The Retro jewelry period of the 1940's and 1950's was heavily influenced by the symmetry of earlier design eras along with the abstract designs and stylized forms of the machine age. Bolder and heavier Mid Century Modern jewelry styles made a statement of prosperity and optimism in post WWII jewelry, as colored gold and larger gemstones became popular in Retro Moderne 1940's jewelry fashion, due to changing trends and wartime shortages and controls. Vintage 1950's jewelry styles were further inspired by playful space age design themes, as well as open and airy asymmetrical forms, and textured surfaces, which gave way to fearless avant garde free form 1960's jewelry designs.
With an easy to wear, uncomplicated classic design, and a wonderful comfortable fit, this vintage design gentleman's ruby ring is crafted in 14K hi...
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A beautiful round brilliant cut natural red ruby ( July Birthstone ) totaling 1.19 carats in weight shimmers at the center of this simply handsome ...
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This handsome coiled snake ring for a man is crafted in 14K yellow gold from a vintage 1960's design, and finished with meticulous detail. Engraved...
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This stunning 1940's design vintage ruby ring reissue in 14K white gold is a classic example of bold and asymmetric Mid-Century Retro Moderne desig...
View full detailsThe Retro jewelry period of the 1940's and 1950's was heavily influenced by the symmetry of earlier design eras along with the abstract designs and stylized forms of the machine age. Bolder and heavier Mid Century Modern jewelry styles made a statement of prosperity and optimism in post WWII jewelry, as colored gold and larger gemstones became popular in Retro Moderne 1940's jewelry fashion, due to changing trends and wartime shortages and controls. Vintage 1950's jewelry styles were further inspired by playful space age design themes, as well as open and airy asymmetrical forms, and textured surfaces, which gave way to fearless avant garde free form 1960's jewelry designs.
