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.
This vintage cigarette lighter charm in 10K gold from the 1950's features a swivel arm on top which actually moves! A perfect nostalgic collectible...
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A world of colorful stones and lustrous 18K yellow gold, this striking estate Mid Century Modern gem cube pendant, circa 1960's, is set with blue, ...
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This unusual circa 1950's 14K yellow gold vintage horse racing charm, is three dimensional with an attached gold tag engraved with "LEXINGTON KENTU...
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The perfect reminder of a romantic vacation in a tropical beach paradise, this three dimensional solid 14K gold charm features a thatched roof tiki...
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This groovy 1970's era gold engravable round medallion pendant is truly a blast from the past! The classic sculptural fluted radiant design catches...
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This unique movable vintage design bell pendant in 14K yellow gold has a clapper which actually moves, creating a faint tinkling sound! The bottom ...
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This San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge charm in 14K solid gold measures 15/16 inch long by 1/4 inch high by 1/4 inch wide. An authentic circa 1960's...
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.
