18K and 14K Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Retro Period Necklace. This sumptuous and exciting 18k 1940s Retro period pendant measures almost 1 3/4" long. An unusual-cut barrel-shaped synthetic ruby is prong-set and situated in the center of golden curls. Arches of white gold hold four accent diamonds and span four gold scrolls. A generous bale can hold an oversized chain. The newer 14k figaro chain measures 23 1/2" long. Lobster claw closure. Both pendant and chain are marked 18k and 14k respectively. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH251-08
- $695
14k and Diamonds Synthetic Ruby Retro Period Ring. This 1940s 14k yellow gold Retro period ring beautifully walks the line between classic restraint and showy exuberance. The central emerald-cut verneuil ruby measures 11 x 9.5mm. The ruby is braced by an accent diamond on each white gold engraved buttress, bracing yellow gold scrolls. Size is 5 1/2. Very good condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH252-08 Another View Another View - $375
Retro Period Sterling Brooch With Amethyst Glass Stones. This 1940s Retro Period brooch measures about 3" tall. The modernist vegetal design is pink gold plated. The plating has gotten thin. Deep purple faceted oval glass looks convincingly like amethyst. Signed "sterling" on reverse. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH363-08 - $32
Bright Gold Plated 1940s Retro Brooch. This Retro bouquet brooch has a quirky appeal with its meandering wire stems. Measuring 2 3/8" across, yellow gold plating on this 1940s Retro period brooch is excellent. Set amidst swirling wire are three perky rhinestone-accented flowers. Safety style closure. Very good condition. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH368-08 - $30
Signed Renoir Modernist Copper Clip Earrings. The Modernist movement re-embraced many beliefs held during the Arts and Crafts movement. Handwork was valued and unusual or less costly materials were used. In modernist jewelry, silver is the primarily material used. Copper and bronze are also employed, more than gold.
These 1 1/8" long 1950s Modernist copper clip earrings are elongated oval swirls with bark-textured centers. Signed "Renoir" in script on silvertone clip backs. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH369-08 Another View - $33
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Unusual Modernist Copper Bangle. Copper, an element, is an ancient material which we find soothing to touch. It's color is distinctive, and changes with wear, from mellow to highly burnished.
This is a 1950s Modernist all-copper bangle with an outer diameter of 3 7/16" and an inner diameter of 2 5/8". A half tube of copper presents a smooth, rounded inner surface and holds braided copper strips on the outside. Very sturdy. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH393-08 Another View - $44