Referring to popular style of the past

describes jewelry produced between 1935 and the late '40s, a period that includes World War II. The lingering influence of Art Deco resulted in big, bold, curvilinear jewelry with geometric patterns. At the same time, wartime economic necessities resulted in the replacement of expensive platinum with yellow, green, and pink gold. Retro jewelry also made extensive use of semi-precious stones that helped to complete the big, opulent look.

a fashion reminiscent of the past

Contemporary retrospective design which reinterprets furniture styles from the 1930s to the 1980s

This was war-time in Europe and America and women joined the work force to lend their support. Women's wardrobe fashion dictated a severe silhouette with tight fitting jackets and skirts so jewelry designs were the exact opposite with feminine motifs and soft curves. Jewelry became bolder, brighter and more whimsical. Gold regained popularity during the Retro period as platinum was being used for the war effort. It was during the Retro jewelry period that different colors of gold became popular -- yellow gold was combined with rose gold and green gold in striking combinations. In Retro jewelry, everything was bigger and bolder. Gemstones like aquamarines and citrines were fashioned in rectangular cuts and massive proportions. Hollywood glamour and glitz favored anything that was big, bold, colorful, and exciting. Cocktails rings were all the rage along with oversized bracelets, watches and rings. Colored gemstones were favorites along with synthetic rubies and sapphires. 1935 - 1945.

A contemporary retrospective view, which reinterprets some of the best-loved furniture looks from the 1930's to 1980's. The mood of these pieces is playful and ironic. The classics have extra emotional punch because you recognize such items as exaggerated Hollywood sofas, 1950's boomerang tables or wacky 70's chairs.

Music directly imitating styles of the past.

Retro jewelry is chunky, geometric jewelry from the 1940's. Pink gold was often used in retro pieces.

This style features pieces inspired by objects from the first half of the 20th Century.

A prefix backward, or locate behind.

prefix - Latin = backwards.

Prefix meaning situated behind