Vintage Serpentine Chain in 1mm width

1970's-1980's

Necklace available in multiple lengths

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

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

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

Details:

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

Measurement: Chain 18.5" / Pendant 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Crafted with a classic interlocking chain design, they strike the perfect balance between understated elegance and modern edge. Bringing retro charm to contemporary styling, making it an essential addition to any jewelry collection. Versatile enough for casual days and polished enough for nights out.

1980's

1.) 30" long, 12mm

2.) 16", 10mm, marked Korea

Gold Tone

Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This pendant watch carries the silhouette of a Victorian hunter-case pocket watch — a round engraved case that opens to reveal the dial, suspended from a decorative bow bail on a gold-tone cable chain. The front cover is pierced with an openwork floral pattern that allows the dial to be read without opening, while the back is deeply engraved with scrolling chrysanthemum and foliate motifs. It is the kind of piece that reads as an heirloom at a glance, romantic and slightly theatrical in the best way.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, mineral crystal, cable chain

Details

• Era: 1970's-80's
• Markings: "Quartz / Japan Movt" on dial; no additional markings found
• Style notes: Hunter-case pendant watch; pierced openwork front cover; deeply engraved floral and scroll back; decorative bow bail; spring ring clasp
• Function: Quartz; untested
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition — some gold tone loss on case; verdigris present on case back; chain in good condition
• Measurement: 1.5" pendant; 29" chain

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This Rumours pendant watch borrows the language of the Victorian pocket watch — a round marcasite-set case suspended from a delicate cable chain, the dial printed with Roman numerals and a sunburst center. The bezel is ringed with faceted dark marcasite-style stones set into an engraved silver-tone surround, giving the piece an antique sensibility that sits comfortably against modern dress. At 30 inches the chain hangs long, lending it the ease of a layering piece. A small, considered object that tells time quietly.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, marcasite-style stones, mineral crystal, cable chain

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: "Rumours / Quartz / Japan Movt" on dial; "Made in China / Quartz Japan Movt / Stainless Steel Back" and model number 48146 on case back
• Style notes: Round pendant watch; marcasite-set engraved surround; Roman numeral dial with sunburst center; spring ring clasp
• Stone notes: Faceted marcasite-style stones set around bezel
• Function: Quartz; untested
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 30" chain; 1" pendant

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A carved hematite cameo — a classical female profile with windswept hair and draped shoulder rendered in pale grey relief against a deep black ground — sits within an elaborate silver tone frame of scrollwork, twisted rope bezel, and small floral detail at the four shoulders. The contrast between the mirror-dark stone and the bright silver filigree is stark and compelling. The chain connects via a small decorative butterfly or floral clasp element at the shoulder. A cohesive, theatrical piece that pairs naturally with the hematite earrings in the Whiting & Davis line.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, carved hematite cameo

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Whiting & Davis
• Style / design notes: Carved hematite oval cameo; twisted rope inner bezel; scrollwork and floral shoulder frame; decorative connector at chain join; rope-twist link chain
• Stone or material notes: Carved hematite cameo; pale grey relief on deep black ground; classical female profile with windswept hair
• Color: Silver tone, black/hematite, grey
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Pendant 3"; chain 11" clasped

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Three flat herringbone chains braided together into a single fluid strand — each chain catching light independently as it twists, so the whole piece shifts between matte and mirror as it moves. Gathered at each end by smooth cylindrical end caps and finished with a spring ring clasp stamped ©Trifari. The kind of chain that looks effortless and expensive at once.

Materials: Gold tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari (on clasp)
• Style / design notes: Three-strand braided herringbone construction; cylindrical barrel end caps; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

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A clean, well-executed rope chain in warm gold tone — tightly twisted with good weight and a consistent, even braid throughout. Finished with a spring ring clasp. No frills, no fuss — the kind of chain that works equally well alone at the collar or layered under something longer.

Materials: Gold tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain construction; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 14" clasped

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A gold tone metal rope chain and a black cord are twisted together into a single fluid strand, finished at each end with polished gold oval end caps and a small lobster clasp. The contrast of matte black against warm gold gives the piece a graphic, almost architectural quality — minimal but with real presence. Versatile enough to wear as a choker doubled, or as a delicate single strand.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, black cord

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari
• Style / design notes: Two-strand twisted rope construction; gold tone metal rope twisted with black cord; polished oval end caps; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone and black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

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Each link is shaped like a ridged, open shell — curved and ribbed with a sculptural quality that catches light from every angle. Set in a continuous graduated collar, the shells overlap slightly, creating a fluid, wave-like rhythm around the neck. The gold-tone extender chain with its distinctive dog-clip hardware is original to the piece and adds a two-tone contrast at the back. Signed Coro on the hang tag.

Materials: gold tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Coro (hang tag on extender)
• Style / design notes: Graduated shell / scallop link collar; ribbed open-work link construction; original gold tone extender chain with dog-clip clasp; two-tone finish
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos 
• Measurement: 17" with extender

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Each oval link is individually engraved with scrolling foliate detail — the kind of hand-finished surface work that points to late 19th or early 20th century manufacture, when even utilitarian chains were treated as objects worth embellishing. The oxidized silver tone patina deepens the engraving beautifully, giving the chain presence and age. Wears long as a single strand or doubled for a layered effect. Spring ring closure.

Materials: Silver tone metal

Details:

• Era: Late 19th–early 20th century
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Individually engraved oval links with scroll and foliate motifs; oxidized patina; spring ring closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Oxidized silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: 23.5"

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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 fluid grid of light—rows of rounded links that catch and release shine with every movement. Structured, but soft at the edges.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Multi-row rounded link construction (graduated toward front)
• Smooth, high-polish finish
• Fold-over clasp
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Weight and rhythm—two chains moving together, anchored by a saturated red center. Bold, but still refined in its symmetry.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochon, rhinestones

Details:

• Double curb chain design
• Red cabochon centerpiece with rhinestone accents
• Fold-over clasp
• Unsigned (Gucci tag not original to piece)
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Large domed blush pink moonglow cabochons alternate with molded plastic flower links, each blossom centered by a clear rhinestone — the palette of a spring morning rendered in mid-century resin and paste. The enameled rolo chain carries the same soft pink tone throughout, keeping the piece unified from focal to clasp. Hook closure. A textbook example of 1950s floral collar design — feminine without being fussy.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, moonglow plastic cabochons, molded plastic flowers, rhinestone centers, enameled rolo chain

Details:

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Alternating domed moonglow cabochons and molded floral links; rhinestone centers; enameled pink rolo chain; hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Blush pink moonglow domed cabochons; molded plastic daisy flowers with clear rhinestone centers
• Color: Blush pink, gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage, please see images

Measurement: 16"

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A supple snake chain with a textured herringbone surface that catches light along every curve. The open interlocking braid pattern gives the chain an architectural quality — structured without rigidity. Closes with a simple box clasp that sits flush against the skin. The kind of chain that works alone or layered, decade after decade.

Materials Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Flat snake chain with open Celtic-braid / interlocking herringbone weave pattern
  
• Function: Necklace chain
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 18.25" including clasp

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A luminous white cabochon anchors this pendant, framed by rows of petite crystals and warm gold-tone metal. The elongated shield shape echoes the matching earrings, suggesting this was sold as a set — a hallmark of Avon's considered costume collections of the late 1970s and 80s. The multi-strand silver-tone chain adds texture and subtle contrast. Polished enough for evening, understated enough for every day.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, silver-tone multi-strand chain, white glass or resin cabochon, rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped on reverse Avon
• Style / design notes: Elongated shield pendant with crystal band detail, multi-strand chain
• Stone or material notes: White cabochon, likely glass or resin; small clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone, silver-tone, white, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 18" chain, pendant drops 1"

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Multiple fine cable chains gather and drape into a sculpted mesh bow at the front — fluid architecture that moves between structured and soft depending on how the light catches it. The bow is formed from the chains themselves, pinched at center by a small bar detail, with the mesh fanning out on either side in a controlled cascade. Hook and eye closure with a generous five-inch extender chain offers flexible length. A quietly dramatic piece with a strong 1980s design sensibility.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand cable chain with draped mesh bow focal detail; bar pinch center; hook and eye closure; extender chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see images

Measurement: 12" + 5" extender

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Collected by Mineral and Matter

A vivid blue heart rhinestone sits at the center of a starburst halo of clear prong-set crystals, small, precise, and brighter than its size suggests. The combination of a colored heart stone with a clear diamond-like surround was a popular format in the 1970s and 1980s, echoing the look of fine sapphire cluster jewelry at a fraction of the cost. A small maker's mark is present on the reverse but partially illegible, worth examining under magnification before listing.

Materials Gold-tone base metal pendant; blue and clear rhinestones; dark silver-tone curb chain (possible replacement)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Details

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Partial maker's mark on pendant reverse, illegible; buyer to verify
• Style / design notes: Heart-shaped blue rhinestone center; eight clear round rhinestones in starburst halo setting; prong set throughout; double bail
• Stone notes: Blue heart rhinestone center; clear round rhinestones in surrounding halo; all prong set
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Gold tone, blue, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition 

Measurement: Pendant 0.5"; chain 18.5"

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A gold-tone bow pendant — fluid, ribbony, and three-dimensional — centered with a single round faux pearl that anchors the composition with quiet elegance. The bow has a natural, unstudied quality to it, as though just tied, its loops and tails catching the light at different angles. Suspended on a fine wheat chain with a spring-ring Trifari-signed clasp; both pendant and clasp carry the Trifari TM mark. A piece that pairs as naturally with a blazer as with an evening dress.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; faux pearl center; wheat link chain

Details

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s (Trifari TM mark, post-1969)
• Markings: Signed "Trifari TM" on pendant reverse and clasp
• Style / design notes: Three-dimensional bow form; fluid ribbon loops and tails; single round faux pearl at center knot; fine wheat chain; spring-ring clasp
• Stone notes: Single round faux pearl, white, bezel set at bow center
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Gold tone, white
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Pendant approximately 0.75" wide; chain hangs approximately 8"

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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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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"

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A Russian lacquer bead pendant, its glossy black ground covered in dense gold and iridescent botanical scrollwork that shifts between gold, teal, and violet in the light — a technique rooted in centuries of Russian decorative art. A small rhinestone rondelle caps the top where it meets the jump ring. Hangs from a slim gold tone snake chain, sitting just below the collarbone. Collectible craft worn as jewelry.

Materials: Russian lacquer bead, gold tone metal chain, rhinestone rondelle cap

Details:

• Era: 1970s-1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Russian lacquer bead pendant; iridescent floral scroll decoration; rhinestone rondelle cap; slim snake chain
• Stone or material notes: Lacquered bead with hand-painted iridescent gold, teal, and violet botanical motifs
• Color: Black, gold, iridescent
• Condition: Excellent

Measurement: 23" chain, pendant drop approx. 1"

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• Stone: Natural Banded/Picture Jasper
• Era: Circa 1970s
• Metal: Silver-tone base metal
• Style: Bohemian / Southwestern Revival
• Dimensions: Pendant is approximately 1.5" to 1.75" in height, 19" chain
• Condition: Good vintage condition; stone is smooth and secure. Metal finish features a soft, authentic aged patina.

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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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

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A deeply dimensional repousse village scene — figures gathered beneath trees, a church spire in the distance, a dog at rest in the foreground — covers the entire front face of this substantial oval locket, with the scene continuing in relief on the interior left panel. Whiting & Davis, best known for their mesh bags and jewelry, produced pieces of genuine craft, and this locket carries that legacy in its weight and detail. The brushed reverse and single photo compartment keep the interior calm against the narrative exterior.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Whiting & Davis (confirmed by brand attribution — please verify signature location on piece)
• Style / design notes: Large oval locket, full-coverage repousse village scene on front, relief scene continues on interior left panel, brushed crosshatch reverse, single photo compartment, rope chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Oxidized silver-tone
• Condition: Great Vintage Condition
• Measurement: 26" chain; pendant 2" x 2.5"

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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"

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Vintage Sarah Coventry necklace featuring a sculptural snake-style chain with a textured, scale-like front section that curves beautifully along the neckline. The design blends smooth chain with dimensional pattern for a subtle statement look.

A classic mid-century to late-century Sarah Coventry piece—versatile, elegant, and easy to wear as a choker-length necklace.

• Length: approx. 17”

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.

Era: Likely 1970s–1980s

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

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 dazzling and substantial statement piece from the late 80s/early 90s. This gold-tone cross pendant is fully encrusted with shimmering clear pave-set rhinestones, creating a brilliant "iced out" effect. The cross features a unique rounded, tubular design with capped ends, suspended from a coordinating flat herringbone or snake chain. Substantial in size and sparkle, it’s a perfect "maximalist" accessory for vintage jewelry collectors.

Length: 22"

Pendant 1.75"

Flat cobra chain, gold tone

Era: 1980-1990's

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.

• Brand: Authentic Vintage Avon (Hallmarked/Signed "AVON" on the clasps).
• Release Date: 1978.
• Convertible Design: The bracelet and necklace feature matching link sizes and clasps, allowing you to attach the bracelet to the necklace to create an extended, longer chain.
• Material: High-quality 23k gold-tone plating over a durable base metal.
• Clasp: Secure spring-ring closures on both pieces.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a bright, consistent gold finish and smooth link articulation.

• Necklace: Approximately 18" alone, or 23" with the bracelet added on
• Bracelet: Approximately 7" (Standard wrist size).

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

A striking vintage chevron bar necklace featuring segmented synthetic opal or glitter enamel inlay in creamy white with vivid iridescent flashes of pink, green, and gold. Set in silver-tone metal, the curved V-shape pendant measures approx. 3" across and sits beautifully at the neckline. Clean, modern, and luminous.

Metal: Silver-tone

Pendant: Approx. 3" wide, chevron/V-bar shape
Inlay: Synthetic opal or glitter enamel — iridescent multi-color flash
Chain: Silver-tone cable chain
Markings: Unsigned
Era: Circa 1980s
Condition: Good vintage — inlay intact and vivid, chain and clasp functional

Elegant two-tone pendant featuring a flowing silver-tone open-work disc and leaf spray with a pair of raised gold-tone pansy flowers at center. The contrast between the bright silver filigree and warm gold blooms gives this a sophisticated, nature-inspired look. Hangs on an adjustable slider chain, 20–28".

Metal: Two-tone silver and gold-tone base metal
Chain: Adjustable slider, 20–28"
Markings: Unmarked
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Condition: Good vintage — pendant intact, chain and slider functional

A classic vintage love knot pendant set inside an open diamond-shaped frame with a fine cut-edge border, suspended on an 18" curb chain. The rope-twist knot is beautifully detailed and sits freely within the frame. Clean, timeless mid-century design.

Style: Love knot pendant necklace
Metal: Silver-tone base metal
Chain: 18" curb chain
Markings: Unmarked
Condition: Good vintage — pendant and chain intact, clasp functional

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

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A classic serpentine chain in warm gold tone — each faceted link flat on top, angled at the edges, moving together in one continuous fluid motion. This style of chain was a staple of American costume jewelry throughout the 1970s and '80s, often manufactured in South Korea for domestic brands. Worn alone it reads as effortlessly minimal; paired with a pendant it disappears into the piece. The kind of chain that never really goes out.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Korea
• Style / design notes: Flat serpentine/snake link chain; faceted individual links; smooth drape with slight flexibility
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 22"

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A long gold-tone oval link chain punctuated by cobalt blue glass rounds, deep red glass cubes, large round faux pearls, and teardrop pearl stations — the palette unmistakably patriotic, the execution unexpectedly refined. Twisted gold rope rings add structural interest between stations, and gold ball spacers keep the rhythm consistent. At 28" it layers beautifully or wears long as a single strand, with enough visual weight to stand entirely on its own.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, cobalt blue glass beads, red glass cube beads, faux pearl rounds and teardrops, gold ball spacers, twisted rope ring links

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None visible
• Style / design notes: Oval gold-tone cable chain with alternating stations — cobalt blue glass rounds, red glass cubes, round faux pearls, large teardrop faux pearl drops with gold caps, twisted gold ring connectors, and gold ball spacers
• Stone or material notes: Cobalt blue glass; red glass; faux pearl (round and teardrop)
• Color: Cobalt blue, red, cream white, gold tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 28"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Faceted black glass rounds alternate with larger square-cut black stones along a figure-eight brass-tone link chain — the silhouette somewhere between rosary and lariat. The Y-drop falls into a double chain tassel finished with small black bead drops, giving the piece a deliberate, unhurried movement. Dark without being heavy, and precisely the kind of necklace that disappears into an all-black outfit in the best possible way.

Materials: Brass-tone base metal, faceted black glass round beads, prong-set square black glass stones, figaro/figure-eight chain

Details:

• Era: 1990s–2000s
• Markings: None visible; lobster clasp closure
• Style / design notes: Alternating round faceted black beads and square-cut black glass stones in prong settings; Y-drop silhouette with double chain tassel and bead drop finials; figure-eight brass-tone connecting links throughout
• Stone or material notes: Faceted black glass rounds and square-cut black glass stones
• Color: Jet black, antique brass tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 16" with 1.5" drop

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Large round faux pearls with a deep iridescent finish — dark as a night sky with that characteristic oil-slick bloom of blue, green, and violet shifting across the surface. Each pearl is separated by a small gold seed bead spacer, giving the strand a rhythm that keeps it from reading as strictly formal. The vintage oval clasp finishes the back cleanly. This is the kind of black pearl necklace that holds its own without any apology.

Materials: Faux pearl beads (likely glass or coated plastic), gold-tone metal seed bead spacers, gold-tone metal oval clasp

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Uniformly sized round faux pearls; individual gold seed bead spacers between each pearl; vintage oval box clasp closure
• Stone or material notes: Iridescent black faux pearls with oil-slick surface finish — shifts blue, violet, and green in light
• Color: Iridescent black, gold tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 22"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Jet-black faceted beads strung in a long continuous strand, punctuated at intervals by small crystal rhinestone rondelles that catch light like tiny constellations. The faceting gives each bead a subdued geometric quality — not glassy or loud, but quietly dimensional. At 30", it drapes well doubled or worn long, and the spring ring clasp keeps things understated at the back.

Materials: Black faceted plastic/resin beads, crystal rhinestone rondelle spacers, gold-tone spring ring clasp

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Uniformly strung faceted black beads with evenly spaced rhinestone rondelle accents throughout
• Stone or material notes: Plastic/resin beads; clear rhinestone rondelles
• Color: Jet black and clear crystal
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 30"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This authentic vintage Monet woven chain features a sparkling braided texture. Crafted with Monet's legendary triple-plating technique, the necklace maintains its lustrous 22k gold appearance despite decades of wear.

1972-1982

Measures 16"

Gold Tone

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

• 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.

A domed oval of cream porcelain printed with a full cottage garden bouquet — blowsy pink rose, mauve chrysanthemum, blue daisies, and yellow wildflowers against a soft ivory ground — set in a scalloped gold-tone frame and suspended from a delicate double-strand chain. Transfer-printed porcelain pendants like this were a quiet fixture of 1970s and 80s jewelry, carrying the same botanical sensibility as Victorian china patterns into everyday wearable form. The domed surface catches light softly, giving the flowers a gentle three-dimensional quality.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; cream porcelain with floral transfer print

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Oval domed porcelain cabochon with polychrome floral bouquet transfer print; scalloped gold-tone bezel frame; double-strand fine chain; spring-ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Cream porcelain with pink rose, blue daisy, mauve, and yellow floral print
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Cream, pink, blue, yellow, gold tone
• Condition: good condition, wear and tone loss on the back of the pendant

Measurement: Pendant 1.5" tall × 1" wide; 18" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your jewelry collection with this elegant Sarah Coventry station necklace. This piece features three decorative focal points, each showcasing a cluster of three lustrous faux pearls of varying sizes set within an ornate, rope-textured gold-tone frame. Connected by a unique combination of elongated bar links and textured round chains, this necklace offers a refined geometric silhouette that sits beautifully along the collarbone.

Designer: Sarah Coventry (Signed on the clasp)
Design: Triple-station pendant style with faux pearl clusters and rope-textured bezels
Material: Polished and textured gold-tone metal with high-quality faux pearls
Year Estimate: Circa 1960s
Measurements: Approximately 16" in total length; each station is 1" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original pearls secure and a bright gold-tone finish
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Classic, Hollywood Regency, Bridal 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Elevate your daily jewelry rotation with this timeless 16-inch flat curb chain. Discovered at a recent estate sale, this piece features a sophisticated interlocking C-link design that lies perfectly flat against the neckline. Its polished, mirror-like finish catches the light with every movement, offering a high-jewelry aesthetic that works beautifully as a standalone collar or as the foundation for a layered necklace stack.

The "flat curb" style is celebrated for its sleek, geometric profile and comfortable, snag-free wear. Secured with a classic spring ring clasp, this vintage-inspired chain is a versatile addition to any collection, bridging the gap between retro glamour and modern minimalism.

Chain Style: Flat Curb / Interlocking C-Link
Length: 16 inches (Choker/Collar Length)
Finish: Polished Gold-Tone
Clasp Type: Secure Spring Ring
Era: Vintage Estate (Classic 1970s/80s style)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original bright luster.

Discover the timeless elegance of this authentic signed Krementz necklace, a stunning example of mid-century American jewelry craftsmanship. Renowned for their superior "gold overlay" process—which is significantly thicker and more durable than standard plating—Krementz pieces are designed to retain their brilliant luster for a lifetime.
This 24-inch Matinee length strand features a sophisticated alternating pattern of high-polish spheres and intricately ribbed textured beads. The mix of surfaces catches the light from every angle, offering a rich, dimensional look that elevates any ensemble from casual to formal.

Brand: Authentic Krementz (Signed on the clasp/tag)
Length: 24 inches (Matinee Length)
Material: 14K Gold Overlay / High-Quality 
Design: Alternating 6mm-8mm
Era: 1970s–1980s
Closure: Secure Lobster
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; gold finish is bright and free of tarnish.

Illuminate your jewelry collection with this stunning Italian-crafted Margarita chain. Known for its exceptional brilliance, this style—also called a "Glitter" or "Rock" chain—features intricate, diamond-cut links that mimic the shimmer of a thousand tiny crystals. 

This authentic estate piece is made of .925 sterling silver with a rich gold vermeil finish, offering the luxurious look of solid gold with the durability and prestige of Italian silver craftsmanship. Its fluid, textured silhouette makes it a perfect standalone statement or a radiant base for a favorite pendant. 

Chain Style: Margarita / Sparkle / Glitter Chain

Length: 23" with adjustable slider
Material: .925 Sterling Silver
Finish: Yellow Gold Vermeil (Plated)
Origin: Made in Italy (Marked "925 Italy")
Condition: Excellent vintage estate condition

Description: A substantial rectangular pendant in antiqued silver tone with a richly scrolled and beaded frame — reversible, showing a faceted blue glass stone on one face and an ornate cross motif on the other. The dual-sided construction is a thoughtful detail, offering two entirely different readings of the same piece: one luminous and decorative, one quietly devotional. The twisted rope chain and spring-ring clasp are consistent with mid-century to later production. A pendant with genuine presence and rare versatility.

Materials: Silver-tone / antiqued base metal; blue glass stone (one side); cast cross motif (reverse)

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None observed
• Style / design notes: Rectangular pendant with ornate scrollwork and beaded border frame; faceted blue glass stone on front face; embossed cross design on reverse; reversible; twisted rope chain; spring-ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faceted blue glass cabochon/stone; deep cobalt blue
• Function: Reversible pendant necklace
• Color: Antiqued silver tone with cobalt blue stone
• Condition: Great Vintage condition

Measurement: Pendant 1" wide × 1.5" tall; 24" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description: A fine twisted rope chain splits at center into two equal drops, each ending in a simple open-heart outline — a lariat construction that wears asymmetrically and moves constantly, the two hearts falling at different heights depending on how the chain settles. Napier, founded in 1875 and one of the most enduring names in American costume jewelry, brought their characteristic precision to this quietly romantic design. The cool silver tone keeps it contemporary; the heart motif keeps it personal.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1980s–1990s, Napier
• Markings: Signed "Napier" on barrel clasp
• Style / design notes: Fine twisted rope chain; splits into two equal-length drops; open heart charm at each end; lariat / Y-necklace form; barrel clasp
• Stone or material notes: No stones; all metal
• Function: Lariat / Y-necklace
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

Measurement: 38" total length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description: A long, continuous strand of jet-black faceted glass beads — each one cut to catch and absorb light in equal measure, creating a strand that reads as both graphic and quietly luxurious. The graduated sizing moves smoothly from smaller beads at the nape to larger at the center, a construction with roots in Victorian mourning jewelry that has since transcended its origins entirely. At 37 inches, it wears as a single opera-length strand, doubles into a layered choker, or wraps for a completely different silhouette. Deeply versatile.

Materials: Black faceted glass beads; metal clasp

Details:

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s, Mid-Century
  
• Style / design notes: Graduated faceted black glass beads; uniform strand with no spacers; barrel or box clasp
• Stone or material notes: Jet black faceted glass beads; deep matte-to-glossy finish depending on angle
• Function: Necklace; wearable as single opera strand, doubled, or wrapped
• Color: Jet black
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 37"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description: Deep black faceted beads — each one cut to catch and fragment light — strung in a long, confident strand with two clear rhinestone rondelle stations and flanking gold-tone disc spacers at even intervals. The rhinestone rondelles interrupt the darkness with a burst of sparkle that reads almost like stars against a night sky. An opera-length strand with the versatility to wear long, doubled, or wrapped — equally at home over a black turtleneck or an evening dress.

Materials: Black faceted glass or acrylic beads; clear rhinestone rondelles; gold-tone metal spacers and lobster clasp

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Uniform faceted black beads; two rhinestone rondelle stations with gold-tone disc spacers; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: Black faceted beads; clear prong-set rhinestone rondelles
• Function: Necklace; wearable as single or doubled strand
• Color: Black and gold tone with clear rhinestone accents
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sleek, finely linked serpentine chain in cool silver tone — the kind of foundational piece that a house like Trifari understood was as necessary as any statement jewel. Founded in New York in the 1920s and elevated by French designer Alfred Philippe, Trifari built its reputation on exactly this kind of precise, enduring construction. The flat links lie smooth against the skin and catch light without competing for attention. Wears as well with a pendant as it does alone.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: c. 1955–1975, Mid-Century American
• Markings: Signed "Crown Trifari" on clasp
• Style / design notes: Fine flat serpentine / snake chain; smooth uniform links; spring-ring or barrel clasp
  
• Function: Chain necklace; also suitable as pendant chain
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condiiton

Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Like constellations drawn in shadow—
dark forms, softly illuminated.

This Trifari necklace is composed of glossy black beads arranged in sculptural, almost architectural links. Small gold tone spacers punctuate the rhythm, adding warmth and quiet contrast.

There is a balance here—structure and softness, geometry and flow. At 23 inches, it rests just below the collarbone, present but never loud.

A piece that feels both grounded and celestial.

Details

• Brand: Trifari

• Era: 1950s–1960s

• Material: black lucite or acrylic beads, gold tone metal spacers

• Length: 23 inches

• Style: beaded / sculptural link necklace

• Closure: spring ring

• Marking: signed Trifari

• Condition: excellent vintage condition with light wear

Measurements

• Length: 23”

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Like sunlight filtered through branches—
soft, layered, quietly radiant.

This Avon “Gilded Strands” necklace drapes in gentle tiers, each chain falling at its own rhythm. Fine gold tone links create a sense of movement, anchored by small white bead accents that feel like pauses—moments of stillness within flow.

It’s a piece that lives in layers—subtle, dimensional, and easy to return to.

Details

• Brand: Avon

• Collection: “Gilded Strands”

• Era: 1990s

• Material: gold tone plated metal, faux pearl / bead accents

• Length: shortest approx. 16 inches, longest approx. 22 inches

• Style: layered / multi-strand necklace

• Closure: spring ring clasp

• Marking: signed Avon

• Condition: very good vintage condition with light, natural wear

Measurements

• Shortest strand: 16”

• Longest strand: 22”

Collected by Mineral and Matter

This evocative piece features a detailed carnelian glass intaglio of Helen of Troy, a figure whose legendary beauty remains a timeless symbol of grace and terrestrial power. The deep amber-hued glass is held in a minimalist bezel, suspended from a substantial gold-tone rope chain that grounds the ethereal subject matter. It is a versatile modern heirloom, designed to be worn as a daily talisman of confidence.

Materials: Gold-tone metal, carnelian-colored glass
Details: Large oval intaglio pendant on a thick rope twist chain
Era: Victorian Revival, circa 1970s
Markings: None visible
Style / design notes: Neoclassical intaglio featuring a draped female figure with birds
Stone or material notes: Molded glass with a smooth, translucent finish that mimics natural carnelian
Function: Statement pendant necklace
Color: Rich russet orange and warm gold
Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
Measurement: 18" chain, 1.75" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Marquise-shaped mother of pearl beads in a full spectrum of sun-bleached color — aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, and cream — strung in a continuous 48-inch rope with faceted champagne crystal spacers between each bead, the whole strand hand-knotted for security and drape. The iridescent surface of the shell catches light differently in each color, giving the necklace a warmth that reads as genuinely tropical without being literal about it. Long enough to wear as a single strand at opera length, doubled as a layered look, or knotted loosely at the collarbone. A generous, wearable piece that carries its era lightly.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

 Design: Oval marquise mother of pearl beads in multicolor dyed palette; faceted champagne crystal rondelle spacers; hand-knotted between each bead

Color: Aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, cream

Material: Dyed mother of pearl shell; faceted crystal glass spacers

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 48" continuous strand

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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 luminous vintage floral necklace featuring rich emerald-green marquise rhinestones arranged in leafy clusters around an ornate gold tone setting. Delicate swirls, tiny pearl accents, and clear rhinestones create movement through the design, drawing the eye downward to the graceful central drop.

The marquise stones echo the shape of leaves, giving the piece a botanical rhythm—like small branches of green glass catching light. Jewelry with this romantic flourish was especially popular from the 1950s through the 1960s, when nature-inspired motifs and rhinestone embellishment defined elegant costume pieces.

Ornate yet balanced, this necklace carries the quiet drama of vintage evening jewelry while remaining wearable for modern styling.

Details

• Era: likely 1950s–1960s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: green marquise rhinestones, clear rhinestones

• Accents: small faux pearls

• Style: floral / botanical statement necklace

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 14 inches

• Center drop: approx. 16 in.

Collected by Mineral and Matter