1940s Jewelry

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327 METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...

Circa 1940 Omega Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 M.M. 2 Piece 14k Yellow Gold Omega signed case with fancy flared Lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Si...

This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver dial with white hour and minute hands and a seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch ha...

Brooch in the shape of a flower basket with a large topas cut rhinestone as the flower vase inside are golden flowers with small gold rhinestones. The brooch was designed in the USA...

An original Cyma from the 1940's that was later part of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches from World War 2. Admittedly not the rarest of them but a ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...

Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch by Gruen Watch Company features: - Rarely seen Unusual & Well Proportioned Case, of slimmer profile designed a...

A collector's classic, Men's Omega Cosmic jumbo 37mm Moonphase watch with triple date, c.1940s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unres...

These 18k gold, carré cut rock crystal earrings have a feminine and classic shape. The earrings have so-called screw backs, like many of the earrings during the early 1900s through t...

Vintage sterling silver leaf pin/brooch by Aarre & Krogh of Randers, Denmark, 1949-1990. Beautiful leaf design with a highly polished...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diam...

Retro earrings of two circular discs. The top one measures half an inch in diameter; the bottom one is 1 5/16". Clip backs can be converted to posts. The earrings have been professi...

This ring has an Art Deco feel with the style of the engraving and the setting. The jade is beautifully engraved and is held with secure yet delicate double claws all the way around....

Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...

Our vintage art deco Hamilton for Tiffany & Co., features a case of 22mm across, 39mm lug to lug and 8.6mm deep. The case is stamped Hamilton & co Lancaster PA 14k gold, S&W (Schwab & Wuischpard), the movement is a cal.982 19 jewels signed Hamilton USA and with a J2 *** serial , dating production to c. 1941. The original art deco dial is signed Tiffany & Co. This is a Hamilton Brock (style), made for Tiffany and co, and the case back is engraved "David Cook 1943". In this period, Hamilton in house movements, like this calibre 982, were highly considered, being of American manufacture and would, by Tiffany & Co, have been selected amongst the world's greatest to be sold as a Tiffany. Of note equally, this particular watch was presented (given the case back) during the second world war period, and is a one hundred percent American watch: movement, case and jeweller. A very rare item, the condition belies its age. Today, it would be equally suitable as a gentleman's dress watch or ladies statement piece, a new leather strap with gold tone tang buckle has been fitted. A presentation box will also be included at point of sale. A truly unrepeatable 1940s wristwatch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...

A Retro two-tone leaf motif eternity band, adorned with single-cut diamonds set inside geometric bezels, totaling approximately 0.13 carats. Handcrafted in 14k yellow and white gold ...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.1grams *Enamel with a flag on both cufflinks is in excellent condition. Condition: Excellent

Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural light Cornflower Blue Sapphire of oval diamond cut 9.4 mm x 6.5 mm x 3.83 mm / ca. 2.25 ct that demonstrates specta...

Two stone old mine diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two cushion shape old mine diamonds, one I colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight ...

Circa 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Pagoda form Charm Pendant, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1 1/2 inches and weighing 22.7 grams. The center featuring a finely detailed carved Coral Co...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight. G-H Color, VS Clarity, Old European ...

Watch: ATP British Military Unsigned Stock Number: CHW5298 Price: £500.00 At the beginning of world war two, The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. This is a civilian watch issued with Army paybook ref engraved on caseback quite a rare occurrence as the watch finish is to retail standard and not military. Measuring 31mm diameter and 38mm lug to lug. Stainless steel case with screwback. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel...

Circa 1940s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. Impeccably styled for everyday wear, this eighteen-karat gold bangle is as fashionably relevant today as it was chic 60 years ago. Known fo...

Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a rhodium plated sterling Fleur de Lis motif of crys...

This unique Retro brooch from ca 1945 was beautifully hand-crafted out 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold. The center piece is a perfectly cut golden-brown smoky quartz citrine step-...

This 18 karat gold and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical characteristics for this time, such as the ring and bar chain and the pendant with its straight geometric shapes, its shiny surface and emerald-cut rock crystal. Something that makes this necklace stand out is the golden bow on top of the rock crystal. This elegant necklace fits well in both an everyday environment as well as in a more festive one. Ateljé Stigbert...

Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite scored caps in a retro acorn design. Pave crystal detailing along spine and within pierc...

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1940 No 65. Stylised blossom floral pin brooch. Measures approximately 2.00 x 1.50 inches. Weight:15.80 grams. Full Georg Jensen Sterling D...

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival faux pearl fringe bracelet of signature baroque pearls and Russian gilt incised bars creating a fringed pearl border. Hexagon clasp with baroque pe...

Watch: Timor ATP British Military Stock Number: CHW5297 Price: £950.00 At the beginning of world war two, The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. Timor was one of the few that built a whole new watch just for the British Army Stainless steel case measuring 31mm diameter. Timor 15 Jewel manual wind movement. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel...

Reja Retro brooch of a focal faux pale blue amythest square cut stone with crystal baguette accents and crystal rhinestone pave. Set into a dimensional Retro fretwork shell of pale ...

Equisite Gold Retro Period Bracelet by Mossalone.

Amazing Marcel Boucher Ribbed Gold Pave Station Bracelet from the 1950's. Elegant design of ribbed gold chaining interwoven with pave stations of crystal and ruby stones. 7" x 1.25"....

Introducing a magnificent vintage 850 platinum and 18kt gold double-clip/pendant flower-shaped brooch set with 13.40 carats of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds in total. Ma...

Gypsy style ring centers a flush set oval cut Burma ruby Weighing 1.89 carats with bright purplish red color and no indications of heat Flanked by two flush set transitional cut di...

This vintage necklace is a stunning piece of fine jewellery, crafted in 850 platinum and featuring 20 carats of earth mined diamonds. The classic tennis style is currently on-trend...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x...

Cartier gold mousetrap link bracelet. A yellow gold articulated bracelet comprised of seventeen sections of tubular woven mousetrap links, flowing with m...

Designed as link-style cufflinks terminating with gold spheres Flush set throughout with round cut rubies Weighing approximately 2.20 carats total Transparent medium purplish red in...

The ancient gold ring comes from Great Britain in the first half of the 20th century. Made of yellow gold 0.630-0.660 and platinum elements. Set wit...

1940's retro bracelet finely crafted in 14 Karat rose gold featuring an open scroll work swirl design. Bracelet preserves patina. The bracelet measures 1.5" wide and has a push down ...

A rare find and even more so with an unsigned dial, we know its Grana from the Movement markings and we know its a 15 Jewel K.F.320 movement. ATP style watch made exclusively for the...

A 14k white gold engagement ring and wedding band set features a pear-cut diamond as the centerpiece. The rings, weighing a total of 3.8 grams an...

Without a post-1955 copyright symbol and with the brand's earliest script signature, this likely late 1940s signed Renoir shiny copper choker necklace features 18 links each stylized as a tulip flowerhead in a modernized bolder Art Nouveau style. The American jewelry company's exclusive durable "Copron" finishing on the top of the links prevents tarnishing and fingerprints. The functional tiny linear links and the reverse side of the necklace were meant to remain blackened, while a black signature is impressed on the underside of the fold-over clasp. Comparatively without the additional enamel decoration of the company's post-1952 jewelry line signed Matisse...

Vintage modernist sterling silver leaf pin/brooch by The Silversmith. Ella L Cone was the proprietor of The Silversmith's Shop in Boston an...

One Retro Diamond Two Tone Dome Ring. Featuring three old European and six rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.25 carats, graded J-K color, VS-SI clarity. Crafte...

Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...

A pair of pendants dangles with small dangling drops in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Pendants with hand - engraved ornaments on front sides. Swedish pair, hooks and dangles hallmarked 18K ...

Amazingly designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum, these unusual avant-garde ear clips are truly a piece of art on the ear. Curved platinum tubes curve outward, each set wit...

An original Art Deco diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centering this ring is a 0.34 carat antique European cut diamon...

Featuring a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.85 carat - J color with VS clarity Set low in a square form head and flanked by two transitional cut diamonds Weighing c...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...

A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a splendid five lustrous strands of graduated glass pearl...

One Retro Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fringed Belt Buckle Bracelet. Featuring 18 round brilliant and single cut diamonds with a total of eight of approximately 1.75 carats, graded near-c...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...

Striking Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray from the 1940's. Large scaled floral brooch in sterling with rose gold wash, pave accents and oval faux aquamarines. Unsigned. 3.75" ...

Band ring is designed as two east to west rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing collectively approximately 1.50 carats with G/H color and VS clarity Set with fishtail motif p...