A faceted amber-toned stone tops this ring like any large cocktail piece, until it swings open on a hinge to reveal a tiny Swiss-made mechanical watch face beneath. The ribbed, two-tone gallery hints at its secret before you ever lift the lid. A genuinely fun conversation piece with real mechanical history built in.

Materials: Base metal, faceted glass stone, mechanical watch movement

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Chateau, Swiss Made, Antimagnetic, Base Metal
• Style / design notes: Flip-top hidden watch ring, ribbed two-tone gallery, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Large faceted amber-tone glass stone forms the hinged lid
• Function: Watch, untested
• Color: Gold-tone with amber stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A polished blank oval face sits inside a swirled, sunburst-textured surround, flanked by finely engraved swans tucked into the shoulders on either side. Ready to be personalized or worn exactly as is, a quiet monogram waiting to happen. Substantial on the hand, with the kind of detail that only shows itself on a second look.

Materials
Gold filled

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Style / design notes: Swirled sunburst surround, blank oval signet face, engraved swan detail on each shoulder
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A long, elongated oval turquoise cabochon takes center stage on this Southwestern-style ring, its natural blue-gray matrix giving it real character. The stone is framed by a twisted-rope wire border and an outer petal-loop design, giving the piece a decorative, sunburst-like presence. The open, adjustable band makes this a versatile fit for everyday wear.

Materials: Sterling silver, turquoise

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Elongated oval turquoise cabochon, twisted-rope wire border, decorative petal-loop frame, adjustable open band
• Function: Ring, statement/Southwestern style, adjustable
• Color: Turquoise blue with natural matrix, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Adjustable band, fits most sizes

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The wide hammered stacking ring is the perfect piece to add to your own stack or a great way to start your collection!  This standout ring is 3mm in width and hand forged in 14k goldfill.

Available in size 4-11

By Mineral and Matter

Shaped like a horseshoe nail, this novelty ring was a 1950s premium tied to singing cowboy star Gene Autry, with his signature and a winged emblem engraved along the band. The textured, cross-hatched "nail head" sits proudly at the front, while the rest of the band carries the Western-themed engraving. A fun piece of mid-century cowboy pop-culture memorabilia, more collectible novelty than fine jewelry.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Engraved "Gene Autry" signature and winged emblem
• Style/design notes: Novelty horseshoe nail-shaped ring, textured nail head front, Western-themed engraved band
• Function: Ring, novelty/collectible
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large oval banded agate cabochon rises dramatically from a modernist sterling silver setting, its natural black and gray striping running vertically for real visual movement. Prong-set at the corners with an open, faceted-look gallery beneath, the design has a bold architectural presence — genuine sterling weight in hand, with a stone that's cool and heavy to the touch.

Materials: Sterling silver, banded agate

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Markings: Signed 925
Style/design notes: Large oval banded agate cabochon in a prong-set modernist mounting with open faceted gallery sides
Stone/material notes: Natural black and gray banded agate cabochon
Color: Black and gray with silver
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Ring size approximately 10.5 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A soft blue cameo with a white relief figure of a Victorian lady rests at the center of a gold-tone oval ringed in twisted rope bands, like a quiet moon held in orbit. Dated 1966, this locket opens to reveal an inscribed plaque reading "Honor Award, President's Campaign 1966." Avon presented awards of this kind to its top representatives during the annual President's Campaign sales drive. With a personal engraving on the back and a long textured chain, it carries a real story from mid-century working women.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, jasperware-style cameo

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Interior plaque engraved "Honor Award President's Campaign 1966"; back engraved "Joyce"
• Style / design notes: Oval hinged locket with a blue-and-white relief cameo of a Victorian lady, framed by concentric rope-twist bands; textured rolo chain with extender
• Stone or material notes: Blue and white jasperware-style cameo
• Function: Opening locket with photo compartment, hook clasp with extender chain
• Color: Gold, powder blue, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with verdigris at the hinge and inside edges, silver-tone showing through on the bail, and light surface wear on the case
• Measurement: Pendant 2 in including bail, chain 29 in

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An elongated marquise-shaped mother of pearl inlay glows with soft pink and iridescent tones, pieced together in segmented sections within a twisted-rope bezel. The split shank band opens into a triangular gallery beneath the stone, giving this Southwestern-style piece a graceful, elevated silhouette. The reverse is marked "MT."

Materials: Sterling silver, mother of pearl

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: MT
• Style/design notes: Segmented marquise mother of pearl inlay, twisted-rope bezel, split shank band with open triangular gallery
• Function: Ring, Southwestern style
• Color: Iridescent pink and white mother of pearl, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 4.5–5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A checkerboard-cut blue simulated sapphire takes center stage on this ring, its faceted pavilion catching light from every angle. Sparkling clear accent stones flank the center in a scrolled, beaded halo setting, with an open gallery beneath adding extra dimension. The sterling silver band is stamped "P4 SR" inside, and the design has a polished, romantic presence that wears well on its own or stacked.

Materials: Sterling silver, simulated sapphire, clear accent stones

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: P4 SR
• Style/design notes: Checkerboard-cut center stone, beaded scroll halo, accent stone shoulders, open gallery setting
• Function: Ring, statement style
• Color: Blue center stone, clear accent stones, sterling silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 7

The Luna ring is an open ring on both ends with a goldfill crescent moon on one side and a bezel set lab cultured opal on the other side.  Band is 14k goldfill.

Available in size 4 -11

By Mineral and Matter

The Luna ring is an open ring on both ends with a goldfill crescent moon on one side and a bezel set lab cultured opal on the other side.  Band is .925 sterling silver.

Available in size 4 -11

By Mineral and Matter

A large champagne-toned oval stone rests bezel-set at the center, ringed by a halo of pavé clear stones that catches every bit of light. Baguette-cut accents in a matching warm hue line the shoulders, giving the piece a cohesive, sunlit glow. Substantial and polished, it reads as evening jewelry without trying too hard.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faceted glass stones

Details

• Era: 1980s-1990s
• Style / design notes: Bezel-set center stone, pavé halo, baguette shoulder accents, open gallery
• Stone or material notes: Large oval champagne-tone center stone with clear pavé halo and baguette side stones
• Color: Champagne and silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: Size 8.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A golden oval stone opens like the heart of a flower, ringed by two layers of marquise-cut clear stones fanning out into full bloom. The two-tone setting, sterling silver petals against a warm gold-tone band, gives the piece real dimension and sparkle. A substantial cluster ring built to catch the light from every angle.

Materials: Sterling silver with gold-tone band, faceted glass stones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: SS925 Taiwan
• Style / design notes: Two-tier daisy cluster, prong-set petals, two-tone finish
• Stone or material notes: Oval citrine-tone center stone with marquise-cut clear stone petals
• Color: Golden yellow center, clear petals
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single painted glass eye watches from the center of a scalloped, open filigree mount, its lashes fanned in bold black strokes. The engraved band carries a small floral pattern underfoot, a bit of Victorian ornament grounding the whimsy above. An odd, playful piece for anyone who likes their jewelry with a wink.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, painted glass eye cabochon

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Scalloped open filigree mount, engraved floral band, novelty eye motif
• Stone or material notes: Painted glass eye cabochon with lash detail
• Color: Gold-tone, cream, and black
• Function: Novelty/costume
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Cut from a single turban shell, this ring keeps the spiral of its origin intact, each ridge polished to a soft, oceanic shine. Warm cream and amber banding wind toward a pointed apex, catching light the way the sea itself does. A wearable fragment of coastline, substantial on the hand and entirely one of a kind.

Materials: Natural turban seashell

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Carved from a whole turban shell, spiral apex intact, statement silhouette
• Stone or material notes: Natural shell with iridescent nacre interior
• Color: Cream, and golden-amber banding
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An oversized marquise-cut stone dominates this piece, its elongated shape catching light along every facet edge. A simple four-prong setting keeps the focus entirely on the stone, with a plain gold-tone band that reads as pure backdrop. The scale here is the statement — this is a ring meant to be seen across a room.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, marquise-cut clear rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Oversized marquise solitaire, four-prong setting, plain shank
• Stone or material notes: Large marquise-cut clear rhinestone
• Color: Gold-tone with clear stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please look at photos
• Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An eclectic cluster of oval cabochon stones — jade green, coral pink, warm tiger's eye, black onyx, and a soft opalescent stone — is gathered together with a sculpted gold-tone leaf and scroll motif, with tiny clear accent stones scattered throughout. The mix of natural stone colors and textures gives this ring an earthy, collected-over-time feel, like a miniature curiosity cabinet worn on the hand.

Materials: 18K gold electroplate base metal, mixed cabochon stones 

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: 18K HGE
• Style/design notes: Cluster of oval cabochon stones set within a sculpted leaf and scroll gold-tone motif, small clear rhinestone accents
• Stone/material notes: 6 stones, all cabochon cut
• Function: Cocktail ring
• Color: Multicolor (green, coral, brown, black, cream) with gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An elongated oval turquoise cabochon sits in a sawtooth bezel, framed by a sculptural silver feather with detailed vein etching and a single silver bead accent. The split shank and organic, hand-worked design give this ring genuine Southwestern character — a bold, wearable statement piece with real presence on the hand.

Materials: Silver-tone metal, turquoise

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Elongated oval turquoise cabochon in a sawtooth bezel, sculptural feather motif with vein detailing, single silver bead accent, split shank band
Stone/material notes: Natural-look turquoise cabochon, blue with light matrix
Color: Turquoise blue with silver
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Ring size 5 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An elongated oval cabochon in a warm red-orange sits in a scalloped bezel, its glassy glow set against a twisted rope band. Small heart-shaped shoulders flank the stone on either side, adding a soft, romantic detail to an otherwise clean silhouette. Signed sterling JP on the reverse, this piece has genuine silver weight and craftsmanship in hand.

Materials: Sterling silver, glass stone (carnelian-style)

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Markings: Signed STERLING JP
Style/design notes: Elongated oval glass cabochon in carnelian-style red, set in a scalloped bezel, heart-shaped shoulder details, twisted rope band
Stone/material notes: Glass cabochon in carnelian-style red-orange (not natural stone)
Color: Red with silver
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Ring size 7 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The hammered stacking ring is the perfect piece to add to your own stack or a great way to start your collection! This ring is 3mm in width and hand textured in sterling silver. 

Available in size 4-11

By Mineral and Matter

Opal has beautiful flashes of colors, making it stand out.  This ring has a 5mm synthetic opal sits in a bezel cup.  Band is 14k goldfill.

Available in size 4 -11.

By Mineral and Matter

This black opal ring has a dark background color which helps the rainbow variations to shine through.  Manmade, this simulated opal is an economical alternative to natural opal, offering a durability that makes it easier to work with in rings and jewelry meant for everyday wear.  The multicolored sparkle is hard to resist! 

This ring has a 6mm simulated black opal sitting in a round bezel cup.  Band is 14k goldfill.

Available in size 4 -11.

By Mineral and Matter

This ring is hand-formed in 14k goldfill and set with a natural amazonite stone. Amazonite has a blueish green hue to it and is found in Peru and is named the "Amazon Stone" or amazonite. The blue color comes from trace amounts of lead in the gemstone. 

Available in sizes 4-11
16 Gauge wire thickness
5mm round stone
Polished finish

By Mineral and Matter

A large faceted citrine-toned stone sits off-center in a sculptural, curved silver-tone setting, its asymmetry giving the piece real movement on the hand. Pavé rhinestone accents trace the sweeping edges, catching light against the warm amber-gold stone. Bold and architectural, it wears like a small piece of modern sculpture.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faceted glass stone, pavé rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Asymmetrical curved setting, pavé rhinestone trim
• Stone or material notes: Large faceted citrine-tone glass stone with round clear rhinestone accents
• Color: Amber-gold stone, silver-tone setting
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A striking marquise-cut green center stone commands attention, flanked by clusters of small lavender-toned accent stones on each shoulder, set within a sculptural, textured gold-tone mounting. The elongated marquise shape and rich emerald color give this ring real drama, while the lavender accents add a soft, unexpected contrast. A bold statement piece with vintage glamour.

Materials: 18K gold electroplate base metal, green marquise center stone, lavender accent stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 18K GE
• Style/design notes: Marquise-cut green center stone flanked by clusters of round lavender accent stones, sculptural textured shoulders
• Stone/material notes: Vivid green marquise-cut stone, likely glass or synthetic emerald/spinel given the saturation; lavender accents likely cubic zirconia
• Function: Ring
• Color: Green, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 6.75

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A twisted rope-textured silver-tone band curves into a bypass design, each end capped in gold-tone with a glowing glass cabochon — one emerald green, one ruby red — bordered by small clear rhinestone accents. The 1980s design has a bold, jewel-toned presence while staying comfortable and lightweight on the hand. No maker's mark is visible, but the detailing recalls the statement costume rings popular from that era.

Materials: Two-tone silver-tone and gold-tone base metal, glass cabochons, rhinestone accents

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Twisted rope bypass band, gold-tone terminals set with glass cabochons and rhinestone accents
• Function: Ring, statement/cocktail style
• Color: Emerald green and ruby red cabochons, two-tone silver and gold-tone metal
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Hand-forged sterling wire loops and curls into a delicate, hammered scrollwork flourish atop a wrapped multi-wire band. The open, free-form design gives it real handmade character — an artisan take with organic, asymmetrical curls rather than a mirrored, machine-made shape. Unstamped, but the weight and hand-hammered finish read as genuine sterling.

Materials: Sterling silver

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Hand-forged multi-wire band with wrapped shoulders opening into free-form looped scroll detailing at the top
Color: Silver
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Ring size approximately 8 (based on photo)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A cool blue emerald-cut stone sits prong-set in warm gold, flanked by small bow-shaped shoulders for a touch of vintage sweetness. Signed by Esposito, a maker known for well-made mid-century gold filled pieces, this ring has the weight and finish of costume jewelry built to last. The adjustable band means an easy, comfortable fit. A quiet, classic piece that wears well on its own or stacked.

Materials: 10K gold filled, glass stone

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: 10KT G.F. ESPO
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut center stone, bow motif shoulders, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Blue faceted glass stone, emerald cut
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Gold, blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Adjustable band

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A vivid oval green stone takes center stage, framed by a starburst halo of sparkling clear accent stones set in white-tone prongs against a warm gold-tone band. The contrast between the saturated green center and icy clear halo gives this ring real presence, with a subtly split shank adding movement to the design. A vibrant, jewel-toned statement ring with a classic cluster silhouette.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, two-tone prong setting, green center stone, clear accent stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Oval green center stone framed by a starburst cluster of round clear accent stones, split shank band, two-tone prong setting
• Stone/material notes: Center stone is a vivid green faceted stone, likely glass or synthetic emerald/spinel given the saturation; clear accents likely cubic zirconia
• Function: Ring
• Color: Green with clear accents, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Approximately size 9 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pale marquise-cut center stone sits within a star-shaped halo of sparkling clear rhinestones, radiating outward in a compact burst pattern. The warm gold-tone setting and cool center stone create a soft, romantic contrast, with a slim split-shoulder band. A dainty, vintage-inspired cluster ring with old-world charm.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, center stone, clear rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Taiwan
• Style/design notes: Marquise center stone framed by a star-shaped halo of round rhinestones, split shoulder band
• Stone/material notes: Center stone appears opalescent/moonstone-like; surrounding rhinestones likely clear paste or CZ
• Function: Ring
• Color: White/opalescent with clear accents, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Approximately size 9 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single oval turquoise cabochon sits in a hand-sawtoothed bezel atop a slim, rounded sterling silver band, giving this 1970s ring an easy, everyday Southwestern character. The stone is a bright, even robin's-egg blue with a smooth, glassy dome. The band is simple and thin, unadorned apart from the bezel setting, making it a natural layering piece alongside other stacking rings.

Materials: Sterling silver, turquoise-hued cabochon stone

Details:

• Era: 1970s
  
• Style/design notes: Round wire band, oval cabochon in a sawtooth bezel setting, Southwestern-inspired design
• Function: Ring, stacking/everyday wear
• Color: Turquoise blue stone, sterling silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 5.75

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Opal has beautiful flashes of colors, making it stand out.  This ring has a 5mm synthetic opal sits in a bezel cup.  Band is .925 sterling silver.

Available in size 4 -11.

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Five marquise-cut blue stones rise in a tiered arrangement, each flanked by clusters of round clear crystals set close together for extra sparkle. The scalloped gallery underneath shows real attention to detail, prong by prong. A substantial cocktail ring built to catch light from every angle.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, glass stones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Tiered marquise stone arrangement, scalloped prong gallery, cluster crystal accents
• Stone or material notes: Marquise-cut blue glass stones with round clear crystal clusters
• Color: Gold tone, blue, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pear-cut pink stone anchors this piece, flanked by a pair of trillion-cut clear stones set at an angle, like petals catching light from a single source. The three-stone architecture is classic cocktail-ring geometry, built for a bit of drama without excess. Warm gold electroplate frames the cool clarity of the side stones against the stone's rose-quartz blush.

Materials: 18K gold electroplate over base metal, pear-cut pink cubic zirconia, trillion-cut clear cubic zirconia accents

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped 18K GE
• Style / design notes: Three-stone setting, pear-cut center flanked by trillion-cut side stones
• Stone or material notes: Pink pear-cut CZ center, two clear trillion-cut CZ accents
• Color: Gold with pink and clear stones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light plating wear visible at the shank
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A rich purple oval center stone is framed by an ornate, lace-like gold-tone filigree halo with scalloped edges and fleur-de-lis accents at top and bottom, giving the piece a distinctly Victorian revival character. The open, decorative metalwork adds real dimension around the deep plum stone. Adjustable band for a flexible fit.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, purple oval center stone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s (Victorian revival style)
• Markings: Partial stamp, possibly "Avon" 
• Style/design notes: Oval purple center stone in an ornate scalloped filigree halo with fleur-de-lis motifs, adjustable band
• Stone/material notes: Deep purple faceted stone, likely glass or synthetic amethyst
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Purple with gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Adjustable, sized 6.5–8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A bold cluster of four faceted stones fills the front of this ring, mixing a clear round stone, a rectangular olive-green stone, a smoky brown oval, and a fiery orange oval, all anchored by a tiny clear accent stone at the center. Each stone is prong-set individually against a polished silver-tone band, giving the piece a striking, jewel-box look with plenty of sparkle and color contrast. The adjustable band makes this a versatile statement piece.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faceted cubic zirconia stones

Details:

• Era: 1990s–2000s
• Style/design notes: Four-stone cluster with mixed shapes (round, emerald-cut, and oval), individual prong settings, small center accent stone
• Function: Ring, statement/cocktail style, adjustable band
• Color: Clear, olive green, smoky brown, and orange stones, silver-tone metal
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Adjustable, fits approximately size 6–8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A ring of faceted blue rhinestones fans out like petals around a smooth, pale blue cabochon center, giving this Avon piece a dimensional, flower-like presence. The silver-tone setting has a scalloped, prong-set finish on each stone, with small bead accents finishing the design at the edges. Signed by Avon, this 1970s cocktail ring adds a soft pop of color that pairs easily with both silver and gold-tone pieces.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, glass rhinestones, glass cabochon

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Avon
• Style/design notes: Floral cluster design, faceted rhinestone petals around a central cabochon, scalloped prong settings
• Function: Ring, cocktail/statement style
• Color: Blue rhinestones, pale blue cabochon, silver-tone metal
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 4–5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A repeating row of hearts, each pavé-set with sparkling marcasite, wraps fully around the band for a sweet, romantic eternity-style design. The alternating heart orientation gives the piece rhythm and movement, while the marcasite catches light with genuine vintage sparkle. Signed sterling on the interior.

Materials: Sterling silver, marcasite

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Markings: Signed 925 STERLING
Style/design notes: Repeating heart-motif eternity band, each heart pavé-set with marcasite stones
Stone/material notes: Round marcasite stones, pavé-set
Color: Silver with gray sparkle
Condition: Good condition, missing a few stones, please see images
Measurement: Ring size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A chunky, high-domed "shrimp" style ring with diagonal black enamel stripes swirling across a polished gold-tone band. The bombé silhouette and bold striping are unmistakably 1980s, echoing the shrimp-ring style popularized by fine jewelers of the era in a costume-friendly form. Unmarked, substantial in the hand, with a smooth polished interior.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal with black enamel

Details:
Era: 1980s
Style/design notes: High-domed "shrimp" silhouette, diagonal black enamel swirl stripes
Color: Gold tone with black enamel
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large emerald-cut blue stone sits like a piece of sky held in place by simple gold prongs, its stepped facets catching light with quiet clarity. The clean architectural setting keeps all the attention on the stone, sized generously enough to make a real statement. Bold and easy to wear on its own.

Materials

Details

• Era: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Markings: Stamped 18K Elec. Plate
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut solitaire, four-prong setting, open gallery
• Stone or material notes: Large emerald-cut blue glass or crystal stone
• Color: Gold-tone with light blue stone
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round cultured pearl rests at the center like a small moon, ringed by a full halo of clear cubic zirconia that catches light from every angle. The split shoulders keep the setting light despite its size, making it easy to wear from morning into evening. A genuine pearl at heart, dressed for a bit of occasion.

Materials

Details

• Era: Late 20th century
• Style / design notes: Round pearl solitaire, full CZ halo, split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Genuine cultured pearl (according to the tooth test), clear cubic zirconia halo
• Color: Silver-tone with white pearl
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large square-cut peridot-green stone sits high in a modernist, bar-set frame, with a split shank that curves and crosses beneath it. The bold, minimal setting lets the stone take full center stage — clean lines with real color impact. Stamped 925 sterling.

Materials
Sterling silver, peridot-tone faceted stone

Details

• Style / design notes: Large square-cut center stone, bar-set modernist frame, split shank
• Color: Silver with green stone
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, stone shifts slightly in setting
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large emerald-cut aqua blue rhinestone dominates this silver-tone Avon ring, set high in a four-prong corner setting with open scrollwork shoulders that keep the design light despite the stone's scale. The pale blue-gray color reads like shallow ocean water held in place — cool, clear, and quietly arresting. Avon produced rings of this quality and proportion throughout the 1970s and into the 80s, drawing on fine jewelry proportions to give their costume pieces genuine presence. A strong cocktail ring with an understated elegance.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, aqua blue faceted glass rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style notes: Emerald-cut solitaire, four corner prongs, open scrollwork shoulders
• Stone notes: Faceted aqua blue glass rhinestone, emerald cut
• Color: Silver, aqua blue
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A deep green oval stone sits at the center of a classic sunburst halo, clear rhinestones radiating outward in the timeless princess-style silhouette. The color is saturated and true, almost bottle-green, giving the piece real depth against the warm gold setting. It's a design that never quite goes out of style — equally at home as an everyday ring or a special-occasion piece.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, oval-cut emerald-green rhinestone, clear round rhinestone halo

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped Korea
• Style / design notes: Classic sunburst halo setting, prong-set oval center stone
• Stone or material notes: Oval-cut deep green rhinestone, twelve round clear rhinestone halo accents
• Color: Gold-tone with emerald-green and clear stones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 7

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A deep purple pear-cut stone sits at the center of a full sunburst halo, clear rhinestones radiating outward in two-tone silver and gold settings. The pear shape gives the piece a directional pull, almost like a drop of ink caught mid-fall. It's a substantial cocktail ring built for evening wear, its two-tone metalwork adding dimension against the stone's saturated color.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal with silver-tone stone settings, pear-cut purple rhinestone, clear round rhinestone halo

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Full sunburst halo setting around a pear-cut center stone, two-tone gold and silver-tone metalwork
• Stone or material notes: Pear-cut purple (amethyst-effect) rhinestone, halo of round clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with purple and clear stones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 6

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A cluster of milky white marquise stones fans out like petals on one side of this bypass ring, balanced by a mirrored spray of clear rhinestones on the other. The asymmetrical, botanical composition gives it real movement — two distinct textures meeting at a diagonal crossover in the band. It reads equal parts garden and glamour, wearable for both daytime and evening.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, marquise-cut moonstone-effect cabochons, clear round rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Asymmetrical bypass setting with a botanical leaf motif on one side, rhinestone cluster on the other
• Stone or material notes: Marquise-cut milky white cabochons, clear round rhinestone accents
• Color: Gold-tone with white and clear stones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light surface wear
• Measurement: Size 9

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An oval cabochon with the soft, milky luminosity of opal sits at the center of a rhinestone halo, the whole cluster balanced on an open cathedral gallery. The design leans classic Victorian revival, evoking the sentimental cluster rings of an earlier century reinterpreted for everyday costume wear. Faceted round accents catch the light around the cabochon's quiet glow, a study in contrast between matte and sparkle.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, oval cabochon opal-effect glass, clear round rhinestone halo

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Cluster halo setting with open cathedral gallery shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Oval cabochon simulated opal center, twelve round clear rhinestone accents
• Color: Gold-tone with opalescent white-pink center stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 7

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Color moves like light through a prism here, baguette-cut stones spilling from garnet to citrine to amethyst on either side of a faceted round center stone. The bypass silhouette gives the design movement, each shoulder wrapping toward the other in a soft chevron rather than meeting head-on. It reads as a statement piece with everyday scale — the kind of ring that carries a whole outfit's color story on its own.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, rainbow-hued baguette rhinestones, faceted round center rhinestone (mystic-cut, multicolor)

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Style / design notes: Bypass/chevron band, channel-set rainbow baguette stones flanking a prong-set round center stone
• Stone or material notes: Multicolor baguette-cut rhinestones with a mystic-effect round center stone
• Color: Silver-tone with rainbow multicolor stones
• Condition: Great vintage condition, minor surface wear to the band
• Measurement: Size 9

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A deep purple emerald-cut center stone is flanked by three clear accent stones on each side, set within a sculptural gold-tone mounting with an open, split-shoulder band. The rich plum color of the center stone contrasts beautifully against the sparkling clear side stones, giving the piece a classic three-stone-inspired elegance. A refined cocktail-style ring with strong color presence.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, purple emerald-cut center stone, clear accent stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Emerald-cut purple center stone flanked by trios of round clear accent stones on each shoulder, open split-shoulder band
• Stone/material notes: Center stone is a deep purple faceted stone, likely glass or synthetic amethyst; clear accents likely cubic zirconia
• Function: Ring
• Color: Purple with clear accents, gold-tone hardware
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 6.5
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A bold oval blue faceted stone anchors this ring, set in a scalloped prong setting with rows of small clear rhinestones flanking each shoulder. The split shank band tapers gracefully into the setting, giving the piece a classic cocktail-ring silhouette with plenty of sparkle.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faceted blue glass or stone, clear rhinestone accents

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Style/design notes: Oval faceted blue center stone, scalloped prong setting, rhinestone-set shoulders, split shank band
• Function: Ring, cocktail/statement style
• Color: Blue center stone, clear rhinestone accents, silver-tone metal
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 7

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Three faceted oval purple stones sit in a row of scalloped, beaded settings on this Avon ring, giving it a romantic, heirloom-style presence. The silver-tone metal has a soft filigree feel with beaded detailing framing each stone, and the piece is signed "Avon" on the reverse. A versatile cocktail ring with old-world charm.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, faceted glass stones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style/design notes: Three oval faceted purple stones in scalloped beaded settings, romantic heirloom-style design
• Function: Ring, cocktail/statement style
• Color: Purple stones, silver-tone metal
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 7

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Repurposed from an antique silverplate spoon handle, this wide cigar-band ring carries the original repoussé pattern in full relief — flowing leaves and clustered berries wrapping around the band. Hand-formed from the spoon's handle, it keeps the raised detail and softly worn patina of the original piece, giving it real one-of-a-kind character.

Materials: Silverplate

Details:
Era: Early-to-mid 20th century (spoon pattern), ring formed later
Style/design notes: Wide cigar-band spoon ring with repoussé floral and berry pattern, hand-formed from an antique spoon handle
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Ring size approximately 6.5 (based on photo)

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A round black center stone sits framed by a halo of small round cubic zirconia, set into a split shank that curves out from the stone before rejoining the band — an "eye" shaped silhouette that gives the setting real presence. Clean prong work throughout, unmarked.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, glass or cubic zirconia stones

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Round center stone with cubic zirconia halo, split shank "eye" silhouette
Stone/material notes: Round black center stone, round cubic zirconia halo accents
Color: Gold tone with black and clear stones
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: Size 5.5

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