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 " Affordable costume jewelry online from designer costume jewelry to antique and vintage "
Here you
will find jewelry from the
1970's and 1980's.
Jewelry worn during
this period was BIG and there was a back to Nature trend as well
as metal sculptures and novelty jewelry. During the later half of
the 1970's there was an influx of red, white and blue jewelry due
to the Bicentennial in 1976. Avon and Sarah Coventry were still
very popular as was a revamp of the Deco look. During the 1980's
there was a Vintage explosion and jewelry made from various plastics.
The 1980's also brought us back to the REAL look...implementing
CZ's and lots of glitz. |
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1974 Mimi di N Gold Seahorse Belt Buckle. The buckle is stamped with the date and Mimi di N. Measures 3-1/4 x 3-1/4". Mimi di Niscemi was born in Palermo, Italy. She studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts which allowed her to work part-time for a jewelry manufacturer who produced Schiaparelli jewelry. Her skill afforded her the opportunity to work with Dutch silversmith Rudolph Broom at the Wichita Art Association. She won a scholarship to the School of Applied Arts in Paris. In the 1950s she formed a partnership with Arnold Scaasi and produced pieces marked Jewels by Scaasi. In 1959 she joined Robert DeMario but soon moved to the New York bead house Brania where she made jewels marked Brania/Mimi di N. She opened her own jewelry firm in 1960 in New York City. This one is a rare find and is in excellent condition.
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M755 Price: $100.00
1970's Waltham 17 Jewel Goldtone Openworked Florentine Finish Enamel Pendant Watch. In mint condition, this pendant has 4 openworked designs and 4 black enamel designs on the front of the pendant. Measures 1-7/8" x 1-1/8". Hangs from a Napier rope chain that measures 23" long. Watch works. SIDE VIEW
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M750 Price: $52.00
1980's Wizard & Crystal Ball Adjustable Ring. The ball is like a multi-color prism or a magic ball with colors of purple, green and blue. The ring is silver metal and the wizard 3/4" X 1/2". Excellent condition. SIDE VIEW
M740 Price: $16.00

1970's Wm. Rogers Oneida Spoon Ring. Size 7. marked Wm A Rogers Oneida LTD. Very good condition. Silver Plate. Excellent condition. SIDE VIEW CLOSE VIEW
M734 Price: $28.00

Dolphin Ring... size 8
hallmarked inside shank C O P copyright symbol and 88. This is c1988
and it's in excellent shiny condition. The head and the tail of the
dolphin meet as it wraps around. Costume jewelry...no marking for gold
content. Here's a Side view.
M142 SOLD


Vintage Reed & Barton December Poinsettia Damascene Bracelet. Mesh type band with a fold over clasp. Measures 6-3/4" long. Excellent condition. SIDE BACK
BS227 Price: $34.00

Swoboda 1970's Clamper Bracelet with a seashell and a single pearl. Swoboda Inc. was known for top of the line jewelry using natural gemstones, shells and materials set in gold plated metal. During the 70's popular jewelry designs continued a back to nature trend which was started in the late 1960s with the hippies. Real shells were used in addition to wood, fibers and ceramics. This bracelet is typical of the period. There is a real shell set in to look the head of a snake. A pearl is set off to the side. This Clamper bracelet has a hole on the side of 'snake head' and a knob on the tail for holding it closed.
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BS194 Price: $64.00

1976 Bicentennial Red, White and Blue Oval Cab Link Bracelet. Red, white and blue oval plastic cabs are set in a goldtone setting - the setting just surrounds each stone. Open backed. Safety chain. Measures 8" across. Excellent condition.
BU138 Price: $11.00

1980's Big, Bold, Gold Tone Swirl And Pave Crystal Bracelet with Red, Blue and Green Cabochons, in a door knocker style. This bracelet measures 7-1/2" and is 1- 1/3" wide, and sets up about 1/4" off the wrist. It is heavy and very ornate with swirls, pave set austrian crystals, and cabochon cut (smooth) glass ovals on the sides of the links in ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green. This piece depicts the 'Real Look' of the 1980s where companies produced inexpensive versions of designs based on European French and Italian styles. Hallmarked with a D for Diamond-ite International, Inc, NY, NY. Very good to excellent condition.
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BS150 Price: $37.00

Ciner Enameled cuff bracelet with push in clasp. Between the dark blue enameling are goldtone lines giving the appearance of being wrapped around the bracelet. This is in excellent condition and measures 2-1/4" across. Excellent condition.
BS109 Price: $24.00


Rare 1970's Norman Swiss Made Goldtone Pendant / Pin Watch. Lavender Rhinestones and Blue Faux Turquoise stones set in. Front opens to show a Swiss made watch marked Norman. Shock resistant. In the style of Florenza and ART. Three charms dangle with stones hang from the bottom. Measures 3" x 1-1/2". Watch works. Wind-up. Excellent condition.
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PU745 Price: $110.00

1970s Turquoise Rhinestone Pin in Silver tone setting. This is a beautiful pin with opaque faceted turquoise colored stones and blue rhinestones throughout the pin. the stones are glued in. The pin measures 2-1/4" x 2". On the back there is a loop so this could be worn as a necklace as well. Excellent condition.
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PU728 Price: $28.00

1980s Enamel Floral Pin. Signed on the back... I can't make out the name. The pin is gold tone based with green enamel leaves, black enamel base and clear rhinestones glued in. There are Pink, Blue and Green Cabs glued in as well. Pin is in excellent condition and measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/2". Much more beautiful in person!
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PS937 Price: $24.00

Avon 1983 ET Touch of Love Pin. Goldtone and measures 1" in diameter. Excellent condition. The movie ET was a huge hit when this was made.
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PS925 Price: $6.00

1980's Unsigned Tiger Pin with Faux Lapis and Rhinestones in Goldtone Setting. Unusual pin with a designer quality. Openwork design with rhinestones in clear green, blue and fuscia set in. Cabs in various sizes in faux Lapis. Pin measures 2-1/4 x 1-3/4". Very good condition.
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PU708 Price: $28.00

1970-1980 Posy Pin - Hand Blown Glass Stick Pin on Original Card. The card has a tear but is all there. Pin never worn. This came with an estate lot of jewelry from the 1970's. The card says it is by Two's Company - Pick A Posy, Wear It All Day. The back shows a tag from Waterloo Gardens and the original price of $7.50. The Glass Bulb measures 2" x 5/8" at it's longest point. This is attached to a silvertone stickpin. Never worn.
PU673 Price: $14.00

1980's Peridot Glass Chip Bee Pin with Coral or Shell chips. Two faux pearls near the head area. Goldtone. Measures about 1" by 3/4". Maybe unsigned Swoboda? Excellent condition.
PU600 Price: $16.00

1970's Avon Faux Turquoise and Goldtone Pin. Textured goldtone setting with twisted spikes with turquoise colored cabs set in two layers. Measures 2-1/4" in diameter. Excellent condition.
PU596 Price: $16.00

1976 Red, White and Blue Bicentennial Rhinestone Circle Pin. Red, white and blue faceted rhinestone set in multi-prong goldtone setting. Measures 1-3/8" in diameter. Excellent condition.
PU559 Price: $16.00

1970's Bicentennial Red, White and Blue Enameled Flower Pin. The bottom layer has dark blue enameled petals, the top layer has white enameled petals. The center enameled cab is red. Measures 2-3/4" in diameter. Excellent condition.
PU547 Price: $20.00

1970's Brushed Goldtone and Black Plastic Cab Brooch. Black marquis shaped plastic cabs are set into the bottom in a swirling pattern. The top is brushed goldtone leaves each with a tiny black bead set in. The large center cab is black plastic. This measures 2-1/2" in diameter. Excellent condtion. Great for that business suit or blazer! SEE BACK OF PIN
PU533 Price: $28.00

Large 1970's Faux Ivory Goldtone Elephant Pin/Pendant. Measures a whopping 3-1/2 wide x 2" high. The faux ivory is a heavy plastic adorned with goldtone tusk, ears, saddle, tail and the bottoms of the feet. Really neat piece! The back is goldtone with a loop for a chain so this was also worn as a necklace. Excellent condition.
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PU499 Price: $24.00

Accessocraft NYC 1970s/80s Amber Glass Cameo Earrings. The raised black glass cameo is a side profile of a female with curls. Screwbacks/Clipbacks for adjustable wear. Antique finish to the goldtone rope setting. 7/8" x 5/8'. Excellent condition. These are hard to find.
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ES346 Price: $24.00

1980's Multi-Colored Rhinestone Button Style Clip Back Earrings. These appear to be handmade and signed with silver ink though I can't make out the name. there is multi-colored rhinestone chain attached to a concave disk. In the center is a black plastic cab. These measure 1-1/2" in diameter. Very good condition. Very attractive colors / earrings.
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EU361 Price: $16.00

Kenneth J. Lane 1980's Magnetic Cab Pierced Post Earrings in original box. 5 pairs of earrings! The magnetic cabs fit into the goldtone settings securely. The colors are Dark Green, Cobalt Blue, Cherry Red, Pearl and Black. The earrings measure 3/4" in diameter. Excellent unworn condition.
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ES344 Price: $24.00

1970's Enamel Clip Back Earrings. These are so pretty! There is Pink, Green and Purple Enamel on each of the pieces. On the back of the earring there is a dangle that is the same as the front which hangs down lower. Goldtone setting. Measure 2" long x 3/4" wide. Like new condition.
EU345 Price: $16.00

1980's Large White Enamel Hoop Pierced Post Earrings. Not plastic but enamel over metal. These do not come full circle but leave a 1/2" opening. They are 2" in diameter. Excellent condition.
EU146 Price: $10.00

Swoboda Jade Clip Back Earrings. Four prongs hold a freeform piece of Jade in each clip back earring. They measures 1" x 5/8". Textured goldtone setting. Excellent condition.
ES270 Price: $28.00

1976 Bicentennial Red, White and Blue Glass Cab and RS Earrings. Clipbacks. These look like they have not been worn. Two red glass cabochons, two blue faceted rhinestones and a center larger white glass cabochon. Goldtone openworked setting. Measure 1" in diameter. Excellent condition.
EU288 Price: $15.00

1970's 'Nixon' Penny Pierced Post Earrings. I remember the shrunken penny which was popular during the Nixon years - it represented our economy. The date on these is 1977. These earrings have a ring 5/8" in diameter with the penny dangling in the center. The penny measures about 5/16" in diameter. These dangle 1-1/4". Excellent condition.
EU226 Price: $16.00


1980's Sterling Mermaid riding Dolphin Crystal Ball Necklace. The pendant is marked on the back STERLING and hallmarked with an S and a vertical line through it like a dollar sign. The faceted crystal ball glistens with many colors. Measures 1-1/2" x 1". The sterling rope chain measures 17". Excellent condition.
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NS567 Price: $46.00

1970's Red, White and Blue Necklace and Clip back Earrings. The necklace measures 46" and consists of a light gold colored metal in between. The earrings are clip backs and measure 2-1/2" long. Good condition - slight oxidation to the eye pins in between some of the beads. SEE EARRINGS SEE CLOSE UP
S490 Price: $14.00

Vintage 1980s Blue and Black Bead Plastic Necklace and Pierced Button Earrings. The necklace measures 18" and the earrings 3/4" in diameter. The bottom of the choker is three strands of twisted beads...blue in the center, black on the ends. A nice navy blue color. Very good condition.
S222 Price: $19.00

1970's Avon Textured Goldtone Choker and Clipback Earrings. Almost like a 'frosted' finish to the goldtone with diamonds of shiny goldtone in between. Choker measures adjustable to 14-1/2" x 1/2" and the clip back earrings measure 7/8" in diameter. Monet and Trifari made similar pieces during the 70's. Excellent condition. SEE CLOSE-UP
S339 Price: $24.00

1970's Pit and Nut Necklace. I was told the flat pieces are some sort of Vegetable Ivory, and I've no clue what the other two are. the small ones look like some sort of pit. The strand is in mint condition and measures 33" long. These necklaces were popular during the 70s during the "Back To Nature" era. SEE CLOSE-UP SEE ANOTHER CLOSE-UP
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NU714 Price: $24.00

Christian Dior 80's Faceted Glass Topaz Goldtone Choker. This is in mint condition! The Faceted Glass Topaz measures 18mm x 18mm and is prong set in an open backed braided goldtone setting. The chain is flat goldtone herringbone and has a foldover clasp marked Chr Dior and the other side has the CD hang tag. Measures adjustable to 17".
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NS544 SOLD

Vintage 1970's Accessocraft NYC Magnifying Glass Necklace. Accessocraft - 1935 - 1996. You will find collectors and dealers proudly wearing their Accessocraft magnifying glass necklaces in Goldtone dangling from a chain at Antique shows. In the 80's and 90's the company produced jewelry designs of Pauline Trigere and Anne Klein. This beauty is long in length...approx. 38" long. I must say I'm a lover of Lucien Piccard and the design is quite similiar. The magnifying plus solid rope design is 4" long. The glass is is about 1-1/2" in diameter. The chain measures 30". Very good condition. A very hard to find piece!
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NS539 SOLD

1970's White Plastic Bead Necklace measuring 56" long! There are white long beads and white round beads in between white enameled chain. This was so typical of the 70's and this long length is back again. Very good condition. SEE CLOSE
NU667 SOLD

Avon Flat Snake Chain Goldtone and Silvertone Necklace Set. There are special instructions (and only the top part of the box) with two ways to wear these chains in a nice way. Also they can be worn separately. One goldtone and one silvertone chain each measuring 18" x 1-/8" wide. Never worn condition. Bottom of box is missing.
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NS386 SOLD

1980's Rose Quartz Bead Necklace. Handknotted pink colored quartz round beads with a gorgeous focal bead which is carved rose quartz. 6 small gold color spacer beads and two twisted gold beads bring attention to the carving.The carved bead is 1-1/4" long. The round beads are about 3/8" in diameter or 9mm. Measures 32" and is in excellent condition. SEE CLOSEUP HERE
NU443 Price: $33.00

1970's Back to Nature Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace. This necklace is a natural born beauty! Measuring adjustable to 17", golden spacers fall between each of the MOP round beads. The center is rough Shell and Faux Coral which is covered with a gold finish. This is a superb necklace in excellent condition.
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NU307 Price: $37.00

Signed CRAFT, this is a 1980's maltese cross pendant set with a black cab in the center and 4 faux pearl cabs on each point. Antiqued looking finish, this dangles from a heavy chain measuring 26". The medallion itself measures 2-1/2" in diameter. Excellent condition.
NU283 Price: $20.00

1970's strand of jade colored
green glass beads, handknotted with evenly spaced corrugated gold
beads... measuring about 36" and ending off with a unique clasp.
Two hooks have to be exactly matched up on a side angle for it to
open or close. Goldtone. Excellent condition. The color of the green
is akin to Peking Glass .Look here
at the closeup.
NU226 Price: $24.00

1976 Bicentennial Choker of red,
white and blue plastic beads measuring 17". Safety Clasp.
NU112 Price: $7.00

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