Mixed Lot of Costume Jewelry and Charms
Jewelry & Watches

Mixed Lot of Costume Jewelry and Charms

This is a diverse collection of predominantly vintage costume jewelry and found objects housed in a white gift box with gold-trimmed edges. The assortment includes a wide variety of materials such as faux pearls, molded plastic beads (shown in pastel pink, blue, and brown), base metal alloys with silver and gold-tone finishes, enamel accents, and glass rhinestones. Notable pieces include a large silver-tone openwork leaf brooch, a round black bead with floral hand-painted or decal details, a multi-strand beaded stretch bracelet, and various clip-on earrings. There are also functional items like safety pins and two US pennies. The condition of the pieces varies widely; many items show signs of wear, such as metal oxidation, tarnishing on silver-tone pieces, loss of plating on gold-colored findings, and surface scratches on plastics. Some earrings appear unmatched, suggesting these are loose components or 'jewelry junk drawer' items rather than complete sets. The styles range from mid-century floral and filigree motifs to late 20th-century novelty items like a tennis-themed charm and a bright yellow plastic cylinder. The overall quality suggests high-volume commercial manufacturing intended for the mass market, though the diversity of textures and periods reflected in the assortment makes it a typical study in 20th-century accessories and fashion jewelry.

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Basic Information

Category

Jewelry & Watches

Appraised On

May 6, 2026

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Item Description

This is a diverse collection of predominantly vintage costume jewelry and found objects housed in a white gift box with gold-trimmed edges. The assortment includes a wide variety of materials such as faux pearls, molded plastic beads (shown in pastel pink, blue, and brown), base metal alloys with silver and gold-tone finishes, enamel accents, and glass rhinestones. Notable pieces include a large silver-tone openwork leaf brooch, a round black bead with floral hand-painted or decal details, a multi-strand beaded stretch bracelet, and various clip-on earrings. There are also functional items like safety pins and two US pennies. The condition of the pieces varies widely; many items show signs of wear, such as metal oxidation, tarnishing on silver-tone pieces, loss of plating on gold-colored findings, and surface scratches on plastics. Some earrings appear unmatched, suggesting these are loose components or 'jewelry junk drawer' items rather than complete sets. The styles range from mid-century floral and filigree motifs to late 20th-century novelty items like a tennis-themed charm and a bright yellow plastic cylinder. The overall quality suggests high-volume commercial manufacturing intended for the mass market, though the diversity of textures and periods reflected in the assortment makes it a typical study in 20th-century accessories and fashion jewelry.

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