A pale lavender stone sits at the heart of this pendant, the soft violet of early twilight. It dates to the 1940s and is gold filled, with a sweeping repoussé frame of rosebuds, blossoms and curling leaves that shows the romance of Retro-era design. Four claw prongs hold the oval stone high so light moves through it. It sits at the collarbone on a curb chain and has a quiet, heirloom feel for everyday wear.

Materials
12K gold filled, lavender glass stone

Details

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Stamped 12K 1/20 L.S.P. on the back
• Style / design notes: Repoussé swirl frame with rosebuds and blossoms, finished with a ribbed bail
• Stone or material notes: Oval faceted lavender stone in a four-prong claw setting
• Function: Pendant necklace on a curb chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, pale lavender
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light surface wear on the back of the pendant and minor abrasion on the stone.
• Measurement: 19" chain, 1.25" pendant including bail

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Description
Three fine gold chains fall in graduated arcs below a pair of rhinestone stations, like moonlight on water. The necklace dates to the 1980s, and its draped, layered shape gives the look of several necklaces in a single piece. Each station holds two rows of prong-set clear rhinestones that add a little sparkle at the collarbone. The faceted chain catches light with every movement and lies smooth against the skin, so it works for evening and also adds a polished touch during the day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Three-tier swag drape of fine faceted chain, hung between two double-row rhinestone stations
• Stone or material notes: Round clear rhinestones in prong settings
• Function: Necklace with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone where the chains join the stations, and a few rhinestones look slightly dulled.
• Measurement: 18" (side chains and shortest layer)

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Description
A pale aqua stone sits at the center of this gently curved bar, the soft blue of early morning sky, with two small clear stones set on each side. The necklace dates to the 1980s–1990s and was made in the style of the classic fine-jewelry bar necklaces of that period. The brushed bar follows the curve of the collarbone, and a fine serpentine chain catches light as it moves. It is simple and wearable every day, and it layers easily with other pieces.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, pale aqua glass stone, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Curved bar with a brushed finish, a raised four-prong center setting, and a textured back
• Stone or material notes: Oval faceted pale aqua stone, open back, with four round prong-set clear rhinestones
• Function: Necklace on a serpentine chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, pale aqua, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Light wear to the gold tone on the bar ends and small surface marks on the center stone.
• Measurement: 1.25" center bar, 9" chain on each side

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Description
This single strand of faux pearls grows from fine seed-sized beads at the clasp to full, luminous pearls at the center, the way a crescent moon swells to full. It dates to the 1950s–1960s, when Japan was producing finely coated glass pearls for export. The graduated shape sits naturally at the base of the throat, and an engraved silver-tone box clasp finishes it neatly. It works on its own or layered with chains and pendants, as shown.

Materials
Faux glass pearls, silver-tone metal clasp

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Stamped JAPAN on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Single graduated strand with an engraved geometric box clasp
• Stone or material notes: Round faux glass pearls with a soft white luster, graduated from small to large
• Function: Necklace with box clasp
• Color: Soft white, silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition. A few pearls have small dark flecks and light coating wear. The thread is slightly loose near the clasp, leaving a small gap, and the bead tips are discolored.
• Measurement: 17.5"

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Description
A single strand of soft cream faux pearls falls in an easy line, glowing like a string of small moons. The necklace dates to the 1950s–1960s. Each pearl is hand-knotted on silk-style thread, the way fine strands were finished, so the pearls sit apart and drape smoothly. It closes with an oval filigree fishhook clasp engraved with scrolling hearts. At 24", it reaches past the collarbone and works for everyday wear as well as more polished occasions.

Materials
Faux pearls, gold-tone metal clasp

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Single strand of hand-knotted pearls with an engraved oval filigree fishhook clasp
• Stone or material notes: Round cream faux pearls with a soft pink luster
• Function: Necklace with fishhook clasp
• Color: Cream, gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Small coating chips and dark flecks on some pearls, one pearl near the clasp is slightly yellowed, and the gold tone on the clasp is lightly worn.
• Measurement: 24"

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Description
Small clusters of faux pearls sit along this fine gold chain like a scattering of moons on a long orbit. It dates to the 1980s, and each station has a larger pearl between two smaller ones, framed by polished gold beads. The faceted chain catches light with every movement and lies flat and smooth against the skin. At 30", it can be worn long on its own, doubled close at the neck, or layered with a pendant, as shown.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Station necklace with faux pearl trios set between gold-tone spacer beads on a fine faceted chain
• Stone or material notes: Round cream faux pearls in graduated sizes
• Function: Long chain necklace with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold tone, cream
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 30"

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A large aqua stone sits at the center of this pendant like a pool of clear seawater, ringed with a halo of faux seed pearls. It dates to the 1950s–1960s and is made in the Victorian revival style. The pierced frame is built from curling scrolls and small shell motifs, with four turquoise-blue rhinestones set at the corners. The openwork keeps it light enough to wear every day, and the color and detail give it the feel of an heirloom.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, aqua and blue rhinestones, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival openwork frame with scrolls and shell motifs, and a halo of faux seed pearls around the center stone
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set oval faceted aqua rhinestone center, with four round turquoise-blue rhinestone accents
• Function: Pendant necklace on a fine serpentine chain with a lobster clasp
• Color: Gold tone, aqua, turquoise, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The foil behind the center stone has speckled with age, which shows as flecks through the glass. Light wear to the gold tone.
• Measurement: 18" chain

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Description
A single strand of creamy faux pearls rests at the base of the throat like a soft line of moonlight. It dates to the 1960s and follows the classic princess-length strand that defined polished dressing in that decade. The pearls are evenly sized and have a warm luster, and they finish at a small gold-tone clasp. It is simple enough for everyday wear and refined enough for an evening out, and it layers well with chains and pendants.

Materials
Faux pearls, gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Style / design notes: Single strand of uniform round pearls with bead-tip ends
• Stone or material notes: Round cream faux pearls with a soft pink luster
• Function: Necklace with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Cream, gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Light coating wear on a few pearls, and some small marks near the clasp.
• Measurement: 16"

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Description
A line of clear rhinestones curves along the edge of this gold mesh collar like a ring of stars around a planet. Small baguette clusters sit at the center and at each side. It is a signed Jewels by Julio piece from the 1950s–1960s. The woven mesh is soft and flexible, so the collar rests smoothly against the neck instead of sitting stiffly. It suits an evening neckline, and it also looks good layered with a long pendant, as shown.

Materials
Gold-tone metal mesh, clear rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Signed Jewels by Julio on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Wide woven mesh collar with a row of rhinestones, three baguette clusters, and ribbed end caps
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set round and baguette clear rhinestones
• Function: Collar necklace with a fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The mesh shows light tarnish and a few darker spots, and the gold tone is worn on the clasp. Some round rhinestones are slightly dulled.
• Measurement: 16"

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Description
A large faceted crystal hangs from this necklace like a drop of rain held in light, with a soft blush showing in its depths. It dates to the 1980s and keeps the design simple so the cut can do the work. Rows of facets scatter small rainbows as the pendant moves. A slim fleur-tipped bail connects it to a fine serpentine chain, which lets it fall at mid-chest. It is easy to wear every day and adds a clear, quiet sparkle to any neckline.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, faceted crystal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Large faceted teardrop pendant with a fleur-tipped bail
• Stone or material notes: Clear faceted crystal with a faint blush tone in some light
• Function: Pendant necklace on a serpentine chain with a spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver tone, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition. Light surface wear on the crystal facets and mild tarnish on the chain.
• Measurement: 24" chain

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An open shamrock of three heart-shaped leaves, its center set with a single small green stone, like the last light in a forest canopy. Made in sterling silver in the 1980s, it is a simple, graceful take on a symbol of luck. Light on the neck and easy to layer, it hangs from a fine chain with a spring ring clasp.

Materials
Sterling silver, green stone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 925 GL
• Style / design notes: Open-work shamrock with three heart-shaped leaves, prong-set center stone
• Stone or material notes: Small round faceted green stone
• Function: Pendant necklace with spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver and green
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear, please see images
• Measurement: 20" chain

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A delicate vintage necklace featuring small clusters of faux pearls spaced along a fine gold tone chain. Each station forms a tiny constellation—pearls gathered together like blossoms along a winding golden vine.

The design creates gentle movement and balance, with each cluster adding texture while maintaining a light, airy profile. Station necklaces like this became especially popular in the 1960s–1980s, when jewelry favored graceful lines and subtle decorative accents rather than heavy centerpieces.

Softly romantic and easy to wear, this piece layers beautifully with other chains or stands alone as a quiet vintage accent.

Details

• Era: 1960s–1980s

• Style: pearl cluster station necklace

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Stones: faux pearls

• Design: spaced pearl cluster stations along chain

• Closure: spring ring clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: 22 inches

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A luminous vintage necklace composed of clear geometric Lucite beads, each softly faceted to catch and scatter light. The beads alternate between fully transparent and matte frosted finishes, creating a gentle contrast of glow and mist.

Small gold-tone spacer beads add warmth between the sculptural shapes, while the simple magnetic clasp keeps the design clean and minimal. The overall effect feels airy and modern—like light suspended in crystal forms.

Lucite and acrylic jewelry became especially popular during the mid-century and late 20th century, prized for their ability to mimic glass or quartz while remaining lightweight and sculptural. Pieces like this reflect that era’s fascination with transparency, geometry, and playful materials.

This necklace feels fresh despite its age: minimal, architectural, and quietly striking.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Style: geometric bead necklace

• Beads: clear and frosted Lucite / acrylic

• Spacers: gold tone beads

• Closure: magnetic clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: good vintage estate condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: 18 inches

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A bold piece from Avon’s glamorous 1980s design era. This 1984 Avon “Pavé” statement necklace pairs structured geometry with fluid chainwork, creating a piece that feels both architectural and softly draped.

Multiple woven chains form a flexible collar that gathers into a dramatic drop, accented with rhinestone-set bars and a central square pavé crystal panel. The clustered stones create a surface of light, catching reflections from every angle while the gold tone mesh chains move naturally with the wearer.

During the 1980s, Avon produced many collectible costume pieces that blended runway-inspired design with accessible craftsmanship. The Pavé collection reflected the decade’s love of bold silhouettes, sparkle, and layered textures.

This necklace captures that era beautifully — structured, glamorous, and unmistakably vintage.

Details

• Maker: Avon

• Collection: “Pavé”

• Year: 1984

• Style: statement / mesh chain necklace

• Design: multi-chain mesh with rhinestone pavé panels

• Stones: clear rhinestones

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Signature: Avon (marked)

• Condition: good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Necklace length: approx. 18"

• Center drop: approx. .5"

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1.) Measures 28" 

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Measures 16"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 30"

Very Good Vintage Condition 

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Measures 23"

Very Good Vintage Condition on pendant, chain has some tone loss

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