Retro
Jewelry

About Retro Jewelry

The Retro jewelry period spans the years between 1935 and 1950. This was war-time in Europe and America and women joined the work force to lend their support. Women's wardrobe fashion dictated a severe silhouette with tight fitting jackets and skirts so jewelry designs were the exact opposite with feminine motifs and soft curves.

Retro Jewelry Designs

Jewelry during the Retro Jewelry Period became bolder, brighter and more whimsical. Gold regained popularity during the Retro period as platinum was being used for the war effort and was not available to jewelry craftsman. It was during the Retro jewelry period that different colors of gold became popular -- yellow gold was combined with rose gold and green gold in striking combinations. In Retro jewelry, everything was bigger and bolder. Gemstones like aquamarines and citrines were fashioned in rectangular cuts and massive proportions. Hollywood glamor and glitz favored anything that was big, bold, colorful, and exciting. Cocktails rings were all the rage along with oversized bracelets, watches and rings. Colored gemstones were favorites along with synthetic rubies and sapphires.

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Retro Vintage Wedding Ring

Bold and sassy sums up the spirit of this Retro vintage diamond wedding ring. The unusual design of this vintage wedding ring features a pair of round brilliant cut diamonds which are bead set in the center of two highly polished squares. The 14k white gold band of this vintage ring is trimmed in milgrain and the total diamond weight is 0.29 carats. Circa 1940.

Vintage
Retro
Wedding
Rings

Item
RG-3154
$989.00

Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $25
International $45

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Vintage Retro Diamond Wedding Ring

Two diamond streams weave in and out of this elegant retro vintage diamond wedding ring in 14k white gold. Fourteen round full cut diamonds accent this Retro wedding ring for a total diamond weight of 0.54 carats. The color range of the diamonds is G to I and the clarity range is VVS1 to VS1. Circa 1940s.

Vintage
Retro
Wedding
Rings

Item
RG-2111
$1495.00

Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $35
International $55

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Retro Modern Ruby Ring in Rose Gold

The iridescent curved appeal of a beachside conch shell comes to mind with this Retro Modern ruby ring in rose gold. The 14k rose gold band of this Retro Modern ring provides a romantic backdrop for the collection of eleven rubies that accent it. Totaling 1.55 carats, the rubies are inner swirled with a crescent of eight round single cut and two round full cut diamonds. Inside the crescent lies an old style round brilliant cut diamond. The total diamond weight of all eleven diamonds that accent this Retro Modern ruby ring is 0.60 carats. Circa 1940.

Antique
Retro
Ruby
Rings

Item
RG-2281
$1495.00

Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $35
International $55