, simple enough to layer or wear alone.

Materials: Porcelain, gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
  
• Style notes: Heart-shaped porcelain pendant, hand-painted monogram and floral design, rope chain
• Color: White with pink, blue, and green florals, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Grreat vintage condition
• Measurement: 24" chain, pendant 1.25" x 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A four-leaf clover pendant finished in deep green enamel, each heart-shaped leaf framing open space before meeting at a small rhinestone-set center. The reverse is left polished gold-tone, smooth and unfussy. A classic lucky charm motif rendered with enough detail to feel substantial rather than novelty. Unsigned, on a fine cable chain.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, green enamel, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Four-leaf clover pendant, heart-shaped leaves, rhinestone center, cable chain
• Stone notes: Clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with green enamel
• Condition: Good vintage condition
• Measurement: 19" chain, pendant 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A fine curb-link chain interrupted by two simple stations of white enamel bars flanked by small gold-tone beads, a quiet detail that breaks up the line without overwhelming it. The pared-down design reflects Avon's everyday wearable jewelry from the 1980s, made for layering or standing on its own. Signed Avon on the clasp tag. A clean, easy piece suited to daily rotation.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, white enamel or resin beads

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style notes: Curb chain with white bar bead stations, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone with white accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition
• Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A refined vintage round locket charm featuring engraved vertical lines framed by delicate floral garlands. At the center sits a smooth circular cartouche, originally intended for a monogram or engraving, surrounded by balanced geometric lines that echo Art Deco design language.

The composition blends structure and ornament—linear engraving paired with botanical details—creating a quiet harmony between geometry and nature. Lockets like this were widely produced during the mid-20th century Art Deco revival, reflecting the elegance of earlier 1920s design.

The pendant opens to hold a photograph or small keepsake, carrying memory close in a piece both decorative and intimate.

Details

• Era: likely 1940s–1960s Art Deco revival

• Material: gold tone metal

• Motif: engraved floral wreath and vertical stripe pattern

• Style: round hinged locket pendant

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Pendant diameter: approx. 1.5 in.
  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An intricate vintage Victorian revival locket necklace, richly decorated with engraved florals, scrollwork, and dark enamel accents that create striking contrast against warm gold tones. The oval center panel is framed by an elaborate ornamental border, echoing the romantic decorative language of late Victorian jewelry.

Lockets like this were revived in the 1960s–1970s, when Victorian-inspired pieces became popular again for their symbolism and ornate craftsmanship. The hinged pendant opens to hold a small photograph or keepsake, carrying memory quietly close.

A piece that feels like a small heirloom—ornamental, nostalgic, and deeply romantic.

Details

• Era: likely 1960s–1970s Victorian Revival

• Material: gold tone metal with dark enamel accents

• Motif: floral and scroll engraving

• Style: ornate oval locket pendant

• Closure: hinged locket with chain clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Pendant height: approx. 2 in.

• Pendant width: approx. 1.5 in.

• Necklace length: approx. 24 in.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials
Gold tone metal
Painted floral cabochon insert

Details

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

• Style: Oval photo locket pendant

• Center: Painted floral cabochon with rose motif

• Design: Beaded inner border with smooth outer frame

• Function: Hinged locket opens to hold two photographs

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

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

Measurement: 1 inch

Collected by Mineral and Matter