One of the few things I collect is the Cape Cod series of glassware from Avon. Made in the late '70s - early '80s when they still made seriously collectible things. The texture is great, but it's the color that really gets me. I have a little bent towards the gothic, and this works for that. Also as a Capricorn I see it as garnet.
Here is one each of the different items I have. (L-R) 4" wine goblet. Footed cup. Water goblet. Candle holder, missing the clear hurricane chimney. 5 oz footed mug.
My whole collection with multiple pieces from above, as of April 2002.