A luminous mother-of-pearl dial anchors this Bon Jour quartz watch, its warm iridescence framed by a polished gold-tone case and paired with a substantial three-bar gate-link bracelet inset with two rows of clear rhinestones near the lugs. The open architectural link design gives the bracelet real visual weight while keeping it from feeling heavy on the wrist — a balance that defined the best American fashion watches of the late 1980s and early 90s. Bon Jour occupied a reliable middle tier of the market, producing pieces with genuine jewelry sensibility at accessible price points. Needs a battery to run; otherwise in excellent vintage condition.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, mother-of-pearl dial, clear rhinestones, quartz movement

Details:

• Era: Late 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Bon Jour, Quartz
• Style notes: Round case, mother-of-pearl dial, three-bar gate-link bracelet, rhinestone accent bars near lugs, fold-over clasp
• Function: Quartz, untested
• Color: Gold, white/cream, clear
• Condition: Excellent Vintage condition
• Measurement: 7.5 inch bracelet length

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A full-figure white cameo — a woman in period dress, hat, and shawl — floats against a powder blue oval at the center of this substantial gold-tone locket, its face framed by concentric rope-twist borders in warm brushed gold. Inside, the engraved inscription reads "Honor Award / Presidents Campaign / 1966," placing this piece precisely in mid-century American corporate culture, when sales achievement awards took the form of fine-quality keepsakes meant to be worn and kept. The Wedgwood-inspired cameo format lends it a classical dignity that transcends its origins. A dateable, wearable piece of social history.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, blue and white molded cameo (resin or glass), hinged locket construction

Details:

• Era: 1966 (dated)
• Markings: Interior engraved "Honor Award / Presidents Campaign / 1966"
• Style notes: Oval locket pendant, rope-twist border, full-figure female cameo, single photo bay interior, jump ring bail
• Stone notes: Blue-ground oval cameo with white full-figure female in profile, Wedgwood-inspired
• Color: Gold, powder blue, white
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, please see images
• Measurement: Pendant only, no chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Large open oval links — each one rimmed in pavé-set champagne rhinestones with a small four-stone flower detail at the connector points — give this Monet stretch bracelet a presence well beyond its weight. Monet was one of American costume jewelry's most consistent producers of fine jewelry-inspired pieces, and this design reflects their later work: bold scale, warm antiqued gold tone, and stone detailing that earns its place. It retains its original hang tag, an increasingly rare condition for a piece this wearable. A collector's find and a daily wear piece in the same breath.

Materials: Antiqued gold-tone base metal, champagne/warm white rhinestones, elastic

Details:

• Era: 1980-90's
• Markings: Monet stamp and tag
• Style notes: Oval chain link stretch bracelet, pavé rhinestone borders, four-stone flower connectors, open link design
• Stone notes: Round faceted champagne/warm white rhinestones, pavé set
• Color: Antiqued gold, champagne
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; original hang tag attached
• Measurement: Stretch, fits approximately 6–6.5 inch wrist

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Crimson faceted glass beads with an iridescent AB finish alternate with hand-painted cloisonné rounds — each one a small world of red, gold, and green floral enamelwork — along a continuous memory wire that wraps twice around the wrist. Cloisonné beads of this style were widely imported from China and Hong Kong through the 1970s and 80s, frequently combined with Czech or Japanese glass beads in hand-assembled bracelets that have a quiet, artisanal quality. Small dark hematite-tone spacer beads punctuate the rhythm between the larger focal pieces. The result is rich and layered without being heavy.

Materials: Memory wire, red faceted AB glass beads, red cloisonné enamel beads, dark metal spacer beads

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
  
• Style notes: Double-wrap memory wire, no clasp, alternating cloisonné and faceted glass bead design
• Stone notes: Faceted red AB glass beads, round cloisonné enamel beads with floral motif in red, gold, and green
• Color: Red, gold, green, iridescent
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: Memory wire, fits approximately 7–7.5 inch wrist

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three dense rows of round purple aurora borealis rhinestones catch light from every angle, shifting between deep violet, blue, and iridescent rainbow depending on how they're worn. The AB coating — a mid-century innovation popularized by Swarovski in the late 1950s — became a staple of costume jewelry through the 1960s and 70s, lending even modestly priced pieces an almost otherworldly luminosity. Set in a gunmetal-tone cup chain construction, the contrast between the dark setting and the electric purple stones is striking and modern-feeling. Wears equally well dressed up or stacked casually.

Materials: Gunmetal-tone base metal, purple aurora borealis glass rhinestones, elastic

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
  
• Style notes: Three-row stretch bracelet, prong-set round rhinestones, cup chain construction
• Stone notes: Purple AB (aurora borealis) glass rhinestones, round cut, iridescent coating
• Color: Gunmetal, purple, iridescent
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Stretch, fits approximately 6–6.5 inch wrist

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large emerald-cut aqua blue rhinestone dominates this silver-tone Avon ring, set high in a four-prong corner setting with open scrollwork shoulders that keep the design light despite the stone's scale. The pale blue-gray color reads like shallow ocean water held in place — cool, clear, and quietly arresting. Avon produced rings of this quality and proportion throughout the 1970s and into the 80s, drawing on fine jewelry proportions to give their costume pieces genuine presence. A strong cocktail ring with an understated elegance.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, aqua blue faceted glass rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style notes: Emerald-cut solitaire, four corner prongs, open scrollwork shoulders
• Stone notes: Faceted aqua blue glass rhinestone, emerald cut
• Color: Silver, aqua blue
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: Size 6

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A broad, architectural gold-tone setting cradles a single round faux pearl, its ridged and faceted shoulders radiating outward like rays from a sun — or the ribs of a shell. The substantial weight and geometric form place this firmly in the 1970s, when signet-style rings were worn with intention and jewelry leaned bold and structural. The pearl reads soft against the heavily textured metal, an unexpected pairing that gives the piece real character. Wears with the confidence of a statement ring and the ease of an everyday one.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, faux pearl

Details:

• Era: 1970s
  
• Style notes: Signet form, ridged radiating shoulders, wide flat band, fan or shell-like setting
• Stone notes: Round faux pearl, gloss finish, bezel-set
• Color: Gold, cream white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss
• Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slender gold-tone band anchored by a single prong-set pink rhinestone — quiet and precise. Avon's costume jewelry of the 1970s and 80s leaned into minimalism alongside the era's fine jewelry trends, and this ring reflects that sensibility well. The delicate claw setting elevates what could be a simple piece into something with genuine presence. Wears beautifully alone or stacked.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, pink glass rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style notes: Solitaire, thin band, prong-set center stone
• Stone notes: Pink glass rhinestone, round cut, prong set
• Color: Gold, pink
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age
• Measurement: Size 5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three parallel gold tone rails open at the center to frame a vertical column of three prong-set clear rhinestones — a clean, architectural composition that reads as both minimal and deliberately considered. The wide open shank gives the ring real presence without weight. Signed ©Avon inside the band.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, clear rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: ©Avon
• Style / design notes: Triple open rail band construction; three prong-set rhinestones in vertical column at center; smooth polished finish
• Stone or material notes: Three round clear rhinestones, prong set
• Color: Gold tone, clear
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: Size 5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Six faux pearls of varying sizes are scattered across a textured gold tone setting in a loose, naturalistic cluster — interspersed with silver tone rhinestone-set leaf accents that catch light between the pearls. The arrangement feels botanical rather than rigid, like a sprig caught mid-bloom. Signed ©Avon inside the adjustable shank.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, faux pearls, clear rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: ©Avon
• Style / design notes: Freeform pearl cluster top; textured gold tone leaf and branch setting; silver tone rhinestone leaf accents; adjustable split shank
• Stone or material notes: Six faux pearls, varied sizes, cream tone with good luster; small clear rhinestones in leaf settings
• Color: Gold tone, cream, silver tone accents
• Condition: Good — pearls intact and lustrous, light wear to shank consistent with age
• Measurement: Adjustable, fits size 5–7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round faux fire opal cabochon glows at the center of this ring, its surface shifting between warm gold, blush, and pale iridescence depending on the light — the effect is genuinely luminous. Textured gold-tone feather-like leaves curl around it from both sides, and three small clear rhinestones scatter loosely along the lower edge like morning dew. The overall composition is loose and organic, more like something found in a garden than assembled on a bench. One of Avon's more poetically designed pieces from their 1970s nature-inspired era.

DETAILS:

• Maker: Avon
• Style: Botanical cocktail ring
• Center: Round faux fire opal cabochon; iridescent warm gold and blush tones
• Accents: Three round clear rhinestones
• Setting: Textured gold-tone feather leaf spray
• Markings: Verify interior band for Avon stamp
• Material: Gold-tone base metal
• Era: 1970s
• Size: adjustable 5-6
• Condition: Good vintage condition, a bit of wear and gold tone loss in a few spots

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three flat herringbone chains braided together into a single fluid strand — each chain catching light independently as it twists, so the whole piece shifts between matte and mirror as it moves. Gathered at each end by smooth cylindrical end caps and finished with a spring ring clasp stamped ©Trifari. The kind of chain that looks effortless and expensive at once.

Materials: Gold tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari (on clasp)
• Style / design notes: Three-strand braided herringbone construction; cylindrical barrel end caps; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A finely carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with upswept hair and draped shoulder — set within a handworked gold tone wire filigree frame of looped and scrolled construction. The frame has the character of hand-formed wire work rather than cast manufacture, giving each piece an organic, slightly irregular quality consistent with earlier production. A pendant bail at the top allows it to be worn on a chain as well as pinned. Unsigned and quietly beautiful.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, carved shell cameo

Details:

• Era: 1920s–1940s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Hand-formed wire filigree oval frame; looped and scrolled border; twisted rope inner bezel; dual-function brooch and pendant; ring bail at top
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with upswept hair; crisp carving
• Color: Gold tone, warm brown, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The Greek letter Phi set against a white enamel ground, its crossbar set with a row of seed pearls — connected by a fine chain to an "Exemplar" bar with a diamond-set key finial. A Phi Beta fraternity badge, the professional fraternity for music and speech founded in 1912, in a format consistent with early-to-mid 20th century Greek letter jewelry. Finely made and historically grounded, with the weight and material quality that separates a badge like this from costume pieces entirely.

Materials: gold tone, white enamel, seed pearls, stone accent

Details:

• Era: 1920s–1940s
• Markings: stamp on the back of the O
• Style / design notes: Phi letter badge with white enamel ground; seed pearl crossbar; chain-connected Exemplar key bar with diamond-set accent; dual pin stems
• Stone or material notes: Seed pearls on crossbar; faceted white stone  on key connector
• Color: Yellow gold, white enamel, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2.5" total length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Each petal is worked in the Spanish damascene tradition — gold wire inlaid into a blackened steel ground in flowing arabesque scrollwork, with a beaded silver tone edge framing each leaf. A smooth faux pearl sits at the center, its soft cream a quiet contrast to the intricate metalwork surrounding it. The backs are gold tone, the fronts richly two-toned. A handcraft technique with centuries of history, translated into an earring that wears beautifully today.

Materials: Blackened steel, gold inlay (damascene), silver tone base metal, faux pearl center

Details:

• Era: 1960s-70s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Six-petal flower form; gold wire damascene inlay on blackened steel petals; beaded silver tone petal edges; faux pearl center; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl center cabochon; cream tone, good luster
• Color: Black, gold, silver tone, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Just under 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A coiled rope mesh disc anchors three cascading drops — each a column of aurora borealis rhinestones flanked by twisted chain strands, terminating in either a faux pearl or a faceted AB crystal bead. The AB stones shift through pink, blue, and gold depending on the light, playing beautifully against the warm antique gold mesh. A fully realized mid-century evening earring with real movement and sparkle.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, aurora borealis rhinestones, faux pearl, faceted AB crystal bead

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Coiled rope mesh clip top; three tassel drops with AB rhinestone columns and twisted chain; faux pearl and AB crystal bead terminals; clip back
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones with strong color shift; faux pearl and faceted AB crystal drop beads
• Color: Gold tone, aurora borealis, cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2" length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A carved shell cameo — a classical female profile with flowing hair and draped shoulder — sits centered within a richly detailed gold filled frame. Black enamel fills the engraved scrollwork surrounding the cameo, creating strong contrast against the warm gold. The shaped cartouche frame with its quatrefoil silhouette and floral base details speaks to Victorian revival sensibility, and the hollow locket back suggests it once held a photograph or lock of hair. Signed Simmons, a respected American gold filled manufacturer active from the late 19th century onward.

Materials: Gold tone, carved shell cameo, black enamel

Details:

• Era: Late 1800s–early 1900s
• Markings: Simmons (on bail)
• Style / design notes: Quatrefoil cartouche frame; black enamel engraved scrollwork; twisted rope inner bezel; locket back; pendant bail
• Stone or material notes: Carved shell cameo; warm honey-brown ground with white relief; classical female profile with windswept hair
• Color: Gold filled, warm brown, white, black enamel
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 3" including bail

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large oval faceted stone in deep amber topaz sits high in an open prong setting, its warm honey-brown depths shifting between cognac and burnt caramel depending on the light. The setting shoulders are finished with a simple scrolled detail on each side, keeping the focus on the stone. Substantial without being heavy — a true cocktail ring with an understated elegance.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, faceted amber glass stone

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Sarah Coventry
• Style / design notes: High prong setting; open gallery; scrolled shoulder detail; single stone cocktail ring
• Stone or material notes: Large oval faceted amber/topaz glass stone; warm cognac tone with good depth and clarity
• Color: Gold tone, amber
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos
• Measurement: Size 6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single prong-set crystal stud anchors two diverging bar drops, each tipped with its own prong-set stone — creating a scattered, constellation-like effect that moves with the wearer. The splayed double-drop silhouette reads as both geometric and delicate, catching light at every angle. Clean and contemporary, with an understated sparkle.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, clear rhinestone or CZ

Details:

• Era: 1990s–2000s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Single crystal stud top; two diverging bar drops tipped with prong-set stones; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: Clear round stones, prong set; likely CZ or rhinestone
• Color: Silver tone, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos please
• Measurement: 1.5" length

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A clean, well-executed rope chain in warm gold tone — tightly twisted with good weight and a consistent, even braid throughout. Finished with a spring ring clasp. No frills, no fuss — the kind of chain that works equally well alone at the collar or layered under something longer.

Materials: Gold tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain construction; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 14" clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A gold tone metal rope chain and a black cord are twisted together into a single fluid strand, finished at each end with polished gold oval end caps and a small lobster clasp. The contrast of matte black against warm gold gives the piece a graphic, almost architectural quality — minimal but with real presence. Versatile enough to wear as a choker doubled, or as a delicate single strand.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, black cord

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: ©Trifari
• Style / design notes: Two-strand twisted rope construction; gold tone metal rope twisted with black cord; polished oval end caps; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Gold tone and black
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 12" clasped

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Multiple fine curb chains and a flat link chain are twisted together into a substantial rope-like braid, gathered at each end by smooth barrel end caps and finished with a lobster clasp. The mix of chain textures — fine mesh-like curb against a bolder flat link — gives the piece visual depth and movement. Substantial enough to wear alone, refined enough to layer.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980-90s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand twisted chain construction; mixed curb and flat link chains; barrel end caps; lobster clasp
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos 

Measurement: 3" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A mirrored pairing—light and dark, ivory and black—each carrying the same quiet floral rhythm. Worn together, they create a soft contrast; worn alone, each holds its own subtle presence.

The enamel surface feels smooth and grounded, while small rhinestone-set florals catch light in delicate points. There’s something balanced here—symmetry, repetition, and a sense of ease in how they layer.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, enamel (black and ivory), rhinestones

Details:

• Set of 2 hinged bangle bracelets
• One black enamel, one ivory enamel
• Small floral rhinestone accents throughout
• Secure clasp closures
• Designed to stack or wear separately
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Measurement: each fits approx. 6–7" wrist
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age (ivory bangle shows minor enamel wear)

A quiet curve of black enamel, interrupted by a small moment of light. The clasp sits at the center like a focal point—geometric, intentional, holding a single clear stone framed in subtle shimmer.

There’s a balance here between softness and structure. The dark enamel feels grounded and smooth, while the gold and rhinestones introduce just enough brightness. Refined, slightly dramatic, and easy to wear.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, black enamel, rhinestones

Details:

• Hinged cuff bracelet with secure clasp closure
• Black enamel exterior with gold tone interior
• Center geometric clasp with clear rhinestone accents
• Structured oval shape, sits close to the wrist
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Measurement: fits approx. 6–7" wrist
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A continuous line—woven, fluid, quietly luminous. This piece carries a softness in structure, where tightly linked gold forms a seamless curve around the wrist.

There’s a subtle weight to it, both visually and physically. The mesh-like construction creates movement within stillness, catching light in small, shifting patterns. Understated, but deeply textural—an everyday piece with a refined presence.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Flexible woven mesh-style bangle
• Slip-on style (no clasp)
• Rounded tubular form with dense link construction
• Smooth, comfortable fit with slight flexibility
• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Measurement: approx. 2.5–2.75" inner diameter
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A quiet contrast of night and gold—etched with a bird in flight, surrounded by winding florals. The surface holds a story in pattern and line, where dark enamel becomes a backdrop for something luminous and intricate.

There’s a stillness to this piece, balanced by movement in the design. It feels collected, intentional—something that carries both ornament and symbolism, with a subtle nod to traditional damascene work.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, black enamel

Details:

• Hinged cuff bracelet with safety chain
• Gold etched bird and floral scroll motif
• Damascene-inspired design (likely mid-century souvenir style)
• Structured fit, sits close to the wrist
• Era: 1950s–1970s
• Measurement: fits approx. 6–7" wrist
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A clean rhythm of white and gold—structured, repeating, quietly bold. This piece carries a sculptural presence, where each segment feels like a small architectural form, fitted together in motion.

The contrast between soft white enamel and warm gold tone creates a balanced tension—modern, but rooted in mid-century design language. It sits close to the wrist, expanding with ease, designed for everyday wear with a refined edge.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, white enamel

Details:

• Expansion/stretch bracelet
• Structured segmented design
• Crisp white enamel panels with gold tone accents
• Comfortable, flexible fit
• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Measurement: fits most average wrists (approx. 6–7.5" stretch)
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A quiet, intricate line—floral filigree suspended in gold, softened by a single green bead at the base. There’s a sense of movement here, a gentle verticality that feels both delicate and intentional.

The openwork panel catches light in subtle ways, while the soft green bead adds a grounded, almost mineral note. An understated statement—ornate, but not loud.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass bead

Details:

• Clip-on style (screw back with hinged clip)
• Openwork floral filigree panel
• Soft green glass bead drop
• Lightweight with gentle movement
• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Measurement: approx. 2.25" drop length
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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 quiet boldness—rounded gold forms softened by light. These earrings hold a sculptural presence, where crystal and metal meet in balance, reflecting a refined, unmistakable design language.

Clear rhinestones in mixed cuts are set into softly domed gold-tone forms, creating a constellation-like pattern. Signed Givenchy, they carry the weight of late 20th century designer costume jewelry—elegant, considered, and enduring.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Signed Givenchy 
• Clip-on back (comfortable padded clips)
• Round domed design with mixed-cut rhinestones
• Likely 1980s–1990s era
• Designer costume jewelry
• Measurement: approx. 1" diameter 
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Five parallel bar links connected by horizontal rungs form a wide, articulated gate panel that hangs with satisfying weight from a flat top bar post — the same structural logic as a watch bracelet, reinterpreted as an earring. The matte brushed finish keeps the design grounded, letting the geometry do the work. A quietly bold choice that reads as modern regardless of the decade it was made.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Wide gate link panel drop; flat top bar; five-row bar link construction; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos 

Measurement: 1.5" drop

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Bold links softened by deep cobalt glass—this piece moves between structure and ornament. The carved cabochons hold light in a darker tone, framed by small points of sparkle that feel precise rather than excessive.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochons, rhinestones

Details:

• Signed DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) on back
• Chunky curb chain construction
• Carved deep blue glass cabochons with floral/starburst detail
• Rhinestone accents framing center and side links
• Hook clasp with extender chain
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A fluid grid of light—rows of rounded links that catch and release shine with every movement. Structured, but soft at the edges.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Multi-row rounded link construction (graduated toward front)
• Smooth, high-polish finish
• Fold-over clasp
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Weight and rhythm—two chains moving together, anchored by a saturated red center. Bold, but still refined in its symmetry.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochon, rhinestones

Details:

• Double curb chain design
• Red cabochon centerpiece with rhinestone accents
• Fold-over clasp
• Unsigned (Gucci tag not original to piece)
• Era: late 1980s–early 1990s
• Measurement: approx. 16"
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

A petite round dress watch from Sarah Coventry's Supreme line, its entire bezel encrusted with a double row of pavé rhinestones that catch light from every angle. The sunburst white dial with gold tone dot markers and matching hands reads quietly behind all that sparkle — restraint at the center, celebration at the edge. A sapphire-colored cabochon crowns the winding stem. Not currently running; needs battery or service.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, rhinestone bezel, expansion bracelet

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Signed "Sarah Coventry Supreme" on dial
• Style / design notes: Round case; double-row pavé rhinestone bezel; sunburst white dial; gold dot markers; sapphire-colored cabochon crown; textured gold tone expansion bracelet
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestone bezel; sapphire-colored cabochon at crown
• Function: Not currently running, needs battery or service
• Color: Gold tone, white, clear rhinestone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see pictures

Measurement: Expandable, fits 6" and up

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Large domed blush pink moonglow cabochons alternate with molded plastic flower links, each blossom centered by a clear rhinestone — the palette of a spring morning rendered in mid-century resin and paste. The enameled rolo chain carries the same soft pink tone throughout, keeping the piece unified from focal to clasp. Hook closure. A textbook example of 1950s floral collar design — feminine without being fussy.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, moonglow plastic cabochons, molded plastic flowers, rhinestone centers, enameled rolo chain

Details:

• Era: 1950s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Alternating domed moonglow cabochons and molded floral links; rhinestone centers; enameled pink rolo chain; hook closure
• Stone or material notes: Blush pink moonglow domed cabochons; molded plastic daisy flowers with clear rhinestone centers
• Color: Blush pink, gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage, please see images

Measurement: 16"

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A wide domed cuff wrapped in glossy crimson enamel, its surface smooth and uninterrupted — color as the entire statement. The gold tone metal interior and rim edges frame the enamel cleanly, and a hinged opening with a hidden clasp keeps the silhouette unbroken. Bold without ornamentation, the kind of piece that anchors an entire look from the wrist.

Materials: Gold tone base metal, enamel

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Wide domed cuff; glossy enamel exterior; hinged opening with hidden clasp; gold tone interior and rim
• Stone or material notes: Glossy crimson enamel
• Color: Crimson red, gold tone
• Condition: good vintage condition, see images.

Measurement: 2.75" x 2.5" diameter

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A starburst of aurora borealis rhinestones radiates from an open filigree frame — each stone shifting between green, gold, and ice blue as the light moves. The spiked outer ring gives the design an almost celestial quality, somewhere between a compass rose and a distant galaxy. Marked Sarah Coventry Pat. Pend., placing these in the brand's early design period. A collectors' piece with everyday appeal.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, aurora borealis rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: Stamped "Sarah Cov. Pat. Pend."
• Style / design notes: Round filigree frame with spiked outer edge, cluster of prong-set AB rhinestones
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones with green, gold, and blue iridescent shift
• Function: Clip-on closure
• Color: Silver-tone, aurora borealis multi
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 1.25" diameter

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A deep black oval cabochon anchored by a single clear rhinestone at center — the contrast is sharp and quietly dramatic. The ornate gold-tone frame carries bead and floral detailing that softens the severity with a Victorian sensibility. Clip-on backs make them accessible without sacrifice. Marked Avon, and wearing every bit of that era's considered elegance.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, black glass or resin cabochon, rhinestone accent

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped Avon
• Style / design notes: Oval black cabochon in ornate frame with bead and floral surround, clip-on closure
• Stone or material notes: Black glass or resin cabochon with single clear rhinestone center
• Function: Clip-on closure
• Color: Gold-tone, black, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A luminous white cabochon anchors this pendant, framed by rows of petite crystals and warm gold-tone metal. The elongated shield shape echoes the matching earrings, suggesting this was sold as a set — a hallmark of Avon's considered costume collections of the late 1970s and 80s. The multi-strand silver-tone chain adds texture and subtle contrast. Polished enough for evening, understated enough for every day.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, silver-tone multi-strand chain, white glass or resin cabochon, rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped on reverse Avon
• Style / design notes: Elongated shield pendant with crystal band detail, multi-strand chain
• Stone or material notes: White cabochon, likely glass or resin; small clear rhinestones
• Color: Gold-tone, silver-tone, white, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 18" chain, pendant drops 1"

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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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Multiple fine cable chains gather and drape into a sculpted mesh bow at the front — fluid architecture that moves between structured and soft depending on how the light catches it. The bow is formed from the chains themselves, pinched at center by a small bar detail, with the mesh fanning out on either side in a controlled cascade. Hook and eye closure with a generous five-inch extender chain offers flexible length. A quietly dramatic piece with a strong 1980s design sensibility.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand cable chain with draped mesh bow focal detail; bar pinch center; hook and eye closure; extender chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see images

Measurement: 12" + 5" extender

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two parallel foxtail chains are gathered at center by a sliding bar detail, releasing into a fine mesh fringe tassel that moves with the wrist — architectural restraint giving way to something looser. A decorative fleur-de-lis style clasp closes the piece with the kind of considered finishing that defined Monet's mid-century craftsmanship. Safety chain included. One of their more expressive designs.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped "Monet" on clasp and hang tag
• Style / design notes: Double strand foxtail chain; sliding center bar; mesh fringe tassel; fleur-de-lis style clasp; safety chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small, fully dimensional owl perches on a simple split band — feathers textured in fine relief, purple rhinestone eyes catching light with unexpected intensity. Owls carried real cultural currency in the 1970s, appearing across jewelry, ceramics, and print as symbols of quiet wisdom. This one has the charm of something found rather than bought. A ring that sparks conversation without demanding it. Stamped Sarah Coventry

Materials Silver-tone base metal, purple rhinestone accents

Details

• Era: 1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Three-dimensional owl figure with textured feather relief, split shank band
• Stone or material notes: Small purple rhinestone eyes
• Color: Silver-tone, purple
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: adjustable

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A vivid blue heart rhinestone sits at the center of a starburst halo of clear prong-set crystals, small, precise, and brighter than its size suggests. The combination of a colored heart stone with a clear diamond-like surround was a popular format in the 1970s and 1980s, echoing the look of fine sapphire cluster jewelry at a fraction of the cost. A small maker's mark is present on the reverse but partially illegible, worth examining under magnification before listing.

Materials Gold-tone base metal pendant; blue and clear rhinestones; dark silver-tone curb chain (possible replacement)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Details

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Partial maker's mark on pendant reverse, illegible; buyer to verify
• Style / design notes: Heart-shaped blue rhinestone center; eight clear round rhinestones in starburst halo setting; prong set throughout; double bail
• Stone notes: Blue heart rhinestone center; clear round rhinestones in surrounding halo; all prong set
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Gold tone, blue, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition 

Measurement: Pendant 0.5"; chain 18.5"

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A pink rose floats against a sky-blue enamel ground, its petals rendered with a confident, unhurried hand — the kind of detail that asks to be looked at closely. The surface has the iridescent, patterned quality of guilloche enamel, where fine engraving beneath translucent enamel creates a subtle shimmer that shifts with the light. The gold-tone frame is ornate and deliberate: scalloped lower edge, scrollwork upper bail with a decorative loop — the whole composition echoing the Victorian tradition of miniature portrait pendants. Unsigned and quietly lovely.

Materials Gold-tone base metal frame and chain; blue enamel with hand-painted rose (possibly guilloche — unverified)

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s, Victorian revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Round enamel cabochon in scalloped gold-tone bezel; ornate scrollwork bail with open loop; hand-painted pink rose on sky-blue ground; enamel surface has guilloche-style iridescent patterning
• Stone notes: Blue enamel with hand-painted pink rose and green leaf detail — porcelain, glass, or resin 
• Function: Pendant necklace
• Color: Gold tone, sky blue, pink, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Pendant 1.5" including bail; chain 18"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A fully functional miniature coin purse worn as a pendant — the body woven in fine gold-tone mesh, framed by a scalloped metal border and centered with a small enamel heart bearing a hand-painted pink rose. The push-clasp opens at the top; the interior is clean and holds small keepsakes, coins, or folded notes. The chain handle loops up to a longer link chain, so the purse hangs and moves freely at the neckline. It sits at the intersection of jewelry and object — something to wear and something to use.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; fine mesh body; painted enamel rose heart cabochon; link chain

Details

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Square miniature coin purse form; fine woven mesh front and back panels; scalloped top frame with push-clasp closure; ornate filigree side edges; centered enamel heart with pink rose on white ground; chain handle attached to longer necklace chain
• Stone notes: Enamel heart with hand-painted pink rose — porcelain or resin, unverified
• Function: Wearable functional coin purse pendant; opens to small interior compartment
• Color: Gold tone, white, pink, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition

Measurement: Purse 1.5" x 1.5" excluding handle; chain approximately 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A Russian lacquer bead pendant, its glossy black ground covered in dense gold and iridescent botanical scrollwork that shifts between gold, teal, and violet in the light — a technique rooted in centuries of Russian decorative art. A small rhinestone rondelle caps the top where it meets the jump ring. Hangs from a slim gold tone snake chain, sitting just below the collarbone. Collectible craft worn as jewelry.

Materials: Russian lacquer bead, gold tone metal chain, rhinestone rondelle cap

Details:

• Era: 1970s-1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Russian lacquer bead pendant; iridescent floral scroll decoration; rhinestone rondelle cap; slim snake chain
• Stone or material notes: Lacquered bead with hand-painted iridescent gold, teal, and violet botanical motifs
• Color: Black, gold, iridescent
• Condition: Excellent

Measurement: 23" chain, pendant drop approx. 1"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Hand-modeled English bone china at its most domestic and charming — a yellow rose in full bloom surrounded by blue forget-me-nots and green serrated leaves, each petal and floret individually shaped and painted by hand. Denton China operated out of Staffordshire from 1945 until its acquisition by Aynsley in 1968, producing bone china "fantasies" — flower brooches, birds, and baskets — that have become quietly collectible. The stamped back confirms its English origin and places it squarely within that twenty-three year production window. Fragile as all china jewelry is, and best worn with intention.

Materials Hand-modeled and hand-painted English bone china; brass pin back

Details

• Era: c. 1945–1968 (Denton China production period)
• Markings: Stamped "Denton China / Made in England" on reverse
• Style / design notes: Central yellow rose in full spiral bloom; surrounding blue forget-me-not florets with orange centers; five green serrated leaves forming base; fully three-dimensional, hand-modeled construction
  
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Yellow, white, blue, green, orange
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; please handle with care as bone china is fragile

Measurement: 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A simple circle, made interesting by its surface — the band is covered in fine granulation-style texture with scattered raised dots that catch light across the curve, anchored by a single deep red stone set in a smooth round bezel at the base. The stone has the color and depth of a garnet, though material is unverified and sold as-is. Modest in scale, confident in presence — the kind of pin that works on a collar or a scarf without demanding attention.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; deep red bezel-set stone 

Details

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Open circle form with scalloped outer edge; overall granulation-style raised dot texture; single round deep red stone in smooth bezel setting at lower right; simple bar pin clasp
• Stone notes: Deep red round stone, bezel set
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Gold tone / deep red
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; warm patina

Measurement: 1.15" diameter 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An open oval frame — the kind that once held a miniature portrait — crowned with a spray of cast flowers, leaves, and berries that spill naturally over the top edge. The form draws directly from the Victorian tradition of locket frames and mourning jewelry, here reinterpreted as a purely decorative brooch with no stone or image inside. The empty center is the point: it frames whatever lies beneath it on the fabric, turning a simple lapel into something more considered. The oxidized silver tone gives the cast detail real depth.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s, Victorian revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Open oval frame with beaded inner border and scalloped outer edge; dimensional floral and leaf garland crown with blossoms, buds, and foliage; oxidized finish emphasizes relief; asymmetrical botanical spray
  
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Silver tone, oxidized
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 1.6"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Cast in the tradition of European dress jewelry, this round brooch is dense with ornament — concentric rings of scrolling filigree, a scalloped border edge, and a raised pinwheel flower at the center, all in oxidized silver tone that lets the depth of the pattern read clearly. The "W. Germany" stamp on the back is a reliable date marker, placing manufacture before German reunification in 1990, and signals the quality standards associated with postwar West German jewelry production. Closes with a clip mechanism rather than a pin — secure and non-damaging to fabric.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, oxidized finish

Details

• Era: c. 1950s–1980s, pre-1990 (confirmed by W. Germany stamp)
• Markings: Stamped "W. Germany" on reverse
• Style / design notes: Circular form; layered openwork filigree with scrolling S-curve motifs; raised pinwheel floral center; scalloped outer border with marcasite-style bead detail; oxidized finish enhances relief depth
• Function: Clip brooch (clip-back mechanism, non-piercing)
• Color: Silver tone, oxidized
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The geometry is precise and deliberate — a black enamel diamond lozenge at center, set with a small floral marcasite cluster, flanked by symmetrical openwork filigree wings dense with pave-set steel-grey stones. The combination of jet-black enamel and gunmetal sparkle is a direct echo of the 1920s German marcasite and onyx tradition, here translated into a silver-tone reproduction piece with the same graphic authority. Wears beautifully on a black dress collar, a blazer lapel, or a hat brim.

Materials Silver-tone base metal; black enamel; marcasite-style pave-set stones (cut steel or paste); openwork filigree frame

Details

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s, Art Deco revival style
  
• Style / design notes: Horizontal bar form; central black enamel diamond lozenge with pave marcasite floral motif; symmetrical openwork filigree side panels; scalloped border edge; pave-set grey stones throughout
• Stone notes: Marcasite-style stones (cut steel or dark paste); bezel and pave set
• Function: Pin brooch with simple bar clasp
• Color: Silver tone, black, gunmetal grey
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Approximately 1.6" x .5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Cobalt and ice-blue enamel layered over a sculpted gold-tone body — this parrot perches on a naturalistic branch with the casual confidence of something that belongs in a terrarium or a rain forest, not a jewelry box. The face is the most alive part: a cluster of clear rhinestones forms the cheek patch, with a single pink rhinestone at the eye that gives the bird a knowing, slightly amused expression. White enamel accents the throat and wing, softening the deep blue body. A piece that rewards a second look.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; blue and white enamel; clear and pink rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1950s–1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Figural parrot or macaw perched on forked branch; cobalt and teal blue enamel body with white enamel chest and wing accents; clear rhinestone cheek cluster; single pink rhinestone eye; textured feather detail on body
• Stone notes: Clear rhinestones (cheek cluster); pink rhinestone (eye); prong set
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Cobalt blue, white, gold tone, pink
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 2" x 1.5"

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Trifari distilled the sailboat into its essential geometry here — a single sweeping mast, triangular sails reduced to pure line and negative space, a curved hull that echoes the horizon. It is a study in confident restraint, the kind of design that looks as current now as it did when it left the studio. Signed with the crown Trifari mark and copyright symbol, placing it firmly within the label's most collectible mid-century period. Trifari's reputation for designer-quality costume jewelry — built under head designer Alfred Philippe and worn by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower — makes signed pieces consistently sought after.

Materials Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: c. 1955–1969 (crown Trifari with © mark)
• Markings: Signed "Crown Trifari ©" on reverse
• Style / design notes: Figural sailboat; fully openwork; angular modernist interpretation; single mast with swept sails and curved hull; matte and polished surface contrast
  
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wink of mid-century wit — this figural brooch renders the iconic cat-eye glasses frame in miniature, complete with rhinestone-set upper rims and the characteristic upswept corners that defined the decade's eyewear silhouette. Novelty jewelry of this type was enormously popular in the 1950s, when wearing a miniature version of an everyday object was a form of playful self-expression. The open frames give it a light, graphic quality that reads well on a lapel, collar, or hat brim.

Materials Gold-tone base metal; clear prong-set rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1950s–early 1960s
  
• Style / design notes: Figural cat-eye eyeglasses form; rhinestones set along upper frame and upswept corners; open lens frames; standard pin-back clasp
• Stone notes: Clear glass rhinestones; prong set along top bar and cat-eye tips
• Function: Pin brooch
• Color: Gold tone 
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

The circle pin had its heyday in the 1950s, and this one hits every note of the form — a twisted rope-twist hoop framing a three-dimensional rose in full bloom, stem curling naturally through the open center. Stamped 1/20 12K gold filled, meaning the gold layer comprises at least 1/20th of the total metal weight — a durable, quality construction used widely in American mid-century jewelry. The rose is sculpted with genuine attention: petals spiral inward, leaves are individually veined, and the composition feels less like costume jewelry and more like a miniature still life.

Materials 1/20 12K gold filled

Details

• Era: c. 1950s
• Markings: Stamped 1/20 12K GF on reverse of rose
• Style / design notes: Open circle form with rope-twist outer border; double inner ring; three-dimensional rose with spiraled petals and veined leaves; stem curves through center
  
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Warm yellow gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A study in motion — this brooch draws the eye through a sweeping spiral of channel-set baguettes, pavé rounds, and marquise rhinestones arranged in an open, ribbon-like composition. The layered design is characteristic of late Art Deco and early Retro costume jewelry, where geometric precision meets organic flourish. Unsigned but finely constructed, with the tight stone-setting and rhodium-toned base metal typical of quality American makers from the 1940s. Wears beautifully pinned to a lapel, a scarf, or the neckline of a dark dress.

Materials Silver-tone base metal, clear prong-set and channel-set glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: c. 1940s — late Art Deco / early Retro
  
• Style / design notes: Open circular swirl form; mixed stone cuts — baguette fan arc, pavé round sections, central marquise cluster; ribbon-like layered frame
• Stone notes: Clear glass rhinestones; baguette, marquise, and round cuts
• Function: Pin brooch with roll-over safety clasp
• Color: Silver / clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Approximately 1.5" in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A carved shell mottled olive and deep green, cool to the touch — rests in a gold-tone mount of textured claw-form legs and a pointed tail, the whole creature assembled with the unhurried confidence of something built to last. Turtle jewelry has been a quiet constant across cultures and centuries, carrying associations of longevity and groundedness that feel as relevant now as ever. The jade shell is hand-carved with shell pattern detail, and the contrast between the stone's natural variation and the warm gold-tone surround gives the piece a genuinely organic presence. Unsigned but consistent with mid-century jade and stone figural jewelry.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal mount; carved natural nephrite jade shell (unverified — tests as stone, cold to the touch, consistent with nephrite jade or serpentine)

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Naturalistic turtle form; carved jade shell with incised pattern detail; gold-tone claw-foot legs, head mount, and pointed tail; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Carved green stone shell
• Function: Lapel brooch
• Color: Olive and deep green with gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, gentle gold wear around edges

Measurement: 1.25" long

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A flower basket in gold-tone metal — its woven base rising into a mounded canopy of tiny blossoms accented with clear rhinestones — conceals a hinged lid that opens to reveal a solid perfume or glace compartment inside. Avon produced these functional locket brooches throughout the 1970s as a signature novelty line: wearable vessels for their solid perfumes, collectible in their own right long after the fragrance is gone. The basket weave texture, rope-trim handle, and floral detailing are all precisely rendered at a compact scale. Signed on the interior lid.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; clear rhinestone accents; hinged locket mechanism with inner perfume compartment

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s
• Markings: Signed "Avon ©" on interior of hinged lid
• Style / design notes: Flower basket form with woven base texture, rope-handle trim, and mounded floral top; hinged oval lid opens to solid perfume/compartment; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestone accents, perfume compartment retains faint original scent
• Function: Wearable solid perfume locket brooch
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, hinge functional, still contains perfume

Measurement: 1.75" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A windswept bonsai in miniature — its sinuous gold-tone trunk rising from a deep green rectangular glass base rimmed in pavé clear rhinestones, the canopy spreading into clusters of gold leaves set with alternating emerald and clear rhinestones. The bonsai form carries centuries of meaning in East Asian tradition: patience, resilience, the beauty of things shaped slowly over time. As a brooch it translates that stillness into something worn and carried. A rare and particular piece that appeals well beyond the usual costume jewelry collector.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; deep green rectangular glass base; clear pavé rhinestone trim; emerald and clear rhinestone flower clusters; needle pin with roller catch

Details:

• Era: c. 1980s–1990s
  
• Style / design notes: Sculpted bonsai form with sinuous trunk; gold-tone leaf canopy set with emerald and clear rhinestones; rectangular green glass planter base with pavé rhinestone border
• Stone or material notes: Green glass base; emerald green and clear rhinestones — all simulated; no natural stones
• Function: Lapel brooch
• Color: Gold tone, deep green, and clear
• Condition: Great Vintage Condition

Measurement: 2" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Long-limbed and self-possessed, this stylized cat brooch captures the sleek, graphic feline silhouette that defined mid-century American costume jewelry. The brushed and textured gold-tone body contrasts with a slim collar of aurora borealis rhinestones — their iridescent flash the only ornament the cat needs. The exaggerated proportions and confident pose feel as current now as they did sixty years ago. A piece for the lapel, the scarf, or the coat.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; aurora borealis rhinestone collar accent; needle pin with roller catch

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s
  
• Style / design notes: Seated stylized cat with elongated legs and curled tail; brushed texture body; slim AB rhinestone collar; open eye cutouts; needle pin back
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones at collar 
• Function: Lapel / scatter brooch
• Color: Gold tone with iridescent AB rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, some gold tone loss

Measurement: 2.5" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

• Brand: Authentic signed Monet (stamped on the reverse)
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modernist / Abstract Swirl / Tailored Metal
• Metal: Heavy gold-plated base metal alloy
• Closure: Secure rolling safety clasp pin
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; the gold plating remains rich, bright, and uniform with minimal age-appropriate surface wear. The pin mechanism works flawlessly.