Southwestern Jewelry Set Appraisal

Vintage Multi-Stone Inlay Bracelet and Pendant Set

This is a vintage jewelry set comprising a bracelet and a matching pendant, both featuring a speckled, textured silver-tone metal base inlaid with multiple colorful glass or gemstone accents. The bracelet is constructed from four interconnected oval-shaped links, each approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in length. These links are hinged, allowing for flexibility, and it appears to have a fold-over clasp on one end, though the full closure mechanism is not entirely visible. The pendant is a teardrop-shaped piece, larger than the bracelet links, suggesting it would hang prominently from a chain. Both pieces share the same design aesthetic: a textured background resembling a hammered or sandblasted finish, upon which various small, irregularly shaped 'stones' are embedded. These 'stones' come in a variety of colors including light blue, orange, purple, pink, dark grey, and clear, and are cut into diverse geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, rectangles, and circles. The metal appears to be a base metal, possibly silver-plated or a similaralloy, showing some signs of wear and possibly slight tarnishing consistent with age. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image. The overall style suggests a mid-20th century, possibly 1950s to 1970s, aesthetic, often associated with costume jewelry. The craftsmanship, while appearing robust, is characteristic of mass-produced fashion accessories of that era, focusing more on visual appeal and color rather than fine gemological quality. The chain attached to the pendant is a simple double-link or curb chain, complementing the overall design. The condition appears to be relatively good for its likely age, with no obvious missing stones, though some surface scratching and minor wear on the metal might be present upon closer inspection.