Description
Tiny open hearts from the 1980s, drawn in a single ribbon of 14K gold fill that leans slightly to one side. A row of four clear rhinestones in a silvery milgrain setting runs down one edge, like dew along a leaf. The gold-filled construction gives them more lasting color than plated pieces. A quiet everyday pair, small enough for a second piercing.

Materials
14K gold filled, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 14KGF with maker’s mark
• Style / design notes: Asymmetrical open heart with two-tone rhinestone accent and milgrain edging
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestones
• Function: Pierced post earrings
• Color: Gold, silver, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface scratches on the reverse
• Measurement: .3"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A sculpted rose and a single leaf rest across this open cross, like a flower left in a garden at dusk. It was made by the 1928 Jewelry Company in the 1990s, and it reflects the brand’s love of romantic, heirloom-inspired design. The arms are cut through so light passes behind the bloom, and engraved scrollwork runs across the back. It sits close at the collarbone on a fine rope chain, a gentle everyday piece.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Signed 1928 on the chain tag
• Style / design notes: Open cross overlaid with a sculpted rose and leaf. Scroll-engraved back.
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine rope chain with a lobster clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Small spots of wear to the gold tone at the tip of the cross and the center of the rose.
• Measurement: 17" chain, 1" cross

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1990s cross by the 1928 Jewelry Company, made in the Victorian revival style the brand is known for. A raised blossom sits at the center like a wild rose, and leaves and tulip shapes are worked in relief along each arm. Small gold-tone beads tip every point, and the back is covered in swirling scrollwork around the signed plaque. It hangs from a 20" scroll-link chain that lies flat and catches light at every link.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: 1928 on the back of the cross and on the clasp tag
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival cross with a raised center blossom, repoussé-style floral arms, beaded tips, and a scrolled back
• Function: Pendant necklace on a scroll-link chain with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a small green spot of verdigris at the center flower
• Measurement: Pendant 1.6", chain 20"

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A woven band of twisted rope strands, finished in antiqued gold tone with darkened recesses that deepen the texture. Small openings between the braids let light pass through, and the pattern continues all the way around the band. Substantial in feel but light on the hand. An earthy, tactile ring that stacks well or stands alone.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped Avon
• Style / design notes: Braided rope band with openwork gaps, textured twisted strands, antiqued finish
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 6.75
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6.75

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A woven band of twisted rope strands, finished in antiqued gold tone with darkened recesses that deepen the texture. Small openings between the braids let light pass through, and the pattern continues all the way around the band. Substantial in feel but light on the hand. An earthy, tactile ring that stacks well or stands alone.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped Avon
• Style / design notes: Braided rope band with openwork gaps, textured twisted strands, antiqued finish
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 6.75
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6.75

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Description
A 1980s Avon pair with the warmth of resin and autumn light: faceted faux Citrine ovals, each held in an open gold-tone frame. Four fluted, shell-like stations anchor the outer ring, leaving a slim window of space around the stone. The facets shift from amber to deep brown as they turn. Small, polished, and easy to wear on unpierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faceted glass

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon on the clip backs
• Style / design notes: Bezel-set oval in an open double frame with four fluted accents
• Stone or material notes: Faceted faux citrine colored glass
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Gold, faux citrine orange
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: .6"

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A layered blossom of brushed gold-tone petals surrounds a round smoky topaz rhinestone, set within a fine beaded rim. The petals overlap like a dahlia in full bloom, catching the light at different angles. An adjustable split band makes it easy to fit and comfortable for everyday wear. A warm, earthy piece that pairs well with autumn tones.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Stamped Avon on the underside
• Style / design notes: Dimensional flower ring with overlapping brushed petals, beaded bezel, adjustable split shank
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal, smoky topaz-colored rhinestone
• Function: Adjustable ring
• Color: Gold, smoky brown
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Adjustable, size 5-7

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A wide band pierced with a trailing vine, its leaves finished with fine engraved veining. The open design lets light pass through while the smooth rolled edges keep it comfortable on the finger. Botanical, quiet, and easy to stack or wear alone. A small piece of Avon design with the feel of a garden trellis.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped ©Avon inside the band
• Style / design notes: Openwork band with leaf and vine motif, engraved leaf detailing, rolled edges
• Stone or material notes: Silver-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 6.75
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6.75

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Description
Fine scrolling vines are engraved across the front of this sterling cross and curl along each arm. It dates to the 1970s, and its classic Latin shape is softened by that flowing, hand-finished ornament. The back is left plain and polished, so the piece has a calm, smooth surface against the skin. It sits at the collarbone on a fine cable chain, simple enough to wear every day and lovely layered with other pieces.

Materials
Sterling silver

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Stamped STERLING
• Style / design notes: Latin cross with engraved scrollwork on the front and a plain polished back, new sterling chain
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine cable chain with a lobster clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light surface wear on the back.
• Measurement: 16" chain, 1" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Small red hearts from the late 1980s–1990s, each faceted stone glowing like an ember inside a smooth gold-tone bezel. The setting flares into a scalloped, fluted edge, a shell-like detail that shows best in profile. The design matches Avon’s “True to the Heart” studs, and both the earrings and their backs are signed. Compact, bright, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red faceted crystal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: © Avon on both earrings and both backs
• Style / design notes: “True to the Heart” design; bezel-set heart with scalloped, fluted sides
• Stone or material notes: Faceted red heart-shaped crystals
• Function: Pierced post earrings with original signed butterfly backs
• Color: Gold, ruby red
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the stones visible in the photos
• Measurement: .5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A 1980s Avon ring with two open blossoms, their silver-tone petals finely etched like the veins of real flower petals. Beaded gold-tone stamens gather at each center, catching light like pollen in the sun. Brushed gold-tone leaves tuck in behind the flowers and lead into a smooth, polished band. Sculptural but low, so it sits comfortably for everyday wear.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: © Avon
• Style / design notes: Two-tone double blossom with etched petals, beaded stamens, and brushed leaves
• Function: Ring
• Color: Silver, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone inside the band
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s Art Nouveau revival necklace built around an open oval frame of stamped brass, wreathed in leaves, blossoms, and curling ribbon. A faceted red glass briolette hangs below, and two smooth red teardrops swing along the chain like drops of pomegranate juice. The chain is made of bar links, each stamped with a small flower and joined by rings. The empty frame leaves skin visible through its center, so it reads light and airy at the collarbone.

Materials
Brass, red glass

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Art Nouveau revival open frame pendant with floral and ribbon repoussé, on a stamped floral bar link chain
• Stone or material notes: Faceted red glass briolette drop and two smooth red glass teardrops
• Function: Pendant necklace with magnetic clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold, cherry red
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with even patina on the brass and darkening at the jump rings
• Measurement: 15" length, pendant hangs 2"

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A 1950s BYN De Luxe cocktail watch with a small round dial ringed in clear rhinestones, like a moon circled by its halo. Triple baguettes stand above and below the case, flanked by small leaf shapes set with tiny stones. The tapered band of diamond-patterned links carries the sparkle all the way to the clasp. Mid-century evening glamour in a size that still feels delicate.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: BYN De Luxe, Antimagnetic on the dial
• Style / design notes: Rhinestone halo case with triple-baguette shoulders and leaf accents, on a tapered band with diamond-pattern links
• Stone or material notes: Clear round and baguette rhinestones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a few darkened small stones in the band and light wear to the silver tone. MISSING SEVERAL SMALL STONES, UNTESTED, could need repair or more to work
• Measurement: 6.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1960s Caravelle, Bulova’s sister line, with a small cushion-shaped dial held between two pointed, wing-like lugs. The silvered dial carries faceted markers that catch light like chips of mica, with applied numerals at 12 and 6. A stepped, hooded case side gives it a sculptural profile on the wrist. The Baldwin expansion band stretches to slip on, with finely ribbed links.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, 10K white gold filled and stainless steel band

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Caravelle on the dial; Baldwin, Pat. Pend., 1/20 10KT G.F. Shells, All Other Parts 100% St/Steel, 100% Adjustable on the band
• Style / design notes: Cushion dial with faceted markers, pointed lugs, and stepped hooded case sides
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch on an expansion band
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with discoloration at the dial edges under the crystal and light surface wear to the case and band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement:

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A bold 1980s collar of polished silver-tone links that interlock in a wheat pattern, folding over one another like a braid of light. Each link is rounded and high-shine on the front, with a brushed, textured finish on the reverse. The hinged construction lets it sit flat and smooth at the collarbone instead of twisting. Substantial without feeling heavy, and easy to wear alone or layered with a longer chain.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Polished interlocking wheat links with brushed reverse and hinged construction
• Function: Collar necklace with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear on the reverse
• Measurement: 18.4"

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A small marquise-cut stone in deep garnet red, held by silvery prongs inside a scrolled gold-tone setting. The openwork shoulders and slim band give it the feel of a keepsake passed down. Its darkness and light shift like wine held to a candle. Delicate, easy to stack, and made for everyday wear.

Materials Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Marquise solitaire with scrolled openwork shoulders, two-tone gold and silver-tone finish, slim band
• Stone or material notes: Garnet red marquise stone, gold-tone metal with silver-tone accents
• Function: Ring, size 4.5
• Color: Gold, garnet red, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: Size 4.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1950s–1960s damascene bracelet of eight faceted, diamond-shaped links, each rising to a peak like a small pyramid. A flower sits at the center of every link, ringed by beaded silvery lines and gold scrollwork on a blackened ground, in the Toledo tradition. Open gold-tone scroll frames connect the links and lighten the whole piece. Dimensional, detailed, and comfortable on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with damascene inlay

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Eight raised, faceted diamond links with floral centers and scroll borders, joined by openwork frames
• Function: Link bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, black, silvery white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with patina on the reverse and darkening to the clasp and jump rings
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1950s–1960s damascene pendant shaped like a small bell, its four panels inlaid in the Toledo tradition with beaded silvery lines and gold flowers on a blackened ground. A single faux pearl rests beneath the cap like a drop of moonlight caught in a lantern. The open, tapered frame lets light slip between the panels, so the pearl seems to float. It hangs from a fine 18" cable chain and sits just below the collarbone.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with damascene inlay, faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Toledo-style damascene bell cap with four tapered panels in floral and beaded cross patterns, holding a single pearl drop
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl
• Function: Pendant necklace with magnetic clasp
• Color: Gold, black, silvery white, pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with wear to the pearl coating, gold-tone wear on the cap edges, and a small spot of discoloration at the top of the cap
• Measurement: Chain 18", pendant 0.75"

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A round faux pearl rises from a filigree crown, framed by sculpted wings of black and gold damascene. Scrolled arabesques and beaded silver-tone borders trace every edge, and the pattern carries around the open band. The wide, hollow-backed form is lighter than it looks and adjusts to fit. A sculptural statement ring made in Spain, in the Toledo tradition.

Materials Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped Spain
• Style / design notes: Toledo-style damascene, winged cocktail ring with filigree pearl setting, scrolled arabesque and beaded detailing, wide open adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal, black enamel-style ground, silver-tone accents, cream faux pearl
• Function: Adjustable ring, size 7
• Color: Black, gold, silver, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition, a bit of wear on the faux pearl, please see images

Measurement: Size 7, adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Long damascene drops from the 1950s–1960s, made in the Toledo tradition of inlaying gold-tone and silvery lines into a blackened ground. Each oval top holds an eight-pointed star, and the teardrop below carries tiers of chevrons and scrollwork, like light falling in bands. The clip backs suit unpierced ears, and the drops swing freely from a single link. Lightweight and striking against the neck.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with damascene inlay

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Toledo-style damascene; oval star tops with articulated teardrop dangles in chevron and scroll patterns
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Gold, black, silvery white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear and spotting on the reverse
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1990s Embassy by Gruen cuff watch, with a square gold-tone case set on a band of deep red, lizard-embossed leather. The mother of pearl dial shifts from pink to pale blue like the inside of a shell, marked with slim Roman numerals and a red seconds hand. Ribbed gold-tone shoulders and end caps frame the open cuff, which slips on without a buckle. It wears like a bracelet and stacks easily with gold.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, leather, mother of pearl, stainless steel back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Embassy by Gruen Quartz on the dial; Gossip GSP284, Japan Movt, Stainless Steel Back, Base Metal Bezel on the case back; Genuine Leather China inside the band
• Style / design notes: Square case with wide polished bezel and ribbed shoulders on an open leather cuff
• Stone or material notes: Mother of pearl dial
• Function: Quartz cuff watch, takes a 377 battery
• Color: Gold, deep red, iridescent white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone and leather edges; protective film still on the crystal. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: Adjustable

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A large emerald-cut stone in saturated ruby red, held in a double-prong setting with stepped facets that catch the light in blocks of crimson. Triple rhinestone accents flank each side, adding a quiet sparkle against the deep color. The wide, flat band feels substantial and sits comfortably on the hand. A bold, geometric piece with the glamour of old Hollywood.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped 18KTGE
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut cocktail ring, double-prong setting, triple rhinestone shoulders, wide flat band
• Stone or material notes: Ruby red glass center stone, clear rhinestone accents, gold-tone metal (gold electroplate) with silver-tone prongs
• Function: Ring, size 8
• Color: Ruby red, gold, silver, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, a bit of wear throughout, please see images

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A small 1940s locket with softly arched edges, its face hand-etched with a symmetrical foliate medallion that reads like a pressed leaf or a compass rose. Inside, two oval frames wait for photographs, set against a fine zigzag-textured border. The warm, mellowed gold tone speaks to decades of quiet wear. Petite in scale and easy to layer.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1940s
• Style / design notes: Rectangular cushion shape with engraved foliate and quatrefoil medallion; zigzag engine-turned interior border
• Function: Hinged locket, opens to hold two oval photos; top bail loop for a chain (chain not included)
• Color: Warm antique gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches and mellowing of the gold tone on the front and interior
• Measurement: 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A row of soft pearl drops falls from this collar like moonlight along a shoreline. Made in the 1950s–1960s in the Victorian revival style, it is built from linked silver-tone panels, each one set with a round faux pearl and finished with a teardrop dangle that moves as you do. Antiqued detailing in the links gives the piece depth and a quietly heirloom feel. It sits close at the collarbone and looks just as good with an open neckline as with a simple sweater.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival fringe collar. Book-chain-style links with dot finials and textured square end caps.
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set round faux pearls, each with a teardrop faux pearl drop on a wire loop
• Function: Collar necklace with hook clasp and extender chain
• Color: Silver tone, creamy white
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Some drop wires are slightly bent or twisted, and there is light wear to the finish.
• Measurement: 13.5" with a 2" extender chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A deep red emerald-cut stone glows at the center of this Sarah Coventry pendant like a distant red star. The octagonal frame comes from the 1970s and is layered with twisted rope work and radiating ridges, and its antiqued finish gives the gold tone depth and shadow. The stone is set in four prongs and sits openly in the frame, so light reaches it from behind. On the long chain it falls low and easy, layering well with shorter pieces or worn alone over a simple neckline.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red glass stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Signed © SARAH COV
• Style / design notes: Octagonal frame with twisted rope detail and radiating ridged border. Antiqued finish and an openwork back.
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set, emerald-cut red glass stone
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine serpentine chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold tone, ruby red
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Minor wear to the finish on the back.
• Measurement: 29.5" chain, 1.4" pendant including bail

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A petite 1980s cross with budded ends, each arm finished in a cluster of tiny beads like flower buds. A single soft pink rhinestone sits at the center and catches light like a drop of morning dew. The pendant slides freely on a fine 16" box-cut chain, which sits close at the base of the throat. Delicate, simple, and easy to layer or wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, pink rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Budded cross with beaded trefoil tips and a sliding bail, on a fine box-cut chain
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted pink rhinestone
• Function: Pendant necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, blush pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone on the reverse
• Measurement: Chain 16", pendant 0.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A tiered cluster of ruby red and clear stones, arranged like a flower opening at its center. A single red stone anchors the middle, ringed by sparkling clear stones and a outer border of deep red. The split shoulders lift the setting and keep the profile light on the hand. A small, jewel-toned ring for everyday wear.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped 18k imgelcl
• Style / design notes: Tiered floral cluster ring, prong-set stones, split shoulder band
• Stone or material notes: Red and clear rhinestones, gold-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 7
• Color: Gold, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A crimson rose sits where the arms of this cross meet, its layered petals folded open like a flower in full bloom. The piece dates to the 1970s–1980s. Small starburst motifs are stamped at the tip of each arm, and the dimensional rose adds a romantic softness to an otherwise classic cross. It hangs on a box chain at mid-chest and can be worn alone or layered with finer pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red painted metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Latin cross with stamped starburst detail on the arm ends and a dimensional layered rose at the center
• Function: Pendant necklace on a box chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, deep red
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Wear to the gold tone and discoloration on the back of the cross, with light wear on the cross face.
• Measurement: 20" chain, 1.5" pendant including bail

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A pierced filigree medallion in a pointed oval, its petals edged in fine beading and scrolled detail. A softly textured dome sits at the center, and the open lacework lets light and fabric show through. The reverse is engraved with a swirling pattern, a small detail for something so light. Easy to pin to a lapel, scarf, or knit.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival filigree, pierced floral medallion with beaded edging, engraved scroll pattern on the reverse
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal
• Function: Pin brooch
• Color: Antiqued gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: 1" by 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Long, shoulder-grazing earrings from the 1980s, built in three moving parts: an openwork leaf top, a knotted frame holding a red oval cabochon, and a tapered spike that swings below. The antiqued gold tone and looping wirework borrow from Art Nouveau and medieval ornament, while the red stone glows like a signal lamp. Each section is linked, so they move freely with the wearer. A dramatic pair that stays light on the ear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red cabochons

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Three-tier articulated drop with filigree leaf top, interlaced knot frame, and tapered spike pendant
• Stone or material notes: Red oval cabochons
• Function: Pierced post earrings
• Color: Antiqued gold, ruby red
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear and a dark spot on one filigree top visible in the photos
• Measurement: 3.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1950s–1960s pair shaped like a small botanical study: textured gold-tone leaves parting around a prong-set faux pearl, with a second pearl hanging below in a filigree cap. The antiqued finish darkens the leaf veins and gives the metal depth. The lower pearls move with the wearer, like fruit on a stem. Wide clip backs keep them comfortable on unpierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Layered veined leaves with crown-prong pearl and articulated pearl drop in a filigree cap
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearls
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Antiqued gold, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light wear to the pearl surfaces and gold tone visible in the photos
• Measurement: 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A marquise-cut stone in deep garnet red, framed by a starburst halo of sparkling clear stones. The band sweeps into an asymmetrical bypass, with a channel of clear stones along each shoulder. The elongated shape lengthens the finger, and the red shifts from wine to ember in the light. A refined statement ring that works for evenings and everyday.

Materials Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped JC
• Style / design notes: Marquise halo ring, prong-set center stone, bypass shoulders with channel-set accents
• Stone or material notes: Garnet red center stone, clear cubic zirconia accents, gold-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 6.25
• Color: Gold, garnet red, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6.25

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Small open hearts from the 1970s–1980s, each cradling a single red rhinestone in a prong-set, starburst mount. The heart is formed from a folded gold-tone ribbon with a brushed inner face, so the stone sits like a seed inside its husk. They hang from long kidney wires that close for security. Light and simple for everyday wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Folded-ribbon open heart with centered prong-set stone on a starburst mount
• Stone or material notes: Red rhinestones
• Function: Pierced earrings on kidney wires
• Color: Gold, garnet red
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone loss at the hanging loops and surface wear on the reverse
• Measurement: Hangs about 1.2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s pendant made from a single gold-tone ribbon folded into an asymmetrical open heart, its curves catching light like a stream bending in sun. A faceted red rhinestone sits in a crown of tiny prongs at the top, bright as a cherry against the gold. The open shape keeps it light, and it rests just below the hollow of the throat on a fine 16" cable chain. Sweet, simple, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Folded-ribbon open heart with a crown-prong stone and V bail, on a fine cable chain
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted red rhinestone
• Function: Pendant necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, ruby red
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone on the bail
• Measurement: Chain 16", pendant 0.6"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A single red stone hangs in the open center of this heart like a small ember. It dates to the 1980s–1990s. The outline is softly asymmetrical, with one side curving past the other, and the inner edge is lined with fine filigree that shows when the heart turns. On a delicate cable chain it sits sweetly at the collarbone, a quiet everyday piece and an easy one to give.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Open heart with an overlapping asymmetrical point and filigree texture along the inner edge
• Stone or material notes: Bezel-set round red rhinestone suspended in the center of the heart
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine cable chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, ruby red
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light surface wear to the heart.
• Measurement: 18" chain, 0.75" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A softly domed heart from the 1970s–1980s, its polished gold-tone surface catching light like a small sun. A deep red oval cabochon sits at the center, framed in a textured rope-edge bezel. The locket opens on a side hinge to hold two small photographs or a folded keepsake. Light enough for daily wear, and ready for the chain of your choosing.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red glass cabochon

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Puffy heart locket with raised oval bezel and rope-textured border
• Stone or material notes: Deep red glass cabochon
• Function: Hinged locket, opens to hold two photos; top bail loop for a chain (chain not included)
• Color: Gold, garnet red
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A deep red oval stone sits at the center of this pendant, ringed by clear rhinestones like a small sun with its corona. It dates to the 1980s and reflects that decade’s love of the classic halo cluster, a design borrowed from fine ruby and diamond jewelry. Each stone is prong-set, which keeps the light moving through the piece, and a brushed bail holds it on a fine serpentine chain. It rests neatly at the collarbone and is easy to wear every day or for an evening.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Classic halo cluster pendant with a brushed teardrop bail and an openwork back
• Stone or material notes: Oval faceted red rhinestone with a surround of prong-set clear rhinestones
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine serpentine chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone on the back and bail, and slight clouding on some of the clear stones.
• Measurement: 18" chain, 0.75" pendant

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A 1970s–1980s cocktail ring centered on a faceted red pear-cut stone, bright as a drop of pomegranate juice and held in four slim prongs. A clear round rhinestone sits on each shoulder, cradled in an open crescent like a small moon. The pierced setting lets light in from behind, so the red glows from within. Bold color with a slim band that wears easily.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Prong-set pear center flanked by crescent-framed accent stones, with an openwork gallery
• Stone or material notes: Faceted red pear-cut rhinestone with clear round rhinestones
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear on the shoulders and inside the band
• Measurement: Size 10

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1940s–1950s pendant with a hand-painted pink rose on white guilloché enamel, its engine-turned swirls shimmering beneath the glaze like frost on a windowpane. Small green leaves circle the bloom, and a scalloped gold-tone frame with fanned shell details holds the disc. A fleur-de-lis crowns the open bail, and the pendant hangs from a long 28" fancy-link chain. Romantic and softly faded, with the charm of a piece that has been loved.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, guilloché enamel

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Style / design notes: Round guilloché enamel disc with a hand-painted rose, set in a scalloped shell-motif frame under a fleur-de-lis bail, on a fancy-link chain
• Stone or material notes: White guilloché enamel with pink and green hand-painting
• Function: Pendant necklace with hook clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold, white, rose pink, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with small enamel losses and discoloration along the lower and right edges, and wear to the gold tone
• Measurement: Chain 28", pendant 1.25"

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A 1950s–1960s Karl’s watch with a small round case and a champagne dial that has warmed with age to the soft tone of parchment. Slim baton markers and applied numerals at 12 and 6 keep the face clean, framed by a finely textured bezel. Ribboned lugs lead into a Kreisler expansion band with a diamond-cut pattern and a safety chain at the clasp. Small and understated, it fits easily into an everyday stack.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, Kreisler gold-filled and stainless steel expansion band

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Karl’s, 17 Jewels, Incabloc, Swiss Made on the dial; Kreisler U.S.A., 1/20 10K and Stainless on the band
• Style / design notes: Round case with textured bezel and ribbon lugs, on a diamond-cut expansion band with a safety chain
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch on an expansion band
• Color: Silver, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with spotting and discoloration on the dial and light wear to the band. UNTESTED, could need repairs or further to work
• Measurement: 7 inches

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A large oval stone in deep garnet red, set high in a four-prong mount and flanked by clear half-moon accents. Pavé-set sparkle runs along the shoulders, and the broad band carries a soft brushed finish on the underside. The color shifts from wine to ember as it catches the light. Bold enough to anchor an evening look, comfortable enough for everyday wear.

Materials Details

• Era: 1980-90's
• Style / design notes: Oval cocktail ring, four-prong setting, half-moon side stones, pavé shoulders, wide brushed band
• Stone or material notes: Red glass or cubic zirconia center stone, clear cubic zirconia accents, silver-tone metal
• Function: Ring, size 7
• Color: Garnet red, clear, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large pear-cut stone in saturated ruby red, ringed by a double halo of clear rhinestones that trace its teardrop shape. The openwork gallery behind the stone lets light pass through from the side. A smooth, comfortable band and ball-accented shoulders balance the bold face. Made for evenings, and light enough to wear any day.

Materials Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped 18k HGE
• Style / design notes: Pear-shaped cocktail ring, prong-set center stone, double rhinestone halo, openwork gallery, ball-accented shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Ruby red glass center stone, clear rhinestones, gold-tone metal (heavy gold electroplate)
• Function: Ring, size 7
• Color: Gold, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, small chip on the stone, please see images.

Measurement: Size 7

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A 1970s–1980s solitaire by Lind, finished in 14K heavy gold electroplate, with a round faceted clear stone raised in four slim prongs. Silver-tone leaves with beaded detailing sweep up from each shoulder and cradle the stone like petals around a bud. Carved gold-tone ridges along the band add texture. Classic in shape, with enough detail to stand on its own or stack.

Materials
14K heavy gold electroplate, clear faceted stone

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: 14K HGE, Lind
• Style / design notes: Four-prong solitaire with two-tone beaded leaf shoulders and ridged band
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted clear stone
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold, silver, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone inside the band
• Measurement: Size 6.25

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A 1950s Louis cocktail watch with a small round dial framed by fanned clear baguettes, spreading from the case like rays from a rising sun. Chevron links set with small round rhinestones continue the shimmer down the band, folding into one another like a sheaf of wheat. The silvered dial carries gold-tone Arabic numerals and the Swiss 17-jewel mark. A glamorous mid-century piece that wears as much like a bracelet as a watch.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Louis, 17 Jewels, Swiss on the dial
• Style / design notes: Round case with fanned baguette shoulders on a chevron link band with pavé-style rhinestones
• Stone or material notes: Clear baguette and round rhinestones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, clear, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with yellowing to many of the small rhinestones, light spotting on the dial, and discoloration on the clasp. MISSING TWO STONES, near the watch face. UNTESTED, could need a repair or more to work
• Measurement:  6.5 inches

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s gold-filled medallion showing the Luther rose, the emblem Martin Luther designed in 1530 as a summary of his faith. A heart marked with a cross sits at the center of a five-petaled rose, with fine rays spreading from it like light from the sun. The matte, brushed finish gives the relief a soft glow. It hangs from an 18" cable chain, and the size and finish make it an easy everyday keepsake.

Materials
1/20 14K gold filled

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: 1/20 14K GF with maker’s mark on the back
• Style / design notes: Round Luther rose medallion with a heart and cross center, five-petal rose outline, and radiating lines
• Function: Pendant necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a small green spot at the left edge and light wear to the finish on the back
• Measurement: Chain 18", pendant 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1950s collar necklace by Matisse, the enamel line of Renoir of California, made of graduated copper bars fired in deep red enamel. The bars fan out from a copper box-link chain like the rays of a setting sun, longest at the center and tapering toward the clasp. The enamel has a soft, mottled depth, and the warm copper chain frames it like a thin line of light. A bold, sculptural piece of mid-century design that sits flat at the collarbone.

Materials
Copper, vitreous enamel

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: Matisse in script on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Graduated fringe collar of enamel-fronted copper bars on a box-link chain
• Stone or material notes: Red fired enamel
• Function: Collar necklace with fold-over hook clasp
• Color: Deep red, copper
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with bright enamel on the front and spotting and patina on the copper backs
• Measurement: 15.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1980s Monet pair with clean, architectural lines: an emerald-cut red crystal set off-center in a polished gold-tone octagon. A curved band of clear pavé rhinestones sweeps around one side of each stone, mirrored left and right like a crescent moon and its reflection. Monet’s comfort clip backs hold them securely on unpierced ears. Small in scale, with a strong flash of color.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red crystal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Monet ©
• Style / design notes: Octagonal frame with bezel-set emerald-cut stone and asymmetrical pavé accent; mirrored pair
• Stone or material notes: Red crystal with clear rhinestones
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Gold, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: .5"

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A clear domed heart holds a single tiny seed, the traditional mustard seed token of faith. It hangs from a small cross beneath a textured gold-tone bow. The heart swings softly with movement, and the butterfly-clutch pin sits lightly on a lapel, collar, or knit. Quiet, symbolic, and easy to wear every day.

Materials Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped D on pin backing
• Style / design notes: Mustard seed pin, textured ribbon bow, dangling cross, domed heart with textured gold border on reverse
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal, clear acrylic heart
• Function: Pin with clutch back
• Color: Gold, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 0.75" by 1.5"

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A 1950s North Star watch with a hexagonal case, its silvered dial marked with gold-tone numerals and baton hour markers. Scrolled lugs curl out from the case like ferns, each set with tiny accent stones that catch the light. The two-tone Gemex expansion band stretches to slip on and has a safety chain at the clasp. A small, refined mid-century piece that still suits everyday wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal case, two-tone gold and silver-tone expansion band, small accent stones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: North Star, 17 Jewels on the dial; Gemex on the band
• Style / design notes: Hexagonal case with scrolled stone-set lugs, on a two-tone expansion band with a safety chain
• Stone or material notes: Small clear accent stones
• Function: Hand-wind mechanical watch on an expansion band
• Color: Silver, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light spotting on the dial and wear to the band finish. UNTESTED, could need repairs to work
• Measurement: approx 6 inches

Description
A 1950s rhinestone bracelet with a center line of deep red stones, flanked on both sides by rows of smaller clear ones. The prong-set reds glow like pomegranate seeds, and the clear borders throw light like frost along an edge. Each section is linked, so the bracelet moves like a ribbon around the wrist. It carries the easy glamour of mid-century evening jewelry and stacks well with plain silver.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s
• Style / design notes: Three-row line bracelet with large prong-set center stones and chain-set borders
• Stone or material notes: Red and clear rhinestones
• Function: Flexible link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with wear to the clasp and a few clear stones slightly darkened with age
• Measurement: 7"

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A 1970s–1980s cocktail ring centered on a large emerald-cut red stone, deep as garnet in shadow and bright as a cherry in sunlight. Three clear rhinestones line each side, stacked like small stars along the shoulders. Double prongs at each corner hold the center stone high, so light moves through it freely. It gives a lot of presence without much weight.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Raised emerald-cut center in double-claw prongs, with three-stone clear accents on each shoulder
• Stone or material notes: Faceted red emerald-cut rhinestone with clear round rhinestones
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold, silver, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear on the band
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1960s–1970s Victorian revival locket, its domed center glowing in deep red guilloché enamel like light through a pomegranate seed. A small cluster of faux seed pearls rests in a gold-tone floral filigree mount, ringed by an ornate scrolled border. The back carries a fine Florentine texture, and the locket opens to hold a photograph or small keepsake. Substantial in presence, yet easy to wear on a long chain.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red guilloché enamel, faux seed pearls

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival; domed enamel center, floral filigree overlay, scrolled repoussé-style border, Florentine textured back
• Stone or material notes: Red guilloché enamel with faux seed pearl cluster
• Function: Hinged locket, opens to hold photos; top bail loop for a chain (chain not included)
• Color: Gold, ruby red, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear to the gold tone on the interior and around the enamel edge
• Measurement: 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A late 1960s–1970s Sarah Coventry design known as “Black Beauty,” built like a small eclipse: a domed black cabochon at the center, with rings of silver-tone openwork radiating outward. Beaded borders and pointed lattice give it the feel of a sun’s corona or a snowflake under glass. The open construction keeps it light on fabric. A clean, graphic piece for a lapel, scarf, or coat.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, black cabochon

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: © Sarah Cov
• Style / design notes: “Black Beauty” design; round sunburst openwork with concentric beaded rings and star-point lattice
• Stone or material notes: Domed black cabochon
• Function: Brooch with pin stem and rollover safety clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface scuffs to the black cabochon visible in the photos
• Measurement: 1.5"

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A slender gold-tone cross tied with a ribbon of tiny beaded loops, finished in a mix of warm gold and silvery accents. The delicate bow softens the cross and gives it the feel of a keepsake. The thin, open-backed band adjusts to fit and is light on the hand. A quiet piece for everyday wear.

Materials Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped ©Coventry inside the band
• Style / design notes: Cross with beaded bow detail, thin adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Gold-tone metal with silver-tone accents
• Function: Adjustable ring
• Color: Gold, silver
• Condition: A bit of wear throughout the piece, please see images
• Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A deep red emerald-cut stone glows at the center of this Sarah Coventry pendant like a distant red star. The octagonal frame comes from the 1970s and is layered with twisted rope work and radiating ridges, and its antiqued finish gives the gold tone depth and shadow. The stone is set in four prongs and sits openly in the frame, so light reaches it from behind. On the long chain it falls low and easy, layering well with shorter pieces or worn alone over a simple neckline.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red glass stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Signed © SARAH COV
• Style / design notes: Octagonal frame with twisted rope detail and radiating ridged border. Antiqued finish and an openwork back.
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set, emerald-cut red glass stone
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine serpentine chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold tone, ruby red
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Minor wear to the finish on the back.
• Measurement: 29.5" chain, 1.4" pendant including bail

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large emerald-cut stone in saturated ruby red, framed by twisted rope bands in antiqued gold tone. The blackened recesses deepen the gold, giving the piece the weight of a small heirloom. Open scrollwork on the gallery lets light through from beneath. The adjustable band makes it easy to fit, and it wears as boldly as it looks.

Materials Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped ©Sarah Cov.
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut cocktail ring, four-prong setting, layered rope frame, antiqued finish, openwork gallery, adjustable shank
• Stone or material notes: Ruby red glass stone, antiqued gold-tone metal with silver-tone prongs
• Function: Adjustable ring
• Color: Ruby red, gold, black
• Condition: Great vintage condition, wear/tone loss on the back of the band, please see images.

Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1960s Sarah Coventry bracelet of round discs joined by open rings, each disc crossed by a band of etched flowers and leaves. The floral bands curl over the edges to hold the rings, so the decoration is also the structure. The repeating circles read like small moons along the wrist. Light, flexible, and easy to pair with other silver.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: © Sarah Cov
• Style / design notes: Eleven round disc links with etched floral bands, alternating with open ring links
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with spotting and wear on the reverse of the discs
• Measurement: 7.25"

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An oval cabochon in smoky black and grey, framed by a wide border of engraved radiating lines and a beaded inner rim. The marbled stone shifts from slate to charcoal as it catches the light. The ribbed band opens to adjust, so it fits comfortably and stays light on the hand. Quiet, graphic, and easy to wear every day.

Materials Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped ©Coventry
• Style / design notes: Oval bezel-set ring with engraved radiating border, beaded inner rim, ribbed adjustable shank
• Stone or material notes: Black and grey marbled cabochon, silver-tone metal
• Function: Adjustable ring
• Color: Silver, black, grey
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Faceted bars and open diamond shapes alternate along this chain like a line of constellations drawn in silver. It dates to the 1960s–1970s, and its tapered bars and cutout links show the clean, geometric approach of mid-century design. Small jump rings join each link, which lets the chain hang loose and move freely, and a barrel clasp closes it. At this length it falls in a long, easy line, or you can double it for a fuller look at the neck.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Alternating faceted tapered bars and open diamond links joined by jump rings
• Function: Chain necklace with a screw barrel clasp
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 29"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1990s choker of curved silver-tone bars linked by polished beads, so the chain rolls along the neck in a soft wave, like ripples moving across a pond. Small paired beads sit at every joint, giving the line a quiet rhythm. It sits close at the base of the throat and layers easily under a longer pendant. Bright, clean, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Signed oval hang tag at the clasp
• Style / design notes: Curved wavy bar links joined by polished round beads and small beaded connectors, with an extender chain
• Function: Choker necklace with lobster clasp and extender
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with plating loss on the clasp and hang tag where the base metal shows through
• Measurement: 16"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A wide 1950s–1960s bracelet built from eight ribbon bows, each one flaring like a pair of wings or a butterfly at rest. Polished edges frame textured, bark-like panels, and the open cutwork lets skin show through. The links are hinged, so the bracelet drapes closely around the wrist. A mid-century piece with real presence that still wears lightly.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: none
• Style / design notes: Eight openwork bow links with contrasting polished and textured finishes
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear at the clasp
• Measurement: 6.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1960s–1970s bracelet of interlocking V-shaped links that overlap like a braid, a stalk of wheat, or a row of arrowheads. The rounded, polished fronts catch light along every curve, while the backs carry a fine brushed texture. Each link is hinged, so it moves fluidly and lies flat against the wrist. Clean and graphic, and easy to stack or wear alone.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Overlapping chevron links with polished fronts and textured backs
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface wear and light pitting to the silver tone
• Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
The fine links of this chain lie flat and catch light in small, steady flashes, like light running along a stream. It dates to the 1970s–1980s and uses the cobra link popular in that era, where flat rectangular links fold neatly into one another and the chain drapes smoothly without kinking. It works well as a bright, clean line on its own, and it makes a reliable base for a favorite pendant. Thin and light, it is easy to wear every day.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Cobra or serpentine link with flat rectangular links that interlock
• Function: Chain necklace with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Bright silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 23.5"

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A 1970s–1980s cocktail ring shaped like a winter wreath, with textured holly leaves gathered around a ring of clear rhinestones. Three small red stones sit at the edges like berries, and a single clear stone glows at the center like frost. The openwork setting lets light through from behind, so the stones stay bright. A seasonal piece that still wears well year-round.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, red and clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Openwork holly wreath cluster with textured leaves and star-prong settings
• Stone or material notes: Clear and red rhinestones
• Function: Ring
• Color: Silver, ruby red, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the band
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s Speidel identification bracelet, engraved “Tanya” in flowing script across a slim polished bar. The curb chain has faceted links that catch light in small flashes, like sun on moving water. Speidel made these in Providence as keepsakes, and this one carries its original name and the soft marks of having been worn. A sweet find for a Tanya, or for anyone who collects named pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Speidel USA
• Style / design notes: Slim ID bar engraved “Tanya” in script, on a faceted curb link chain
• Function: ID bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches on the name bar
• Measurement: 7.25"

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Description
A 1980s pair with a small story inside each hoop: a winged cherub seated on the curve, knees drawn up, as if resting on a crescent moon. The figures are cast in the round with feathered wing texture, and they face each other as a mirrored pair. The hollow tube hoops keep them light, and the latch closures snap shut. Sweet without being precious, and easy to wear daily.

Materials
Sterling silver

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: BY 925
• Style / design notes: Polished tube hoops with three-dimensional seated cherub figures; mirrored left and right
• Function: Pierced hoop earrings with hinged snap-latch closures
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light patina and surface wear
• Measurement:

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A heart-shaped stone in deep ruby red, encircled by a halo of sparkling clear stones. The split shoulders open the silhouette and let light pass through the band. The glow shifts from crimson to rose as the ring moves. A romantic piece, comfortable enough to wear every day.

Materials Details

• Era: 1980s-90s
• Markings: Stamped 925 and China
• Style / design notes: Heart-shaped halo ring, prong-set center stone, split shoulder band
• Stone or material notes: Red synthetic or lab-created center stone, clear cubic zirconia halo, sterling silver
• Function: Ring, size 6
• Color: Ruby red, clear, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s sterling brooch drawn in one continuous line, curling at each end like a fern frond or the arm of a spiral galaxy. Rows of faceted marcasites trace the curves, set against darkened, bead-textured silver that gives them depth. The openwork keeps it light, and the Art Deco revival styling sits easily with modern tailoring. A quiet glint for a lapel, collar, or knit.

Materials
Sterling silver, marcasite

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: 925
• Style / design notes: Art Deco revival S-scroll with openwork loops, fanned inner curves, and beaded milgrain texture
• Stone or material notes: Faceted marcasites throughout
• Function: Brooch with pin stem and rollover safety clasp
• Color: Silver, gunmetal gray
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with patina on the reverse
• Measurement: 2"

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Description
Half hoops from the 1980s, pierced with a running paisley scroll that reads like ferns unfurling or a current moving through water. Fine ridged detailing edges each curl, and a smooth polished rim frames the pattern. The open cutwork keeps them light, with a soft glow where the silver has mellowed. An easy everyday hoop with more texture than most.

Materials
Sterling silver

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped inside the hoop
• Style / design notes: Domed half hoop with pierced paisley scrollwork and ridged detailing
• Function: Pierced post earrings with butterfly backs
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light patina
• Measurement:

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1940s sterling bracelet of six faceted red glass ovals, each held in a crown of tiny fleur-shaped prongs. The settings are open at the back, so light passes through the stones and they glow like garnets or small embers. Ribbed bar links join the stations and give the piece a clean, tailored line. It sits flat on the wrist and clasps with a signed fold-over catch.

Materials
Sterling silver, red glass

Details

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: STERLING on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Six oval stations in gallery prong settings with beaded backs, joined by ribbed bar links
• Stone or material notes: Faceted red glass, open-back set
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, ruby red
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the clasp
• Measurement: 7.25"

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Description
A sterling ribbon caught mid-flutter, shaped in the 1940s when silver stood in for scarcer metals and bows softened every lapel. The loops are open and dimensional, with ribbed detailing along one curve and tails that taper like leaves. Folded sheet construction gives it lightness and a mirror-bright surface. An easy piece for a collar, a coat, or a hat band.

Materials
Sterling silver

Details

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: STERLING
• Style / design notes: Retro-era three-dimensional ribbon bow with wrapped center knot, ribbed accent, and tapered tails
• Function: Brooch with pin stem and rollover safety clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface scratches visible in the photos
• Measurement: 1.5"

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Description
A 1980s Trifari bracelet of four marquise links, each filled with deep red enamel that has a soft, marbled depth like polished jasper. Ribbed gold-tone ribbons cross at both ends of every link, forming open infinity loops between the color. The links are hinged, so the bracelet follows the wrist smoothly. Slim and polished, with Trifari’s reliable finish.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, red enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Trifari TM
• Style / design notes: Four marquise enamel links divided by a gold-tone line, joined by ribbed crossover loops
• Stone or material notes: Marbled red enamel
• Function: Link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, deep red
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1980s Trifari bracelet that twists polished silver-tone rope chain with black woven cord, the two spiraling together like day and night. Smooth, bullet-shaped end caps finish the twist and lead to a spring ring clasp with a signed hang tag. The mix of metal and fiber gives it a softer drape than an all-metal chain. Slim, graphic, and made for stacking.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, black woven cord

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Trifari © on the hang tag
• Style / design notes: Rope chain intertwined with black cord, finished with polished oval end caps
• Function: Bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Black cord spirals around a bright silver rope chain like a shadow tracing light along a coastline. This signed Trifari piece dates to the 1980s, when the house was weaving chain and cord into graphic, modern necklaces. Polished barrel end caps finish both sides of the clasp, which shows the brand’s careful attention to detail. At 30", it falls long and easy, and you can wrap it twice for a fuller look at the neck.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, black cord

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed © TRIFARI on the clasp tag
• Style / design notes: Rope chain twisted with black cord, polished barrel end caps
• Function: Long chain necklace with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver tone, black
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 30"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1990s Vanity Fair quartz watch in the Art Deco revival style, with an octagonal case edged in beaded, marcasite-look texture. Dark gray and clear rhinestones sit along the case shoulders and between each link, glinting like hematite and frost. The open rectangular links let skin show through, so it wears more like a bracelet than a watch. The silvered sunray dial is finished with curled numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, rhinestones, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Vanity Fair Quartz on the dial; GSI, Vanity Fair, Stainless Steel Case Back, Japan Movement, Base Metal Bezel on the case back
• Style / design notes: Art Deco revival; octagonal case with beaded marcasite-style texture on open rectangular links
• Stone or material notes: Dark gray and clear rhinestones
• Function: Quartz watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Antiqued silver, gunmetal gray
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with spotting on the clasp and wear to the silver tone on the reverse. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A Victorian bracelet from the 1880s–1890s, made from a length of double rope chain gathered through a sliding rectangular station. The slide and both end caps are engraved with leaves in soft multi-tone gold, in the manner of the watch chain slides worn at the time. More than a century of wear has given the rose-tinted gold fill a warm, mellow glow. It drapes loosely on the wrist and moves like fine cord.

Materials
12K gold filled

Details

• Era: 1880s–1890s
• Markings: 1/20 12K on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Victorian slide bracelet; double rope chain with engraved slide and matching engraved end caps
• Function: Slide bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Rose gold, yellow gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches on the back of the slide and an even patina on the chain
• Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
At the center of this Victorian necklace, a filigree blossom opens like a small star, with fine hand-twisted wire spiraling through every petal. It was made in the 1880s–1890s, a period when filigree was one of the most prized forms of craftsmanship. Teardrop links lead out to two smaller flowers, each set with a single glowing red stone. A filigree drop hangs below the center bloom, and the whole piece rests in a soft V at the neckline. More than a century old, it is still light, open and easy to wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, red stones

Details

• Era: 1880s–1890s
• Style / design notes: Victorian hand-twisted wire filigree with a layered starburst flower center, two smaller flower stations, teardrop links and a teardrop drop
• Stone or material notes: Bezel-set round red stones
• Function: Necklace with a spring ring clasp on a cable chain back
• Color: Silver tone, ruby red
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light tarnish in the filigree recesses. missing stone please see images
• Measurement: 9" each side, 1.75" bottom drop

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s sterling brooch drawn in one continuous line, curling at each end like a fern frond or the arm of a spiral galaxy. Rows of faceted marcasites trace the curves, set against darkened, bead-textured silver that gives them depth. The openwork keeps it light, and the Art Deco revival styling sits easily with modern tailoring. A quiet glint for a lapel, collar, or knit.

Materials
Sterling silver, marcasite

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: 925
• Style / design notes: Art Deco revival S-scroll with openwork loops, fanned inner curves, and beaded milgrain texture
• Stone or material notes: Faceted marcasites throughout
• Function: Brooch with pin stem and rollover safety clasp
• Color: Silver, gunmetal gray
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with patina on the reverse
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter