We proudly present our collection of high quality Art Retro rings

Retro jewellery (1935-1950) – The Retro style was strongly influenced by its predecessor: the Art Deco style. It used the same types and language of geometrical shapes but with bolder, heavier lines, shapes, and stones.

Typical of the Retro style is its imitation of three-dimensional folds of fabric, with the ribbon bow as its most popular motif, often highlighted in the centre with a calibré cut ruby or sapphire knot (mostly lab-produced stones were used, see also Verneuil rubies and sapphires) and diamonds in various cuts as white accents. Another typical motif for this period is the tank bracelet (based on tank caterpillars).

Gold regained its popularity during the Retro period due to the fact that platinum was not available to goldsmiths and jewellers, as it was being used for the war effort. This was the main reason that different colours of gold became popular during the Retro period – yellow gold was combined with rose gold and green gold in striking combinations. Imagine, in France goldsmiths worked with no less than 27 shades of gold!

The most popular gemstones seen in the Retro style are aquamarine, citrine, topaz, large cabochon-cut rubies and sapphires (including star stones), golden beryl, peridots, and tourmaline. Not uncommonly, gems used were exceptionally large in order to reflect the scale of the jewellery.

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