Avon jewelry in the 1980s leaned heavily into the affordable luxury aesthetic—polished, coordinated, and meant to signal elegance without excess. The use of seven strands in this piece recalls 1950s glamour, but the compact length and uniformity point to the 1980s' more structured and buttoned-up Preppy revival. Pearls were a staple in preppy fashion, often paired with sweater sets, loafers, and blazers. This necklace—mass-produced but neatly designed—illustrates how brands like Avon capitalized on aspirational style trends without chasing high fashion.