A round locket with a light touch — a single etched flower and trailing vine curl across the brushed silver-tone surface, catching the light against the matte finish. Simple and unadorned on the back, it opens to two smooth photo compartments inside.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Round locket with brushed silver-tone finish, etched flower and vine motif on front and back
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, silver-tone shows light surface wear and faint tarnish spots consistent with age, please reference photos
• Measurement: 1.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A study in restraint — this round locket keeps its brushed gold-tone surface simple, marked only by a delicate rope-twist border and a spray of hand-engraved leaves in high polish. Front and back mirror each other in design, and it opens to two smooth photo compartments inside.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Round locket with brushed gold-tone finish, rope-twist border, hand-engraved leaf motif on front and back
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, gold-tone shows minimal wear
• Measurement: 1.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

soft pink against a textured white enamel-style ground, framed by an elaborate raised gold-tone border of leaves, scrollwork, and rope-twist trim. The reverse is smooth and plain, opening to two photo compartments, one fitted with a small center grommet.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, enamel-style painted panel

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Large oval locket with hand-painted rose on textured white ground, ornate raised scrollwork and leaf border with rope-twist edging, plain polished reverse
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone with white ground, pink rose, green leaves
• Condition: Great vintage condition, gold-tone shows light surface scratching on the reverse, please reference photos
• Measurement: 2.25" x 1.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An oval locket carrying a full bloom across its face — a large central flower, hand-engraved with detailed petal shading, surrounded by smaller blossoms and trailing leaves in the same brushed-gold finish. Simple and plain on the reverse, it opens to two smooth photo compartments inside.

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Oval locket with hand-engraved floral design across the front, brushed-gold finish, plain polished reverse
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows light surface wear and faint scratching on the reverse, please reference images
• Measurement: 1.25" x 0.87"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three hearts in a row, each one its own tiny locket — a graduated brooch with a large center heart flanked by two smaller ones, every lid hinged to open and hand-engraved with florals, leaves, and love-token motifs (a pair of joined hearts on the center, single hearts and blossoms on the sides). The pin back sits along the reverse, ready to wear on a collar or lapel.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s
• Style/design notes: Triple heart locket brooch, graduated sizing with hinged lids on all three hearts, hand-engraved floral and heart motifs, pin-back closure
• Function: Locket brooch, opens to three compartments
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows light wear and soft patina at the high points of the engraving, please reference images
• Measurement: Large heart 1.75" long, small hearts 0.75" tall

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A personal keepsake with a piece of teen idol history tucked inside — this fold-out locket opens to four sepia-toned photos of The Monkees, each panel hinging out accordion-style. The textured gold-tone front is set with a red and green rhinestone medallion bordered in faux pearls, while the back is engraved with the name "Susan" in flowing script, a nod to whoever once carried this close.

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

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: "Susan" engraved on reverse
• Style/design notes: Four-panel accordion-fold locket with textured gold-tone finish, red and green rhinestone medallion bordered in faux pearl accents on front, hinged photo panels featuring The Monkees inside
• Function: Locket, opens to four photo panels
• Color: Gold-tone with red and green rhinestones, cream faux pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, faux pearls show rubbed/worn finish, one stone missing from the medallion, gold-tone shows light wear at the high points
• Measurement: 1" x 0.937"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A miniature book locket dressed up with a sparkling flourish — its cover is a swirl of raised gold-tone scrollwork centered on a rhinestone flower with a faux pearl heart. Open the hinged spine and it holds two tiny oval portrait photos, already tucked inside, a quiet trace of whoever carried this before. The reverse is smooth and plain, engraved detailing along the etched border.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, rhinestones, faux pearl

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Book-form locket with raised scrollwork cover, rhinestone and faux pearl flower centerpiece, etched border detailing, hinged spine, includes two vintage oval photo inserts
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone with clear rhinestones and cream pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows light wear at the high points of the scrollwork, no missing stones, please reference photos
• Measurement: 1" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A tiny book that opens like a secret — this locket is cast in the form of a miniature photo album, its front cover embossed with "Album Souvenir" in flowing script beneath a spray of berries and leaves, its back cover carrying a matching blank cartouche framed in scrollwork, ready for a monogram. The hinged spine opens to a small photo compartment inside, and a triangle clasp with jump ring closes it shut.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Book-form locket, "Album Souvenir" embossed on front cover with floral and berry scrollwork, blank cartouche with floral wreath on back cover, hinged spine, triangle closure clasp
• Function: Locket, opens to one photo compartment
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, oxidized patina throughout consistent with the antiqued silver finish
• Measurement: 1.5" x 0.937"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An oval locket with quiet drama at its center — a black enamel-style panel holds a hand-painted floral motif, its petals and leaves traced in gold against the dark ground. The scalloped gold-tone frame carries its own soft repoussé detailing, and the back is finished in a fine textured wash. Opens to two empty photo compartments inside.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black enamel-style panel

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Oval locket, hand-painted floral motif on black enamel-style front panel with repoussé floral border, textured back panel
• Color: Gold-tone with black, muted florals, and gold accent painting
• Condition: Good vintage condition, noticeable gold-tone loss/wear on the interior compartments, please reference images
• Measurement: Pendant 1.25"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Nine strands of gold-tone snake chain gather into a sculptural cylinder clasp before falling loose into a fringe of ball-tipped tassels. The design has the fluid, tactile quality of 1970s statement jewelry, meant to move and catch light with the wrist. A bold, wearable piece that layers well with mixed metals or stands alone as a single statement.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Unmarked
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand snake chain, cylindrical clasp, ball-tipped tassel fringe
• Stone or material notes: None, metal only
• Function: Bracelet, hinged box clasp
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 7"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials

Details

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A coiled serpent poised mid-strike, its open mouth revealing a red enameled tongue and a single rhinestone eye. White enamel accents trace the diamond scale pattern across a textured gold-tone body, giving the piece dimension without excess. Signed ART, a well-regarded name in mid-century costume design known for detailed figural work.

Materials

Details

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Stamped ART
• Style / design notes: Coiled serpent brooch, open-mouth detail, textured scale relief
• Stone or material notes: White enamel accents, red rhinestone eye
• Color: Gold-tone with white enamel and red accent
• Function: Pin/brooch with roll-over clasp
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Approx. 2.5" x 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Multiple snake-chain strands fall together and gather into a single knotted mesh, releasing into a fringe of tapered gold tone tassels below. The knot itself becomes the focal point, sculptural rather than simply decorative. A dramatic, fluid piece that moves with the body.

Details

• Era: 1960's-70's
• Markings: Unmarked
• Style / design notes: Multi-strand snake chain, knotted mesh centerpiece, tapered tassel fringe
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: 22"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slim snake chain lies flat and fluid against the skin, its faceted links catching light in a continuous, subtle shimmer. Simple enough to wear daily, substantial enough to layer with a pendant. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Snake chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two herringbone strands twist together into a continuous braid, catching light along every crossing. A striking textured buckle clasp anchors the design, adding a graphic finishing touch. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Braided double-strand herringbone chain with decorative buckle clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 16.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter2

A twisted rope-style chain moves with fluid texture, its interlocking links catching light from every angle. A collarbone-length piece, easy to layer or wear alone. Signed Emma Page, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Markings: Emma Page
Style/design notes: Rope-style multi-link chain with barrel clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 15"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An interwoven rope-style chain twists in a continuous multi-link pattern, giving the piece depth and movement as it catches the light. Substantial enough to wear alone, versatile enough to layer. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Rope-style multi-link chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A classic rope chain twists in a continuous spiral, its faceted links catching light with a lively, textured shimmer. A small barrel accent sits near the clasp, a subtle nod to craftsmanship. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Rope twist chain with barrel accent, lobster clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 17"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A simple cable chain drapes with easy, everyday movement, its smooth oval links catching soft highlights without competing for attention. A versatile layering piece that works alone or as a base for a pendant. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Cable chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A cable chain with diamond-cut texturing along each link catches light with subtle, continuous sparkle as it moves. Versatile and easy to layer or wear alone. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Textured (diamond-cut) cable chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slim herringbone chain lies flat and fluid against the skin, its interlocking links catching light in a soft, continuous shimmer. Simple enough to wear daily, substantial enough to layer with a pendant. Unsigned, likely 1970s–1980s.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Herringbone chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Golod-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An extra-long cable chain drapes with easy movement, punctuated at intervals by decorative textured curb-link stations that catch light differently from the smooth chain around them. Long enough to wear doubled or layered, with room to make it your own. Unsigned, likely 1970s–80s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style/design notes: Cable chain with textured curb-link stations, spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 38.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A coreana-link chain moves with fluid weight, its small faceted diamond links catching light from every angle for a subtle, continuous sparkle. Simple and versatile, easy to layer or wear alone. Unsigned, likely mid-to-late 20th century.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Style/design notes: Coreana (diamond-faceted) link chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 18.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A flat serpentine chain moves smoothly on the neck, its close, flattened links catching the light in a continuous ribbon. Simple and versatile, easy to wear alone or layered with a pendant. Signed Korea, likely 1970s–80s.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:
Era: 1970s–1980s
Markings: Korea
Style/design notes: Flat serpentine chain with spring ring clasp
Color: Gold-tone
Condition: Good vintage condition
Measurement: 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slender bangle spirals in a continuous twist, its textured surface catching light along every ridge. The rope-like motif is a nod to nautical and mid-century design, understated enough to wear alone or stack with others. Unmarked, likely mid-to-late 20th century.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:
Style/design notes: Twisted rope design, slip-on bangle
Color: Silver-tone
Condition: Great vintage condition
Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An oval tonneau-shaped case holds a soft ivory dial, "Lorus" signed in navy beneath a bold Roman numeral XII, with slim baton markers standing in for the rest of the hours. Gold-tone hands and a quartz movement keep the face clean and legible. The case itself carries a finely cross-hatched texture that catches the light, continuing into the integrated woven-look bracelet for a cohesive, tailored look. A crown at three o'clock, base metal bezel, and stainless steel case back round out the details. A polished, easy-to-wear quartz piece with understated shine.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: "Lorus" and "Quartz" on dial; "Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, V235-527, MOV'T Japan, Dial Taiwan" on case back
• Style / design notes: oval tonneau case, textured gold-tone bracelet, Roman numeral XII
• Stone or material notes: no stones
• Function: quartz movement
• Color: gold tone with ivory dial
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement: 2.25 inch diameter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch. 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A clean round case with a softly scalloped bezel holds a cream dial marked simply "Helbros 17 Jewels," a red-tipped hand adding a small flash of contrast against the gold hardware. Two-tone lugs echo the mixed metal band, part textured gold, part silver expansion. This is genuine mid-century mechanical craftsmanship — 17 jewels was a real spec, not marketing — from a maker known for reliable, well-made watches at an accessible price point.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, two-tone expansion band, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: "Helbros," "17 Jewels" on dial
• Style / design notes: round case, scalloped bezel, two-tone lugs, red accent second hand
• Stone or material notes: no stones
• Function: manual-wind mechanical movement, 17 jewels
• Color: gold tone with silver-tone band accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch. 

Measurement: 2 inch diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round white dial with clean numerals sits in a lightly textured gold bezel, the Lucerne name lettered simply beneath twelve. The bark-textured band terminates in a rectangular clasp trimmed in a single row of clear rhinestones, a small flash of sparkle against the brushed gold finish. Simple where it needs to be, detailed where it counts — the kind of piece that reads elegant without trying hard. A neat Swiss-made watch with just enough embellishment to stand out.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal, clear rhinestone accents, mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: "Lucerne," "Swiss Made" on dial
• Style / design notes: round case, bark-textured band, rectangular rhinestone-trimmed buckle clasp
• Stone or material notes: clear rhinestone trim along clasp edges
• Function: mechanical movement (manual-wind crown)
• Color: gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 

Measurement: 2.25 inch long, 1.75 in wide

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch. 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An oversized faceted crystal sits over the dial like a jeweler's loupe, giving this piece a bold, sculptural presence closer to statement jewelry than a conventional watch face. The silver tone expansion band is simple and comfortable, letting the crystal do the visual work. The dial beneath shows notable age damage and is not currently legible or confirmed running, making this best suited as a display piece, repair project, or for parts.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, faceted glass crystal, expansion bracelet

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: "L.B.C. Base Metal" (case back)
• Style / design notes: oversized faceted crystal over case, expansion band
• Stone or material notes: faceted glass crystal, no gemstones
• Function: movement condition unconfirmed — dial shows corrosion, sold as-is
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Vintage, dial deteriorated/stained, sold as-is for display, repair, or parts, please see images

Measurement: 2.5 inch diameter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch. 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A classic strand of graduated faux pearls with a soft, luminous glow, hand-knotted between each bead for durability and drape. The clasp is a marquise-shaped sterling silver piece set with a single sparkling rhinestone, marked "Sterling" on the reverse. A timeless, elegant staple that layers beautifully or stands alone.

Materials
Faux pearls, sterling silver

Details

• Era: Mid-century
• Markings: Sterling
• Style / design notes: Graduated beads, hand-knotted, rhinestone-set clasp
• Color: Cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 17" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl

Details

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A vintage pendant watch necklace featuring a round, openwork gold-tone medallion with a scrolling heart motif surrounding the watch face. The watch is signed "Bueren 17 Jewels" and marked "base metal bezel, S. Steel back" on the case. Sold untested. A statement piece with real conversation-starting charm on a long bar link chain.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, base metal bezel, stainless steel back

Details

• Era: 1960s–70s
• Markings: Bueren 17 Jewels; Base Metal Bezel, S. Steel Back
• Style / design notes: Openwork medallion pendant, watch untested, bar link chain with spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Watch face 1.5" diameter, chain 24" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

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

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A long box chain necklace in gold-tone metal, its square-link design giving good weight and shine. A small dangling Crown trifari charm hangs near the spring ring clasp, adding a personal touch. A versatile layering piece with plenty of length.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Crown Trifari charm
• Style / design notes: Box chain, small dangling initial charm at clasp, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 30" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A slim gold-tone bangle bracelet with a fine twisted rope texture running its full circumference. Simple, stackable, and easy to wear alone or layered with other bangles.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope texture, solid bangle
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2.75" diameter, fits approximately a size 8 wrist

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

An antique-style watch fob chain with rectangular engraved bar links joined by small oval connectors, finished with a spring ring clasp and swivel-style bar fitting. The etched detailing on each link gives this piece genuine Victorian/Edwardian-era character, with a warm oxidized patina throughout.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: Late 1800s–early 1900s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Engraved rectangular bar links, spring ring clasp with swivel fitting, watch-chain style construction
• Color: Silver-tone with dark patina
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 12" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A scroll-link chain necklace in gold-tone metal. Finished with a spring ring clasp. A versatile everyday chain with a bit of extra shine from its mixed-metal design.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Two-tone scroll/S-link chain, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 18" long

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round open-face pendant watch with a strikingly graphic dial — alternating black enamel-style segments hold white Roman numeral hour markers around an engraved gold-tone center medallion with ornate scrollwork hands. The case back carries matching hand-engraved scroll detailing, and the dial reads "Swiss Made." Hangs from a gold-tone cable chain with spring ring clasp. A dramatic, richly detailed vintage timepiece.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, glass crystal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Swiss Made
• Style / design notes: Open-face pendant watch, black enamel-style Roman numeral segments, engraved scrollwork dial center and case back, cable chain
• Color: Gold-tone with black accents
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Pendant 1.5" long, chain 12" long (drop, clasped)
• Function: Watch untested

Collected by Mineral and Matter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

A gold-tone fleur-de-lis brooch designed in ornate Victorian Revival style, set with faceted amethyst-tone rhinestones, clear rhinestones, and faux pearl accents. A dangling oval locket completes the piece, its front centered on a large faux pearl cabochon framed by amethyst rhinestones and more pearls, opening to reveal two photo compartments. Wearable as either a brooch or pendant, and suspended here from a fine cable chain stamped 925 Canada. A romantic, richly detailed statement piece.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, faux pearl, amethyst-tone rhinestones, sterling silver chain (925, Canada)

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: 925 Canada (on chain)
• Style / design notes: Fleur-de-lis brooch/pendant convertible, dangling oval locket with two photo compartments, amethyst and clear rhinestone accents, faux pearl details
• Color: Gold-tone with purple rhinestones and faux pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Pendant 2.25" long, chain 8.75" long (clasped)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round Saxony pendant watch with a two-tone gold and silver-tone case, etched with a delicate floral and leaf motif around the dial. The watch face reads clean with baton markers on a silvery background. Hangs from a fine cable chain with spring ring clasp — a refined, wearable piece with genuine 1960s–70s Swiss watchmaking detail.

Materials
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal, glass crystal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Saxony, Swiss Made
• Style / design notes: Two-tone etched floral case, round pendant watch, cable chain
• Color: Gold-tone and silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Pendant 1.5" long, chain 12" long (drop, clasped)
• Function: Watch untested

Collected by Mineral and Matter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

A round pendant watch by Sheffield, its dial marked "Swiss Made, Shock Resistant," set within a dramatic gold-tone mesh frame that coils outward like a nest. The watch face reads clean and legible with baton markers, sitting slightly off-center within the swirl. Hangs from a gold-tone rope chain with spring ring clasp. A statement piece of 1960s–70s design with genuine mechanical charm.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, glass crystal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Sheffield, Swiss Made, Shock Resistant
• Style / design notes: Mesh swirl frame, round pendant watch, rope chain
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Pendant 1.5" long, chain 12.5" long (drop, clasped)
• Function: Watch untested

Collected by Mineral and Matter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

A substantial 1930s panel-link bracelet in warm gold-filled tone, its brick-woven bands catching light from every angle. At center, a cluster of oval blue rhinestones forms a floral burst, flanked by two smaller sunburst filigree accents. Signed "PR.ST.CO. 1/20-12K G.F." on the fold-over clasp, by the Providence Stock Company. A substantial, eye-catching bracelet with real Art Deco-era presence.

Materials
Gold-filled metal, blue glass rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1930s
• Markings: PR.ST.CO. 1/20-12K G.F.
• Style / design notes: Brick/panel link design, blue rhinestone floral cluster center, sunburst filigree side accents, fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold-tone with blue rhinestones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 7" long, 0.75" wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large emerald-cut blue stone sits like a piece of sky held in place by simple gold prongs, its stepped facets catching light with quiet clarity. The clean architectural setting keeps all the attention on the stone, sized generously enough to make a real statement. Bold and easy to wear on its own.

Materials

Details

• Era: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Markings: Stamped 18K Elec. Plate
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut solitaire, four-prong setting, open gallery
• Stone or material notes: Large emerald-cut blue glass or crystal stone
• Color: Gold-tone with light blue stone
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Five marquise-cut blue stones step across the finger like a row of petals, each flanked by small clear rhinestone accents that add extra sparkle. The graduated cluster gives the ring a soft peak at center, tapering cleanly into a simple silver-tone band. Adjustable and easy to wear from day into evening.

Materials

Details

• Era: Late 20th century
• Markings: Stamped W
• Style / design notes: Graduated marquise cluster, rhinestone accents
• Stone or material notes: Marquise-cut blue stones, round clear rhinestone accents
• Color: Silver-tone with blue and clear stones
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Adjustable, fits sizes 4.5-6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Five marquise-cut blue stones step across the finger like a row of petals, each flanked by small clear rhinestone accents that add extra sparkle. The graduated cluster gives the ring a soft peak at center, tapering cleanly into a simple silver-tone band. Adjustable and easy to wear from day into evening.

Materials

Details

• Era: Late 20th century
• Markings: Stamped W
• Style / design notes: Graduated marquise cluster, rhinestone accents
• Stone or material notes: Marquise-cut blue stones, round clear rhinestone accents
• Color: Silver-tone with blue and clear stones
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Adjustable, fits sizes 4-7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Seven emerald-green marquise stones curve across the finger like leaves caught mid-fall, set in a ribbed silver-tone band. The graduated arrangement gives the ring real movement, substantial without feeling heavy. Signed Coventry, a reliable name in well-made costume jewelry.

Materials

Details

• Era: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Markings: Signed Coventry
• Style / design notes: Curved cluster of marquise stones, ribbed shank
• Stone or material notes: Green marquise-cut rhinestones
• Color: Silver-tone with emerald green stones
• Condition: good vintage condition

Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A round cultured pearl rests at the center like a small moon, ringed by a full halo of clear cubic zirconia that catches light from every angle. The split shoulders keep the setting light despite its size, making it easy to wear from morning into evening. A genuine pearl at heart, dressed for a bit of occasion.

Materials

Details

• Era: Late 20th century
• Style / design notes: Round pearl solitaire, full CZ halo, split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Genuine cultured pearl (according to the tooth test), clear cubic zirconia halo
• Color: Silver-tone with white pearl
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large square-cut peridot-green stone sits high in a modernist, bar-set frame, with a split shank that curves and crosses beneath it. The bold, minimal setting lets the stone take full center stage — clean lines with real color impact. Stamped 925 sterling.

Materials
Sterling silver, peridot-tone faceted stone

Details

• Style / design notes: Large square-cut center stone, bar-set modernist frame, split shank
• Color: Silver with green stone
• Condition: vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age, stone shifts slightly in setting
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A rich purple oval cabochon sits at the center of a textured, sunburst-style setting in oxidized silver-tone, dotted with four tiny faux pearls. The antiqued finish gives it an antique, almost Victorian-revival feel. Signed "Sarah Cov." inside the band. A striking, richly detailed cocktail ring.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, amethyst-tone cabochon, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Sarah Cov.
• Style / design notes: Oval cabochon in textured sunburst setting with faux pearl accents, oxidized finish
• Color: Antiqued silver-tone with purple stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Two faceted blue heart-shaped glass stones stack together, framed by small silver-tone flowers and leaves at the base — Sarah Coventry's 1973 "Love Story" design. Signed "©Sarah" inside the band. A sweet, romantic cocktail ring with genuine collector appeal.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, blue glass stones

Details

• Era: 1973
• Markings: Sarah Coventry
• Style / design notes: "Love Story" double heart stones with floral accents
• Color: Silver-tone with blue stones
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A cabochon-cut blue star sapphire simulant catches the light with a visible six-ray star, cradled in a naturalistic, branch-like setting with tiny clear accent stones tucked into the twigs. Marked "18K" with a letter "H" inside the band. A classic Linde-style star stone with sculptural, nature-inspired detailing.

Materials
Base metal, blue star sapphire simulant, clear accent stones

Details

• Markings: 18K, can not make out rest of stamp 
• Style / design notes: Cabochon star sapphire in branch/twig setting with accent stones
• Color: Silver-tone with blue stone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A delicate open-wire butterfly takes flight across the finger, its curled wings and simple silhouette catching light from every angle. Signed "Sarah Coventry" inside the band. Lightweight and playful, this is a classic 1970s design that reads sweet without being fussy.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Sarah Coventry
• Style / design notes: Open wire butterfly silhouette
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: Size 6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Four oval amber-toned glass cabochons arrange in a pinwheel cluster within an open, sculptural gold-tone setting — Sarah Coventry's "Bouquet" style. The cutout gallery below adds movement and shine to the warm honey-colored stones. Signed "Sarah Cov." inside the band, a recognizable name in vintage costume jewelry with a devoted collector following.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, glass cabochons

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Sarah Cov.
• Style / design notes: Four-stone cluster cabochon setting, open gallery band
• Color: Gold-tone with amber cabochons
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Textured and smooth oval links alternate down the length of this bracelet, twisting slightly to catch light differently as it moves on the wrist. The pattern gives it a rope-like, dimensional look without any added stones — just the interplay of matte and polished gold-tone finishes. A spring ring clasp closes it securely at the back.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Alternating textured and smooth oval link chain, rope-twist look, spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8.25" long (unclasped), 2.5" diameter (clasped)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A bold curb link chain, each link flattened and beveled for extra shine, makes this a substantial, everyday-wearable statement bracelet. The fold-over box clasp is signed "Avon," marking it as a well-made mainstay from the brand's jewelry line. Warm gold tone throughout, with a hefty, tactile weight in the hand.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon
• Style / design notes: Curb link chain, signed fold-over box clasp
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8" long (unclasped), 2.75" diameter (clasped)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Large, irregularly shaped baroque-style faux pearls string into a bold single-strand bracelet, each one catching light differently thanks to the natural variation in their surfaces. A gold-tone fishhook clasp closes it at the back. Substantial in the hand and on the neck, this reads more statement piece than delicate strand.

Materials
Faux baroque pearls, gold-tone clasp

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Single-strand chunky choker, baroque-style faux pearls, fishhook clasp
• Color: Cream/ivory
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 8" long unclasped, 3" diameter when clasped, individual pearls are 1/4th inches wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wide gold-tone bangle wrapped in a swirling ribbed cable pattern, its dimension coming from the twist rather than any added stone. Beaded rings mark the center and edges where the design shifts direction, a small structural detail borrowed from finer cable bracelet designs. Hinged with a snap closure for easy on-off wear, substantial enough to stand alone on the wrist.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Wide hinged bangle, twisted ribbed cable pattern, beaded ring accents
• Color: Gold-tone
• Function: Hinged closure with snap clasp
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 
• length: 2" by 2.5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A textured gold-tone poodle sits mid-turn, its nugget-finish coat giving real dimension against the smoother collar and paws. Ruby-colored rhinestone eyes catch the light without tipping into costume-jewelry sweetness. A 1950s–1960s figural brooch, the kind sold by the boxful in mid-century department stores and still charming decades on.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone eyes

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Figural poodle brooch, textured nugget finish, safety-catch pin back
• Stone or material notes: Ruby-colored rhinestone eyes
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small winged cherub charm swings from a delicate rope chain, its wings and figure cast with more texture and detail than most costume charms of this size manage. The kind of quiet, sentimental piece meant to be given rather than bought for oneself. Gold-tone finish throughout, spring-ring clasp.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Style / design notes: Cherub/angel charm pendant on fine rope chain bracelet, spring-ring clasp
• Era: 1970s 
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Length: 7" plus 1" charm

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Ingraham's tonneau-shaped case has the barrel-curved silhouette of true Art Deco design, its Arabic numeral dial marked simply "Made in U.S.A." A dollar-watch maker in its day, Ingraham built pieces meant for everyday wear rather than display cases, and this one still shows it. Gold-tone case, hand-wind movement, sold untested.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1930s–1940s
• Markings: INGRAHAM, MADE IN U.S.A.
• Style / design notes: Tonneau (barrel) case, Art Deco styling, Arabic numeral dial, hand-wind
• Color: Gold-tone case, cream dial
• Function: Mechanical hand-wind watch, untested
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 2" to 4.5" stretch diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

A large oval purple cabochon sits at the heart of a textured, sunburst-shaped setting, with faux pearls ringing the edge at each point. Sarah Coventry favored this kind of layered, radiating silhouette for its statement rings, letting the smooth stone play off the rougher, hammered metalwork around it. The adjustable band fits a range of sizes. A bold piece with genuine presence.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, glass stone, faux pearl

Details:

• Markings: Sarah Cov
• Style / design notes: Starburst-shaped textured setting, oval cabochon center, faux pearl accents at each point, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Oval purple cabochon with round faux pearl accents
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Silver-tone, deep purple, white
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 5, adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A bold, deep purple oval stone commands the whole hand, faceted for maximum shine and set simply in gold-tone prongs. The plain, understated band lets the stone do all the talking, giving the piece a graphic, modern edge despite its vintage roots. A striking solitaire with genuine presence.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Style / design notes: Large oval faceted solitaire, simple prong setting
• Stone or material notes: Deep purple oval rhinestone
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold-tone, deep purple
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 7.25

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A polished hematite oval sits at the center of an open, beaded filigree frame, with four round faux turquoise points radiating outward like a compass. This is Avon's "Mirabella" design, a Gothic-inspired silhouette from the brand's 1974 catalog that pairs cool gray with sky blue for real contrast. The adjustable band fits a range of sizes. A romantic, detailed piece with genuine collector appeal.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, hematite, faux turquoise

Details:

• Era: 1974
• Markings: Avon
• Style / design notes: "Mirabella" design, beaded openwork frame, four-point compass layout
• Stone or material notes: Oval hematite cabochon center with four round faux turquoise accents
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Silver-tone, gunmetal, turquoise blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Adjustable, sized 5–7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Three faceted red stones stack vertically down the center of an open oval frame, textured gold-tone shoulders adding a bit of shine at the sides. Sarah Coventry built this kind of graphic, negative-space design into many of its cocktail rings, letting the open frame do as much visual work as the stones themselves. The adjustable band fits a range of sizes. A bold, clean piece with a punch of color.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Sarah
• Style / design notes: Open oval frame, three vertically stacked prong-set stones, textured shoulders, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Three faceted round red rhinestones
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Gold-tone, red
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 5, adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Marquise-cut rhinestones fan out in two tiers to form a full, faceted flower, deep blue tips giving way to clear stones near the center. Set in a two-tone finish, the design catches light from multiple angles like petals mid-bloom. The scale is substantial without being heavy on the hand, built for a bit of shine on an ordinary day. A cluster ring with real presence.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Layered marquise-cut flower cluster, two-tone prong settings
• Stone or material notes: Blue and clear marquise rhinestones
• Function: Ring
• Color: Gold-tone, silver-tone, blue, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A cool blue emerald-cut stone sits prong-set in warm gold, flanked by small bow-shaped shoulders for a touch of vintage sweetness. Signed by Esposito, a maker known for well-made mid-century gold filled pieces, this ring has the weight and finish of costume jewelry built to last. The adjustable band means an easy, comfortable fit. A quiet, classic piece that wears well on its own or stacked.

Materials: 10K gold filled, glass stone

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: 10KT G.F. ESPO
• Style / design notes: Emerald-cut center stone, bow motif shoulders, adjustable band
• Stone or material notes: Blue faceted glass stone, emerald cut
• Function: Ring, adjustable
• Color: Gold, blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Adjustable band

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Textured gold tone leaves form a graceful open wreath, each pair cradling a single round faux pearl so the pearls appear to bloom naturally throughout the circular design. The leaves feature fine veining that catches the light with a soft satin finish, while the creamy faux pearls provide gentle contrast against the warm gold tone metal. The open center keeps the brooch feeling light and balanced, making it equally suited for a lapel, sweater, scarf, hat, or handbag.

The laurel wreath has long been a symbol of victory, celebration, and enduring elegance, making this a timeless vintage accessory that transitions easily between everyday wear and more formal occasions. The back is finished with a secure rollover safety clasp that functions smoothly and holds the brooch firmly in place. Unsigned and in great vintage condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: Late 1960s–1980s 
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Open circular laurel wreath design with textured leaves and evenly spaced faux pearls; rollover safety clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, round, cream/white tone, approximately 6–7 mm, multiple
• Color: Warm gold tone with cream faux pearls
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1.5 in diameter

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

Two textured gold tone bars arc gently downward in a double swag, meeting at the center and suspending three faux pearls from cup settings along the lower edge — one at each end of the inner bar and one larger pearl hanging from the center point. The bars are finished with a fine crosshatch texture across their entire surface, which keeps the gold from reading as plain stamped metal and gives the pendant a handmade quality at close range. The pearls are round and lustrous with a warm cream tone, graduated very slightly so the center pearl reads as the focal point without the difference being dramatic.

The festoon or swag necklace is a format with roots in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, where draped metalwork suspending pearls or stones was a standard for formal dress. This version translates that sensibility into costume jewelry scaled for everyday wear — the pendant is modest in size, the cable chain is fine, and the whole piece sits close to the collarbone rather than making a statement. It works as well with a casual neckline as with something more formal, which likely accounts for how many versions of this basic arrangement were produced through the 1970s and 1980s. Spring ring clasp. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal; faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Double swag bar pendant with crosshatch texture; three faux pearls in cup settings, center pearl slightly larger; fine cable chain; spring ring clasp
• Stone or material notes: Faux pearl, cream/white tone, round
• Color: Warm yellow gold tone with cream pearl
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Chain 9 in long when clasped; pendant approx. 2 in wide

Collected by
Mineral and Matter

Repeating X-shaped links connect end to end in a continuous chain, each one cast with fine parallel ribbing across both bars of the cross and edged with a thin silver tone outline that gives the whole bracelet a quietly two-tone quality. The links are substantial without being heavy — there's enough presence to catch light from multiple angles as the wrist moves, and enough flexibility that the bracelet drapes rather than sits stiff. The X-link or cross-link bracelet was a dominant format in gold tone costume jewelry through the late 1980s , when geometric chain styles with textural surface detail were a wardrobe standard. A box clasp with safety tab closes it securely. Unsigned and in great condition.

Materials
Gold tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1970's-1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Repeating X-cross links with fine parallel rib texture; silver tone edging creates subtle two-tone effect; box clasp with safety tab closure
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Warm gold tone with silver tone edge detail
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 7.25 in long when unclasped 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A generous cream simulated pearl sits in a simple gold tone cup, suspended from a hinged leverback that opens and closes with a satisfying click. The leverback format sits a touch lower on the earlobe than a standard stud, giving the pearl just enough room to be seen from the front without any drop.. The pearl has good even luster and the warm gold tone of the finding suits it without competing. Classic and versatile in the way only a pearl stud equivalent can be.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, simulated pearl

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Round simulated pearl in gold tone cup setting; hinged leverback closure; pierced
• Stone or material notes: Cream simulated pearl; smooth, even luster
• Color: Cream / warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images 

Measurement
1.5 cm long, 1.5 cm wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details

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

Measurement
Approx. 0.75 in across, 0.5 in wide

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Each arm curls slightly at its tip, giving these starfish a sense of movement — as though caught mid-drift rather than pressed flat into a mold. The surface is covered in raised dot and granule texture that mimics the real thing closely enough to reward a second look. The scale is generous without being oversized, sitting comfortably on the ear with the kind of presence that reads from across a room. Gold tone starfish earrings of this quality were a coastal jewelry staple through the late 1980s and into the 1990s, pairing equally well with a linen shirt in August or a sweater in February. Post and butterfly back closures keep them secure and easy to wear daily.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, post and butterfly back closures

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Sculptural starfish form; five arms with upturned curling tips; raised dot and granule texture across entire face and reverse
• Closure: Post and butterfly back (pierced)
• Color: Warm gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Approx. 1.25" across

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sculpted ribbon bow spreads wide across the finger, its looped and gathered folds rendered in warm gold tone with fine engraved line detail across each wing. At the center, a small oval cabochon in muted blue — somewhere between slate and periwinkle, with a slightly speckled, matte surface — anchors the whole composition without competing with it. The bow is generous in scale but sits closer to charming than costume, the kind of ring that reads as intentional rather than loud. Avon produced bow motif jewelry throughout the 1980s in consistent quality, and this one holds up — signed on the interior shank and in very good condition for its age.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, blue cabochon (glass or synthetic)

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Sculptural ribbon bow top; engraved texture detail across bow wings; oval bezel-set cabochon center
• Stone or material notes: Small oval blue cabochon; matte, slightly speckled surface; slate to periwinkle in color
• Color: Warm gold tone / slate blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Size 7 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A faceted oval stone in deep sapphire blue sits flush in a bezel setting, flanked on each side by a ribbed fan of silver tone metal that tapers smoothly into the shank. The silhouette is architectural — substantial without being heavy, with the fluted shoulders giving it a sculptural quality that reads closer to Art Deco revival than costume. The stone shifts between inky navy and bright aqua depending on the light, which is most of the reason to wear it. Rings built around a single bold stone and a strong geometric setting were a recurring theme of 1980s costume jewelry, and this one holds that moment with quiet confidence.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, blue glass or synthetic stone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Unsigned
• Style / design notes: Bezel-set oval solitaire; ribbed fan shoulders tapering to a plain shank; low-profile setting keeps stone close to the finger
• Stone or material notes: Faceted oval blue glass or synthetic stone; color reads sapphire to aqua depending on light
• Color: Silver tone / sapphire blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 6.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 6 and 7)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single cream faux pearl sits at the center of two sweeping bypass bands, each set with a row of clear crystal rhinestones and edged in fine milgrain detail. The movement is elegant and slightly sculptural — the crossover design lifts the pearl off-center just enough to feel dynamic rather than stiff. Signed on the interior shank, it comes with the provenance of a recognized name and the wearability of a piece that never fully goes out of style.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, simulated pearl, clear crystal rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Maker: Avon (signed on interior shank)
• Style / design notes: Bypass crossover setting; two rhinestone-paved milgrain bands cradling a central faux pearl
• Stone or material notes: Cream simulated pearl center; prong-set clear crystal rhinestone accents
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream / clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 6.5 (measured on ring mandrel between 6 and 7)

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A full tide pool circles the wrist — sea turtles, sand dollars, starfish, shells, and seahorses cast in oxidized silver tone, punctuated by sapphire blue, aurora borealis, and pale aqua glass stones set between each motif. The elastic construction makes it effortless to wear while the density of detail rewards a closer look. Coastal charm jewelry of this kind peaked in the 1990s, when layered nature motifs and iridescent stones defined a certain sun-warmed, beachside aesthetic. It carries that spirit without irony.

Materials
Silver tone base metal, glass stones, elastic band

Details

• Era: 1990s 
• Style / design notes: Elastic stretch bracelet; repeating nautical motifs including sea turtle, sand dollar, starfish, shell, and seahorse; bezel and prong-set stone accents throughout
• Stone or material notes: Sapphire blue glass rounds, aurora borealis glass rounds, pale aqua oval glass cabochon
• Color: Oxidized silver tone / blue / aqua / aurora borealis
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

Measurement
Fits up to size 7.5 wrist, about 3 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single band of cobalt blue enamel runs the full circumference of this slim gold bangle — one clean line of color, nothing more. The restraint is the point. This kind of minimal enamel bangle sits in a long tradition of everyday stacking jewelry, and the cobalt-and-gold pairing has an almost nautical clarity that works across seasons. Wear it alone for its quiet confidence or stack several for a different kind of statement entirely. The smooth interior and polished edges speak to quality construction despite its unsigned status.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, enamel

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Slim slip-on bangle; single continuous cobalt blue enamel stripe along exterior; polished gold tone rims and interior
• Color: Gold tone / cobalt blue
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

Measurement
Size 8 wrist, 2.75 in diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A large cream faux pearl sits at the center of a milgrain-dotted bezel, encircled by an oval wreath of interlocking laurel-leaf chain links — a composition that draws from classical antiquity with an ease that feels entirely modern. The laurel wreath has signified honor and achievement since ancient Greece and Rome, and its use in jewelry has never fully left. The chunky open chain frame gives this brooch unexpected weight and presence for its size. It pins to a lapel, a knit, or a scarf with equal authority.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style / design notes: Oval laurel-leaf chain frame; milgrain dot bezel; large domed faux pearl center; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Large cream faux pearl cabochon
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A generous cascade of open ribbon loops fans upward from a trio of cream faux pearls at the center, two trailing tails curling beneath — effortlessly formal and just as easily worn every day. The bow brooch has a long lineage in fine and costume jewelry alike, from Victorian mourning pieces to mid-century glamour, and this Avon version carries that tradition with a light hand. The combination of brushed and polished gold surfaces gives the piece subtle dimension. Pin it at the collar, on a coat lapel, or at the shoulder of a dress.

Materials
Gold tone base metal, faux pearls

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon (stamped reverse)
• Style / design notes: Multi-loop open ribbon bow; three cream faux pearl cluster center; brushed and polished gold tone surfaces; trailing ribbon tails; standard pin back
• Stone or material notes: Cream faux pearls
• Color: Warm gold tone / cream
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
• Measurement: 2 in length, 1.5 in width 

Collected by Mineral and Matter