A small domed oval locket with a hand-engraved script monogram on the front, its looping initials still crisp beneath decades of gentle wear. Monogrammed gold-filled lockets were a classic mid-century keepsake, given to mark a birthday, a graduation or a love. The warm, buttery gold and smooth, rounded profile feel soft in the hand. Inside are two oval frames, ready for new photos or a tiny memento.

Materials:
Gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: Stamped WEM GF inside the rim
• Style/design notes: Domed oval locket with an engraved script monogram on the front and a polished back
• Function: Hinged locket with two interior frames; jump ring bail
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition. There are light surface scratches on the front and back, verdigris and spotting inside the frames, and the jump ring is darkened.
• Measurement: 0.5" × 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small oval locket with a soft Florentine brushed finish, bright-cut by hand with a single flower and sweeping leaves around a polished diamond-shaped cartouche. The cartouche was left blank for initials. The back is smoothly polished, and inside are two oval frames for keepsakes. Engraved lockets like this were treasured gifts in the 1950s–1960s, small enough for everyday wear on a fine chain.

Materials:
Gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style/design notes: Oval locket with bright-cut floral engraving, a polished diamond cartouche with a zigzag border, a Florentine brushed front and a polished back
• Function: Hinged locket with two interior frames; jump ring bail
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tarnish and spotting inside, light scratches on the back and wear to the finish
• Measurement: 0.5" × 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matte

A tiny round locket with a soft Florentine brushed finish, hand-engraved with a flowing script “W” inside a bright-cut zigzag border. Small monogrammed lockets like this were a classic keepsake of the 1950s–1960s, given for graduations, birthdays and first sweethearts. The back is polished smooth, and the inside opens to two photo frames. It’s a quiet, personal piece that sits sweetly on a fine chain.

Materials:
Gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style/design notes: Round locket with an engraved script “W” monogram, bright-cut border, Florentine brushed front and polished back
• Function: Hinged locket with two interior frames; swivel bail
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The interior shows tarnish and old scratch marks, and there’s light wear on the back.
• Measurement: 0.5" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A ring of hand-engraved five-petal blossoms and leaves circles the face of this domed oval locket, with the flowers washed in soft gold against bright silver. The back carries the same garland in plain silver, so it’s lovely from either side. Thai silversmiths made two-tone lockets like this in the 1970s, carrying on a long tradition of keepsake jewelry. It opens to two smooth compartments for a photo or a small memento, and its weight feels substantial on a chain.

Materials:
Sterling silver, gold wash

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Stamped 925, THAI, and FGS
• Style/design notes: Domed oval locket with an engraved floral garland, gold-washed on the front and plain silver on the back
• Function: Hinged locket that opens to two compartments; fixed bail
• Color: Silver, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches inside, light wear to the gold wash, and tarnish along the edges
• Measurement: 1.9" × 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A mischievous kitten stands on its hind legs with a jaunty bow at its neck, holding up a tiny bell that really rings. Bright blue rhinestone eyes peek out from open-cut sockets, and finely etched fur gives the cat a soft, lifelike texture. Playful figural pins like this were a signature of Avon’s 1970s jewelry line, made to be both charming and a little silly. It’s light enough for a sweater or a coat lapel, and the bell chimes softly with every step.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Signed Avon on the back
• Style/design notes: Standing kitten with a bow collar and a dangling bell charm; open-cut eyes and etched fur texture
• Stone or material notes: Round blue rhinestone eyes
• Function: Pin back with a rollover safety clasp; the bell rings
• Color: Gold, blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light tone wear and small dark spots on the back

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A gold-tone frog climbs upward mid-leap, its textured limbs stretched wide. Its back is enameled in a deep violet stripe edged in forest green, and small blue rhinestone eyes catch the light. Lifelike animal brooches like this were a 1980s favorite, playful yet carefully modeled. The dimensional body and pebbled skin give it real character, and it looks as if it’s climbing up a lapel or the shoulder of a coat.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, enamel, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Dimensional climbing frog with a pebbled texture and an enameled back
• Stone or material notes: Violet and forest-green enamel; small blue rhinestone eyes
• Function: Pin back with a rollover safety clasp
• Color: Gold, purple, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear
• Measurement: 1" × 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A sweeping ribbon bow in glossy black enamel, edged in gold and finished with fine gilded stripes, gathers at the center under a stamped gold flower with a pink stone heart. Black enamel bows were a defining motif of the Victorian era, worn for mourning and sentiment and as quiet everyday adornment. The long pin stem and simple C-clasp on the back are characteristic of nineteenth-century construction. The contrast of black and gold makes it both solemn and sweet, and it sits beautifully on a coat collar, a velvet ribbon or a hat.

Materials:
Gilt brass, enamel, paste stone

Details:

• Era: Victorian
• Style/design notes: Sculpted ribbon bow with painted gilt stripes and a stamped flower center
• Stone or material notes: Round pink paste stone at the flower’s center
• Function: Long pin stem with a C-clasp
• Color: Black, gold, pink
• Condition: Good antique condition. The enamel is chipped on the right ribbon tail and at the left edge, the gilt is worn along the outer edges, and there’s light spotting on the back.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small gold-tone owl with tufted ears and a sharp gaze holds a glossy black cabochon at its heart, like a moonless night tucked under its wing. Swank, the American maker known for cufflinks and men’s accessories, made novelty tie tacks like this through the 1960s–1970s. The feathers are crisply textured, and the dark stone gives the tiny owl real presence. It’s equally at home on a tie, a lapel, a scarf or a hat band, and it stays secure with a clutch back.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, black glass cabochon

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Signed Swank on the back
• Style/design notes: Owl tie tack with tufted ears and a textured feather body
• Stone or material notes: Oval black glass cabochon body
• Function: Tie tack with a clutch back
• Color: Gold, black
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A wise little owl with green rhinestone eyes and rows of brushed gold feathers keeps a secret: his chest swings open on a tiny hinge to reveal a compartment of solid perfume. This is Avon’s Jeweled Owl glacé pin from 1969, a playful mix of brooch and keepsake that was typical of the era’s beauty novelties. Behind the pierced lattice back, the original fragrance tin is still in place. It wears beautifully on a coat lapel or a knit, with a clever surprise inside.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones, original solid perfume insert

Details:

• Era: 1969
• Markings: Signed Avon on the back; original Avon perfume glacé label on the insert
• Style/design notes: Avon “Jeweled Owl”; hinged locket body with scalloped feather texture and a pierced lattice back
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted green rhinestone eyes
• Function: Pin back with a C-clasp; the front opens to a solid perfume compartment
• Color: Gold, green
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with orange discoloration on the upper feathers. The perfume inside is aged and has seeped onto the inside of the lid. Sold as a collectible, not for use as perfume.
• Measurement: 1.3" × 2"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A rose-pink stone cut in a stepped octagon is set on point between four long claw prongs, and its facets fold light inward like a pink window. Heavy gold electroplate rings like this were a mainstay of 1960s–1970s jewelry, with a rich gold surface made to last. The split shoulders open around the stone so light passes beneath it. It’s a clean, architectural statement that sits easily on the hand.

Materials:
18K heavy gold electroplate (HGE), glass

size 4.5

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped 18KT HGE on the band
• Style/design notes: Octagonal step-cut stone set on point in four claw prongs; open split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Faceted Asscher-style rose-pink stone
• Color: Gold, pink
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the plating inside the band

Collected by Mineral and Matte

Description:
A long oval signet face holds a single clear rhinestone set in an engraved starburst, framed by rows of fine beading and diamond-cut finials at each end. This is Avon’s Kensington ring from 1976, a Victorian revival design inspired by nineteenth-century mourning and sentiment rings. Darkened recesses bring out the beadwork against the warm gold tone. It reads as a quiet heirloom on the hand and adjusts for an easy fit.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1976
• Markings: Signed Avon © inside the setting
• Style/design notes: Avon “Kensington”; elongated oval signet with a star-set center, beaded border, diamond finials and split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Single round clear rhinestone in a star setting
• Color: Gold, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear and light spotting on the back of the setting and band
• Measurement: Adjustable, size 5.5–6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A long marquise stone in deep violet and berry tones lies across rows of twisted gold rope, like a lantern set over woven cord. Heavy gold electroplate rings like this were a hallmark of 1960s–1970s jewelry, finished with a rich, lasting gold surface. The open rope gallery lets light through beneath the stone. The broad, ribbed shoulders make it a confident statement piece that sits comfortably on the hand.

Materials:
18K heavy gold electroplate (HGE), glass

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped 18K H.G.E. L.C.I. inside the band
• Style/design notes: Marquise solitaire in a heart-tip two-prong setting; open gallery of twisted rope rows with ribbed shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Faceted marquise amethyst-toned stone
• Color: Gold, purple
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the plating at the back of the band
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A long marquise stone in deep violet and berry tones lies across rows of twisted gold rope, like a lantern set over woven cord. Heavy gold electroplate rings like this were a hallmark of 1960s–1970s jewelry, finished with a rich, lasting gold surface. The open rope gallery lets light through beneath the stone. The broad, ribbed shoulders make it a confident statement piece that sits comfortably on the hand.

Materials:
18K heavy gold electroplate (HGE), glass

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Stamped 18K H.G.E. L.C.I. inside the band
• Style/design notes: Marquise solitaire in a heart-tip two-prong setting; open gallery of twisted rope rows with ribbed shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Faceted marquise amethyst-toned stone
• Color: Gold, purple
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the plating at the back of the band
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A small rose-pink stone sits at the center of a polished open circle, held on a slim crossbar like a planet in orbit. The silver-tone illusion plate behind it multiplies the light, a two-tone trick borrowed from fine jewelry and common in 1970s costume rings. The geometry is clean and modern. The adjustable band makes for an easy fit and an easy everyday ring.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, silver-tone setting, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Open circle frame with crossbar; two-tone illusion setting
• Stone or material notes: Small round rose-pink rhinestone in a four-prong silver-tone illusion plate
• Color: Gold, silver, pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light tone wear on the band
• Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A small gold flower with a single clear rhinestone heart floats on a cornflower-blue glass cabochon, ringed by eight faceted sapphire-blue stones with a soft aurora shimmer. The antiqued gold-tone setting, scalloped bezel and open gallery give it the heirloom feel of Victorian revival pieces from the 1960s. It reads like a pressed flower kept under glass. The adjustable band makes for an easy fit.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival cluster ring with a central glass cabochon in a scalloped bezel and an antiqued open gallery
• Stone or material notes: Blue glass cabochon with an applied gold flower and a clear rhinestone center; sapphire-blue aurora borealis rhinestone halo
• Color: Blue, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light foiling wear on some halo stones, tone wear on the band, and antiquing darkened in the recesses
• Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A large faceted oval in soft blush pink sits high in six beaded prongs, its facets throwing rose and lilac light like a sunrise held in glass. The split shank opens into three slender rails on each side, a clean, modern setting typical of 1970s–1980s cocktail rings. It’s bold enough to stand alone and wears comfortably every day.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style/design notes: Oval solitaire in a six-prong beaded setting on a triple split shank
• Stone or material notes: Large faceted oval pink rhinestone
• Color: Gold, blush pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface scratches on the stone and minor tone wear inside the band
• Measurement: Size 9

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A single strand of polished gold-tone wire loops into a lover’s knot, with a small garnet-red stone tucked inside the curve like a kept secret. Knot rings have stood for devotion since the Victorian era, and this sleek revival is typical of 1970s costume jewelry. The open design is light on the hand. It looks lovely alone and stacks easily with other gold.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival love knot of rounded wire, with an eight-prong crown-set accent stone at the center
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted garnet-red rhinestone
• Color: Gold, garnet
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with small surface scratches on the back of the band
• Measurement: Size 6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A round amethyst-toned stone sits high in a classic six-prong crown, lavender at the edges and deepening to violet at its heart. The timeless solitaire setting, borrowed from fine engagement rings, made this a favorite birthstone style in costume jewelry of the 1970s–1980s. The domed band is smooth and comfortable, and the open crown lets light pass through the stone. It’s simple enough for every day and lovely stacked.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Style/design notes: Six-prong crown solitaire on a domed band
• Stone or material notes: Round faceted amethyst-toned stone
• Color: Gold, lavender
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light surface wear on the band
• Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A violet pear-cut stone rests in a gold-tone frame like a single drop of dusk. Two pairs of clear accents flank it, and an open chevron rises above it. Clean, gemstone-inspired designs like this were everyday favorites in the 1980s. The faceting throws flashes of lilac and plum, and the slim band sits comfortably for daily wear.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Style/design notes: Pear-cut solitaire with paired side accents and an open chevron crown
• Stone or material notes: Faceted amethyst-toned pear stone; clear round accents
• Color: Gold, purple, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the band
• Measurement: Size 7

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
Paired scrolls loop around the band like lace drawn in gold, each curl edged in fine beading and finished with tiny rosettes. Wide, airy bands like this were a favorite of 1970s costume jewelry, inspired by French filigree work. The open pattern shows a warm glimmer of skin between the scrolls. It’s substantial without weight and wears well alone or stacked.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Style/design notes: Wide openwork band with mirrored beaded scrolls and rosettes; plain rectangular plate at the back of the band
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with darkened recesses in the filigree and light wear on the back plate
• Measurement: Size 8

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A single amethyst-toned stone glows at the center of a long oval plaque, framed by pierced teardrop petals and two rows of fine beading. The antiqued recesses and Victorian outline belong to Avon’s romantic heirloom-style jewelry of the 1970s–1980s, inspired by nineteenth-century sentiment rings. Split shoulders lift the face gracefully. It reads elegant on its own and stacks well with other silver pieces.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, rhinestone

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon on the back of the plaque
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival oval plaque with pierced teardrop openwork, double beaded border, and split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Round bezel-set amethyst-toned rhinestone
• Color: Silver, purple
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: Size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A single rose opens at the center of a polished oval frame, its stem curving upward through pairs of leaves, like a garden seen through a window. The darkened recesses give the bloom depth against the bright frame. This romantic, Art Nouveau-leaning style was a favorite of Avon’s 1970s–1980s jewelry. Open and light on the hand, it adjusts easily for a comfortable fit.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon on the back of the rose
• Style/design notes: Open oval frame with a sculpted rose, curving stem, and leaf sprays; antiqued recesses
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light verdigris on the back of the rose and leaves
• Measurement: Adjustable, sizes 4.5–6.5

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A large emerald-cut faux stone in deep rose and garnet tones sits high in four sculpted claw prongs, its stepped facets drawing light down into the center like a window into still wine. Avon brought this kind of bold single-stone cocktail ring to everyday jewelry boxes in the 1970s–1980s, echoing fine gem rings at an easy weight. An open gallery lets light through from behind, and split shoulders curve into a smooth band.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Avon on the shoulder
• Style/design notes: Emerald-cut solitaire in a four-claw open gallery setting; split shoulders
• Stone or material notes: Large faceted rose-garnet glass stone
• Color: Rose, garnet, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface scratches and small nicks on the stone’s facets
• Measurement: Size 6.75

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A molded aqua glass cabochon carved with a radiating floral star, like light frozen under water, sits within a halo of pale blue rhinestones. The carved stone recalls the Mughal tradition of engraved gems, a look costume jewelers of the 1960s loved for evening rings with real presence. It’s a bold, glowing statement on the hand, and the adjustable band makes for an easy fit.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, glass, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Style/design notes: Oval cocktail ring with a carved-style floral cabochon and a prong-set rhinestone halo
• Stone or material notes: Molded aqua glass center with a radiating floral motif; light blue rhinestone surround
• Color: Aqua, light blue, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light verdigris on the back of the setting and spotting where the band overlaps
• Measurement: Adjustable

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Silver-tone metal

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Sterling silver

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, lucite

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

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

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Brass, genuine pink stone

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rose quartz

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, porcelain

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone and silver-tone metal

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, enamel

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, carved shell

Details:

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, damascene finish

Details:

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

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, damascene inlay

Details:

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

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

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

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

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

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

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Description:
A polished green jade bead rests in the curve of an inner ring, cradled by a fan of twisted rope filigree that sweeps out like ripples on water. A second ring encloses it all, and the whole design reads like a small sun rising over a gold horizon. Pairing gold-filled wirework with jade was a mid-century favorite, and this piece has the clean, graceful lines typical of the 1960s. It sits lightly at the collarbone on a fine curb chain.

Materials:
14K gold-filled metal, jade

Details:

• Era: 1960s
• Markings: Clasp stamped “de 14K G.F.”; small “B” mark on the pendant bail
• Style/design notes: Double-ring pendant with a twisted rope filigree fan
• Stone or material notes: Round mottled green jade bead in a cup setting
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold, green
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the rings
• Measurement: 19.5" chain, 0.75" pendant

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
A faceted oval stone in deep garnet red, set in a scalloped bezel, turns freely on a pivot inside a slim gold-tone ring. It catches wine and ember tones as it moves, like a small planet in orbit. Spinner pendants like this were a playful 1970s–1980s favorite, simple in form but always in motion. It hangs from a fine curb chain and sits sweetly at the collarbone.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, glass

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped clasp
• Style/design notes: Spinner pendant with a faceted oval stone that rotates inside an open ring
• Stone or material notes: Faceted oval garnet-red stone in a scalloped bezel
• Function: Lobster clasp; the center stone rotates
• Color: Gold, garnet red
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear on the back of the ring and a small mark on the lower rim
• Measurement: 19" chain, 0.25" pendant

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Tightly linked curb chain in warm gold tone, each faceted link catching the light like scattered starlight. Made by Sarah Coventry in the 1970s–1980s, it carries the name of one of America’s best-loved home-party jewelry companies. At 28" it falls long and fluid. Wear it alone, double it at the collarbone, or hang a favorite pendant from it.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: “Sarah Cov” hang tag at clasp
• Style / design notes: Faceted curb link chain, long length
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on a few links
• Measurement: 28"

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Flat links tightly woven in a herringbone pattern catch the light like ripples moving across still water. This chain dates to the 1980s, when sleek herringbone chains were an everyday staple. It lies flat and smooth against the skin and moves fluidly as you wear it. At 20" it falls below the collarbone, so it works on its own or layered under shorter chains.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Flat herringbone-style woven link chain
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light speckled gold-tone wear across the links
• Measurement: 20"

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A single long-stemmed rose is drawn in simple relief across a softly rounded oval, like a pressed flower kept between the pages of a book. This 1990s piece has a quiet, hand-sketched look, and the back of the charm is finished with radiating sunburst lines. It hangs from an elongated paperclip chain that keeps it light and modern on the neck. At 15" it sits at the base of the throat and layers easily with gold or silver.

Materials
Silver-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1990s
• Style / design notes: Organic oval charm with an outlined rose in relief, sunburst-textured reverse, elongated paperclip link chain
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface scratches on the charm
• Measurement: 15" chain

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Description:
An open ring of dark chocolate damascene circles a small swinging disc. Gold inlay traces a long-tailed bird, leafy vines and a zigzag border on the ring, and a single blossom on the disc, like a moon held in orbit. Japanese damascene of the 1960s–1970s often carried these delicate nature motifs, inlaid in gold against oxidized steel. The center drop moves freely with every step. It hangs from a fine faceted gold-tone chain.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, damascene steel with gold inlay

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: Small gold seal mark inlaid at the top of the ring
• Style/design notes: Open ring pendant with a free-swinging center disc; long-tailed bird, vine and blossom motifs
• Stone or material notes: Gold inlay on dark brown damascene steel, prong-set in gold-tone frames
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Dark brown, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface scratches and tone wear on the back of the pendant
• Measurement: 18.5" chain

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Long bars of twisted gold wire join at small loops, like a line of constellations drawn across the sky. Made in the 1960s–1970s, this open, airy chain shows the era’s fondness for handcrafted-looking wirework. At 30" it falls gracefully past the bust and can be worn long or doubled at the collarbone. A light, fluid layering piece that also carries a vintage pendant well.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Elongated twisted wire bar links joined with teardrop loops, open and lightweight construction
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light wear to the gold tone on a few links
• Measurement: 30"

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A smooth oval of frosted Green glows softly from within, like a lagoon seen through morning mist. Made in the 1960s–1970s, it shows the era’s taste for bold, satin-finished glass cabochons in simple settings. A fine beaded bezel frames the stone, and it hangs from a gold-tone curb chain. The clean silhouette and rich color make it easy to wear every day.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, frosted glass cabochon (likely)

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Domed oval cabochon in a beaded bezel setting with a round bail, on a curb link chain
• Stone or material notes:Green cabochon with a frosted satin finish and soft internal glow
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Teal, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the bail
• Measurement: 16" chain, 1" pendant

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Small flat links twist around one another and catch the light from every angle, shimmering like sun on moving water. Made by Avon in the 1980s, this chain shows the brand’s knack for polished, easy-to-wear gold tone. At 18" it sits just below the collarbone and moves fluidly with the body. It’s a bright layering chain that also holds a favorite pendant well.

Materials
Gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Avon hang tag at clasp
• Style / design notes: Twisted flat-link chain with faceted, light-reflective links
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 18"

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A slender line of sparkle alternating soft amethyst and clear crystal, like a string of stars glimpsed at dusk. Made in the 1980s, this cup chain tennis bracelet captures the era’s love of delicate, everyday glamour. Each stone sits in its own prong-set cup, giving it flexibility and a fluid drape on the wrist. Easy to stack or wear alone for a quiet glint of color.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Style / design notes: Single-row cup chain design with alternating stones
• Stone or material notes: Prong-set round rhinestones in light amethyst and clear
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Light amethyst, clear, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition
• Measurement: 7"

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Description:
Slim rectangular links in brushed gold tone line up in a smooth double row, so the bracelet drapes like a ribbon of light. Each bar carries a fine satin texture and catches a soft glow rather than a bright shine. Monet perfected this kind of clean, tailored goldwork in the 1970s–1980s, when understated gold was the polished finishing touch. It closes securely with a signed fold-over clasp and wears beautifully alone or stacked.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Signed Monet© on the clasp
• Style/design notes: Flexible double-row bar links with a brushed satin finish
• Function: Fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with a few small dark spots on the links near the clasp
• Measurement: 7"

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A gold-inlaid bird glides between carnations and a mountain ridge on this open circle, with a small flower medallion swaying at its center like a moon caught in orbit. Made in Japan in the 1960s–1970s, it reflects the Kyoto damascene tradition popularized by studios like Amita, where gold is hammered into darkened steel in delicate nature scenes. The matte black ground and soft gold motifs give it a quiet, painterly depth. Newly paired with a 14k gold filled chain, it is ready for everyday wear and layering.

Materials
Damascene (gold inlay on darkened steel), gold-tone metal, 14k gold filled chain (new)

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s (pendant)
• Style / design notes: Open circle with articulated flower medallion, bird, carnation, and mountain motifs, prong-set panels, polished gold-tone back
• Stone or material notes: Japanese-style damascene, Amita style; vintage pendant on a new 14k gold filled cable chain
• Function: Spring ring clasp with extender
• Color: Matte black, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the bail and reverse
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1" pendant

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Description:
A coiled serpent wraps the wrist in flexible tubogas, a tightly spiraled metal tube that moves like a living body. At each end, an engraved scaled head and tail cross over one another. Small pink-red stone eyes give the snake a watchful glint. Snake jewelry, a symbol of eternity and renewal since antiquity, was beloved in the 1940s–1950s. This wrap style flexes to fit the wrist with no clasp.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Style/design notes: Flexible tubogas wrap bangle with an engraved, scaled head and tail that overlap
• Stone or material notes: Round pink-red rhinestone eyes
• Function: Flexible wrap, no clasp
• Color: Silver, pink-red
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The plating is worn inside the coil and shows warm gold-tone base metal, and the edges of the head and tail caps show wear.

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Description:
Bold double rings of ribbed gold tone interlock in a generous chain, each loop finely grooved so it catches light along its curve. Statement links like this defined Avon’s 1980s jewelry, when oversized gold chains were the polished finishing touch to every look. It has real presence on the wrist yet stays comfortable and fluid. It closes with a box clasp.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Signed ©Avon on the clasp and on a link tag
• Style/design notes: Chunky double-ring curb links with a ribbed texture
• Function: Box clasp
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light tone wear near the clasp
• Measurement: 6.5"

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Description:
Four oval cabochons in deep midnight blue, flecked with gold, alternate with polished gold-tone links on either side of a round champagne dial with gold Roman numerals. Watches like this, which pair a natural stone with gold, were a polished favorite of the 1990s, part jewelry and part timepiece. The stones’ night-sky color gives the gold a warm, regal contrast. It sits elegantly on the wrist and closes with a fold-over clasp.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, stainless steel case back, lapis cabochons

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Dial signed Madison Gems. Case back stamped Madison Gems, Stainless Steel Caseback, Japan Movt.
• Style/design notes: Round case with a sunray champagne dial and Roman numerals; panther-style links alternating with bezel-set oval cabochons
• Stone or material notes: Oval lapis cabochons with natural pyrite flecks
• Function: Quartz movement, fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, cobalt blue
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the clasp. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 8"

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A smooth teardrop of mossy green jade rests in a gold-tone filigree frame like a leaf held in lace, crowned by a tiny faux diamond chip and finished with a single faux seed pearl. Made in the 1970s, it belongs to a popular style of the era that paired natural stones with delicate scrollwork and rope-twist borders. The open filigree lets light pass through, keeping the pendant airy and refined. An easy everyday piece with quiet old-world charm.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, jade, diamond chip, seed pearl

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Teardrop filigree frame with rope-twist border, scrolled openwork, beaded bezel, diamond chip in a silver-tone diamond-shaped setting
• Stone or material notes: Green jade teardrop cabochon, single faux diamond chip, faux seed pearl accent
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Moss green, gold, pearl white
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the bail and reverse
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1.5" pendant

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Description:
A procession of sculpted winged cherubs links into a gold-tone bracelet. At its center sits a scalloped, beaded bezel set with clear rhinestones around a softly textured champagne dial. Romantic angel jewelry was everywhere in the 1990s, and this piece leans into Victorian revival sweetness, with each cherub face catching light in a slightly different way. It reads as a bracelet first and a watch second, and fastens with a fold-over clasp.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal, stainless steel back, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1990s
• Markings: Dial signed Ariel, Quartz, Japan Movt. Case back stamped Authentic Ariel Angels, Hong Kong, Stainless, Questech.
• Style/design notes: Victorian revival cherub link bracelet with a scalloped, beaded rhinestone bezel and a crystal accent on the dial
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestones
• Function: Quartz movement, fold-over clasp
• Color: Gold, champagne, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear on the clasp and verdigris on the backs of several links. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 7.5"

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Description:
A softly rounded gold-tone case frames a brushed champagne dial with slim gold baton markers and Arabic 12 and 6. The proportions are clean and quietly elegant. The ribbed expansion band has a fine textured finish and fastens with a fold-over clasp and a small safety chain. Simple, ladylike Timex dress watches like this were everyday staples of the 1970s, and this one wears as much like a bracelet as a timepiece.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, ribbed expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Dial signed Timex; case back stamped Base Metal Bezel, S. Steel Back
• Style/design notes: Cushion-round case with wire lugs, a champagne baton dial, and a ribbed expansion band with a fold-over clasp and safety chain
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear on the band and lug ends and light scratches on the case back. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 6 wrist on a bracelet sizer

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Sculpted leaves swirled in forest green, burgundy, and soft coral drift along this necklace like foliage at the turn of the season, each one paired with a gold-tone sprig and a single emerald-green rhinestone. Made in the 1950s–1960s, it reflects the molded thermoset botanicals that Lisner and other American makers popularized in that era. The light gold-tone setting keeps the deep marbled colors glowing rather than heavy. A rich, autumnal piece that sits beautifully at the collarbone.

Materials
Light gold-tone metal, thermoset plastic, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style / design notes: Seven articulated links with sculpted marbled leaves, textured gold-tone leaf sprigs, adjustable chain
• Stone or material notes: Marbled thermoset in green, burgundy, and coral; emerald-green round rhinestone accents
• Function: Hook clasp with adjustable chain
• Color: Forest green, burgundy, coral, light gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light gold-tone wear on the chain and reverse of the links
• Measurement: 18" total length

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Description:
A small round dial in soft silver, with a stylized 12 and 6, slim baton markers and fine silver hands. It sits in a case flanked by sculpted crossover lugs, like a ribbon tied at each side. Made in 1977 by Caravelle, Bulova’s Swiss-made line, it’s the kind of delicate everyday dress watch women wore through the decade. The tapered band has a crosshatch texture that catches the light, and a fold-over clasp keeps it secure. It’s a working wind-up watch that runs on a few turns of the crown.

Materials:
Silver-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, textured expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1977
• Markings: Dial signed Caravelle. Case back stamped Caravelle, N7, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Back.
• Style/design notes: Round case with sculpted crossover lugs, a silver baton dial with stylized 12 and 6, and a tapered crosshatch-textured band with a fold-over clasp
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement, working
• Color: Silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, with light wear on the lugs and band
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer

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A unicorn in soft coral and seafoam enamel lifts its head through a ring of midnight black, circled by pink and cobalt blossoms and trailing green leaves. Made in the 1980s, when unicorns and cloisonné enamel were at the height of their popularity, it captures that era’s dreamy, storybook spirit. The open cutout design lets light and skin show through, giving the pendant depth and movement. A whimsical piece that layers easily with chokers and finer chains.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, cloisonné enamel

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: Hang tag at clasp
• Style / design notes: Openwork medallion with unicorn head, floral wreath of blossoms and leaves, rope-twist border, textured reverse
• Stone or material notes: Enamel in black, coral, seafoam, pink, cobalt blue, and green with gold-tone wirework
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Black, coral pink, cobalt blue, green, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light wear to the black enamel near the edges
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1" charm

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Description:
A slim tonneau case frames a glossy black dial with silver baton markers and a single crystal at twelve, flanked by bars of clear rhinestones at each end. The fine silver-tone mesh band drapes like woven metal, a sleek, dressy look typical of early-2000s fashion watches. Ellen Tracy brought its clean, polished sensibility to accessories in this period, and this piece bridges day and evening easily. It fastens with a fold-over clasp.

Materials:
Base metal bezel, stainless steel back, mesh bracelet, rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 2000s
• Markings: Dial signed Ellen Tracy Quartz, Japan Movt. Case back stamped Ellen Tracy ET5013, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Steel Case Back, Japan Movt, Battery SR377. Clasp stamped China.
• Style/design notes: Tonneau case with a black dial, a crystal accent at twelve and rhinestone end bars; mesh bracelet with a fold-over clasp
• Stone or material notes: Clear rhinestones
• Function: Quartz movement, fold-over clasp
• Color: Silver, black
• Condition: Good vintage condition. There’s tone wear and discoloration on the case sides, light scratches on the back, and wear along the edge of the black bezel. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: 7"

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A single rose blooms against a deep cobalt sky on this domed glass cabochon, framed in a scalloped gold-tone filigree setting and set on soft black velvet. Made in West Germany in the 1970s–1980s, it reflects the Victorian revival romance that German costume jewelers favored in those decades. The velvet band sits close and comfortable, with an adjustable chain for an easy fit. A quietly dramatic piece that pairs beautifully with layered chains or an open neckline.

Materials
Velvet ribbon, glass, gold-tone metal

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped “Western Germany” on the clasp
• Style / design notes: Domed floral cabochon in a scalloped filigree frame, velvet ribbon band with wire end caps
• Stone or material notes: Cobalt blue glass cabochon with a pink rose and multicolor floral transfer
• Function: Hook clasp with extender chain
• Color: Black, cobalt blue, pink, gold
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light surface lint to the velvet
• Measurement: 14" plus 2" extender

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A rectangular silver-tone case with clipped corners is framed in a sparkling border of tiny marcasites, and paired ribbed bars sweep out to the lugs. The cream dial has gold Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands. Marcasite cocktail watches like this were a 1940s favorite, made to sparkle softly at the wrist in the evening. The Morflex expansion band, with its raised X pattern, continues the geometric lines, so it wears like a delicate bracelet.

Materials:
Silver-tone metal, marcasite, Morflex expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Band stamped Morflex and Hong Kong. The dial signature is faded and can’t be read.
• Style/design notes: Art Deco-style rectangular case with clipped corners, a marcasite bezel, and ribbed double-bar shoulders; Morflex expansion band with a raised X pattern
• Stone or material notes: Rose-cut marcasite bezel
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Silver, cream, gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial is aged and spotted, the crystal is scratched, the minute hand appears damaged, and there’s tone wear on the shoulders. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.

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Two pale pink cabochons glow at the ends of this open cuff like a pair of rising moons, each framed in a teardrop terminal with radiating sunburst rays and granulated texture. Made in the 1970s, it carries an Art Deco revival spirit through its bold geometry and darkened recesses. The brass has aged to a rich, warm patina that pairs naturally with soft pinks and golds. A sculptural piece that stacks beautifully or stands on its own.

Materials
Brass, pink cabochons  (rose quartz)

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Open cuff with teardrop sunburst terminals, radiating rays, granulated texture, darkened recesses
• Stone or material notes: Pale pink bezel-set cabochons with natural-looking inclusions, likely rose quartz
• Function: Open cuff
• Color: Antiqued brass, blush pink
• Condition: Good vintage condition, natural patina throughout and wear to the finish on the terminals
• Measurement: 2.25" diameter

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Description:
A slim rectangular case with stepped shoulders and beaded, engraved edges frames a softly aged silver dial with a railroad-track border and alternating Arabic numerals. Geometric watches like this carried Art Deco lines into the 1940s, a time when a fine wristwatch was a treasured everyday piece. The dial has a warm, mellow patina, and the scalloped expansion band has sculpted end links. It wears as much like a small piece of jewelry as a watch.

Materials:
Gold-tone metal case, stainless steel back, JB expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1940s
• Markings: Dial signed Toxa; band stamped JB and U.S. Lic. Pat.
• Style/design notes: Art Deco-style rectangular case with stepped, beaded shoulders, a silver dial with a railroad-track border, and a scalloped expansion band with sculpted end links
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, silver
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The dial is aged and spotted, the crystal is scratched, the case and band show tone wear, and the hands are partly displaced. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer, and the expansion band stretches larger.

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Description:
A softly cushioned oval case in warm gold tone frames a brushed champagne dial with slim baton markers and fine gold hands. The lugs are shaped like small leaves and join a matching expansion band with engraved end links. This simple, ladylike style was a Timex mainstay of the 1970s, a hardworking everyday watch that doubled as a bracelet. It slips on easily and sits low and comfortable on the wrist.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal, stainless steel back, expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Dial signed Timex; case back stamped Assembled in Philippines; band stamped Hong Kong
• Style/design notes: Cushion oval case with leaf-shaped lugs, a brushed champagne baton dial, and an expansion band with engraved end links
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, champagne
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear and spotting on the case and band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 5.5 wrist on a bracelet sizer; the expansion band stretches larger.

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A single portrait medallion rests at the center of this bracelet, a face lifted upward as if watching the night sky. Made in the 1960s–1970s, it pairs the relief portrait with six notched brass panels, each holding an oval recess etched with flowing wave lines. The warm, aged brass has a soft, lived-in glow that suits stacking with other gold tones. Simple links and a sturdy spring ring clasp make it easy to wear every day.

Materials
Brass

Details

• Era: 1960s-70's
• Style / design notes: Central relief portrait medallion of a figure with shoulder-length hair and collar, six notched rectangular panels with oval recesses and wave-line texture
• Function: Spring ring clasp
• Color: Antiqued brass
• Condition: Good vintage condition, natural patina to the brass; oval recesses may have originally held inserts, priced accordingly
• Measurement: 7"

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Description:
A small round dial in soft ivory carries graceful script Arabic numerals and slim gold hands, set in a domed gold-tone case with sculpted hooded lugs. Made in 1978 by Caravelle, Bulova’s Swiss-made line, it’s the kind of delicate dress watch women wore every day through the decade. The Florentine-textured expansion band has bright-cut edges and catches warm light at the wrist. It slips on easily and wears as much like a bracelet as a timepiece.

Materials:
Gold-tone base metal bezel, stainless steel back, Speidel expansion band

Details:

• Era: 1978
• Markings: Dial signed Caravelle Swiss; case back stamped Caravelle, N8, Base Metal Bezel, Stainless Back; band signed Speidel USA
• Style/design notes: Round case with hooded lugs, script Arabic numeral dial, and a Florentine-finish expansion band with bright-cut edges
• Function: Mechanical wind-up movement with a crown
• Color: Gold, ivory
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tone wear and discoloration on the case sides and light wear on the band. UNTESTED, could need a battery or more to work.
• Measurement: Fits a size 6 wrist on a bracelet sizer; the expansion band stretches larger.

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A ribbon bow tied above a teardrop pendant, both etched in black and gold scrollwork that glints like constellations on a night sky. The charm was made in Toledo, Spain, in the 1960s–1970s, carrying forward a centuries-old damascene tradition of gold inlaid into blackened metal. Silver-tone beaded borders and a central fleur motif give it depth and detail at a delicate scale. Newly paired with a 14k gold filled chain, it is ready for everyday wear and layering.

Materials
Gold-tone metal, damascene inlay, 14k gold filled chain (new)

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s (pendant)
• Style / design notes: Ribbon bow connector with articulated teardrop drop, black scrollwork, fleur motif, silver-tone beaded borders
• Stone or material notes: Vintage damascene charm on a new 14k gold filled cable chain
• Function: Spring ring clasp with extender
• Color: Gold, black, silver
• Condition: Great vintage condition, light gold-tone wear to the reverse
• Measurement: 18" chain, 1" charm

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Description
A deep green stone, veined like a river seen from orbit, hangs within an open oval frame bordered by hand-turned scrolls. A 1970s artisan piece, built entirely from bent and wrapped wire in the tradition of South American alpaca silverwork. The band pairs a twisted central braid with fine rope borders, bound by flat wrapped collars. Light, airy, and comfortable for daily wear.

Materials
Silver-tone metal, green stone

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Style / design notes: Handmade wirework bracelet with twisted braid band, scroll accents, and a wire-strung stone centered in an open oval frame
• Stone or material notes: Opaque green stone with dark matrix, resembling chrysocolla or green turquoise
• Function: Hook clasp
• Color: Silver, deep green
• Condition: Great vintage condition

Measurement: 2.5" diameter

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A cascade of brass hearts, a small butterfly, and aurora borealis crystal gather like a keepsake bouquet, anchored by a floral heart framed in a beaded crown setting. Made in the 1980s by Pididdly Links of Kingston, New York, a studio known for romantic Victorian and Art Nouveau revival designs, it carries the company’s signature hang tag at the clasp. Antiqued brass and soft rose tones give it a warm, storied glow. Light enough for daily wear, with a dangle that moves gently as you do.

Materials
Brass, glass, crystal beads, rhinestone

Details

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: “Kingston N.Y.” hang tag
• Style / design notes: Victorian revival charm cluster with open heart, puffed heart, engraved floral heart, butterfly, and crown-set floral heart pendant
• Stone or material notes: Floral transfer heart cabochon, aurora borealis oval rhinestone, faceted crystal beads
• Function: Barrel clasp
• Color: Antiqued brass, rose, white, green, blue, iridescent
• Condition: Good vintage condition, light verdigris on the open heart charm and natural patina to the brass
• Measurement: 24" chain, 2" dangle

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A pale unicorn rests within a wreath of golden roses, set under a domed resin panel on polished chrome. The lid carries “Unicorn!” in flowing script. Fantasy novelty lighters like this were a 1980s–1990s favorite, and the faded, sepia-toned print now reads as soft and dreamlike. The classic windproof flip-top case fits in a pocket and makes a charming collectible or vanity piece.

Materials:
Chrome-plated metal, printed resin inlay

Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Stamped CHINA on the base
• Style/design notes: Windproof flip-top lighter with domed resin panels on the lid and front; unicorn in a rose wreath
• Function: Hinged flip lid with a wick chimney and flint wheel
• Color: Silver, gold, green, amber
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The print is faded and there are small chips in the resin at the corners. The chrome on the back is scratched and has some corrosion near the hinge. UNTESTED, may need flint, wick, or fluid to work.
• Measurement: 1.5" × 2.25"

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A pair of grape leaves, one in pale green gold and one in soft rose gold, hangs from a curling tendril at the center of this round locket. Bright-cut flowers and a zigzag border frame them on a brushed gold face. Tri-color leaf work is the signature of Black Hills gold jewelry, and this style was widely loved in the 1970s–1980s. The back is polished smooth, and two round frames inside hold small photos or keepsakes.

Materials:
14K gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped 14K GF on the bail
• Style/design notes: Round locket with applied tri-color grape leaves and a tendril, bright-cut floral side motifs, a zigzag border, and a Florentine brushed front with a polished back
• Stone or material notes: Applied green and rose gold-tone leaves
• Function: Hinged locket with two interior frames; fixed bail
• Color: Yellow, green, and rose gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with light scratches on the back and tarnish inside
• Measurement: 0.6" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter