Brooches and rings. In UK in some families these will be passed down to couples marrying as a gesture of continuity. In Birmingham, we have a 'quarter' that has many small workshops that make and repair/alter jewellery. Some of the older companies have design patterns/dies going back to the Victorian era.
I agree with your basic point: we all buy so much that is basically landfill.
I agree with your basic point: we all buy so much that is basically landfill.