1978 AVON Abalone Ring / Vintage American Antique Jewelry

This piece has a wonderful quality but is a pre-owned item with signs of age. Please do not compare it to new items or hold it to exceptionally high standards. ⚜️ Circa 1978 ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear, scratches, and some metal fading. Condition is not pristine; please examine photos carefully. ⚜️ Marked: AVON ⚜️ Materials: Base metal, abalone shell ⚜️ Diameter approx. 1.65cm, face approx. 1.2*1.5cm **Ring diameters are measured precisely. Please ensure it fits your finger before purchasing.** **Hale finds rings to be the most challenging vintage jewelry to preserve due to wear from being on the hand, making them rare finds for collectors.** 👀 Please be aware that jewelry measurements are taken with a soft tape measure, so minor variations are normal. As jewelry is not perfectly symmetrical, the dimensions provided are the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one ring only; other items shown in photos are not included. **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it's virtually impossible for the metal to be free of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please understand that minor imperfections are to be expected. 💚 We strive to present items clearly in photos. Please examine the images and descriptions with care. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and the passage of time, showing signs of use. 💚 The styles of jewelry in this shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to posts). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," please consider carefully before making a purchase. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, refunds will not be provided for reasons such as the item not matching your imagination, differences in size or color, or if the damage is not due to shipping. **About the Brand:** Avon's history began in 1886, initially focusing on perfumes. It was a pioneer in offering women an opportunity to earn money by doing something they loved. Sales representatives provided cosmetics and fragrances, and in 1963, a piece of jewelry was offered as a gift with purchase. In 1970, due to numerous customer requests, AVON launched its own jewelry line – AVON Jewelry. The company's first collection was named The Precious Pretenders. Extensive advertising campaigns in the United States made these costume jewelry pieces highly popular among women, establishing AVON Jewelry as a significant and well-loved jewelry manufacturer. Collectors of vintage costume jewelry particularly favor pieces released in the 1970s. AVON collaborated with renowned brands such as Ungaro and Swarovski, as well as Centennial, Trifari, and WN. In the 1990s, Hollywood movie star Elizabeth Taylor collaborated with the company's designers to release several jewelry lines named in her honor. Even today, AVON jewelry continues to delight women with its quality and affordable prices.