Marquise-shaped mother of pearl beads in a full spectrum of sun-bleached color — aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, and cream — strung in a continuous 48-inch rope with faceted champagne crystal spacers between each bead, the whole strand hand-knotted for security and drape. The iridescent surface of the shell catches light differently in each color, giving the necklace a warmth that reads as genuinely tropical without being literal about it. Long enough to wear as a single strand at opera length, doubled as a layered look, or knotted loosely at the collarbone. A generous, wearable piece that carries its era lightly.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

 Design: Oval marquise mother of pearl beads in multicolor dyed palette; faceted champagne crystal rondelle spacers; hand-knotted between each bead

Color: Aqua, coral, tangerine, yellow, sage, cream

Material: Dyed mother of pearl shell; faceted crystal glass spacers

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 48" continuous strand

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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A matched set in deep oxidized silver tone, each piece centered on a round green moonglow cabochon — that particular mid-century lucite with its milky, light-catching interior that shifts between jade and emerald depending on the angle. The pendant hangs from an open scrollwork frame and rides a fine chain; the earrings repeat the same scrollwork in miniature with screw backs. Moonglow cabochons were widely used in American costume jewelry throughout the 1950s and remain one of the most collected materials from the era — the color in this set is especially vivid and intact. A complete, unworn-looking parure from a decade that dressed with intention.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned 

 Design: Round green moonglow cabochon in oxidized silver-tone open scrollwork setting; matching pendant and earrings

Stones: Green moonglow lucite cabochons

Earrings: Screw back; 1" including setting Necklace: 16" chain; 1" pendant

Material: Oxidized silver-tone base metal; moonglow lucite

Era: 1950s

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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A resin cameo portrait sits at the center of an open filigree heart, the whole pendant edged in a continuous line of aurora borealis rhinestones that shift between pale blue and silver depending on the light. Below, a cascade of fine gold-tone chain falls in a tassel — the kind of detail that turns a pendant into a statement without requiring any effort from the wearer. The cameo itself is a classical female profile in cream and warm brown, framed by a sunburst of radiating gold-tone petals. A maximalist piece from a decade that understood how to layer beauty. Unsigned.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned

Design: Resin cameo portrait in sunburst setting; open filigree heart frame; AB rhinestone border; chain tassel drop; rope chain

Color: Warm gold tone; cream and brown cameo; aurora borealis rhinestones

Material: Gold-tone base metal; resin cameo; aurora borealis rhinestones; chain tassel

Era: 1970s

Measurement: 22" chain; pendant 4" including tassel

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, some tone loss on chain

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A bold vintage braided chain necklace composed of multiple woven silver tone strands that flow together in a richly textured braid. The layered links create depth and movement, catching light along each interwoven surface.

Braided and woven chains became popular during the 1980s and early 1990s, when sculptural metal textures and layered link designs defined statement jewelry. The substantial braid sits smoothly along the neckline, giving the piece a strong yet fluid silhouette.

A striking vintage chain with weight, texture, and quiet shine—equally beautiful worn alone or layered.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: silver tone metal

• Style: braided / woven multi-strand chain

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. ___ inches

• Width: approx. ___ in.

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A sculptural vintage Coro necklace composed of flowing silver tone links that form a rhythmic, wave-like pattern along the neckline. Each curved segment reflects light across its smooth surface, giving the piece a quiet sense of movement and balance.

The C inside a circle mark is associated with Coro, one of the most prolific American costume jewelry houses of the 20th century. During the 1950s–1960s, Coro frequently produced modernist metal designs with fluid, organic shapes like this one.

Elegant and understated, the necklace sits beautifully along the collarbone and pairs easily with both tailored and relaxed styling.

Details

• Maker: Coro

• Mark: C in a circle

• Era: 1950s–1960s

• Material: silver tone metal

• Style: sculptural curved link necklace

• Closure: hook clasp

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 19 inches

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A luminous vintage floral necklace featuring rich emerald-green marquise rhinestones arranged in leafy clusters around an ornate gold tone setting. Delicate swirls, tiny pearl accents, and clear rhinestones create movement through the design, drawing the eye downward to the graceful central drop.

The marquise stones echo the shape of leaves, giving the piece a botanical rhythm—like small branches of green glass catching light. Jewelry with this romantic flourish was especially popular from the 1950s through the 1960s, when nature-inspired motifs and rhinestone embellishment defined elegant costume pieces.

Ornate yet balanced, this necklace carries the quiet drama of vintage evening jewelry while remaining wearable for modern styling.

Details

• Era: likely 1950s–1960s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: green marquise rhinestones, clear rhinestones

• Accents: small faux pearls

• Style: floral / botanical statement necklace

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 14 inches

• Center drop: approx. 16 in.

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A striking vintage geometric necklace featuring a sleek silver tone flat chain and a bold angular centerpiece. The pendant combines a dark triangular accent above a diamond-shaped setting of clear rhinestones, creating a layered, architectural silhouette.

Geometric motifs like this became especially popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, drawing inspiration from Art Deco forms while embracing sharper modern lines. The flat woven chain sits smoothly along the neckline, letting the sculptural pendant take focus.

A crisp vintage piece with strong graphic balance and subtle sparkle.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: silver tone metal, clear rhinestones

• Style: geometric pendant necklace

• Chain: flat woven / herringbone style chain

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 17 inches

• Pendant: approx. .5 in.

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A delicate vintage station necklace featuring five openwork clover motifs spaced along a fine silver tone chain. Each clover is softly detailed with tiny cutouts, giving the piece a lace-like lightness as it moves along the neckline.

Clover motifs have long symbolized luck and quiet protection, appearing frequently in jewelry as small tokens of good fortune. The airy design and gentle spacing of the stations give the necklace a balanced rhythm—light, understated, and easy to layer.

A subtle vintage piece with a touch of charm and symbolism.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: silver tone metal

• Style: clover station necklace

• Stations: 5 clover charms

• Closure: clasp closure

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 14 inches

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A vintage twisted rope necklace combining warm gold tone metal with a contrasting black cord woven through the spiral links. The alternating strands create a rich texture—like braided threads of metal and shadow moving together along the chain.

Rope designs became especially popular in the 1980s and early 1990s, when bold textures and mixed materials added depth to everyday jewelry. The dark cord softens the shine of the gold, giving the piece a subtle graphic rhythm.

A striking yet minimal vintage chain that layers beautifully or stands alone with quiet contrast.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: gold tone metal with black cord

• Style: twisted rope chain

• Signature: unsigned

• Closure: clasp closure

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: approx. 28 inches

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A romantic vintage necklace featuring seven delicate heart charms, each holding a small pearl at its center. The open heart frames give the pearls a floating appearance, creating gentle movement along the chain.

The design balances sweetness and simplicity—tiny hearts spaced along a fine chain, with a slightly longer drop at the center. Pieces like this were especially popular during the 1980s–1990s, when charm and station necklaces brought soft symbolism into everyday jewelry.

Light and feminine, this necklace layers beautifully with other chains or stands alone as a subtle statement of vintage romance.

Details

• Era: likely 1980s–1990s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Accents: faux pearl centers

• Design: 7 heart charms along chain

• Style: station / charm necklace

• Closure: spring ring clasp

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Length: 19 inches

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A bold vintage necklace composed of multiple herringbone chains woven together into a braided design. The flat, reflective links catch the light with every movement, creating a soft ripple of gold across the neckline.

The layered strands form a sculptural braid that feels both structured and fluid. Herringbone chains rose to popularity in the 1970s and especially the 1980s, when statement gold chains became a defining accessory of the era.

This piece has a confident presence while remaining refined—its interwoven texture adding depth and movement without the need for additional stones or pendants.

A timeless vintage statement that pairs beautifully with both modern and classic styling.

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s

• Style: braided / multi-strand herringbone necklace

• Metal: gold tone metal

• Design: layered herringbone chains woven together

• Closure: clasp (not shown)

• Signature: unsigned

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

Measurements

• Length: approx. 18 inches

• Width: approx. 10 mm

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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 light-catching vintage necklace composed of tiny flat gold tone discs linked along a delicate chain. Each small disc reflects light as it moves, creating a soft shimmer reminiscent of scattered sunlight across water.

The chain has a subtle twisted structure that adds texture and dimension while keeping the design minimal and elegant. At 15 inches, the necklace sits high on the neckline, giving it the feel of a refined vintage choker.

Disc and sequin-style chains like this were especially popular during the 1970s–1980s, when jewelry designers embraced movement, shine, and layered textures while maintaining delicate silhouettes.

The result is a piece that feels both understated and luminous—perfect worn alone or layered with other vintage chains.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Style: disc link / coin chain necklace

• Material: gold tone metal

• Design: twisted chain with flat reflective disc links

• Length: 15 inches

• Signature: unsigned

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

Measurements

• Length: 15 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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A slender serpentine chain that moves like liquid silver along the collarbone. The tightly woven links create a smooth, reflective surface that catches light with quiet movement. Minimal, refined, and endlessly versatile.

Materials
Sterling silver (marked 925)
Made in Italy

Details

• Era: Likely 1980s–1990s

• Maker: Italy (925 marked)

• Style: Serpentine chain necklace

• Design: Fine woven links creating a smooth, flexible chain

• Length: 16"

• Color: Silver

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 16"

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A chain with quiet movement and texture. Each elongated bar link is finely ribbed and softly curved, catching light as it shifts with the wearer. The repeating pattern gives the piece a subtle rhythm—simple, structured, and distinctly vintage.

Materials
Gold tone metal

Details

• Era: Likely 1960s–1970s

• Style: Textured bar link necklace

• Design: Elongated ribbed bar links connected by small round links

• Color: Gold tone

• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 18"

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Beautiful vintage gold tone necklace and matching bracelet set featuring an all-over textured finish and a single prong-set clear rhinestone accent on each piece. The organic, hammered-style texture gives the set a bold yet classic look.

Both pieces are unsigned but came from the same estate and were clearly designed as a matching set. The rhinestones are bright and secure.

A versatile vintage set that works for evening wear, special occasions, or elevated everyday styling.

• Vintage estate jewelry

• Gold tone textured finish

• Clear prong-set rhinestone accent (solitaire style)

• Necklace:18" long x 5mm wide

• Bracelet: 7" x 5mm wide

• Closure: Fold-over clasp style

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with no visible surface wear consistent with age. Rhinestones clear and intact.

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Measures 38", light gold tone with pearls

Good Vintage Condition - with light wear

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1.) Measures 28" 

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1.) Measures 24" , 5mm thick

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1.) Measures 18" , bright gold tone

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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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Measures 28"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 28"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Measures 26"

Very Good Vintage Condition

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Add to your vintage collection with this glamorous cameo pendant, a timeless piece that channels mid-century elegance. Featuring an ornate gold-tone setting adorned with sparkling rhinestones and lustrous faux pearls, this costume jewelry treasure captures the sophistication of 1950s-60s design. The classic cameo profile—an art form cherished since ancient times—makes a refined statement whether worn solo or layered with other pieces. 

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Make a bold statement with our Mineral and Matter XL Vintage Locket Necklaces—oversized beauties that demand attention. Each piece showcases intricate engravings and exquisite detailing that'll have everyone asking where you found such a treasure. Perfect for layering, stacking, or wearing solo, these vintage lockets blend nostalgic charm with modern flair. Open them up to reveal space for your most cherished memories, photos, or keepsakes. Whether you're channeling old-world elegance or adding a touch of whimsy to your everyday look, these necklaces are your new go-to accessory.

Pocket Watch Locket- This unique piece has an Art Nouveau feeling with floral engravings along the edges. The button on the top opens the locket, revealing the memories and images you choose to keep close. Hanging on a 24" chain, this piece measures 8cm by 4.5cm by 1 cm

Octagon Compact Locket- This stunning locket has beautiful impressions on both its front and back. Open it up to find two frame spaces to add your favorite photos. Hanging on a 24" chain this piece measures 4cm by 4cm by .5cm

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