1940s Jewelry

A handmade Art Deco period pave diamond walking man charm in platinum. Set with thirteen rose cut diamonds weighing a combined 0.15 carats and grading as H color, VS2 clarity. Beauti...

1940's Diamond and Sapphire Bonnet (Hat) and Ribbon Brooch crafted in 18K Rose and Yellow Gold. This exquisite pin/brooch weighs 34.86 grams and features a prong setting, showcasing ...

Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring. Set with twenty four square baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with rubover border and an approximate combined weight of...

original vintage engagement ring showcases a 1.43ct old European cut diamond in a classic setting with diamond accented shoulders and vintage details that add charm without clutter. ...

Showcasing an art deco style pendant brooch accented with 147 brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 7.48 carats total, set in an antique-looking design. Finely made in polished plati...

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Charm Bracelet. This gorgeous charm bracelet is crafted in platinum. The bracelet ...

Aquamarine, diamond and synthetic ruby cocktail ring, circa 1945. A yellow gold ring set with one central octagonal emerald-cut aquamarine...

Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with over 11 carats in mixed cut natural diamonds. This vint...

An elegant diamond signet ring, set with 0.20ct old cut natural diamond in 18ct yellow gold setting. It's a pre 1950's ring. Total Diamond Weight: 0.20ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond C...

A vintage mid century marquise diamond and sapphire cocktail cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Centering this unique ring is a 0.50 carat I color VS2 clarity marquise cut diamond...

An exuberant turquoise ring with diamond and ruby; signed by Horovitz. The head of the ring is crafted of turquoise cabochons mounted in a spiral pattern. The center of the spiral is a “crater” encrusted with Old European cut diamond, single cut diamonds and framed with tiny gold beads. There is a bigger diamond staged to the right side of the “crater”. Round cut rubies are bezel set between the turquoise cabochons, repeating the spiral pattern. The shank of the ring is accented with rubies as well. This vintage turquoise ring is a spectacular conversational piece. Despite carrying a big diamond, the ring is fun and edgy. Wear it as a cocktail ring or as your daily piece that reflects your personality. Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold, turquoise, diamonds and rubies, the Retro ring features an approximately 1.05-carat transitional Old European cut diamond (H color, SI1 clarity) accented with single cut diamonds (G-I color, VS clarity). Diamond total weight is approximately 5.74 carats. The diamonds are set in white gold which accentuates their whiteness. The rubies are round faceted, total weight approximately 2.39 carats. The vintage ring is size 6.25; can be re-sized. The ring top is 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Weight 16.7 grams. The Retro ring is stamped with Horovitz Alexandrie maker's marks. About Horovitz Jewelry: The history of Horovitz jewelry is rooted in the beginning of the 20th century in Alexandria. At that time, one of the leading jewelry dealers in Egypt was Wolf Horovitz (1883-1959). Originally Romanian, Horovitz based his business Bijouterie Horovitz in Alexandria. His élite jewelry clientele included the Royal courts of King Fouad I and King Farouk I. Horovitz earned his reputation as a prominent jeweler by dealing with the most important houses in Paris. His son, Theodore Horovitz, started his career as a jewelry maker at the age of 17. He was working in his father’s shop. Eventually Theodore opened his own atelier and ended up creating jewels for Alexandria’s nobility and making a crown for the Queen. After the overthrow of King Farouk in 1952, Horovitz moved to Geneva. There he became one of the finest jewelers in the city: the colleagues called him “a legendary godfather to Geneva’s gem-dealing community”. Today Horovitz jewelry is a rare find and the House pieces are sought-after by the jewelry experts. About Turquoise Jewelry: Turquoise, with its vibrant blue-green hues, has been a cherished gemstone for centuries. In vintage jewelry design, turquoise holds a special place. The name “turquoise” came from the French pierre tourques and translates as a “Turkish stone.” The mineral was first transported to the west through Turkey from mines in the historical Khorasan province of Iran (Persia) and Afghanistan. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the stone throughout nowadays. In all these cultures turquoise was considered as a protective stone for warriors and symbolized the connection to heaven. In the 17th century wearing turquoise jewelry was a must for a well-dressed gentleman. The stone was popular to the point when all the emeralds in the crown that Napoleon I gave Empress Marie Louise were replaced with Persian turquoise cabochons. Today Persian turquoise is beloved by jewelry aficionados for its warm, calming color. It may vary from sky-blue to green. As to the dark veins, it depends on your preferences and a certain piece. Some jewelry collectors prefer turquoise with a web pattern of matrix as it adds character to a piece. The versatility of turquoise allows it to be used into various designs. Smooth cabochon cut turquoise is a common choice for vintage jewelry. Beadwork is also a popular technique that showcases turquoise's unique color. Turquoise is often associated with the American Southwest, where Native American artisans have been using the stone for centuries. Vintage turquoise jewelry...

Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful. It is centered with a 5.8 mm cultured pearl that is surrounded with 6 diamonds. ...

Wonderfully Retro gold earrings with rubies and diamonds. Each has 6 rubies and 6 diamonds. The stones are set in white gold. The end of each diamo...

An elegant pre 1950's 5-stone diamond ring, set with 5 round brown diamonds, in an 18ct yellow gold setting. Total Diamond Weight: 0.40ct Diamond Colour: brown Diamond Clarity: SI1 ...

An exquisite vintage ring showcasing a premium GIA-certified emerald-cut diamond, weighing 2.15 carats, with remarkable F color and VVS1 clarity. The ring boasts a distinct tank-scro...

One Retro Diamond 18k Two Tone Tank Ring. Featuring 18 single cut and old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carat, graded colorless, I1 clarity. Crafted in ...

Handmade English 1940 Retro style light rose gold color ring set with r bright blood red rubies and a genuine natural European brown diamond in a Platinum setting. Excellent overall ...

Dating to approximately 1940, this luxurious strand of luminous, gleaming nearly-antique cultured pearls is so fine in quality it rivals -and in some ways surpasses- that of natural,...

A Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels emerald and diamond platinum ring, circa 1940. Set its centre with a Columbian emerald cut emerald of 2.07cts within four contrasting yellow gold claws ...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, G-H color, VS Clarity, Old Europ...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231139552 Weight: 1.23ct total weight Cut: O...

One Retro French Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Tank Ring. Featuring two old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, graded I color, SI1-SI2 clarity. A...

A unique tank ring with a very substantial look, It is made in acid tested 18 karat white and yellow gold and is set with old European Cut Diamonds, the two central stones are 5 mm ,...

A Retro-era bracelet with a 14k yellow gold bangle and platinum Art Deco charms adorned with single-cut diamonds. Charms include the letters N G E, a judge’s gavel, a detailed carria...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8. grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .85ct total weight Cut: Old European bril...

Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to have stories that will never be revealed. Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. Jewelry isn’t really my thing, but I’ve always got my eye on people’s watches. It is a quiet personal statement. My apologies for the long listing. I am laying the foundation for you to understand what I have listed. This is a “Palladium Cased – Diamond Dial” Hamilton from 1947. This is not your ordinary watch. Let me make one thing clear. Hamilton never sanctioned the reacasing of Hamilton movements with diamond dials and different alloys. It was done anyway. There are many varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed solid palladium. You can find many platinum and gold examples, yet it is more difficult to find a Palladium example. Look at this offering very closely. If you are discerning and are looking for a distinctive watch that can be passed down generations, look no further. A Rare Palladium Hidden Lug Hamilton, with a diamond dial that is matched with Hamilton’s finest quality wristwatch movement, it doesn’t get better than that! We call that “Watch” Nirvana. This watch has lived 76 beautiful years and is looking for another place to call home! This watch is outfitted with one of Hamilton’s finest quality movements, the venerable 982M (Medallion), read below for a more detailed explanation. It is a mechanical masterpiece The 982M is virtually identical to the 982 movement, except it is finished to a higher degree of tolerances and decoration. On the back of the 982M you can see the gold "medallion" representing that this is a special movement. Considering most people would never look at the back of the watch movement - the fact that Hamilton put so much attention to detail in the fine finish work of their movements is a testament to their premier quality. Under the dial is a 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. The 982M was introduced in 1940 and replaced the high grade 982 movement in solid gold models. The 982 and 982M are virtually identical other than the additional damascening and gold (orangish) highlights on the movement back. Hamilton touted the 982M as the height of accuracy noting its cap jewels on the escape wheel and Elinvar (“Elasticity Invariable”) hairspring. Additionally, Hamilton promoted the 982M movement as having increased durability, which predated the incabloc shock absorbing mechanism from Switzerland. Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Year 1947 Grade 982M Size 14/0 Jewels 19 Type Hunting Settings Pendant Production From 1940 Quantity 110131 Remarks Gold Medallion Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Did you know that Palladium is more rare than Platinum. As of this listing Platinum is $941.00 and Palladium is $1094…. Platinum and Palladium Differences The main differences between Platinum vs Palladium are: Platinum is its own metal, whereas palladium is part of the platinum group metals Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings are easier to find Platinum is a heavier metal, whereas palladium rings are more lightweight Palladium jewelry often used as men’s wedding band, whereas platinum rings are often used as engagement rings All jewelers will work on platinum jewelry, but not every jeweler will work on palladium, they don’t have the expereince Palladium is more rare than platinum. But like platinum, it’s not normally found in its own deposits but in other ore bearing mines. Most palladium comes from nickel-copper mines. It was discovered by William Hyde Wollastonin 1803. The word "palladium" is derived from the name Pallos. Pallos was an asteroid discovered around this time. Most palladium is mined in Russia but it’s also found in the United States, Finland, Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe. Because of its rarity, palladium rings aren’t easy to find. They’re less common than platinum rings. Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn’t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that it's largely due to the internet. Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics. Hamilton History Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. History Of Hamilton Watches Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. Rooted in Military History In the early 1900s, Hamilton was named the official wristwatch supplier for the American Armed Forces. The watches were worn on the wrists of servicemen in both World Wars and all other military operations that the US entered over the last hundred years. 928: After the Yankees won the world series, the Hamilton Watch Company announced the Yankee watch, establishing it as a pioneer in watch design. The brand helped America keep up with the energy of a new lifestyle. Cutting-edge Hamilton designs, including the Yankee and the Piping Rock, symbolized the independent spirit of the day. 1930: Hamilton watches continued to embody the soaring spirit of the ‘30s, as the world turned its attention to the skies with the start of commercial aviation. Soon after, Hamilton was named the official timepiece of popular industry leaders, including Eastern, TWC and Northwest. World War II 1940: During WWII, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers and began developing new timepieces exclusively for military purposes. Nearly one million Hamilton military...

Ruby and diamond brooch. Set to centre with thirty four square baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.40 carats,...

Synthetic ruby and diamond buckle ring. Set with three rectangular baguette cut synthetic rubies in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.30 carats, furt...

One Retro French Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring. Featuring six old European and one single cut diamond with a total weight of approximately 0.35 carat, graded I...

Classic fine quality London blue topaz ring with 6 rose cut diamonds on the shoulders. Total diamond weight is 0.12ct. Set in exquisite 18ct yellow and white gold. Total Weight: 3....

A 1940S FRENCH TWO STONE DIAMOND RING Two oval old mine cut diamonds in squared millegrained settings, each approximately .20 carats. Total 0.40 carats total, set above pierced lobed...

A Retro gold and diamond "Torsade" ring of tapering fluted design with a central panel of pavé old mine cut diamonds, in platinum and 18k gold. Suzanne Belperron, France. Maker's mar...

Vintage Retro ruby & diamond 18K earrings, circa 1940. These Retro earrings are crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 1.25 carat total weight of rubies and .50 carat total weight...

14 kt., 3 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .65 ct., 20 old-mine cut diamonds ap. 1.80 cts., c. 1945, ap. 24.6 dwts. Center diamonds: G-H-I-SI, several chips on girdles, large open culets,...

One Retro French Diamond and Ruby 18k Two Tone Gold Tank Ring. Featuring four old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.55 carat, graded near colorless, I1 clarity...

French Bracelet Set with Diamonds

An approximately 0.73-carat Old European-cut diamond centers this gorgeous ring crafted in the 1940s, flanked by four smaller Old European cut diamonds, two on each side. Set in 14K...

Stones: Calibrated rubies and diamonds Material: 18k yellow gold Dimensions: Width 2.30 x 1.50 cm length Period: 1940 Weight: 11.9g Size: 57 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 24717

An elegant and unique diamond dress ring set with 5 emerald cut diamonds, 4 baguettes and 40 round brilliant cut natural diamonds, with a total diamond weight of 1.30ct in a platinum...

Stones: Green sapphire and diamonds Material: 18k yellow gold and platinum Dimensions: 0.80 cm length on finger Period: 1940 Weight: 5.90g Size: 56 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 2...

This wonderful ruby and diamond Art Deco style eternity boasts a total of 12 10pt rubies and 13 7pt diamonds. The sparkle is gorgeous and the diamonds next to the rubies make the sto...

Stones: 18 diamonds: 0.60ct Material: Yellow gold and platinum Dimensions: 25mm x 13mm Weight: 7.6g Period: 1950 Size: 56 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25079

An old gold ring in the geometric Art Deco style of the 1930s and 1940s. Origin: probably Hungary - Budapest A ring made of 18-carat yellow gold (0.75...

Stones: 5 diamonds, 0.75ct Material: 18k gold Dimensions: 1.8cm Weight: 7.9g Period: 1940 Size: 60 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25171

Stones: 5 diamonds for a total weight of 1.20 carats and synthetic rubies Material: Platinum and 18k yellow gold Dimensions: 2.20 cm x 1.2 cm Period: 1940 Weight: 9.6g Size: 58 (free...

This extraordinary ruby and diamond flower style ring from the 1940's is set in 18K white gold, showcasing a beautiful combination of stones. The ri...

Stupendous would not be too strong a superlative to describe this 14 karat gold Retro bracelet with rubies and diamonds. In addition to b...

This Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring is perfectly proportioned, created in the Art Deco era, the lush blue sapphire is encircled by a dazzle of single cut diamonds. Both und...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 23.20 carat peridot and 1.38 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and imp...

Retro Diamond Brooch A 14-karat yellow and white gold brooch set with round cut diamonds Stamped 14K Measurements: 2.25" x 1.5"

Unique and elegant scalloped details! It features a large original vintage diamond with a gorgeous old European cut. It is an excellent choice for an engagement or cocktail ring. Hi...

A Retro period gold and carved nephrite jade brooch in the form of a four leaf clover with a diamond center and gold stem, in 14k. Austria Jade i...

This absolutely beautiful Art-Deco / Retro timepiece survived in remarkable condition despite dating back to late 1940's - early 1950's Made by United States of America's luxury brand Hamilton, this cocktail watch boasts all original parts ~ An attention-grabbing tonneau-shaped Case is performed in 14K solid white gold (signed...

Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds, 4 round cut rubies, and 4 square cut rubies Circa 1940's Measurements: 2.25" x 2"

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings. These gorgeous pair of earrings are crafted in platinum and 18k white gold clip backs. The earrings ha...

One Retro French Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Dome Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carats, graded J color, SI1 clarity. Accented by 20 old ...

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This European Art Deco 14k gold ring dates back to 1940s. Its centre stone is 0.30 carat with a total of approximately 1.5 carats.