Antique Jewelry at Topazery Happy Valentine's Day from Topazery!  

Retro
Jewelry

About Retro Jewelry

Retro Jewelry Designs

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.


   Sort by 


Retro Modern Brooch with Bow Motif
Click for pictures and details

Retro Modern Brooch with Bow Motif

This Retro Modern brooch with bow motif is perfect for gift giving. The circular 10k white gold frame of this retro modern pin is open at the center. Open weave swirls add a romantic touch. Tied up neatly at the top of this wreath is a matching bow. A pair of triangular and lozenge glass stones highlight the loops of the bow. Circa 1930

  Item
PN-2999
$149.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $25
Other Shipping Info
 
Vintage 1950's Antique Pearl Necklace
Click for pictures and details

Vintage 1950's Antique Pearl Necklace

This vintage 1950s antique pearl necklace is strung with 108 dark cream cultured Akoya pearls. A 14k white gold navette shaped clasp joins the strand. This filigree accent is centered with a matching spherical Akoya pearl that is slightly larger than the pearls that encircle the antique necklace. Circa 1950 or later

Antique
Pearl
Necklaces

  Item
NK-2511
$599.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $25
Other Shipping Info
 
Retro Citrine Cocktail Ring
Click for pictures and details

Retro Citrine Cocktail Ring

A coppery golden moon shines its light on your finger in this Retro citrine cocktail ring. The 14k yellow gold band of this Retro cocktail ring provides a tonal backdrop for the yellow-orange citrine that centerpieces it. The round faceted mixed cut focal point quartz gemstone weighs 10.81 carats. A rose and green gold trimmed handmade mounting lends custom appeal to Retro citrine rings like this one. Circa 1940s. Size 6.75. Sizing options

Antique
Retro
Citrine
Cocktail
Rings

  Item
RG-1295
$495.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $25
Other Shipping Info
 
Antique Retro Diamond Ring
Click for pictures and details

Antique Retro Diamond Ring

You'll feel like a glamorous movie star when you slip this antique Retro diamond ring on your finger. Retro diamond rings like this one have that popular 1940's Hollywood appeal. This antique diamond ring’s 14k yellow gold shank is texturally ribbed and is topped with milgrained platinum. Five single cut diamonds accent this Retro ring’s platinum in a gorgeous geometric design and total approximately 0.10 carats in diamond weight. Circa 1940s. Size 7.75. Sizing options

Antique
Retro
Rings

  Item
RG-1158
$549.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $25
Other Shipping Info
 
Retro Modern Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Click for pictures and details

Retro Modern Aquamarine Engagement Ring

Straight baguette cut diamonds create an unusual display beside a slightly greenish blue aquamarine. An iridium platinum band holds the diamonds and gemstones in this Retro Modern antique engagement ring. Details: 10% Iridium-Platinum. Straight baguette cut and round single cut diamonds, 0.27 carats. Aquamarine, 1.12 carats. Circa 1940. Ring size 6.0. Sizing options

Retro
Aquamarine
Engagement
Rings

  Item
RG-2787
$2449.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $45
Other Shipping Info
 
Vintage 1950's Three Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Click for pictures and details

Vintage 1950's Three Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp

Like droplets of milky cream, this vintage 1950s three strand pearl necklace adorns the neckline in shimmer. One hundred ninety-three light cream cultured Akoya pearls are arranged in a three strand, graduated, nested design. The 14k white gold diamond clasp of this 1950s pearl necklace is fashioned in a floral design and is accented with nine round full cut diamonds that total 0.17 carats. Circa 1950 or later

Antique
Pearl
Necklaces

  Item
NK-1907
  SOLD  
1950's Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Click for pictures and details

1950's Pearl and Diamond Earrings

1950s pearl and diamond earrings bring to mind a magnolia tree in bloom with white blossoms. The cluster arrangement of these 14k white gold earrings lends a sophisticated touch to the ear lobe. Twelve spherical creamy white pearls swirl down the center of these earrings. Meandering between the pearls and flaring out from them like starbursts are a collection of eighteen round single cut diamonds. The diamonds accenting these 1950s earrings total 0.20 carats. Circa 1955

Antique
Pearl
Earrings

  Item
EA-2227
  SOLD  
Antique Diamond Wedding Ring
Click for pictures and details

Antique Diamond Wedding Ring

Two diamond streams weave in and out of this elegant antique diamond wedding ring in 14k white gold. Fourteen round full cut diamonds accent this antique diamond 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. Size 7.75. Sizing options

Antique
Diamond
Wedding
Rings

  Item
RG-2111
$1495.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $35
Other Shipping Info
 
Retro Modern Ruby Ring in Rose Gold
Click for pictures and details

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. Size 8.5. Sizing options

Antique
Retro
Ruby
Rings

  Item
RG-2281
$1495.00
  Shipping Fees:
USA,APO,FPO $35
Other Shipping Info
 
Rose Gold Antique Retro Wedding Ring
Click for pictures and details

Rose Gold Antique Retro Wedding Ring

This antique Retro wedding ring combines polished rose gold with a braided design. Made of 14k rose gold, the wide band of this antique wedding ring is designed in 3 sections. One rose gold coiled rope sits between two satiny smooth bands in a texturally intriguing pattern. Circa 1940s. Size 7.25. Sizing options

Antique
Retro
Wedding
Rings

  Item
RG-1215
  SALE PENDING  

   Sort by 

Top of page




Topazery is an online-only antique jewelry boutique.
 Click for Contact Info.  

SSL Secure Mastercard




©Copyright 2001 - 2009
Topazery, LLC
Atlanta, GA, USA
® Topazery is a Registered Trademark
 

   Shopping Cart  

WELCOME!
  Join Email List for Newsletter
  Home
  Contact Us
  Why Buy from Us?
  Customer Letters
  15-Day-Returns
  New Listings

JEWELRY STORES
  Engagement Rings Under $2000
  Wedding Rings Under $2000
  Gifts Under $500
  Jewelry Under $1500
  Luxury Jewelry
  All Rings
  All Jewelry

ENGAGEMENT RINGS
  Shop by Pictures
  Antique & Estate Engagement Rings
  Antique Style Engagement Rings
  Diamond Engagement Rings
  Champagne Diamond Rings
  Aquamarine Engagement Rings
  Sapphire Engagement Rings
  Emerald Engagement Rings
  Ruby Engagement Rings
  Pearl Engagement Rings
  Gemstone Engagement Rings
  Filigree Engagement Rings

WEDDING RINGS
  Shop by Pictures
  Antique & Estate Wedding Rings
  Antique Style Wedding Rings
  Gemstone Wedding Rings
  Diamond Eternity Bands
  Filigree Wedding Rings

JEWELRY COLLECTIONS
  Shop by Pictures
  Topazery Collection
  Haute Pink Jewelry

RINGS BY TYPE
  Shop by Pictures
  Antique & Estate Rings
  Antique Style Rings
  Platinum Rings
  Sapphire Rings
  Emerald Rings
  Ruby Rings
  Aquamarine Rings
  Other Gemstone Rings
  Pearl Rings
  Filigree Rings
  Cocktail Rings

OTHER ANTIQUE JEWELRY
  Shop by Pictures
  Antique & Estate Bracelets
  Antique & Estate Crosses
  Antique & Estate Earrings
  Antique & Estate Necklaces
  Antique & Estate Pendants & Lockets
  Antique & Estate Pins & Brooches

OTHER ANTIQUE STYLE JEWELRY
  Shop by Pictures
  Antique Style Bracelets
  Antique Style Crosses
  Antique Style Earrings
  Antique Style Necklaces
  Antique Style Pendants & Lockets

OTHER JEWELRY BY TYPE
  Shop by Pictures
  Men's Antique & Estate Jewelry
  Wedding & Bridal Jewelry
  Filigree Jewelry
  Pearl Jewelry
  Sold Jewelry

JEWELRY BY PERIOD
  Shop by Pictures
  Victorian Jewelry
  Art Nouveau Jewelry
  Edwardian Jewelry
  Art Deco Jewelry
  Retro Jewelry

JEWELRY EDUCATION
  Gemstone History
  Antique Jewelry Periods
  Antique Diamond Cuts
  Diamond Color Grades
  Diamond Clarity Grades
  Evaluating Gemstones

OTHER INFORMATION
  About Us
  In the News
  Orders
  Shipping
  Ring Sizing
  Appraisals
  Questions?
  Site Map
  Website Tips
  Privacy Policy
  Legal Policy

LINKS
  Links