Cast in gold-tone metal with a smooth, rounded finish, this small prancing horse has the unselfconscious energy of a creature mid-stride — one leg raised, mane suggested, tail curving behind. Figural animal charms were a mid-century staple, collected onto bracelets or worn solo on a chain as a quiet personal symbol. At just under an inch, it carries its character well at this scale. Hang it from a chain, add it to a charm bracelet, or let it stand alone.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; jump ring bail

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Three-dimensional cast prancing horse figure; jump ring at top for chain attachment
  
• Function: Pendant charm 
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 5/8"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A palm-smooth teardrop vase in high-polish silver tone, compact enough to hang from a chain but substantial enough to hold a few drops of your current obsession. The screw-off ball finial reveals an original plastic dropper wand — functional, intact, and ready to use. Perfume bottle pendants are having a quiet resurgence in 2025, worn on long chains as an everyday talisman as much as a fragrance vessel. This one earns its place through pure form: no ornamentation, just a clean silhouette that works with everything.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal; screw-top closure with ball finial; original plastic dropper wand included

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Smooth teardrop vase silhouette; ball finial atop screw-off cap; jump ring bail for chain attachment; no chain included
  
• Function: Wearable perfume vessel / pendant
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, dropper wand present and functional

Measurement: Pendant 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small raised hand emerges from a detailed sleeve cuff, cast in silver-tone metal — the mano cornuto, an Italian gesture carried for centuries as a ward against the evil eye. This motif moved from Mediterranean folk tradition into mid-century charm bracelet culture with ease, and its staying power says something about the weight a small object can hold. Open jump ring, ready to layer.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: Mid-century, likely 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Figural hand charm, mano cornuto gesture, detailed sleeve cuff, open jump ring
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 5mm × 18mm excluding jump ring

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A beautifully detailed vintage figural charm depicting a seated bunny rabbit holding a small flower. The casting quality is excellent — fine engraved fur texture covers the body, and the recesses are darkened with oxidation to give depth and definition. The bunny's round eye, perked ear, and delicate daisy bloom in its paws give the piece real charm and personality. A jump ring loop at the top for necklace or bracelet use. Unmarked. Measures approximately 1" x 0.5".

---

◆ Figural animal charms — especially rabbits — have been popular in American and European jewelry since the Victorian era, associated with luck, fertility, and springtime. This style of detailed 3D cast charm was widely produced in the mid-20th century.

◆ The oxidized silver-tone finish, where darkened metal is left in recessed areas to enhance the engraved detail, is a traditional finishing technique that gives this piece a richly handcrafted look.

◆ The rabbit-with-flower motif is a timeless folk and nature design, appearing across charm bracelets, pendants, and pins from the 1950s through the 1980s.

◆ At 1 inch, this is a generous size for a charm — large enough to wear as a pendant on its own or as a statement piece on a charm bracelet.

---

Type: Figural charm / pendant
Motif: Seated bunny rabbit holding flower
Metal: Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish
Size: Approx. 1" x 0.5"
Loop: Jump ring at top
Markings: Unmarked
Condition: Good vintage — detail crisp, oxidized finish intact, jump ring open and functional

A jet-black panel set within a milgrain-edged silver frame, adorned with a delicate applied cluster of flowers and a single faceted stone — the Victorian language of grief rendered in miniature. The locket opens to reveal two photo compartments, intact and ready to hold a portrait. Stamped "Silver" on the reverse, this is a genuine artifact of mourning jewelry's most significant era, when remembrance was worn close to the body.

Materials: Silver, black onyx or glass panel, clear paste or rhinestone accent

Details:

• Era: Victorian, late 1800s
• Markings: "Silver" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Rectangular form, milgrain border, applied floral and leaf motif, faceted stone accent, hinged double photo locket
• Stone or material notes: Black onyx or black glass panel; single clear paste or rhinestone
• Function: Opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Silver with black panel
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; light scratching to reverse
• Measurement: 0.5" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A beautiful piece of vintage estate jewelry featuring the ancient art of cloisonné. This heart-shaped locket is adorned with a colorful butterfly and floral design set against a rich royal blue enamel background. The intricate patterns are separated by delicate gold-tone filigree wires that add a luminous shimmer to the piece. The locket opens to reveal a classic interior for keepsakes or small photos, making it a perfect sentimental gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or Mother’s Day.

Style: Vintage Cloisonné / Asian-Inspired
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Design: Heart-shaped locket with butterfly and floral motif
Material: Enamel on gold-tone base metal
Dimensions: Approximately 1 inch to 1.5 inches in height/width
Condition: Good vintage condition with vibrant enamel colors and a secure hinge/clasp. 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Add a touch of vintage glamour to your jewelry collection with this stunning gold tone perfume bottle pendant. Designed in a beautiful fluted shell shape reminiscent of Art Deco elegance, this unique piece opens to reveal a small compartment—perfect for solid perfume, a tiny keepsake, or simply as a conversation-starting charm.

✨ Details:

• Gold tone metal

• Shell-inspired fluted design

• Removable top with loop for chain attachment

• Hollow interior compartment

• Vintage pre-owned condition

• Measures: 2.5" x 1"

This piece works beautifully as a statement necklace pendant or could even be added to a charm bracelet. The sculpted ridges catch the light wonderfully, giving it a rich, dimensional look.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Please review photos closely for details.

Perfect for vintage lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates unique statement jewelry.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Celebrate the rhythm of life with this exquisite vintage treble clef charm. Rendered in a warm, brushed gold-tone finish and accented by a singular ruby-red rhinestone, this 1970s-era piece is a soulful tribute to the music that moves us. A perfect gift for the performer or the dreamer, it’s a timeless emblem of creativity and harmony.

Measures 1"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small opal oval stone set inside a rope chain bezel with a bail, ready as a necklace pendant.

Measures 1/2"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter