Collection: Retro

The Retro era covers roughly the 1940s and 1950s, bridging Art Deco and the modernist styles of the 1960s. It is closely tied to the Second World War, which shaped both the materials jewelers could use and the bold, optimistic mood of the designs.

Platinum was designated a strategic wartime material, so jewelers worked in gold instead. Rose and yellow gold, sometimes blended in one piece, became the signature look of the era and gave Retro jewelry its warm, glamorous color palette.

A cocktail ring is a large, showy ring built around a bold center stone, made for evening and social occasions. The style took off in the Retro era, when oversized citrines, aquamarines, and colored stones in sculptural gold settings became a symbol of glamour.

Retro pieces offer significant gold weight and striking design, often at accessible prices compared with rarer eras. Value depends on the maker, gold content, and condition. Each Retro piece we offer is condition-graded and authenticity guaranteed so you know what you are buying.