Retro Ribbon Pin, circa 1942

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Retro Ribbon Pin, circa 1942

About the Item

A wonderful 14K yellow gold retro diamond ribbon pin. As new from the 1940's! Accented with about .20 carats of G Color, VS1 Clarity diamonds. Strongly modeled with depth. A nice casual piece for daytime wear, as well as evening. About 1 1/4 inches in size. The Retro period (1940 to 1950) took place during World War II. As a reaction to the dire world conflict, jewelry became bolder, brighter, and more light hearted. Unlike Art Deco, Retro jewelry has soft curves and feminine motifs, set off against the severe silhouettes of women’s war-time wardrobes. Gold regained popularity, as platinum was essential to the war effort and scarcely available for commercial use. Different colors of gold, such as yellow, rose, and green, were used in striking combinations. Popular gemstones included aquamarines, topaz, and citine, in huge rectangular cuts used in cocktail rings, oversized bracelets, and watches. Patriotic themes were also popular, diamonds, sapphires, and rubies were often paired together, and three dimensional sculptural ribbons, bows, and folds made out of metal were common. The War in Europe caused many of the leading firms to shut down, leaving the jewelry market largely open for American manufacturers to gain a foot hold. Some European designers immigrated to America to escape the war and take advantage of the economic prosperity growing in the United States. As paper money was still questionable following the Depression, gold and gems in the form of jewelry represented a wearable but tangible commodity. Hollywood glamour was hugely influential on the designs of the period, actors and actresses influenced the fashion and trends of the time as European royalty had previously. Bows, flowers, and sunburst designs from earlier periods were reworked to reflect the bigger and bolder design sensibilities. By the 1950’s Retro jewelry was out of style, replaced by the more tailored looks of the 1950’s and 60’s. Ribbon Pins were very much in vogue during World War II, in reference to the Military Ribbons worn by our soldiers. Although unsigned, the design and worksmanship are consistent with the work of Paul Flato.

Metal:
14k Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Dimensions:
Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Length: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1942
Condition:
Seller Location:
Newport Beach, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3942264443