Description:
A pair of slim tapered bars opens into a notched chevron plate edged in raised dots, and from it hangs a full fringe of tiny daggers. The design draws on ancient and tribal metalwork, a look the 1980s embraced as bold and sculptural. Each spike moves on its own ring, so the fringe shivers and catches the light with every motion. They’re light for their size and hang from a small domed post.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Articulated chandelier with a stamped chevron plate and dotted borders; free-swinging dagger spike fringe
• Function: Pierced posts with friction backs
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with verdigris on the backs and ear nuts and light tone wear on the back of the plates
• Measurement: 2.25" at the longest point

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
Paisley scrolls curl and open along each wide half hoop, their ribbed edges catching light between pierced shadows. This hand-detailed sterling work reads as quietly ornamental, typical of the 1980s, when sculpted silver hoops became an everyday staple. The domed curve hugs the lobe closely. They’re bright enough to wear alone and slim enough to stack.

Materials:
Sterling silver

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped 925, with a maker’s mark
• Style/design notes: Domed half hoop with pierced paisley scroll openwork and ribbed edging
• Function: Pierced posts with butterfly backs
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
Glossy red apples in swirled lucite hang from polished gold-tone ball posts, each topped with a pair of veined gold leaves. These match Avon’s “Apple A Day” fruit jewelry of the early 1990s. The finish shifts from deep cherry to soft rose as it catches the light. They’re playful but not precious, light enough for all-day wear, and they swing gently below the lobe.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, lucite

Details:

• Era: 1990s (c. 1992)
• Style/design notes: Avon “Apple A Day” style; dimensional apple drop with double gold leaf cap
• Stone or material notes: Red and rose swirled lucite
• Function: Pierced ball posts with butterfly backs
• Color: Red, gold
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with small surface marks on the lucite
• Measurement: 1.25" drop

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A pearl stud, a violet cabochon wrapped in ribbons of gold, then a full round pearl swaying at the end. Three tiers move independently, like water and light passing through. This mix of romantic pearls with a jewel-toned center is classic 1980s, when evening drama came in soft layers. The wrapped settings catch the light from every angle, and the drop sits close enough to wear through the day.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls, glass cabochon

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Three-tier articulated drop: pearl stud, ribbon-wrapped cabochon, round pearl drop
• Stone or material notes: Amethyst-toned glass cabochon, cream faux pearls
• Function: Pierced posts with friction backs
• Color: Gold, purple, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light tone wear on the backs of the studs
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A long stamped brass triangle carries Art Nouveau scrolls and an open heart, framed between banded pink stones above and a trio of stone drops below. They date from the late Victorian era into the 1910s, when Bohemian-style metalwork and natural stones were prized for their quiet, earthy romance. A century of wear has mellowed the brass to a soft patina that sets off the stones’ rose-and-cream banding. They’re long and fluid, swaying past the jaw on new wire hooks.

Materials:
Brass, genuine pink stone

Details:

• Era: Late Victorian to 1910s
• Style/design notes: Stamped brass chandelier panel with an Art Nouveau heart and scroll motif; three-strand stone fringe with brass spacer beads
• Stone or material notes: Genuine pink stone beads with rose and cream banding
• Function: Pierced wire hooks (replacement)
• Color: Brass, pink
• Condition: Good antique condition, with natural brass patina, darker oxidation on the back of one panel, and light residue in the stamped recesses. The ear wires are new replacements.
• Measurement: 3"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A soft pink sphere hangs beneath a lacy gold-tone cap, with faint inner veils that catch light the way rose quartz does. A textured teardrop link and a polished ball post carry the bead in a quiet line. It’s a simple, romantic shape, the kind 1980s jewelry used to bring natural stone into everyday dress. The drop is light and swings freely, gentle enough to wear from morning into evening.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rose quartz

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Round bead drop with a filigree bead cap and a textured teardrop link
• Stone or material notes: Polished pink rose quartz bead with natural inclusions
• Function: Pierced ball posts with clear disc backs
• Color: Pink, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A small porcelain rose, white petals cupping a pink bud with a single green leaf, rests at the heart of an openwork filigree square set on point like a diamond. Romantic Victorian-revival pieces like this were a signature look of the 1980s, softening the decade’s bold shapes with garden sweetness. The filigree keeps them light despite the size, and they sit flat and comfortable at the lobe.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, porcelain

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival filigree square set on point, with a porcelain rose center
• Stone or material notes: Hand-shaped porcelain rose in white and pink with a green leaf
• Function: Pierced posts with clear rubber backs
• Color: Gold, white, pink, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with small surface marks on the porcelain petals
• Measurement: 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
An arched silver-tone panel with curled scroll ends hangs from a gold-tone link. Beaded clusters and open scrollwork frame it, finishing in a small fleur point. Two-tone metalwork like this recalls nineteenth-century mourning and sentiment jewelry, a style 1970s–1980s costume makers revived for its quiet architecture. The pieces are hinged, so they sway softly from small gold-tone ball posts.

Materials:
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival; articulated two-tone link drop with scrollwork, beaded accents, and a fleur tip
• Function: Pierced ball posts with butterfly backs
• Color: Gold, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light tone wear and small dark spots on the backs
• Measurement: 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
Four ribbed loops cross and fold around a small pyramid center, like a cord tied into a quiet knot. The polished gold tone and sculpted line work are typical of Avon’s 1980s–1990s designs, made for everyday polish rather than occasion. They’re small and close to the lobe, a steady pair that moves easily from desk to dinner.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon on the back
• Style/design notes: Interlaced quatrefoil knot with ribbed loops and a pyramid center
• Function: Pierced posts with butterfly backs
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light tone wear on the backs
• Measurement: 0.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A dusky violet bloom with a blush-pink heart opens at the lobe, and below it hangs a slender marquise drop where a crimson blossom and pale petals drift across shadowed lilac. Fine gold outlines separate each enamel field in the cloisonné manner. This painterly, Art Nouveau-leaning style is typical of 1980s enamel jewelry. The drops are long and light, so they move easily and frame the face without weight.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, enamel

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Floral stud with an articulated marquise drop; Art Nouveau-inspired cloisonné-style enamel
• Stone or material notes: Textured enamel in violet, lilac, crimson, blush, and pale lavender
• Function: Pierced posts with friction backs
• Color: Purple, pink, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with slight surface clouding on one drop’s enamel
• Measurement: 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
Small carved profiles in warm apricot shell sit within a raised beaded halo, each held by four claw prongs. The screw-back fittings and the classic frame place them in the 1950s–1960s, when cameo earrings were a staple of the polished, ladylike wardrobe. The carving is delicate, and the soft coral tone glows against gold. They sit close to the ear and adjust gently for comfort, so no piercing is needed.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, carved shell

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Signed Coro in script on the screw pads
• Style/design notes: Oval cameo in a beaded halo frame with four-prong setting
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo with a female profile, in apricot and cream
• Function: Screw back, non-pierced
• Color: Gold, apricot, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the screw backs
• Measurement: Cameo 0.6"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
An arched frame of gold leaves and beaded scrolls opens around a central rosette, with three dotted teardrops swaying below. The black-and-gold work follows the Toledo damascene tradition, a style widely loved as travel jewelry in the 1960s–1970s, when Spanish metalwork reached a broad audience abroad. Each drop moves on its own ring, so the earrings catch light gently as you move. They’re airy for their size and hang from slim wire hooks.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, damascene finish

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style/design notes: Openwork chandelier frame with leaf, scroll, and rosette detailing; three articulated beaded teardrop dangles
• Stone or material notes: Gold and black damascene-style finish
• Function: Pierced wire hooks
• Color: Gold, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light tone wear on the backs and a small pale spot near one center rosette
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A dark ring inlaid with gold scrolling vines and a single rosette frames a small disc that swings freely at its center, like a moon held in orbit. The disc carries a gold flower, leaf, and bud spray set against blackened metal. It’s classic damascene work, the inlay technique made popular as souvenir jewelry in the 1960s–1970s. Light and airy despite their size, they hang on long wire hooks and move with every step.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, damascene inlay

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style/design notes: Open hoop with a free-swinging central disc; vine, chain-link, and rosette border; floral spray medallion
• Stone or material notes: Gold inlay on blackened steel, prong-set into gold-tone frames
• Function: Pierced wire hooks
• Color: Black, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches and light tone wear on the backs
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A small fleur-de-lis stud carries a crown-set clear rhinestone and below it a fan of hand-chased scrolls, ornate in the Victorian manner. This kind of romantic revival detail was a favorite of 1980s–1990s costume jewelry, with the engraved lines catching warm light across the gold-tone surface. The drop swings freely on a small jump ring, so the earrings move gently without pulling. They’re dainty enough for every day and still feel a little ceremonial.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival fleur-de-lis stud with an articulated scrolled fan drop
• Stone or material notes: Round clear rhinestone in a crown prong setting
• Function: Pierced posts with clear rubber backs
• Color: Gold, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light tone wear and small dark spots on the scroll edges
• Measurement: 1.1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A single line of blush rhinestones falls from a deep amethyst stud and ends in an emerald-cut drop, like light running down a thread. The cup-set chain moves with every turn of the head, a slim, linear style typical of 1980s evening jewelry. The posts sit flat and the earrings weigh little, so they’re comfortable through a long evening. Wear them with a low bun or a bare neckline so the full length shows.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Articulated single-strand rhinestone line drop with an emerald-cut terminal stone
• Stone or material notes: Round amethyst-toned top stone; light rose rhinestone line; emerald-cut rose drop
• Function: Pierced post with friction backs
• Color: Gold, blush pink, amethyst
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light tone wear on the backs of the settings
• Measurement: 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A round faux pearl sits low in each teardrop frame, held in a beaded crown setting like a small moon caught in a halo of gold. They date to the 1970s–1980s and are made in the Victorian revival style. Above the pearl, the gold tone opens into a heart-shaped window, and a soft brushed finish gives it a warm glow. The earrings hang on kidney wires and move gently as you turn your head. They are graceful for everyday wear and stack easily with small studs.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival teardrop drops with an open-heart cutout, beaded crown pearl settings, and a star-riveted back cap
• Stone or material notes: Round cream faux pearls with soft pink luster
• Function: Pierced dangle earrings on kidney ear wires
• Color: Gold tone, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Coating wear and fine scratches on one pearl, light wear on the gold tone, and slight discoloration at the top jump rings.
• Measurement: Hangs 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slender faux pearl rests inside each sculpted gold calla lily, like a drop of moonlight held in a curled petal. These Avon studs date to the 1980s and bring the soft, organic shape of the calla lily into a polished, wearable form. The bright gold tone catches light along each fold. They are graceful on their own and stack easily with drops or huggies.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon circle mark on the backs and on the ear nuts
• Style / design notes: Sculpted calla lily flowers with curled petals and a brushed back finish
• Stone or material notes: Elongated cream faux pearl centers
• Function: Pierced post earrings with original Avon ear nuts
• Color: Bright gold tone, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light surface marks on the gold tone.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two small pearls with a soft blush glow, as quiet and luminous as a pair of moons. Made by Avon in the 1980s, these classic studs are set on silver-tone posts with signed butterfly backs. Their simple shape suits every day, from denim to evening wear. A timeless foundation piece for any jewelry collection.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: OS stamped on butterfly backs
• Style / design notes: Classic round pearl studs with cup settings
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearls with a pale pink luster
• Function: Pierced post earrings with butterfly backs
• Color: White, blush, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light discoloration inside the backs
• Measurement: .25" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two small pearls with a soft blush glow, as quiet and luminous as a pair of moons. Made by Avon in the 1980s, these classic studs are set on silver-tone posts with signed butterfly backs. Their simple shape suits every day, from denim to evening wear. A timeless foundation piece for any jewelry collection.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings:OS stamped on butterfly backs
• Style / design notes: Classic round pearl studs with cup settings
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearls with a pale pink luster
• Function: Pierced post earrings with butterfly backs
• Color: White, blush, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light discoloration inside the backs
• Measurement: .25" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
Sculpted folds of gold fall like draped silk around a teardrop center, where a pear-cut crystal and two slim baguettes catch the light like a drop of rain. These are from the 1980s and carry the bold, architectural feel of that decade’s statement jewelry. A fan-shaped top connects to a ribbed link, and the textured panel is edged with a fine beaded border. They make a confident evening piece that still looks graceful against the face.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clear crystal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Door knocker style with a fan top, ribbed center link, and draped teardrop panel with beaded border
• Stone or material notes: Pear-cut and baguette clear crystals in raised bezels
• Function: Pierced post earrings
• Color: Bright gold tone, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light surface wear on the backs.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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
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
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
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 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"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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"

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 pair of 1980s stud earrings in antiqued gold-tone, each framing an oval turquoise-colored cabochon in open scrollwork. Small beaded accents dot the frame, and a fleur-de-lis flourish finishes the lower edge. The design draws on Victorian ornament, a look widely revived in the decade's costume jewelry. The blue is soft and slightly marbled, like a robin's egg or shallow sea water.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, faux turquoise cabochons

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Victorian Revival openwork filigree with beaded accents and fleur-de-lis drop
• Stone or material notes: oval faux turquoise cabochons with light marbling
• Function: pierced, post with clear disc backs
• Color: antiqued gold and turquoise blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with wear and darkening to the gold-tone finish, most visible on the reverse
• Measurement: 0.8" x 0.6"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of 1960s clip earrings, each a gold-tone leaf formed from open strands of twisted rope work. A faux pearl and a small turquoise-colored bead rest among the strands, with a larger pearl hanging below like a drop of dew. The pair is mirrored, so each leaf curves toward the face. They sit securely on clip backs and move softly with the wearer.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, faux pearls, turquoise-colored glass beads

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Style / design notes: mirrored openwork leaves in rope twist texture with pearl drops
• Stone or material notes: faux pearls with turquoise-colored accents
• Function: clip on
• Color: gold, cream, and turquoise
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface marks on the pearl drops
• Measurement: 1.25" dangle

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of 1980s Avon earrings, each a small puffed heart in polished gold-tone suspended from a blue rhinestone stud. The stone is a soft, smoky blue, like evening sky just after the light goes. The hearts swing freely and catch a gentle shine as they move. They wear on posts with signed butterfly backs.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon stamped on the earring backs
• Style / design notes: puffed heart drops hanging from prong-set rhinestone studs
• Stone or material notes: blue rhinestones
• Function: pierced, post with butterfly backs
• Color: gold and blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the gold-tone on the backs of the hearts
• Measurement: 0.8" dangle

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of 1980s clip earrings in polished gold-tone, each a curved rectangle covered in overlapping teardrop links. The surface reads like fish scale or the plates of a pinecone, catching light in small shifting planes. Smooth bars frame the top and bottom, giving the texture a clean edge. They sit close to the ear on comfortable clip backs.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: curved rectangular panels of overlapping scale links with polished end bars and textured backs
• Function: clip on
• Color: gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the gold-tone finish
• Measurement: 0.6" x 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of 1980s Avon half hoops in bright gold-tone, each shaped as a length of open curb chain curved into an arc. The flattened links catch the light at every angle, bold in pattern but small in scale. Chain motifs ran through the decade's jewelry, and these carry that confidence in an easy, everyday size. They wear on posts with signed butterfly backs.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon stamped on the earring backs
• Style / design notes: open curb (Cuban) link half hoops
• Function: pierced, post with butterfly backs
• Color: gold
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 0.8" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A pair of 1970s Sarah Coventry drop earrings, each a fluted gold-tone cone ending in a faceted black bead. The ribbed metal opens toward the bead like a seed pod, and the cut facets give the black a quiet glint as it moves. The shape is slim and swings lightly from the ear. Signed on the clips and made for non-pierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, black faceted glass beads

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: SARAH-COV on clip backs
• Style / design notes: Slender fluted cone drop with faceted bead and small ribbed finial
• Stone or material notes: Black faceted glass beads
• Function: Clip-on backs
• Color: Black, gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the clip pads
• Measurement: 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A pair of 1980s crossover earrings, each formed from two overlapping half hoops, one in glossy black enamel and one in hammered gold-tone. The faceted gold surface scatters light the way water does at dusk, set against the still black beside it. The wide, curved shape hugs the lobe and reads bold without being heavy. Finished with posts for pierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, black enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Double crossover half hoop with contrasting smooth and hammered finishes
• Function: Post backs for pierced ears
• Color: Black, gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface wear to the gold-tone
• Measurement: .75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A pair of 1940s–1950s screw back earrings, each a small rectangular stone carved into a stylized mask face. The dark stone shows a smoky golden translucence at its edges, like light passing through volcanic glass. Carved faces like these were a staple of mid-century Mexican jewelry, drawing on pre-Columbian imagery. Small and understated, with silver-tone screw backs for non-pierced ears.

Materials
Carved dark stone (appears to be obsidian), silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Style / design notes: Hand-carved rectangular mask faces in the pre-Columbian revival style
• Stone or material notes: Dark stone with golden-brown translucence, consistent with obsidian
• Function: Screw backs for non-pierced ears
• Color: Black, smoky brown, silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, aged adhesive visible on the backs
• Measurement: .5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of 1980s dangle earrings, each a black bead stud trailing three fine gold-tone chains tipped with faux rice pearls and black beads. The textured faux pearls catch a soft luster against the dark, like seafoam on wet stone. The chains move freely, giving the pair a quiet sway. Light and easy to wear, with post backs for pierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, black beads, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Stamped Avon. Black bead stud with three-strand chain tassel drop
• Stone or material notes: Polished black beads with small rice-shaped faux pearls
• Function: Post backs for pierced ears
• Color: Black, white, gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description
A pair of 1960s–1970s damascene earrings shaped like Spanish castanets, each showing a towered city beneath a crescent moon and scattered stars. Damascene work, long associated with Toledo, sets fine gold-tone lines against a blackened ground to draw scenes in miniature. A beaded border frames each one, with a scrolled motif at the top. Small and light on simple ear wires.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with black damascene-style inlay

New Hooks

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Castanet-shaped drops with night city scene, crescent moon, beaded border, and scroll detail
• Function: Ear wires for pierced ears
• Color: Gold-tone, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, wear to the black and gold-tone finish, some green on one, more visible on one earring
• Measurement: .75"

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Description
Smooth, round studs in deep gunmetal gray hold a dark metallic luster, like two small moons in shadow. These 1990s earrings bring a moodier, modern twist to the classic pearl stud, pairing with silver, gold, or mixed metals with ease. Their simple spherical shape sits close to the ear for clean, everyday polish. An understated piece that also stacks well with hoops and climbers.

Materials
Gunmetal gray faux pearls, silver-tone metal posts and clutches

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Round ball studs with a high-shine metallic finish
• Stone or material notes: Gunmetal gray faux pearls
• Function: Pierced posts with bullet clutch backs
• Color: Gunmetal gray, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the finish and minor spotting on the clutches

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Description
Supple gold-tone mesh falls between two faux pearl bars, with a small pearl-studded heart charm swinging freely at the top, like a keepsake caught in woven light. These 1960s–1970s LERU earrings borrow from Victorian slide-bracelet styling and scale it down for the ear, pairing textured metalwork with soft pearl luster. The mesh drapes and moves with the wearer while the heart catches the light. They are a romantic statement for anyone without pierced ears.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: LERU © on clip backs
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival mesh panel with faux pearl top and bottom bars, dangling pearl-studded heart charm
• Stone or material notes: Faux seed pearls
• Function: Clip-on backs
• Color: Gold, cream
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear to the gold-tone finish and a small spot of discoloration near one charm's jump ring
• Measurement: 1.5 in long

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A cloisonné butterfly rests among small flowers, outlined in gold against a deep cobalt blue field, scalloped at the edges like an old brooch. Handworked enamel like this catches light in a way that flat prints never quite manage. Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear on the clip.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, cloisonné enamel

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Scalloped edge, butterfly and floral cloisonné motif, clip-on fastening
• Color: Blue, pink, gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 0.6" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of hand-set heart-shaped mosaics, each ringed in cobalt blue and pale scallops framing a tiny floral bouquet in coral and pink. The gold-tone rope border catches the light around the edge of each tessera, and the screw backs keep them secure without piercings. A romantic, well-preserved little pair with genuine handwork at their center.

Materials: Glass micromosaic tesserae set in a gold-tone metal frame

Details:
Era: 1950s–1960s
Markings: "Made in Italy" stamped on the back
Style / design notes: Heart-shaped micromosaic with floral center, roped gold-tone border, screw backs
Stone or material notes: Hand-set glass micromosaic tesserae
Function: Earrings, non-pierced (screw back)
Color: Cobalt blue and pale blue border, coral and pink floral center
Condition: A bit of wear on the metal, please see images
Measurement: 0.5" x 0.5" face

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A tiered octagonal frame steps down to a pavé square of lavender-tone rhinestones, giving these earrings a bold, architectural profile. The layered geometry catches light at each angle, and the compact size keeps them wearable day to night. Clean 1980s lines with real sparkle at the center.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, faceted glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Stamped Avon Tiered octagonal frame, pavé-set square center, clip-on closure
• Stone or material notes: Pavé lavender-tone rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone with lavender rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: .5"

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A cluster of pastel rhinestones, soft pink, blue, and champagne, tops each earring in a scalloped marquise setting, giving way to an engraved floral hoop below. The doorknocker silhouette swings gently with movement, catching light from every angle. Bold 1980s statement earrings with genuine sparkle.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, faceted glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Doorknocker silhouette, engraved floral hoop, clip-on closure
• Stone or material notes: Pastel pink, blue, and champagne rhinestones in a marquise cluster
• Color: Gold-tone with pastel rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos

Measurement: 1"

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A scalloped flower silhouette is worked in fine filigree, each heart-shaped petal filled with delicate openwork scrollwork and finished with a granulated, textured surface. The oxidized silver-tone finish settles into the recessed detailing, giving the petals dimension and contrast against the raised edges. A lightweight, wearable everyday stud with old-world charm.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Scalloped flower form with heart-shaped filigree petals, granulated texture, oxidized finish, post-and-butterfly backs
• Function: Pierced stud earrings
• Color: Oxidized silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: 0.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Clean, sculptural domes in polished silver tone, each with a subtle segmented panel design radiating from a recessed center. Signed Whiting & Davis on the clip mechanism, these are a versatile pair — bold enough to wear alone, understated enough to layer into any look.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1960s–1970s
Markings: Signed WHITING & DAVIS CO
Style/design notes: Domed round clip earrings with segmented panel detail and recessed center
Color: Silver tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 1.12" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An openwork lattice ball dangles from a slim chain below a small filigree clip top, each ball catching light through its pierced diamond-lattice pattern with a tiny flower detail at the center. Lightweight and airy despite the ornate detail — the kind of drop that catches movement as much as it catches light. Clip closures, unmarked.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1960s–1970s
Style/design notes: Openwork filigree lattice ball drops, chain dangle, clip-on closure
Color: Gold tone
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: 1.75" long

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A simple, striking pair — five glossy black enamel petals edged in gold-tone, each brushed with fine texture lines, gathered around a raised gold stamen center. Clean and graphic, they bring a touch of contrast to any everyday look.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black enamel

Details:
Style/design notes: Flower-shaped clip-on earrings, black enamel petals with textured detailing, raised gold-tone stamen center
Function: Clip-on earrings
Color: Black and gold-tone
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please see images
Measurement: .75" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Woven mesh coils into a serpent's head at the center of each door-knocker hoop, finished with small green rhinestone eyes. The braided mesh construction is a hallmark of Whiting & Davis, known for fine metal mesh work through the mid-20th century. Substantial and tactile, these clip earrings bring real texture to the ear.

Materials

Details

• Era: 1960s-70's, est.
• Markings: Attributed to Whiting & Davis, unmarked
• Style / design notes: Door knocker silhouette, woven mesh snake head detail
• Stone or material notes: Small green rhinestone eyes
• Color: Gold-tone with green accents
• Function: Clip-on, non-pierced
• Condition: good vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of classic screw-back earrings, each set with a single faux pearl held in a petal-like prong setting. Unmarked, with adjustable screw fittings for a non-pierced fit. A dainty, versatile pair that works equally well for everyday wear or dressier occasions.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details

• Era: Mid-century
• Style / design notes: Screw-back fittings, petal prong settings
• Color: Gold-tone with white pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 0.5" long

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A pair of Napier drop earrings with a slender textured wire loop that swings from the post, each finished with a single faux pearl at the base. Signed "Napier" on the earring back. A delicate, elongated silhouette with subtle movement.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Napier
• Style / design notes: Open wire drop with faux pearl, pierced post
• Color: Gold-tone with cream pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1" long

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A pair of round gold-tone stud earrings with a raised, molten nugget-style texture across the surface, giving them real dimension and shine. Marked "Korea" on the backs. Pierced posts with butterfly backs — a bold little everyday stud with genuine 1980s character.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Korea
• Style / design notes: Round nugget/textured design, pierced post with butterfly back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 0.5" wide

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A pair of gold-tone stud earrings with a sculptural open oval silhouette, textured with fine ribbed detailing all the way around. Pierced posts with butterfly backs. A simple, sculptural everyday piece with real dimension.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Open oval ring design, ribbed/fluted texture, pierced post with butterfly back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.5" long and wide

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A nautilus shell rendered in warm, high-polish gold — the spiral coils inward from a scalloped outer edge to a tight central whorl, with fine radiating ribs fanning across the entire surface. The form is both architectural and organic, the kind of shape that looks equally at home in a natural history museum and on an ear. Stamped 14K G.F. on the interior, these are gold filled rather than plated, meaning a substantially thicker layer of gold bonded to a base metal core — a meaningful step up in quality and longevity from standard costume jewelry. The steel post and butterfly back closures are practical and secure. Coastal and nature-inspired jewelry of this caliber had a strong moment in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and pieces like this have held their appeal without effort.

Materials
14K gold filled, steel post and butterfly back closures

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned; stamped 14K G.F. on interior
• Style / design notes: Sculptural nautilus / spiral shell form; fine radiating rib detail across face; scalloped outer edge; tight central spiral
• Closure: Steel post and butterfly back (pierced)
• Color: Warm yellow gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 0.75 in across, 0.5 in wide

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A chain of polished puffy hearts curves into a small open hoop — the form sitting somewhere between a stud and a huggie. Each heart catches light from a different angle, giving the earring quiet movement without any swing. Stamped Avon, and representative of the brand's more playful geometric designs from the late 1980s. A piece that feels current without trying.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Stamped Avon
• Style / design notes: Linked puffy heart chain formed into open hoop, push-back stud closure
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: .5" long, .6" deep

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A pair of plump golden doves, each clutching a small cluster of flowers — the motif is unmistakably Disney, carrying the soft romanticism of mid-century fairy tale illustration translated into metal. Cast in warm gold tone with fine surface detail, they sit close to the ear with quiet charm. A signed piece for the collector who wears their magic with restraint.

Materials: Gold tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Disney
• Style notes: Dove with floral cluster, dimensional cast construction, post stud backs
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
  

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A painted porcelain oval at the center — pink roses on white, rendered with the soft looseness of a watercolor miniature — set within a gold-tone rope-twist frame with scrolled corner details. The kind of earring that reads as genuinely pretty rather than merely decorative. Signed ©Avon on the reverse.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1970's-80's
• Markings: Signed ©Avon on reverse
• Style notes: Oval porcelain cabochon with hand-painted pink rose motif, rope-twist gold-tone bezel, scrolled corner accents, clip-on backs
• Stone notes: Painted porcelain floral cabochon
• Color: Gold tone with white and pink porcelain center
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

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These clip earrings move through two distinct registers — a fan-shaped palmette top in high relief giving way to a suspended Gothic-arched drop with a textured medallion center and open geometric surround. The palmette form draws from neoclassical ornament while the pointed arch drop leans medieval, a pairing that recurred frequently in the decorative revival aesthetics of 1960s and 70s costume jewelry. The oxidized gold tone adds depth to the casting. Substantial and architectural without being heavy.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, clip-back findings

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Unsigned
• Style notes: Two-part clip earring; fan palmette top with relief detail; articulated Gothic arch drop with textured medallion center and open diamond base
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Oxidized gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Approx. 1.75" drop

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A smooth, high-polish hematite oval sits in a gunmetal bezel ringed with a double row of textured bead detail — the combination of mirror-like stone and granulated frame creating a quietly hypnotic surface. No color, no distraction — just light and reflection. Substantial and refined, with the kind of understated presence that works as easily with a white shirt as with an evening look.

Materials: Gunmetal tone base metal, hematite

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Whiting & Davis Co.
• Style / design notes: Smooth oval hematite cabochon; double-row beaded bezel; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Hematite oval cabochon; mirror polish; deep graphite tone with strong light reflection
• Color: Gunmetal, black/hematite
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1" length

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A carved hematite rose sits at the center of each earring — its dark, mirror-polished surface catching light in a way that shifts between graphite and deep pewter. The surrounding silver tone frame is elaborate: open filigree scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a twisted rope inner bezel that echoes the Victorian mourning aesthetic the hematite material naturally invokes. Dramatic and deeply wearable, equally at home with black or with unexpected color.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, carved hematite

Details:

• Era: 1950's-70's
• Markings: Whiting & Davis, style #1767
• Style / design notes: Carved hematite rose cameo; open filigree scroll frame; twisted rope bezel; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Carved hematite oval cabochon with rose relief; high polish with strong light reflection
• Color: Silver tone, black/hematite
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1.5" length

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A sense of movement held in form—these earrings curve and catch light with quiet precision. The twisted rope hoop softens the structure, while a band of pavé crystals anchors the design with a refined, luminous edge.

Signed Christian Dior, they reflect the bold yet balanced language of late-century designer jewelry—substantial, sculptural, and made to frame the face with intention.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Signed Christian Dior on clip backs
• Clip-on closure with comfort pads
• Twisted rope-style hoop with pavé crystal top
• Dimensional, sculptural design
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Measurement: approx. 1.25" drop 
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A folded mesh panel is pinched at center by a small bar detail, fanning out above and below into a draped bow form — the same fluid architecture as the matching necklace, scaled for the ear. The mesh catches light along every woven edge, moving between structured and soft as it shifts. Screw back closures suggest mid-century manufacture. Wear them alone or pair with the matching mesh bow necklace for a full set.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Draped mesh bow drop; bar pinch center; matching set with mesh bow necklace
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A matte black oval cabochon sits within a sweeping gold-tone crescent, its curve traced by a line of clear rhinestones that amplifies the contrast between deep black and bright crystal. The open swirl frame adds movement, and the polished gold outer arc grounds the composition — graphic and confident in the way that Trifari's later decades did well. Signed Trifari TM on the clip backs, placing these in the brand's post-1969 period. The black and gold palette is as versatile as it gets.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; black glass or resin cabochon; clear prong-set rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1980s (Trifari TM mark, post-1969)
• Markings: Signed "Trifari TM" on clip backs
• Style / design notes: Open crescent swirl frame; oval matte black cabochon center; clear rhinestone pave arc along inner crescent edge; smooth polished gold-tone outer swirl; clip-on backs
• Stone notes: Black oval cabochon; clear rhinestones along inner arc
• Function: Clip-on earrings
• Color: Gold tone, black, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

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Puffy, ribbed petals radiate from a domed center in a form that is simultaneously floral and sculptural — the kind of piece Monet built its reputation on through decades of producing accessible gold-tone jewelry with genuine craft. The high-polish finish catches light from every angle, giving these small earrings a presence well beyond their scale. Signed Monet on the clip mechanism.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "Monet" stamped on clip
• Style / design notes: Dimensional flower form, ribbed puffy petals, domed center, high-polish finish, clip-on stud back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small, enduring shape—
held in gold, softened by time.

These vintage hearts carry a gentle patina, their surface reflecting light in a quieter way. Not new, not loud—just steady. Familiar. Something that has already been chosen once, and still remains.

They sit close to the ear, like a detail meant only for you.

Details

• Type: stud earrings

• Era: vintage (likely 1980s–1990s)

• Material: 14K solid gold

• Design: petite puffed heart

• Backing: post with push backs (standard)

• Condition: very good vintage condition with light surface wear/patina

Measurements

• Size: approx. 0.25” (6mm)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small chunky C-hoop in solid lucite or resin — the silhouette is simple and the color does all the work. Each pair has the smooth, glassy finish and satisfying weight that separates vintage lucite from modern acrylic, and the colors have stayed vivid and clear. The wood grain pair adds an earthy contrast to the palette — the same form, a different material language. Small enough to wear every day, substantial enough to be noticed. Unsigned, as the majority of vintage lucite hoop earrings were.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned

Design: Solid chunky C-hoop earring; smooth finish; gold-tone stud post

Material: Lucite or resin; wood grain pair in natural wood veneer; gold-tone stud posts

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 1" approx diameter

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Available colors: Peach, Mint green, White, Wood grain dark, Beige, Bright green, Red, Tortoise, Yellow

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A pair of vintage gold tone hoop earrings accented with subtle rhinestone sparkle. The curved half-hoop design features a row of small stones set along the front, adding a delicate shimmer while keeping the silhouette clean and sculptural.

Jewelry like this became especially popular in the 1970s–1980s, when compact hoops with geometric settings and rhinestone accents were a staple of everyday style. Their balanced shape gives the look of a hoop while sitting comfortably close to the ear.

A versatile vintage pair—easy to wear with both minimal looks and layered jewelry.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: 4 rhinestones on each earring

• Style: half hoop

• Closure: clip-on style back

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Diameter: approx. 1 inches

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Striking vintage floral cluster earrings featuring deep sapphire-blue navette stones accented with coordinating round blue crystals in a gold tone setting.

These dimensional earrings have a layered botanical design with elongated marquise-shaped stones forming petal-like drops, highlighted by smaller faceted accent crystals for added sparkle. The rich blue color shifts beautifully in the light, giving them a bold yet elegant presence.

✨ Details:

• Era: Mid-century (circa 1950s–1970s)

• Stones: Faceted blue glass crystals (navette & round)

• Metal: Silver tone setting

• Style: Floral cluster / statement drop

• Closure: Post back, appears to have had clip on cut off and piercing post glued on.

The design has wonderful movement and depth, making them perfect for evening wear or adding drama to a simple outfit.

Condition: Good vintage condition with normal age-related wear to the metal on backs. Stones appear secure and vibrant.

A beautiful, eye-catching pair with classic vintage glamour.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Vintage Richelieu faux pearl clip-on earrings from the 1960s-70s. These creamy ivory pearls feature the brand's signature multi-layered coating process, giving them an authentic glow and weight that rivals real pearls. Richelieu is known as the gold standard for pearl jewelry in the Mid Century. Signed on the reverse and crafted in polished gold-tone metal, they're perfect for adding timeless elegance to any look. Excellent vintage condition with original luster intact. Comfortable clip-on closure.

1960-1970's

.5" length, clip on

In very good vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter