A wide, flat herringbone chain lies flush against the wrist, its tightly woven links producing a smooth, almost fabric-like sheen. Lightweight and flexible with a fold and drape all its own, it fastens with a lobster clasp. Simple and unmarked, it's a versatile gold-tone staple that wears well solo or stacked.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide flat herringbone chain, lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.75" long (unclasped), 2.25" diameter (clasped)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Textured and smooth oval links alternate down the length of this bracelet, twisting slightly to catch light differently as it moves on the wrist. The pattern gives it a rope-like, dimensional look without any added stones — just the interplay of matte and polished gold-tone finishes. A spring ring clasp closes it securely at the back.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Alternating textured and smooth oval link chain, rope-twist look, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8.25" long (unclasped), 2.5" diameter (clasped)

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Multiple twisted rope chains braid together with a single row of channel-set rhinestones, creating a bracelet that reads equal parts textural and sparkling. The rhinestones catch light against the gold-tone rope strands as they weave and cross along the length. Signed "Blanca" on the fold-over clasp, a designer known for well-made 1960s–1980s costume jewelry. A versatile piece that dresses up easily.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1960s–1980s
• Markings: Blanca
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand twisted rope chain with single row of rhinestones, fold-over signed clasp
• Color: Gold-tone with clear rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.25" long (unclasped), 2" diameter (clasped)

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A bold curb link chain, each link flattened and beveled for extra shine, makes this a substantial, everyday-wearable statement bracelet. The fold-over box clasp is signed "Avon," marking it as a well-made mainstay from the brand's jewelry line. Warm gold tone throughout, with a hefty, tactile weight in the hand.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style / design notes: Curb link chain, signed fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8" long (unclasped), 2.75" diameter (clasped)

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A flat, closely woven herringbone chain lies smooth and flexible against the wrist, catching light along each interlocking row. The clasp tag is stamped "Korea," and a spring ring closure keeps it secure. Simple, sleek, and easy to layer or wear alone, this is everyday gold-tone shine with a bit of vintage history behind it.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Korea
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 
• Measurement: 7.25" long (unclasped), 2.25" diameter (clasped)

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Rows of interlocking rectangular links build into a wide, flexible panther-link bracelet with serious presence on the wrist. The brick-style construction gives it a woven, almost fabric-like drape, while the brushed and polished link surfaces play off each other in the light. A gold-tone fold-over clasp with safety closure keeps it secure. A confident, 1980s statement piece that layers well or wears alone.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide multi-row panther/brick link design, fold-over clasp with safety closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.25" long (unclasped), 1.75" diameter (clasped)

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Large, irregularly shaped baroque-style faux pearls string into a bold single-strand bracelet, each one catching light differently thanks to the natural variation in their surfaces. A gold-tone fishhook clasp closes it at the back. Substantial in the hand and on the neck, this reads more statement piece than delicate strand.

Materials
Faux baroque pearls, gold-tone clasp

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Single-strand chunky choker, baroque-style faux pearls, fishhook clasp
• Color: Cream/ivory
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8" long unclasped, 3" diameter when clasped, individual pearls are 1/4th inches wide

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Each link cradles a single faux pearl inside an open, teardrop-shaped gold-tone wire cage, the design letting the pearls sit almost suspended rather than bezel-set. Signed Avon on the spring-ring clasp, with a fully repeating pattern down the length. A soft, romantic bracelet with more dimension than a typical pearl chain.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: AVON
• Style / design notes: Open wire-cage links, each set with a single faux pearl, spring-ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearls
• Measurement: 7.5" long unclasped, 2.5" diameter when clasped
• Color: Gold-tone with cream pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three curb chains run parallel, the center strand woven into a mesh-like double row while the outer two stay simple, giving the bracelet visual texture without any added stones. A 1970s gold-tone fold-over box clasp secures it, ornate scrollwork on the closure echoing the woven detail of the strands. Layers well or wears easily on its own.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Triple-strand curb chain, center strand woven mesh, ornate fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, please see images
• Measurement: 7.5" length unclasped, 2.5" diameter when clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter