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Monday 22 July 2013

Jewellery Designs Catalogue

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Bold gold, Hollywood starlets, huge gemstones and cocktail rings, all characterize the Retro time period of jewelry. Spanning from 1940-1945, this coincides almost exactly with World War II. With that said, platinum use in jewelry was no longer available. Gold made a comeback, this time in rose and even green gold. Everything in regards to retro jewelry was oversized. Rubies were the most prominent gemstone, followed by large, rectangular cut citrines, aquamarines and amethysts.
Hollywood glamour, as depicted in movies, was popular and let Americans escape from their thoughts about the war. As a result, people tried to mimic the bold jewelry seen in Hollywood spotlights. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were looked upon for their large collection of bold retro jewels, often decked out in Van Cleef & Arpels or Cartier.
After this period ended, jewelry during this time period was often used as scrap gold, being melted down, while destroying its rich history. As a result, Retro jewelry is highly collectible and will continue to be sought.
Some motifs and distinctive elements of this time period:
bows, florals, scrolls, fans, ribbons, ruffles
Hollywood glamour; oversized jewels, cocktail rings
huge, rectangular cuts of aquamarines, citrines, amethysts, with ruby or sapphire or diamond accents
Patriotic themes; flags, eagles, military
post earrings, no dangle; flower earrings
birds, baskets, sprays of diamonds, shells, hearts
Retro mesh buckle bracelets
Cartier’s animal jewelry
Yellow, rose and green gold
Jewelry of the 1950s has recently been acknowledged in a historical perspective. Modern day jewelry is everchanging and is not yet considered “historical.”
After WWII, the jewelry industry began to flourish once again. Television and rock & roll were new influences. Several large jewelry houses produced both high-end, luxurious jewelry, as well as smaller classic pieces for your average, middle class consumer. During this time, artisan jewelry emerged, inspiring “Jewelry as Art” or “Wearable Art.” Often this type of jewelry was hand-made and only included one-of-a-kind pieces. There are many collectors of Mid-Century American Studio Jewelry today.
Present-day jewelry is happening now, with trends and motifs all around us. It is only a matter of time until it makes its way into history!

Jewellery Designs Catalogue