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We Are Always Interested In Purchasing Retro Era Jewelry!

Jewelry design regained speed in the late 1930’s after the United States began its recovery from the collapse of the stock market in 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression. Hollywood and all its glamour became the influence of Retro jewelry: it is easily identifiable by the use of bright, highly polished yellow, rose, and green gold. The jewelry is big, bold, and three dimensional. Large emerald cut semi-precious gemstones were the star of this era, namely amethyst, aquamarine, and citrine. These large stones were often accented by small diamonds and calibre cut rubies and sapphires. Due to the beginning of World War II in 1941, platinum became scarce again and gold was the metal of choice. Common design themes from this era include big flowing ribbons and bows, as well as the use of flowers and even animals. Wide gold bracelets, oversized dress clips and earrings that were worn high up on the ear were all popular styles. Notable designers of this time were Verdura, Oscar Heyman, Buccellati, and William Russer, among many others.
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Retro Jewelry

The Elysium: Delicate Yellow Gold Ring with Double Halo of White Enamel and with Synthetic Ruby
$695.00
$695.00
The Seed: Vintage Enos Richardson Signed 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Stick Pin
$225.00
$225.00
The Arabia: Antique Equestrian Hand Carved and Painted Crystal Cabochon Pendant
$295.00
$295.00
The Fribourg: Antique Filigree Bar Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
$625.00
$625.00
The Evie: Antique Princess Ring set in the Center with a natural Blue Sapphire
$1,375.00
$1,375.00
The Freya: Antique Princess ring set with Sapphire Center
$1,375.00
$1,375.00
The Jamie Lee: Blue Flamed Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
$1,325.00
$1,325.00
The Rowly: Tri-row stack-able Modernist Style Statement Ring
$1,825.00
$1,825.00
The Braeden: Vintage Modernist Sapphire Ring with Tourmaline
$1,375.00
$1,375.00
The Brenna: Trio of stackable rings with marquise cut centers
$925.00
$925.00
The Mazo: Vintage Synthetic Sapphire Ring
$895.00
$895.00
The Amethina: Emerald Cut Ametrine Ring
$895.00
$895.00
The Bahia: Vintage Art Carved No Heat Sapphire Engagement Ring
$695.00
$695.00
The Canoa: Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring in Yellow Gold
$1,395.00
$1,395.00
The Genevieve: Post War Hollywood Glam Platinum & Diamond Statement Earrings
$49,999.00
$49,999.00
Vintage 18 karat White Gold Hamilton Piping Rock
$2,975.00
$2,975.00
The Emilia: Vintage Mid Century Modernist Italian Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Milros
$5,250.00
$5,250.00
The Lilly: Impressive 14 karat yellow and white gold ring set with a 22 carat Australian opal and diamonds
$19,180.00
$19,180.00
The London: Platinum and Diamond Dangling Pearl Drop Earrings, Day and Night Earrings
$37,400.00
$37,400.00
The Aubree: Lovely Aquamarine Ring set with Diamonds
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
The Maya: 1.50 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
$3,975.00
$3,975.00
The Paisley: Antique Filigree Pearl and Diamond Ring in Palladium and 14 Karat
$8,950.00
$8,950.00
The Amazement: Absolutely Outstanding GIA Graded 19.01 carat Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Orangy-Yellow Vs2 Diamond Ring
$510,000.00
$510,000.00
The Tracey: Ladies Vintage Modernist Earrings set With Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
$695.00
$695.00
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      • Eras of Style >
        • Ancient
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        • Georgian
        • Victorian
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        • Art Nouveau
        • Arts & Crafts
        • Art Deco
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        • Hollywood Glam
        • Mid-Century Modern
        • Brutalist
        • Art Organique
        • 1980's Jewelry
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        • Contemporary
        • Simplistic
      • Diamonds & Gems >
        • Gemstone Education >
          • Gemstone Knowledge >
            • Approximate Gemstone weights
            • Carat to MM Conversion
            • Equivalents Chart
            • Gemstone Colors
            • Created, Synthetic & Simulated Gemstones
          • Gemstone Laboratories
          • All About Gemstones
        • Diamond Education >
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          • Lab Grown Diamonds
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          • Comparative Round Size Info
          • Diamond Carat Weight by MM
      • Counterfeit Jewelry & Watch Identification
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