Retro jewellery of the 1950's created some fabulous designs such as can be seen here in this French 18ct rose gold and platinum Retro era diamond ring.
Characterised by large bold designs, and often in rose gold, Retro rings have increased so much in popularity in recent years and it is so easy to see why. This ring was made in 18ct rose gold with the diamonds set in platinum, and the rose gold has such a lovely warm tone to it. Measuring 10.7mm wide at the centre, it tapers down to an elegant 5mm at the back of the ring.
With lovely detail on the side, there are five diamonds along the centre, and these diamonds total 0.25 carats and add the right amount of sparkle and character to an already very beautiful ring.
This is such a lovely example of Retro jewellery and one that will continue to be admired and appreciated every time that it is worn.
Stock# ES7633
Circa: 1950
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A brief history on Retro jewellery.
Retro describes jewellery produced between the later part of the 1930’s to the 1940’s, and also includes World War II. The styles and designs of the Art Deco jewellery still influenced designers in this era.
The retro movement was can be considered to be started by the head of Christie’s jewellery department, Francois Curiel. He named the era for customers who requested jewellery with the Retro look. His realization of this era brought great popularity and prestige to retro jewellery, resulting in the increase in value and price to these designs. Retro jewellery can be easily characterised by large chunky somewhat over the top designs in not only brooches and bracelets but also rings. The use of rose gold was also quite common even in 18ct.
Large gem set brooches with a combination of such stones such as rubies and diamonds in a floral motif where not uncommon.
