C.A.T.S. Archive
@catsarchive.bsky.social
An agency cataloging costume jewelry and the relics of fashion. We document, we classify, we do not explain.
Is it research? A conspiracy? A bureaucratic error that never got corrected?
No.
It’s Archived.
Is it research? A conspiracy? A bureaucratic error that never got corrected?
No.
It’s Archived.
Take your time when exploring vintage jewelry. Give yourself permission to just look. Not every outing needs a purchase. The more you study quality pieces—how they’re made, how they age—the better your eye becomes. Learning is part of the joy. Let your curiosity lead.
April 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Take your time when exploring vintage jewelry. Give yourself permission to just look. Not every outing needs a purchase. The more you study quality pieces—how they’re made, how they age—the better your eye becomes. Learning is part of the joy. Let your curiosity lead.
Cats and owls pose serious threats to each other.
Cats may disturb nests or injure fledglings.
Owls may attack cats perceived as prey.
Keep cats indoors unless supervised, especially during dusk and dawn
Discourage owls from nesting near your home
#catsarchive #Catsafety #seenoteverythingisajoketous
Cats may disturb nests or injure fledglings.
Owls may attack cats perceived as prey.
Keep cats indoors unless supervised, especially during dusk and dawn
Discourage owls from nesting near your home
#catsarchive #Catsafety #seenoteverythingisajoketous
April 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Cats and owls pose serious threats to each other.
Cats may disturb nests or injure fledglings.
Owls may attack cats perceived as prey.
Keep cats indoors unless supervised, especially during dusk and dawn
Discourage owls from nesting near your home
#catsarchive #Catsafety #seenoteverythingisajoketous
Cats may disturb nests or injure fledglings.
Owls may attack cats perceived as prey.
Keep cats indoors unless supervised, especially during dusk and dawn
Discourage owls from nesting near your home
#catsarchive #Catsafety #seenoteverythingisajoketous
In natural turquoise, webbing should appear embedded in the stone, not sitting on top. If the matrix looks too perfect it might be a composite stone or dyed imitation.
(For reference: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s mineralogy collections and GIA turquoise identification guides)
(For reference: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s mineralogy collections and GIA turquoise identification guides)
April 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In natural turquoise, webbing should appear embedded in the stone, not sitting on top. If the matrix looks too perfect it might be a composite stone or dyed imitation.
(For reference: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s mineralogy collections and GIA turquoise identification guides)
(For reference: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s mineralogy collections and GIA turquoise identification guides)
How to Wear Neon Demurely
You don’t.
If you’re not glowing like radioactive chiclet vomit, why even leave the house?
Neon isn’t an accent. It’s a declaration of war. Against subtlety. Against anyone who says, maybe tone it down
#CATSArchive #NotSubtleNotSorry #Neon #vintagejewelry
You don’t.
If you’re not glowing like radioactive chiclet vomit, why even leave the house?
Neon isn’t an accent. It’s a declaration of war. Against subtlety. Against anyone who says, maybe tone it down
#CATSArchive #NotSubtleNotSorry #Neon #vintagejewelry
April 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How to Wear Neon Demurely
You don’t.
If you’re not glowing like radioactive chiclet vomit, why even leave the house?
Neon isn’t an accent. It’s a declaration of war. Against subtlety. Against anyone who says, maybe tone it down
#CATSArchive #NotSubtleNotSorry #Neon #vintagejewelry
You don’t.
If you’re not glowing like radioactive chiclet vomit, why even leave the house?
Neon isn’t an accent. It’s a declaration of war. Against subtlety. Against anyone who says, maybe tone it down
#CATSArchive #NotSubtleNotSorry #Neon #vintagejewelry
Low-quality vintage jewelry might feel hefty, but don’t let weight fool you. Unscrupulous makers sometimes added heavy metals like lead to make pieces seem more valuable. True quality comes from craftsmanship and material—not just heft. Always inspect for signs like poor plating or rough finishes
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Low-quality vintage jewelry might feel hefty, but don’t let weight fool you. Unscrupulous makers sometimes added heavy metals like lead to make pieces seem more valuable. True quality comes from craftsmanship and material—not just heft. Always inspect for signs like poor plating or rough finishes
Accessorizing is still legal in 47 states.
Check local regulations before entering government buildings.
Because once they start regulating color, the earrings are next.
And Oz? Oz isn’t going quietly.
#OzInsideThoughts
#TooRadical
#CATSArchive
#StatementAccessories
#Supportscience
Check local regulations before entering government buildings.
Because once they start regulating color, the earrings are next.
And Oz? Oz isn’t going quietly.
#OzInsideThoughts
#TooRadical
#CATSArchive
#StatementAccessories
#Supportscience
April 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Accessorizing is still legal in 47 states.
Check local regulations before entering government buildings.
Because once they start regulating color, the earrings are next.
And Oz? Oz isn’t going quietly.
#OzInsideThoughts
#TooRadical
#CATSArchive
#StatementAccessories
#Supportscience
Check local regulations before entering government buildings.
Because once they start regulating color, the earrings are next.
And Oz? Oz isn’t going quietly.
#OzInsideThoughts
#TooRadical
#CATSArchive
#StatementAccessories
#Supportscience
Overwhelmed by vintage jewelry? Let color guide you. Mustard, avocado, orange scream 60s. Pastels like mint and pink? That’s the ‘50s. Jewel tones ruby, emerald, sapphire mean ‘40s or older. Train your eye to spot color first decades start to jump out
April 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Overwhelmed by vintage jewelry? Let color guide you. Mustard, avocado, orange scream 60s. Pastels like mint and pink? That’s the ‘50s. Jewel tones ruby, emerald, sapphire mean ‘40s or older. Train your eye to spot color first decades start to jump out
Happy Easter, from the Archive.
May your day be calm, your company kind,
and your all your eggs be found.
Here’s to spring, strange traditions, and the quiet power of coming back stronger.
May your day be calm, your company kind,
and your all your eggs be found.
Here’s to spring, strange traditions, and the quiet power of coming back stronger.
April 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy Easter, from the Archive.
May your day be calm, your company kind,
and your all your eggs be found.
Here’s to spring, strange traditions, and the quiet power of coming back stronger.
May your day be calm, your company kind,
and your all your eggs be found.
Here’s to spring, strange traditions, and the quiet power of coming back stronger.
You don’t need a perm to look like it's 1987
Just commit to color & fishnet until your mom won't let you leave the house like that (even though you're 30).
Everything’s a little too bright, a little too shiny, and honestly? That’s the point.
#catsarchive #80s #vintagevibes #lookloud #nobangsneeded
Just commit to color & fishnet until your mom won't let you leave the house like that (even though you're 30).
Everything’s a little too bright, a little too shiny, and honestly? That’s the point.
#catsarchive #80s #vintagevibes #lookloud #nobangsneeded
April 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
You don’t need a perm to look like it's 1987
Just commit to color & fishnet until your mom won't let you leave the house like that (even though you're 30).
Everything’s a little too bright, a little too shiny, and honestly? That’s the point.
#catsarchive #80s #vintagevibes #lookloud #nobangsneeded
Just commit to color & fishnet until your mom won't let you leave the house like that (even though you're 30).
Everything’s a little too bright, a little too shiny, and honestly? That’s the point.
#catsarchive #80s #vintagevibes #lookloud #nobangsneeded
✔️ Silver
✔️ Vintage
☯️ Radiates “energy” in a way that makes you both afraid and intrigued.
✔️ ARCHIVED (and not in a chill way)
We document haunted jewelry so you don’t accidentally bind your aura to someone’s ex. 🐾
#vintagering #silverjewelry #archivednotburied #CatsArchive #jewelrywithissues
✔️ Vintage
☯️ Radiates “energy” in a way that makes you both afraid and intrigued.
✔️ ARCHIVED (and not in a chill way)
We document haunted jewelry so you don’t accidentally bind your aura to someone’s ex. 🐾
#vintagering #silverjewelry #archivednotburied #CatsArchive #jewelrywithissues
April 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
✔️ Silver
✔️ Vintage
☯️ Radiates “energy” in a way that makes you both afraid and intrigued.
✔️ ARCHIVED (and not in a chill way)
We document haunted jewelry so you don’t accidentally bind your aura to someone’s ex. 🐾
#vintagering #silverjewelry #archivednotburied #CatsArchive #jewelrywithissues
✔️ Vintage
☯️ Radiates “energy” in a way that makes you both afraid and intrigued.
✔️ ARCHIVED (and not in a chill way)
We document haunted jewelry so you don’t accidentally bind your aura to someone’s ex. 🐾
#vintagering #silverjewelry #archivednotburied #CatsArchive #jewelrywithissues
Just a quick batch headed to the Archive today—three items, freshly filed.
Let us know if anything jumps out (figuratively). Always curious what catches your eye.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #Finds #CostumeJewelry
Let us know if anything jumps out (figuratively). Always curious what catches your eye.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #Finds #CostumeJewelry
April 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Just a quick batch headed to the Archive today—three items, freshly filed.
Let us know if anything jumps out (figuratively). Always curious what catches your eye.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #Finds #CostumeJewelry
Let us know if anything jumps out (figuratively). Always curious what catches your eye.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #Finds #CostumeJewelry
Filed under: pearls and entanglement.
Two deer. One agenda. Both absolutely talking about you behind your back.
Fabulous? Yes.
Figural? Obviously.
Gossip queens? Confirmed.
ARCHIVED
#VintageBrooch #FiguralJewelry #CostumeJewelry #DeerBrooch #VintageFinds #CatsArchive #JewelryLore #TwinEnergy
Two deer. One agenda. Both absolutely talking about you behind your back.
Fabulous? Yes.
Figural? Obviously.
Gossip queens? Confirmed.
ARCHIVED
#VintageBrooch #FiguralJewelry #CostumeJewelry #DeerBrooch #VintageFinds #CatsArchive #JewelryLore #TwinEnergy
April 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Filed under: pearls and entanglement.
Two deer. One agenda. Both absolutely talking about you behind your back.
Fabulous? Yes.
Figural? Obviously.
Gossip queens? Confirmed.
ARCHIVED
#VintageBrooch #FiguralJewelry #CostumeJewelry #DeerBrooch #VintageFinds #CatsArchive #JewelryLore #TwinEnergy
Two deer. One agenda. Both absolutely talking about you behind your back.
Fabulous? Yes.
Figural? Obviously.
Gossip queens? Confirmed.
ARCHIVED
#VintageBrooch #FiguralJewelry #CostumeJewelry #DeerBrooch #VintageFinds #CatsArchive #JewelryLore #TwinEnergy
Oz's bite test technically checks out… but now she's sad and we’re out of snacks.
Jewelry nerds, have you ever done the old chomp test?
#turquoise #howlite #vintagejewelry #costumejewelry #catsoftiktok #catsarchive
https://f.mtr.cool/ytelvfguku
Jewelry nerds, have you ever done the old chomp test?
#turquoise #howlite #vintagejewelry #costumejewelry #catsoftiktok #catsarchive
https://f.mtr.cool/ytelvfguku
April 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Oz's bite test technically checks out… but now she's sad and we’re out of snacks.
Jewelry nerds, have you ever done the old chomp test?
#turquoise #howlite #vintagejewelry #costumejewelry #catsoftiktok #catsarchive
https://f.mtr.cool/ytelvfguku
Jewelry nerds, have you ever done the old chomp test?
#turquoise #howlite #vintagejewelry #costumejewelry #catsoftiktok #catsarchive
https://f.mtr.cool/ytelvfguku
Oz says if it were really timeless, I wouldn’t need a PR team. She always knows when I overpaid. What's your timeless treasures? #OzsInsideThoughts #catarchive #fashiondelusions #vintagejewelrytruths
April 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Oz says if it were really timeless, I wouldn’t need a PR team. She always knows when I overpaid. What's your timeless treasures? #OzsInsideThoughts #catarchive #fashiondelusions #vintagejewelrytruths
Damascene jewelry isn’t Egyptian, despite what Oz says. Most is crafted in Toledo, Spain which is famous for ornate inlay work, and cats with questionable historical awareness.
#Damascene #Spain #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #VintageBrooch #CliponEarrings
#Damascene #Spain #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #VintageBrooch #CliponEarrings
March 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Damascene jewelry isn’t Egyptian, despite what Oz says. Most is crafted in Toledo, Spain which is famous for ornate inlay work, and cats with questionable historical awareness.
#Damascene #Spain #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #VintageBrooch #CliponEarrings
#Damascene #Spain #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #VintageBrooch #CliponEarrings
Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, and enough divine implication to make your grandma cry. Comes in a box because nothing says spiritual security like mass-production & safety clasps. Safe is subjective. Archiving is forever.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #AngelNecklace #SwarovskiCrystals
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #AngelNecklace #SwarovskiCrystals
March 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, and enough divine implication to make your grandma cry. Comes in a box because nothing says spiritual security like mass-production & safety clasps. Safe is subjective. Archiving is forever.
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #AngelNecklace #SwarovskiCrystals
#CatsArchive #VintageJewelry #AngelNecklace #SwarovskiCrystals
Our head archivist is a cat and she just reclassified 14 brooches as "snack-adjacent."
Morale is high. Accuracy is nonexistent.
#cats #vintagejewelry #oz #smallbizlife #thisisfine #catsarchive
Morale is high. Accuracy is nonexistent.
#cats #vintagejewelry #oz #smallbizlife #thisisfine #catsarchive
March 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Our head archivist is a cat and she just reclassified 14 brooches as "snack-adjacent."
Morale is high. Accuracy is nonexistent.
#cats #vintagejewelry #oz #smallbizlife #thisisfine #catsarchive
Morale is high. Accuracy is nonexistent.
#cats #vintagejewelry #oz #smallbizlife #thisisfine #catsarchive
Our philosophy: contrast with subtle tones, then immediately ignore that advice with pure disco defiance. Make the only thing louder than your aunt’s unsolicited opinions, your rhinestones.
#RhinestoneStyle #CostumeJewelry #BoldLooks #CatsArchive #BrunchJewelry #JewelryHumor #RetroStyle
#RhinestoneStyle #CostumeJewelry #BoldLooks #CatsArchive #BrunchJewelry #JewelryHumor #RetroStyle
March 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our philosophy: contrast with subtle tones, then immediately ignore that advice with pure disco defiance. Make the only thing louder than your aunt’s unsolicited opinions, your rhinestones.
#RhinestoneStyle #CostumeJewelry #BoldLooks #CatsArchive #BrunchJewelry #JewelryHumor #RetroStyle
#RhinestoneStyle #CostumeJewelry #BoldLooks #CatsArchive #BrunchJewelry #JewelryHumor #RetroStyle
....because sometimes you need your vintage investments to double as an emergency character witness.
#CoinJewelry #VintageBracelet #CharmBracelet #CheckpointChic #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #WearableWealth #StatementJewelry
#CoinJewelry #VintageBracelet #CharmBracelet #CheckpointChic #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #WearableWealth #StatementJewelry
March 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
....because sometimes you need your vintage investments to double as an emergency character witness.
#CoinJewelry #VintageBracelet #CharmBracelet #CheckpointChic #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #WearableWealth #StatementJewelry
#CoinJewelry #VintageBracelet #CharmBracelet #CheckpointChic #CostumeJewelry #CatsArchive #WearableWealth #StatementJewelry
Sun god? Moodboard.
Weathered brass? Artifact.
Looks like it escaped from a commune’s lost and found? Perfect.
#StatementPendant #BohoJewelry #VintageVibes #BrassPendant #CelestialStyle #CatsAttic #ArchivedNotForgotten #WeirdAndWorn
Weathered brass? Artifact.
Looks like it escaped from a commune’s lost and found? Perfect.
#StatementPendant #BohoJewelry #VintageVibes #BrassPendant #CelestialStyle #CatsAttic #ArchivedNotForgotten #WeirdAndWorn
March 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Sun god? Moodboard.
Weathered brass? Artifact.
Looks like it escaped from a commune’s lost and found? Perfect.
#StatementPendant #BohoJewelry #VintageVibes #BrassPendant #CelestialStyle #CatsAttic #ArchivedNotForgotten #WeirdAndWorn
Weathered brass? Artifact.
Looks like it escaped from a commune’s lost and found? Perfect.
#StatementPendant #BohoJewelry #VintageVibes #BrassPendant #CelestialStyle #CatsAttic #ArchivedNotForgotten #WeirdAndWorn
It’s called self-esteem. Dare your coworkers to question it. Is it you? Is it aspirational? Is it threatening? Yes. That’s the point.
#VintageJewelry #TigerPendant #StatementPiece #catsarchive #OfficeGiftIdeas #Unhinged #CostumeJewelryWithTeeth #artisan
#VintageJewelry #TigerPendant #StatementPiece #catsarchive #OfficeGiftIdeas #Unhinged #CostumeJewelryWithTeeth #artisan
March 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It’s called self-esteem. Dare your coworkers to question it. Is it you? Is it aspirational? Is it threatening? Yes. That’s the point.
#VintageJewelry #TigerPendant #StatementPiece #catsarchive #OfficeGiftIdeas #Unhinged #CostumeJewelryWithTeeth #artisan
#VintageJewelry #TigerPendant #StatementPiece #catsarchive #OfficeGiftIdeas #Unhinged #CostumeJewelryWithTeeth #artisan
Not all vintage jewelry comes with a ghost, but do you ever wish it did? With its intricate silver filigree and a patina that whispers secrets, this brooch has definitely seen things....
.and I want to know what they were!
#AntiqueJewelry #SilverBrooch #CatsArchive #OuijaPlease
.and I want to know what they were!
#AntiqueJewelry #SilverBrooch #CatsArchive #OuijaPlease
March 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Not all vintage jewelry comes with a ghost, but do you ever wish it did? With its intricate silver filigree and a patina that whispers secrets, this brooch has definitely seen things....
.and I want to know what they were!
#AntiqueJewelry #SilverBrooch #CatsArchive #OuijaPlease
.and I want to know what they were!
#AntiqueJewelry #SilverBrooch #CatsArchive #OuijaPlease
They laughed when I archived this. They’re still laughing. But in 2273, a PhD student will cite this in their thesis, and I will be smug in the afterlife. #BobsBurgers #VintageCollectibles #PricelessHistoricalArtifact #CATSArchive #itBelongsinamuseum
March 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
They laughed when I archived this. They’re still laughing. But in 2273, a PhD student will cite this in their thesis, and I will be smug in the afterlife. #BobsBurgers #VintageCollectibles #PricelessHistoricalArtifact #CATSArchive #itBelongsinamuseum
Oz has made some choices in life, and now she has a doctor with a rank. Don't worry, she's going to be fine.
Test your Bakelite https://f.mtr.cool/rwwnaykczh
#VintageJewelry #Bakelite #TestingNotTasting #CatsOfInstagram #Alttag #CatsArchive
Test your Bakelite https://f.mtr.cool/rwwnaykczh
#VintageJewelry #Bakelite #TestingNotTasting #CatsOfInstagram #Alttag #CatsArchive
March 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Oz has made some choices in life, and now she has a doctor with a rank. Don't worry, she's going to be fine.
Test your Bakelite https://f.mtr.cool/rwwnaykczh
#VintageJewelry #Bakelite #TestingNotTasting #CatsOfInstagram #Alttag #CatsArchive
Test your Bakelite https://f.mtr.cool/rwwnaykczh
#VintageJewelry #Bakelite #TestingNotTasting #CatsOfInstagram #Alttag #CatsArchive
Oz knows that shoulder pads, sequins, and power suits weren’t a mistake. They were just too advanced for the weak.
Agree or Disagree. But you know you can't fight her. (Look at that face!)
#80sFashion #AheadOfItsTime #OzsInsideThoughts #VintageStyle #CatsArchive
Agree or Disagree. But you know you can't fight her. (Look at that face!)
#80sFashion #AheadOfItsTime #OzsInsideThoughts #VintageStyle #CatsArchive
March 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Oz knows that shoulder pads, sequins, and power suits weren’t a mistake. They were just too advanced for the weak.
Agree or Disagree. But you know you can't fight her. (Look at that face!)
#80sFashion #AheadOfItsTime #OzsInsideThoughts #VintageStyle #CatsArchive
Agree or Disagree. But you know you can't fight her. (Look at that face!)
#80sFashion #AheadOfItsTime #OzsInsideThoughts #VintageStyle #CatsArchive