Made in the tradition of Toledo damasquinado, this oval pendant carries hand-etched floral imagery inlaid with gold-tone metal against oxidized blackened steel — a technique the city of Toledo, Spain has practiced since Moorish rule, later revived as a souvenir art form through the mid-20th century. The face blooms with a central flower spray surrounded by curling leaves and smaller blossoms; the reverse bears a fine stippled dot texture. Small, quiet, and deeply considered — the kind of piece that reads as collected rather than purchased.

Materials Blackened steel body with gold-tone metal inlay; gold-tone bail and frame

Details

• Era: c. 1960s–1970s, Toledo, Spain
• Markings: Unsigned; unstamped
• Style / design notes: Oval form; hand-etched floral bouquet with central bloom, trailing leaves, and secondary flowers; stippled dot pattern on reverse
• Stone notes: None
• Function: Pendant; bail fits standard chain
• Color: Black and gold-tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, some gold tone loss

Measurement: Approximately 1.5" including bail 

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A palm-smooth teardrop vase in high-polish silver tone, compact enough to hang from a chain but substantial enough to hold a few drops of your current obsession. The screw-off ball finial reveals an original plastic dropper wand — functional, intact, and ready to use. Perfume bottle pendants are having a quiet resurgence in 2025, worn on long chains as an everyday talisman as much as a fragrance vessel. This one earns its place through pure form: no ornamentation, just a clean silhouette that works with everything.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal; screw-top closure with ball finial; original plastic dropper wand included

Details:

• Era: c. 1970s–1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Smooth teardrop vase silhouette; ball finial atop screw-off cap; jump ring bail for chain attachment; no chain included
  
• Function: Wearable perfume vessel / pendant
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Great vintage condition, dropper wand present and functional

Measurement: Pendant 1.5"

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A small raised hand emerges from a detailed sleeve cuff, cast in silver-tone metal — the mano cornuto, an Italian gesture carried for centuries as a ward against the evil eye. This motif moved from Mediterranean folk tradition into mid-century charm bracelet culture with ease, and its staying power says something about the weight a small object can hold. Open jump ring, ready to layer.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: Mid-century, likely 1950s–1960s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Figural hand charm, mano cornuto gesture, detailed sleeve cuff, open jump ring
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: excellent vintage condition
• Measurement: 5mm × 18mm excluding jump ring

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A jet-black panel set within a milgrain-edged silver frame, adorned with a delicate applied cluster of flowers and a single faceted stone — the Victorian language of grief rendered in miniature. The locket opens to reveal two photo compartments, intact and ready to hold a portrait. Stamped "Silver" on the reverse, this is a genuine artifact of mourning jewelry's most significant era, when remembrance was worn close to the body.

Materials: Silver, black onyx or glass panel, clear paste or rhinestone accent

Details:

• Era: Victorian, late 1800s
• Markings: "Silver" stamped on reverse
• Style / design notes: Rectangular form, milgrain border, applied floral and leaf motif, faceted stone accent, hinged double photo locket
• Stone or material notes: Black onyx or black glass panel; single clear paste or rhinestone
• Function: Opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Silver with black panel
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age; light scratching to reverse
• Measurement: 0.5" x 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Add a touch of vintage glamour to your jewelry collection with this stunning gold tone perfume bottle pendant. Designed in a beautiful fluted shell shape reminiscent of Art Deco elegance, this unique piece opens to reveal a small compartment—perfect for solid perfume, a tiny keepsake, or simply as a conversation-starting charm.

✨ Details:

• Gold tone metal

• Shell-inspired fluted design

• Removable top with loop for chain attachment

• Hollow interior compartment

• Vintage pre-owned condition

• Measures: 2.5" x 1"

This piece works beautifully as a statement necklace pendant or could even be added to a charm bracelet. The sculpted ridges catch the light wonderfully, giving it a rich, dimensional look.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Please review photos closely for details.

Perfect for vintage lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates unique statement jewelry.

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Celebrate the rhythm of life with this exquisite vintage treble clef charm. Rendered in a warm, brushed gold-tone finish and accented by a singular ruby-red rhinestone, this 1970s-era piece is a soulful tribute to the music that moves us. A perfect gift for the performer or the dreamer, it’s a timeless emblem of creativity and harmony.

Measures 1"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small opal oval stone set inside a rope chain bezel with a bail, ready as a necklace pendant.

Measures 1/2"

Gold Tone

Very Good Vintage Condition

Collected by Mineral and Matter