A whimsical openwork brooch from the Retro period in 18 karat yellow gold. A 3.00 carat round cabochon moonstone is the centerpiece, surrounded by curled petals dotted with golden beads. The piece can be worn as a pendant horizontally or vertically, or as a brooch.
This ample sized Retro bow brooch, by Napier, measures just shy of three inches long by 2 and 1/4 inches wide. The bow is artfully sculpted in true Retro style with bold, flowing ribbons radiating from a large button center. This dramatic sterling silver brooch, circa 1940s, is gilded in bright rose ...(more)
A classic 1 and 3/4-inch by 1 and 1/4-inch Retro bow brooch. This two-toned green and rose gold double bow is centered with a deeply-hued 1.65 carat oval green tourmaline. The bow is marked ‘Cartier 7957', but we aren't entirely sure of the provenance. Nonetheless, a strikingly beautiful 1940s v ...(more)
Two bright sparkling European-cut diamonds, together weighing well over 3.00 carats (1.67 and 1.65 carats each), glisten in this glorious high-style 1940s vintage Retro brooch brooch, masterfully hand-crafted in two-tone yellow and rose gold, and brightened with seven Burmese rubies and twelve sma ...(more)
From the fabulous forties - a sleekly stylized bow in dramatic two-tone 14 karat rose-gold and green-gold embraces a bouquet of three glowing moonstones. A cool original Retro piece which can be worn as either a pin or necklace pendant. 2 1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches. (One hardly noticeable kink in on ...(more)
A striking and sophisticated free-form brooch from the fabulous forties. Measuring a relatively modest 1 and 3/4 inches by 1 inch, this very wearable and artsy jewel is gracefully sculpted in Florentine textured tri-color gold and highlights a trio of rich red Burmese rubies accented with a spray of ...(more)
Gift wrap yourself with this delightful bow-knot brooch from the glamorous 1940s. This graceful three-inch long bow shimmers with a faux moire silk texture in contrasting yellow and rose gold and is knotted with bright sapphires and diamonds. Stunning.
Gift wrap yourself with this fun and festive bow brooch from the fabulous 40s. A golden citrine serves as the knot in this three-inch long treasure crafted in flowing two-tone rose and yellow gold. A bail on the reverse allows it to support a pendant.
A rare and wonderful mid-twentieth century synthetic sapphire and diamond ensemble. Highly stylized cornucopias crafted in 18K rose-yellow gold and platinum overflow with rich royal blue synthetic sapphires and sparkling white round diamonds. An exciting and versatile double clips and earring suite ...(more)
A striking and unique brooch assembled with two matching kite shape golden citrines weighing about 9 carats total flanking a central 20 carat oval citrine. The stones are bezel set and wrapped in rich 14k yellow gold and are a perfect match with earrings # 20-1-2084.
Art Deco inspired, Retro (circa 1940) dress clips feature a matched pair of carved oval jades wrapped in green gold bows and nestled in concentric ovals of green gold and rose gold. Festive and creative Moderne ornaments to dress up many occasions. 1 5/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches.
A rare and unusual combination for jewelry from the 1940's. Opal beads have been ingeniously employed as floral elements in this high-style, two- color gold (pink and green!) flower arrangement tied up nicely with a bow.