Sarah Coventry Goldtone Mushroom Pendant

This is my fourth blog post about a Sarah Coventry piece.  Their jewelry was mass produced and very popular, so I come across it quite often.  I really like some of their designs, including this cute little toad stool pendant (it only measures about an inch tall) from their 1975 collection.   

Toad stools, also known as Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms, are known as symbols of good luck and finding one in the forest is considered to be a prediction of fortunate times ahead (remember those little "Smurf" homes, or scenes from "Alice In Wonderland" or other fairy tales?).  These mushrooms have also been noted over the last 4,000 years in history, used in magical practices and to induce mystical visions.  Mushroom jewelry, including the piece I have listed today, is often worn as a lucky charm. 

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.ebay.com/ is coming soon.

Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

Amazing Vintage Jewelry. Retrieved 3/8/2011 from http://www.amazingvintagejewelry.com/sarah_page_29.htm

Good Luck Creations. Retrieved 3/8/2011 from http://www.goodluckcreations.com/mushroomcharms.html