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The 1996 Avon "Plume" Articulated Birdcage Pendant Necklace

$145.00

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Introduced in 1996, the Avon "Plume" Pendant is a pinnacle example of mid-90s narrative costume jewelry. Rather than basic flat designs, this era of Avon production leaned heavily into sculptural, multi-dimensional execution to capture a sense of romance and fairytale wonder. This archival piece acts as a time capsule, showcasing the playful sophistication that defined high-end costume collections before the industry shifted toward lightweight mass production.

Artistry & Technical Specifications
• Design House: Signed AVON© on the archival hangtag.
• Architecture: A beautifully domed, three-dimensional architectural birdcage.
• Kinetic Element: Features a fully articulated, miniature silver-tone bird balanced on a swing perch that sways gently with movement inside its gilded enclosure.

• Finishing Touches: Crowned with a brilliant, luminous white faux pearl at the bail apex and suspended from a beautifully fluid, extended 32-to-33-inch gold-tone rope chain.

Preservation & Investment Value
Unlike modern costume pieces made from hollow, easily tarnished base plastics, late-20th-century Avon jewelry relies on layered, high-luster gold-tone plating built to endure. As mid-market jewelry preservation grows among collectors, complete, pristine versions of early-to-mid 90s theme pendants—especially kinetic designs with moving parts—continue to see heightened demand on the secondary marketplace.