
The 1940s (Retro)
The jewelry period dating from 1935 to 1950, often referred to as Retro, was set against the backdrop of economic depression and World War II. As women entered the workforce and the clothing moved to a more subdued and simple place, jewelry stepped into fill the fashion void. Retro jewelry was all about bigger, bolder, and brighter. Taking cues from the fantasy and glamour of Hollywood, jewelry was created on a larger scale than it had been for decades. With platinum reserved for the war effort, gold resurged in popularity, and different colors of gold were created in shades of rose and green. With the limited supply of diamonds and precious gemstones, jewelers looked to citrine, amethyst, topaz, and aquamarine to bring color and character to a piece. Bold cocktail rings with large rectangular cut gemstones, oversized gold bracelets with links and buckles, and whimsical charm bracelets were the signature pieces of the period. Common motifs included birds, flower baskets, dancers, bows and shells.
The 1940s (Retro)
The jewelry period dating from 1935 to 1950, often referred to as Retro, was set against the backdrop of economic depression and World War II. As women entered the workforce and the clothing moved to a more subdued and simple place, jewelry stepped into fill the fashion void. Retro jewelry was all about bigger, bolder, and brighter. Taking cues from the fantasy and glamour of Hollywood, jewelry was created on a larger scale than it had been for decades. With platinum reserved for the war effort, gold resurged in popularity, and different colors of gold were created in shades of rose and green. With the limited supply of diamonds and precious gemstones, jewelers looked to citrine, amethyst, topaz, and aquamarine to bring color and character to a piece. Bold cocktail rings with large rectangular cut gemstones, oversized gold bracelets with links and buckles, and whimsical charm bracelets were the signature pieces of the period. Common motifs included birds, flower baskets, dancers, bows and shells.
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14K Yellow Gold Citrine Rivière
Retro |
$27,500Add to cart -
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Concave Disc Link Bracelet
Retro |
$18,500Add to cart -
Palladium Marquise Diamond Ring by Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co. | Retro |
$22,000 Add to cart -
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Scroll Bracelet
Retro |
$25,000 Add to cart -
Retro 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Cocktail Ring
Retro
$27,000Add to cart -
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Retro |
$16,000 Add to cart -
Retro Citrine and Yellow Gold Bracelet by Boivin
Boivin | Retro |
$150,000Add to cart -
Retro Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet by Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. | Retro |
$75,000 Add to cart -
Citrine, Amethyst and Diamond Reflection Cuff Bracelet by Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Trabert & Hoeffer - Maubossin | Retro
$185,000Add to cart -
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Wirework Owl Ring
Retro |
$13,000 Add to cart -
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Cocktail Ring
Retro
$12,500 Add to cart -
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Hoop Earrings
Retro
$5,500 Add to cart