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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

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 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 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 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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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"

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
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 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
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
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 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"

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"

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"

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
Eleven small oval links each hold a different figure: a bee, a coiled serpent, a flower, a heart, and stones in turquoise, coral, pearl, and green. A 1960s–1970s piece by Goldette, the New York house known for its Victorian Revival designs modeled on antique slide bracelets. Every link sits on openwork filigree in an antiqued gold tone, like a row of tiny specimens gathered from a garden. Slim and light, it wears easily every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones, faux pearls, glass and resin cabochons

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: © Goldette on clasp
• Style / design notes: Victorian Revival bracelet of eleven oval filigree links in slide charm style, each with a different motif
• Stone or material notes: Red, blue, green, clear, and topaz rhinestones; faux pearls; turquoise and coral colored beads; green cabochon
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold, multicolor
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the connecting rings

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Six curved panels carry alternating geometric and arabesque patterns in gold against a blackened ground, like constellations drawn on a night sky. A 1960s–1970s piece in the damascene tradition of Toledo, Spain, a craft descended from Moorish metalwork in which fine gold designs are laid into darkened steel. The panels are joined by fluted double links, and the reverse of each is finished in an engine-turned diamond pattern. It closes with a box clasp and safety chain for secure everyday wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, damascene inlay

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Square maker's emblem stamped on clasp
• Style / design notes: Six curved damascene panels in two alternating Moorish patterns, fluted double bar links, engine-turned reverse
• Function: Box clasp with safety chain
• Color: Gold, black
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with slight discoloration on the safety chain hook

Measurement: 8" bracelet, 2.5" safety chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Seven domed leaves, each brushed with fine veining and finished with two small curling tendrils, link into a bracelet with the movement of a vine. A 1950s–1960s piece by Monet, from the years when the house was known for sculptural leaf designs in heavy gold-tone metal. The satin texture softens the light, set off by polished barrel joints between each leaf. It closes with a fold-over clasp and carries its original safety chain and Monet tag.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Monet on hang tag
• Style / design notes: Seven domed leaf links with brushed veining, curled tendril accents, and polished barrel connectors
• Function: Fold-over clasp with safety chain
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear on the connectors and safety chain; the safety chain's ring clasp appears damaged and does not look secure in the photos

Measurement: 7.5", safety chain 2.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Crossed bars with a pitted, lunar texture form an open lattice, each link centered by a small polished plane that catches light like a facet of raw crystal. A 1960s piece by Trifari, signed with the crown mark the house used through its strongest design years. The contrast of rough and smooth is a hallmark of the modernist costume jewelry of the decade. Flexible, light on the wrist, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Crown Trifari © on clasp
• Style / design notes: Modernist openwork links of textured crossed bars with polished faceted centers
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Large open links, each given a single soft twist, join in a loose curb chain that reads like a ribbon turned in the wind. A 1980s–1990s piece from the years of bold, airy gold-tone chains. The links are flattened on the inside and rounded at the edge, so they catch light along their curves. Generous in scale yet light on the wrist, and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Oversized open curb chain of twisted oval links with a large spring ring closure
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear and some darkening on the inner faces of the links

Measurement: 8.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Paired rounded links interlock in a dense double curb, giving the chain a soft, rope-like weight. A 1950s–1960s piece, made in the mid-century manner of substantial wire-link bracelets often worn plain or hung with charms. The warm gold tone has mellowed with age to a soft, even glow. Supple on the wrist and well suited to daily wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Double curb chain of rounded wire links with ring terminals, suitable as a charm bracelet base
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Warm gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the clasp

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Broad curb links, flattened and faceted on both faces, catch light the way water does at low sun. A 1980s–1990s piece from the height of bold gold-tone chain jewelry. The flat cut lets a substantial chain sit smooth against the wrist, and it looks the same from either side. Simple and strong enough to wear daily, alone or stacked.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Wide flat curb chain with faceted, lightly textured link faces, reversible
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the link faces

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Flat, polished links trace the Greek key in open silhouette, each one turning back on itself like a river seen from above. A 1980s–1990s piece from the years when classical motifs returned to everyday gold-tone jewelry. The meander is among the oldest patterns in ornament, a line without end that has long stood for continuity. Sleek, flat to the wrist, and easy to wear daily.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Openwork Greek key (meander) panel links joined by smooth barrel connectors, high-polish finish
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the polished finish

Measurement: 7.25"

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Ornate slides, among them a rose, a starburst, and a small winged insect, travel along twin rope chains on either side of an oval cream dial. A 1990s Avon piece made in the Victorian Revival style, echoing the heirloom slide bracelets once assembled from antique watch chain slides. Antiqued gold-tone settings hold rhinestones, faux pearls, and an amber cabochon, each charm different from the next. It wears as both bracelet and timepiece.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones, faux pearls, glass cabochon, stainless steel case back

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: AVON, Stainless Steel Back, SR626SW, P67438-1/D on case back; Japan Movt on dial; China on clasp
• Style / design notes: Victorian Revival slide charm bracelet watch with ten assorted slides on double rope chain and a ribbed oval bezel
• Stone or material notes: Mixed rhinestones, faux pearls, and an amber-colored cabochon
• Function: Quartz watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Antiqued gold, red, blue, amber, green, pink, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work

Measurement: 7.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A deep green stone, veined like a river seen from orbit, hangs within an open oval frame bordered by hand-turned scrolls. A 1970s artisan piece, built entirely from bent and wrapped wire in the tradition of South American alpaca silverwork. The band pairs a twisted central braid with fine rope borders, bound by flat wrapped collars. Light, airy, and comfortable for daily wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, green stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Handmade wirework bracelet with twisted braid band, scroll accents, and a wire-strung stone centered in an open oval frame
• Stone or material notes: Opaque green stone with dark matrix, resembling chrysocolla or green turquoise
• Function: Hook clasp
• Color: Silver, deep green
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 2.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Ten rectangular stations in sapphire blue, emerald, amber, ruby, and amethyst are framed in slim gold-tone bezels and joined by small ring links. A 1980s–1990s piece, made when open-back bezel-set chains were a quiet staple of everyday jewelry. With no backing behind the stones, light passes through each one like a small window. Slender and easy to wear alone or layered.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faceted glass or acrylic stones

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Style / design notes: Station bracelet of ten open-back, bezel-set baguette links joined by ring connectors
• Stone or material notes: Faceted transparent stones in mixed jewel tones, glass or acrylic
• Function: Lobster clasp
• Color: Blue, green, amber, red, purple, gold
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of small hammered panels are staggered like brickwork, forming a supple band with the pitted surface of meteorite. A 1970s–1980s piece, from the years when textured, molten-looking gold finishes defined modernist costume jewelry. The reverse is quieter, with smooth satin bars set against a fine bark texture. It lies flat on the wrist and wears easily every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Modernist double-row brick link; hammered texture on the front, satin bars with bark texture on the reverse
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the clasp

Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of small hammered panels are staggered like brickwork, forming a supple band with the pitted surface of meteorite. A 1970s–1980s piece, from the years when textured, molten-looking gold finishes defined modernist costume jewelry. The reverse is quieter, with smooth satin bars set against a fine bark texture. It lies flat on the wrist and wears easily every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Modernist double-row brick link; hammered texture on the front, satin bars with bark texture on the reverse
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light gold-tone wear on the clasp

Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Seven molded glass scarabs in rose, onyx black, turquoise, carnelian, coral, jade green, and cobalt are held in open-back prong settings and joined by curved bar links. A 1950s–1960s piece from the mid-century Egyptian Revival, when the scarab was worn as a small emblem of renewal. The opaque glass has the soft, saturated look of carved stone. Light on the wrist and suited to everyday wear.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, molded glass

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Egyptian Revival; seven oval scarab links in open-back four-prong settings with curved bar connectors
• Stone or material notes: Molded glass scarabs, opaque
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Pink, black, turquoise, brown, coral, green, cobalt blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone loss to the links, prongs, clasp, and reverse of the settings

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Five molded glass scarabs in lapis blue, oxblood, amber, and two shades of green rest in smooth gold-tone bezels, joined by ribbed bar links. A 1950s–1960s piece from the mid-century Egyptian Revival, when the scarab returned as a quiet emblem of renewal. The glass is swirled and marbled, so each beetle catches light a little differently. Light on the wrist and easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, molded glass

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Egyptian Revival; five oval scarab links in open-back bezels with ribbed bar connectors
• Stone or material notes: Molded glass scarabs, opaque and marbled
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Cobalt blue, deep red, amber, green, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with gold-tone wear visible on the reverse of the bezels and the clasp

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s snail link bracelet in warm gold-tone, each link coiled into a soft spiral like a shell turned on its side. The scroll chain has a long history in Italian goldwork, and this version carries the same rhythm in a substantial, polished weight. It sits flat against the wrist and layers easily with finer chains or a watch. Finished with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Snail (scroll) link chain with flat, polished spiral links
• Function: Spring ring clasp closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone on the links
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1980s herringbone bracelet in 24K gold bonded metal, its flat links laid in a close, slanting pattern that catches light like scales or rippled water. The chain lies smooth and fluid against the wrist. Herringbone was a signature of the decade, and this one carries that warm, liquid gold look in a slim everyday width. It closes with a lobster clasp.

Materials
24K gold bonded (gold plated) base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 24K GB and GC on clasp tag
• Style / design notes: flat herringbone chain
• Function: lobster clasp
• Color: gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1940s–1950s wooden bangle wrapped in a band of micro mosaic inlay, the pattern built from tiny squares of light and dark wood. Arches and small cross forms repeat around the circumference like a woven border or a line of distant hills. The technique recalls Tunbridge-style marquetry, where slender wood rods are bundled and sliced to form a design. Slim and light on the wrist, it wears easily alone or in a stack.

Materials
Wood with wood mosaic inlay

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s (broad estimate)
• Style / design notes: slim bangle with geometric micro mosaic marquetry band in a repeating arch motif
• Stone or material notes: pale blond wood with dark brown inlay, lacquered finish
• Color: honey and dark brown
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a visible seam and small gap where the inlay band joins and light wear to the lacquer

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s wire bangle in warm gold-tone, closing with a teardrop loop that catches on a small amber-colored rhinestone. The stone sits like a single ember at the clasp, the only ornament on an otherwise bare line of metal. The design is as simple as a bracelet gets, which is exactly why it layers so well. Light, slim, and suited to a smaller wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, amber-colored rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Thin wire bangle with teardrop loop and prong-set stone hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Single round amber-colored rhinestone
• Function: Hook and loop clasp
• Color: Gold-tone, amber
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone
• Measurement: Size 5.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s curb link bracelet in bright gold-tone, its faceted links turning slightly so each one catches the light in sequence. The effect is a quiet shimmer, like sun moving across water. Substantial without being heavy, it wears well alone or stacked with a watch or finer chains. Finished with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Faceted curb link chain with a gentle twist
• Function: Spring ring clasp closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1980s Advance digital watch, its small LCD window set into a gold-tone face like a pane of glass in a sunlit wall. Slim ladies' digitals like this marked the moment quartz technology became everyday jewelry. The brushed, tapered bracelet keeps the profile narrow and light on the wrist. A quiet piece of early digital design.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel caseback

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Advance Quartz on dial, Hong Kong on caseback
• Style / design notes: Slim rectangular case with LCD window and brushed tapered link bracelet
• Function: Digital quartz watch with fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone wear to the case edges and light scratches on the bracelet. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A 1970s–1980s snail link bracelet in warm gold-tone, each link coiled into a soft spiral like a shell turned on its side. The scroll chain has a long history in Italian goldwork, and this version carries the same rhythm in a substantial, polished weight. It sits flat against the wrist and layers easily with finer chains or a watch. Finished with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Snail (scroll) link chain with flat, polished spiral links
• Function: Spring ring clasp closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone on the links
• Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Scrolling fleur motifs in gold unfold across each panel, crossed by beaded bands of silver like starlight caught in lattice. This 1960s–1970s bracelet carries the Toledo damascene tradition of Spain, where gold and silver are inlaid into blackened metal in patterns rooted in Moorish design. Nine shaped links with scalloped ends move fluidly on double jump rings, sitting flat and easy on the wrist. A classic piece to stack with gold or wear alone.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone damascene on blackened metal, gold-tone links

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Shaped panel links with scalloped ends, fleur and scroll motifs divided by a beaded silver-tone X
• Stone or material notes: Gold and silver-tone inlay on a black ground
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light wear to the gold tone on the backs of the links
• Measurement: 7.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Warm tortoise glass glows like amber held to the light, set between faceted black beads and slender black bugle links. This 1960s bracelet is wire-linked by hand in gold tone, giving it a fluid, almost weightless drape on the wrist. The contrast of honeyed translucence and deep jet black feels both earthy and nocturnal. Easy to stack with gold chains or wear on its own.

Materials
Tortoise glass, black glass, gold-tone wire links

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Style / design notes: Alternating tortoise glass barrel beads, faceted black glass beads, and black glass bugle links on gold-tone wire
• Stone or material notes: Translucent tortoise-pattern glass and opaque black glass
• Color: Tortoise brown, amber, black, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light verdigris on a few wire links
• Measurement: Size 7.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A slender marquise case, softly textured like brushed sand, cradles a pale silver dial marked with gilt batons that glint like falling starlight. This 1960s Elgin, made with a Swiss movement, captures the refined simplicity of mid-century ladies' dress watches. The ribbed gold-tone expansion band slips on easily and moves with the wrist. Petite, polished, and easy to layer with bracelets.

Materials
Gold-tone case with stainless steel back, gold-tone and stainless expansion band

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Elgin and Swiss on dial
• Style / design notes: Marquise case with textured bezel, tapered lugs, silver dial with gilt baton markers and applied 12 and 6 numerals
• Function: Manual wind wristwatch, expansion band
• Color: Gold, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone wear to the case edge and lugs, Working wind up condition
• Measurement: Size 5.5, expandable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Sculpted lugs rise from each end of the case like stylized leaves, framing a soft silver dial with gilded Arabic numerals. This 1940s Elgin carries the geometry of Art Deco design into a slim, hand-wound ladies' watch, worn on a double black cord in the manner of classic evening timepieces. The fluted Kreisler clasp and gold-toned slides finish it with quiet polish. A personal inscription on the caseback adds to its story.

Materials
Gold-filled bezel with base metal back, black cord band, gold-filled Kreisler clasp

Details

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Elgin on dial; Base Metal on caseback; Kreisler .025 Gold Content and U.S. Pat. on clasp; engraved script inscription with date on caseback
• Style / design notes: Art Deco rectangular case with sculpted two-tone lugs, silver dial with gilt Arabic numerals and railroad track border
• Function: Manual wind wristwatch, fold-over Kreisler clasp
• Color: Gold, silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light spotting to the dial, wear to the cord and clasp finish, Working Wind up condition
• Measurement: 5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Tiny marcasites catch the light like scattered starlight along twisting infinity links, each loop anchored by a sleek black baguette. This 1990s Xanadu watch draws on Art Deco revival design, framing a luminous mother of pearl dial in a marcasite-set oval case. Delicate and bracelet-like on the wrist, it moves easily from daytime to evening. Finished with a fold-over clasp and safety chain.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, marcasite, black glass baguettes, mother of pearl dial

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Xanadu, Quartz, Japan Movt on dial
• Style / design notes: Art Deco revival design with marcasite-set oval case and infinity links alternating with black baguettes
• Stone or material notes: Marcasite accents throughout, black baguette stones, mother of pearl dial with Arabic numerals
• Function: Quartz wristwatch, fold-over clasp with safety chain
• Color: Silver, black, pearl white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work
• Measurement: 7.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A trailing vine of silver leaves drifts across a field of glossy black, like moonlit branches against a night sky. This hinged bangle from the 1960s–1970s pairs a domed enamel panel with bright diamond-cut detailing, framed in warm gold tone. A secure box clasp and safety chain make it an easy everyday piece, striking on its own or stacked.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, black enamel, diamond-cut silver-tone detailing

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Hinged bangle with domed front panel, engraved leaf-and-vine motif with a small central floral accent
• Stone or material notes: Glossy black enamel with diamond-cut silver-tone engraving
• Function: Box clasp with safety chain
• Color: Black, silver, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age; light gold-tone wear to the interior and edges
• Measurement: Size 7.5 on bracelet sizer

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A smooth, rounded band of polished black stone, deep and glossy as a night sky with no moon. This 1970s bangle is carved from a single piece, with a soft domed profile that sits comfortably on the wrist. Its weight and cool touch give it a grounded, substantial feel. Minimal enough to wear alone and dark enough to anchor a stack of gold or silver.

Materials
Black stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Solid round bangle with a domed profile, carved from a single piece of stone
• Stone or material notes: Polished black stone
• Color: Black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches and a few small nicks along the outer edge
• Measurement: Size 8 on bracelet sizer

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A slim rectangular case with stepped shoulders frames a brushed silver dial, crisp and quiet as moonlight on steel. The Seiko Sports Lady was introduced in the early 1960s as the brand's refined ladies' line, a counterpart to the men's Sportsman, pairing elegant design with Seiko's Diashock shock protection. Slender baton markers and fine hands keep the dial clean and architectural. It sits on a black-and-silver expansion band that slips on easily. Untested.

Materials
Silver-tone case, stainless steel expansion band with black enamel inlay

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Sports Lady Seiko, Diashock 17 Jewels, and Japan 21-0020S on dial
• Style / design notes: Rectangular tank case with stepped shoulders, brushed silver dial with applied baton indices, black and silver expansion band
• Function: 17-jewel mechanical movement, expansion band. Untested.
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light wear to the case edges, small chips in the black enamel on the band, and light surface marks on the crystal. Working Wind up condition
• Measurement: Fits approx. 6 in wrist (expandable)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Broad sculpted leaves curl and unfurl along the wrist, their textured veins and polished scrolling tips moving like fronds in a warm breeze. This 1950s–1960s bracelet shows the mid-century love of bold, dimensional foliage, with each link stamped in deep relief and open cutwork for lightness. It closes with a push-in tongue clasp and lies flat and supple despite its generous scale. A statement cuff-width piece that pairs well with simple knits and silk.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Wide sculpted leaf links with textured veining, polished scrolling edges, open cutwork, push-in tongue clasp
• Function: Box tongue clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with a few small spots of gold-tone wear and dark flecks on the high points
• Measurement: 6.5 in

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
An octagonal gold-tone case frames a warm champagne dial, faceted like the cut face of a crystal. This 1970s–1980s Swiss Consul pairs slim black baton markers and a script quartz signature with a softly tapered case that flows into a flexible gold-tone link bracelet. The geometric bezel gives a quiet, architectural edge to a classic dress watch. It is small in scale and easy to wear. Untested.

Materials
Gold-tone case, stainless steel caseback, gold-tone link bracelet

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Consul, Quartz, and Swiss on dial; caseback stamped 38 and 3904
• Style / design notes: Octagonal faceted bezel, tapered integrated lugs, champagne dial with black baton indices
• Function: Swiss quartz movement, fold-over clasp. Untested; battery status unknown.
• Color: Gold, champagne dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial has light spotting and the crystal has minor scratches. There is corrosion at the lug-to-bracelet joints and gold-tone wear on the bracelet and clasp. Untested.
• Measurement: Fits approx. 6.5 in wrist

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A small round Movado dial set in a sculpted gold-tone case, its fluted leaf shoulders unfolding like petals around the face. This 1940s–1950s cocktail watch has a soft white dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, framed by scrolled lugs that flow into a wheat-leaf expansion band. Founded in Switzerland in 1881, Movado made watches of fine craftsmanship long before its later Museum dial designs. It is a delicate mid-century piece with real presence on a small wrist. Untested.

Materials
Gold-tone case with steel caseback, gold-tone expansion band

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: Movado on dial
• Style / design notes: Round dial in a scalloped case with fluted leaf shoulders, scrolled lugs, and a wheat-leaf link expansion band
• Function: Mechanical movement, expansion band. Crown is missing; only the winding stem remains. Untested.
• Color: Gold, white dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The crown is missing, with only the stem present. The case has plating wear on the high points, the dial shows light age spotting, and the band has gold-tone wear. Untested.
• Measurement: Fits approx. 5.5 in wrist (expandable)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A small square Oris case with stepped Art Deco shoulders and sweeping teardrop lugs, drawn with the geometry of mid-century architecture. This 1940s–1950s Swiss watch has a soft silver dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals and slender hands, softened by decades of patina. Oris built its name on reliable, well-made Swiss movements, and this 15-jewel ladies' piece carries that early heritage. It is fitted to a gold-tone expansion band. Untested.

Materials
Gold-plated bezel (10 microns), stainless steel caseback, gold-tone expansion band 

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: Oris, 15, and Swiss Made on dial; caseback marked Lunette Plaqué 10 Microns, Fond Acier Inox, with Oris logo
• Style / design notes: Art Deco-inspired stepped square case, teardrop lugs with ring attachments, silver dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals
• Function: 15-jewel Swiss mechanical movement, expansion band. Untested.
• Color: Gold, silver dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The lugs show plating loss down to silver-tone base metal, and there is light wear on the case edges. The dial has age spotting and patina, and one band segment near the clasp is silver-tone. Untested.
• Measurement: Fits approx. 6.5 in wrist (expandable)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of interlocking curb links, each face etched with a fine crosshatch texture that scatters light like sun on a sand dune. This 1980s bracelet balances bold scale with a supple, flat drape that sits comfortably on the wrist. Polished edges catch the light between the textured links. Wear it alone or stack it with a watch for an easy golden weight.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Double curb link chain, crosshatch-textured link faces, polished beveled edges
• Function: Lobster claw clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with a few small dark spots on the links near the clasp
• Measurement: Approx. 8 in

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Two rows of interlocking curb links, each face etched with a fine crosshatch texture that scatters light like sun on a sand dune. This 1980s bracelet balances bold scale with a supple, flat drape that sits comfortably on the wrist. Polished edges catch the light between the textured links. Wear it alone or stack it with a watch for an easy golden weight.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Double curb link chain, crosshatch-textured link faces, polished beveled edges
• Function: Lobster claw clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with a few small dark spots on the links near the clasp
• Measurement: Approx. 8 in

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A simple curb link chain bracelet, its flattened links laying smooth and even for a clean, everyday look. No stones, no embellishment, just the quiet shine of gold-tone metal. Easy to layer with other pieces or wear alone. A spring ring clasp closes it at 6".

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Classic curb link chain
• Function: Bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 6"

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Description
A smooth, wide herringbone bracelet, its interlocking flat links flowing into a single continuous ribbon of gold-tone metal. Signed Monet, a name known for clean, well-made basics across decades of American costume jewelry. Simple enough to wear daily, with a substantial width that gives it real presence. A lobster clasp closes it at 7.75 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Monet
• Style / design notes: Wide flat herringbone chain
• Function: Bracelet with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A slim, smooth herringbone chain bracelet, its interlocking flat links forming a snake-like surface that lies close to the wrist. No etching or texture here, just the clean shine of tightly woven metal. Herringbone chain had its heyday in the 1980s–1990s, prized for this exact quality of movement and shine. A lobster clasp closes it at 8 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Stamped "S H"
• Style / design notes: Smooth flat herringbone chain
• Function: Bracelet with lobster clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A bold bracelet of rosette-shaped links, each a swirl of ribbed and smooth gold-tone wire curling like a small pinwheel. The open, woven construction catches light from every angle without weighing heavy on the wrist. Dating to the 1970s–1980s, it has the substantial presence collectors look for in statement chain. A spring ring clasp closes it at 6.5 inches.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Chunky rosette swirl links with alternating ribbed and smooth wire, open woven construction
• Function: Bracelet with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 6.5"

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A small Waltham in a softly pointed oval case, its curved lugs sweeping into an engraved expansion band. Slim baton markers and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 sit on a dial marked 25, aged to warm, blushing tones. Made in the 1950s–1960s, with a 10K rolled gold plate bezel and stainless steel back. Delicate and cool-toned, it wears like a bracelet.

Materials
10K rolled gold plate bezel, stainless steel case back, white-toned expansion band

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Waltham, 25 (dial); 10K RGP Bezel, St. Steel Back, Waltham (case back); U.S.A. (band links, partially legible)
• Style / design notes: Pointed oval case with curved lugs, baton markers with 12 and 6, engraved and textured band
• Function: Manual wind ladies wristwatch, in Working Wind up Condition
• Color: White gold-tone with aged rosy dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with staining and patina on the dial, please see images
• Measurement: Expandable band fits 5.5"–8" wrists

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A petite Caravelle in a softly curved tonneau case, its swept lugs leading into crossover band ends. Faceted pentagon markers ring the pale dial, with gold-tone numerals at the quarter hours. Caravelle was Bulova's more accessible line, and this manual wind example dates to the 1970s. Small and light, it wears like a bracelet with a quiet sense of time.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel case back, gold-tone expansion band with stainless steel backing

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Caravelle (dial); Caravelle, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, N5 (case back); Speidel (band)
• Style / design notes: Curved tonneau case with swept lugs, pale dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals and faceted markers, crossover band ends
• Function: Manual wind ladies wristwatch, working wind up condition
• Color: Gold-tone with pale dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with small spotting on the dial and light gold-tone loss on the band, please see images
• Measurement: Expandable band fits 6"–8" wrists

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A petite round Roamer in a gold-plated case, its slender lugs tapering toward a textured basketweave band. Fine gold-tone batons mark the hours across a pale dial, now softened by a weathered patina. Swiss made in the 1950s–1960s, it is small in scale and sits close to the wrist. It wears more like a bracelet than a timepiece.

Materials
20 micron gold-plated bezel, stainless steel case back, gold-tone expansion band with stainless steel backing

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Roamer, Swiss Made (dial); Lunette plaqué or 20 microns, fond acier inoxydable, 17232 (case back); Speidel Pat. 2689450 (band)
• Style / design notes: Petite round case with tapered lugs, gold-tone baton markers, basketweave expansion band
• Function: Manual wind ladies wristwatch, working wind-up condition
• Color: Gold-tone with pale dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with noticeable staining and spotting on the dial, please see images
• Measurement: Expandable band fits 6"–8" wrists

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A flat herringbone chain carries a single puffed heart charm, simple and sculptural against the flexible links. Stamped 14K GP on the clasp, this reads as gold plate rather than solid gold, but wears with the same soft shine. A clean, everyday piece that's easy to layer.

Materials
14K gold plate (herringbone chain)

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped "14K GP" on clasp
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain, puffed heart charm dangle, lobster-style clasp
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7.25"

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A cluster of pastel "jelly belly" cabochons in blue, pink, lavender, and yellow surrounds a hidden watch face at the center, set within a gold-tone floral and leaf motif. Pedre made these statement timepieces to double as jewelry first, watch second, and this one wears the part. A striking bracelet with real presence at the wrist, whether or not the movement still keeps time.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Signed "Pedre," dial marked "Pedre 17 Jewels"
• Style / design notes: Floral and leaf gold-tone setting, pastel moonglow cabochon cluster, hidden watch face
• Stone or material notes: Multicolor glass cabochons with rhinestone and faux pearl accents
• Function: Watch, untested; missing side dial (crown/stem)
• Color: Gold tone, pastel multicolor
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7"

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Description
A single oval cabochon in deep teal and blue-green rests at the center of hand-scrolled wire filigree, held between two woven metal bands. The stone's swirling matrix reads like currents beneath the surface of water. Handcrafted in a Southwestern-influenced style, likely from the 1970s, with a simple hook clasp closure. A grounded, sculptural piece for everyday layering.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, chrysocolla-style stone cabochon (unconfirmed, natural material)

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Woven double-band wire construction, scrolled open filigree bezel, hook-and-loop clasp
• Stone or material notes: Oval cabochon, blue-green with darker matrix veining, approx. 0.5" — reads as chrysocolla or a related copper-mineral stone, unconfirmed
• Color: Silver tone, teal/blue-green
• Condition: Great vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2.5" diameter (inner)

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A slender ring of cobalt enamel scattered with small pink blossoms and green leaves, edged in delicate gold-tone cloisonné wirework. Slip-on and lightweight, it layers easily with other bangles or wears alone as a quiet touch of color at the wrist. The compact floral pattern has the feel of a garden glimpsed at a distance — dense, unfussy, and rendered by hand.

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Thin slip-on bangle, cloisonné enamel, floral motif
• Stone or material notes: Enamel on gold-tone base metal
• Color: Cobalt blue, pink, green, red
• Condition: great vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 8

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A softly cushioned Timex dial keeps its bold gold-tone numerals legible beneath decades of gentle wear, framed by fluted, pointed lugs typical of mid-century styling. The twisted expansion band adds visual texture without overwhelming the small case, making this an easy everyday piece from a dependable name.

Materials: Gold-filled top (1/20 10K GF), stainless steel back, two-tone twisted band

Details:
Era: 1950s
Markings: "Timex" on dial, case back stamped "Mark VII, S Steel Back, Base Metal, 1/20 10K GF Top, Made in USA"
Style / design notes: Cushion-shaped case with fluted pointed lugs, two-tone twisted band
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case, gold-tone band
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: Expansion band fits 6"-8"

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A textured sunburst dial gives this small oval watch quiet sparkle, signed Haste De Luxe with Buren Swiss movement underneath. Buren is a respected Swiss maker, adding real substance to this piece beyond its decorative crosshatch expansion band. A well-made cocktail watch with genuine vintage character.

Materials: Gold-filled case (1/20 10K GF), crosshatch-pattern expansion band

Details:
Era: 1950s
Markings: "Haste De Luxe, Buren Swiss" on dial, band stamped "1/20 10K GF USA, Duchess"
Style / design notes: Oval case with sunburst-textured dial, two-tone crosshatch expansion band
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case, gold-tone textured dial
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos; light surface wear. Untested, maybe need repairs to be in working condition.
Measurement: Fits a 6"-6.5" wrist

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A hexagonal case framed by marcasite-set floral scrollwork on each shoulder, giving this small Clinton watch genuine Art Deco polish. The silver-tone dial reads clean beneath its crystal, and the textured mesh bracelet tapers to a decorative marcasite clasp. A 21-jewel movement adds a note of quality to a well-dressed vintage piece.

Materials: 10K rolled gold plate bezel, stainless steel back and case, mesh bracelet with marcasite accents

Details:
Era: 1930s–1940s
Markings: "Clinton 21" on dial, case back stamped "Base Metal Bezel, St. Steel Back and Top, 1/20 10K GF, Kreisler USA, Stainless Steel"
Style / design notes: Hexagonal case with marcasite floral scroll shoulders, mesh bracelet
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Silver-tone throughout, cream dial
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos; safety chain is broken
Measurement: 7.5" bracelet

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A rectangular Elgin dial with softly curved corners, its gold-tone Arabic numerals still crisp beneath light wear. The case is finished with elongated, pointed lugs on each side, a distinctive touch that gives this small watch real Art Deco character, paired with its original rectangular link bracelet.

Materials: Gold-filled case, base metal back, rolled gold plate bezel

Details:
Era: 1940s
Markings: "Elgin" on dial, case back stamped "1/20 10K GF USA, Base Metal Back, 10K RGP Bezel"
Style / design notes: Rectangular case with elongated pointed lugs
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case, cream dial
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos, Working wind-up condition
Measurement:expansion band 6"-7.5"

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A Swiss-made round case watch from a respected maker, its aged dial still bearing the Girard-Perregaux signature beneath decades of soft patina. The stainless steel case has a sculptural, sloped lug design typical of 1950s cocktail watches, and the reverse carries a tender inscription from its original giving. A piece with real collector interest behind its worn surface.

Materials: Stainless steel case, stainless steel expansion band

Details:
Era: 1950s
Markings: "Girard Perregaux" on dial, case back engraved "Maria From Daddy 6-15-55," band stamped Speidel Made in the U.S.A. Stainless
Style / design notes: Round case with sculpted, sloped lugs
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Stainless steel case, aged cream dial
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos. UNTESTED, could need a battery replace and/or repairs to be in working condition.
Measurement: Expansion band, one size fits most

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A soft, flexible woven mesh band pairs with a small oval case textured to catch the light like hammered gold. Timex's dependable name backs a piece built for everyday practicality as much as looks, with the original dial and hands intact beneath light wear.

Materials: Base metal bezel, stainless steel back, gold-tone mesh bracelet

Details:
Era: 1960's-70s
Markings: "Timex" on dial, case back stamped "Base Metal Bezel, S. Steel Back"
Style / design notes: Oval textured case, woven mesh bracelet
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case and band, cream dial
Condition: Wind up watch in working condition, please see images for wear and surface condition
Measurement: 6.5" bracelet

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A flat, woven herringbone chain moves like ribbon at the wrist, punctuated by three sculpted "X" kiss motifs spaced evenly along its length. The design nods to the classic kiss-and-hug motif popularized by fine jewelry houses, rendered here in a wearable gold-tone finish. Clean, tapered end caps and a secure lobster clasp round out the piece.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Style / design notes: Flat herringbone chain with three raised "X" kiss accents, tapered end caps
Function: Bracelet
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 8" chain

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A substantial, high-shine bracelet built from interlocking mariner-style links twisted into a continuous rope effect. Milor's Italian bronze construction gives it real weight on the wrist without tipping into costume-jewelry territory, and the polished finish holds up well over time. Signed on the clasp tag, it wears equally well stacked or alone.

Materials: Bronze, gold-tone finish

Details:
Markings: "Bronze Milor Italy" stamped on clasp tag
Style / design notes: Twisted mariner-link chain, lobster clasp
Function: Bracelet
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 8" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A delicate chain catches light from every angle, its faceted bar segments cut to throw off small flashes against a fine box-link backbone. Lightweight and unfussy, this is the kind of bracelet meant to be stacked and forgotten about, worn daily without a second thought. The lobster clasp closes securely for easy on-and-off wear.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Style / design notes: Diamond-cut faceted bar segments alternating with fine box-link chain
Function: Bracelet
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see photos
Measurement: 8" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An Art Deco silhouette scaled down to the wrist, with sculpted scroll lugs framing a softly aged dial. The Elgin-signed face carries its original hands and numerals beneath decades of honest patina, paired with a two-tone woven expansion band that slips on with ease. A piece that reads as much like a small sculpture as a timepiece.

Materials: Gold-filled top case, stainless steel back, two-tone expansion band

Details:
Era: 1940s
Markings: "Elgin" on dial, case back stamped "Toby USA, 1/20 10K GF Top, Stainless Back"
Style / design notes: Tonneau-shaped case with scrolled Art Deco lugs, expansion band
Function: Ladies wind-up wristwatch, untested
Color: Gold-tone case, two-tone silver and gold-tone band
Condition: In working wind-up condition, wear and age across the band, please see images.
Measurement: Expansion band, one size fits most

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Ornate medallion links, each etched in fine gold and silver damascene work, alternate with scrolled openwork panels along this Toledo-made bracelet. The traditional Spanish technique, gold and silver worked into blackened steel, gives every link a deep, engraved texture. A substantial, richly detailed piece with real craft behind it.

Materials: Damascene steel with gold and silver inlay

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Spain
• Style / design notes: Ornate medallion panel links with scrolled openwork spacers, traditional damascene technique
• Color: Gold, silver, and black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: 7.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A heavy double curb chain carries six ornate gold-tone charms, an engraved medallion, a basketweave heart, a quatrefoil locket, and faux turquoise and amethyst cabochons set in openwork frames. Each piece draws from Victorian motifs reimagined with mid-century boldness, giving the whole bracelet real presence on the wrist. A layered, collector-friendly piece built for stacking or wearing alone.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, glass cabochons

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Double curb link chain with six ornate Victorian revival charms
• Stone or material notes: Faux turquoise and amethyst-tone glass cabochons in openwork settings
• Color: Gold-tone with turquoise and purple accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos. Appears to be missing on charm on one of the ends, sold as is.