1940s Jewelry

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...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's-1940's Sapphire and Diamond Ring .67ct Vintage Platinum Features a Genuine .63ct Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center With its U...

One French made diamond set floral ring. Comprising of a hand-crafted rose gold raised ribbed domed as the flowers petals. An old cut diamond is the feature of the centre of the flow...

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...

This vintage diamond ring commands attention with its impressive size and a beautifully detailed filigree setting adorned with diamonds. The generous 2-carat round brilliant cut cent...

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...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams Diamond Details: .90ct, total weight. F-G Color, VS Clarity. Old Eur...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Vintage Patek Philippe Handwriting Watch Ref. 1590 Ser# 655670 Watchcase: 35mm Brown Patek krokoleather watch strap Fully serviced by a professional watchmaker with 53 years of expe...

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...

In Spring 1941 after French fashion couturier Gabriel "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old American costume-jewelry company Reinad began imprinting pieces in its new retail line, Chanel Novelty Co, with the script signature "Chanel". As this was prior to the use of the sans-serif capital-letter signature "CHANEL" on French-made jewelry that was commissioned by the Parisian designer, as well as before U.S.-copyright protection began in 1955, the House of Chanel that was mostly owned by the Jewish Wertheimer family of venture capitalists (who remarkably still produced Parfums CHANEL and French-vineyard wine via legal proxy while they lived in asylum in The States during the war) filed a U.S. lawsuit to demand that Reinad halt the use of its founder's famous last name. As the Werthheimers' quickly won, Reinad only produced the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its company name as the sans-serif capital-letter signature "REINAD" without a copyright symbol, which was different that its prior signatures dating back to its founding in 1922. When Chanel herself resumed French-made fashion production in Paris in 1953 (with Werthheimer support leading to their acquisition of all rights to her name despite her post-war eight-year exile in Switzerland due to close association with Nazis), for the first time all of her creations were signed "CHANEL" like the original packaging of the exceedingly profitable "No.5" perfume. While Reinad continued to produced costume jewelry until 1954, in the last decade of this business, the U.S. company continued to try to appeal to potential Chanel buyers by at least making Chanel-style designs. As such, owning an attractive and well-made Reinad piece can be considered a useful investment in fashion history as evidence of a little-known turning-point involving the most famous ongoing luxury-fashion business Chanel, as well as of the impact of that legal judgement had on advancing U.S. design protection for brands that later used the copyright symbol. Like early ArtDeco-style oversized heavy metallic costume jewelry by Chanel, this three-dimensional monochrome silver-alloy polkadot bow brooch imitates a pale polkadot-textured ribbon. Notably, while high-quality ribbon for styling hair or decorating clothing in a non-functional way was still an expensive accessory...

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...

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...

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

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...

Exquisitely sculpted, of the highest quality as is expected from Trifari is the magnificent 'swan' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1940s. The body is a beautifully cut piece of topaz glass, set in a silver gilt body, highlighted with clear pastes and finished with a single ruby glass cabuchon for the eye. the same design was made for their 'jellybelly' range, with a clear body. A real collector's piece, or the crowning glory to a coat or jacket! The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...

One Retro 18k Two Tone Tank Bracelet. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold with purity marks, weighting 70.22 grams. Circa 1940. The bracelet is 7 ½ inches in length and 1 inch i...

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...

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...

Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...

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...

This stunning cocktail ring, originating from the Art Deco period of the 1920s, is a remarkable and rare piece that exudes vintage elegance and glamour. The ring is masterfully craft...

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

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...

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: 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 ...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930s Wedding Band .21ct Diamond Platinum Anniversary Ring Presents 7 Clean and Colorless Natural Mined Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Guara...

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...

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-...

A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set Art Deco dress ring; part of our diverse range of Art Deco jewelry...

Lock up precious time with this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century padlock gold watch bracelet. With a chic modern style, this one-of-a-kind and collectible timepiece will make sure you...

A Breathtaking Antique Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Circa 1940s. Crossover between late Art Deco and Retro. Unique and truly one of a kind. Handmade with maker’s mark....

A captivating vintage citrine cocktail ring, featuring a stunning citrine set in a Retro-style 18k yellow gold mounting. The mid-century design is artfully sculpted with graduated co...

Stones: 12 brilliants: 0.80ct, 8 calibrated rubies: 0.55ct Material: Yellow gold and platinum Weight: 13.4g Period: 1940 Size: 51 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25372

Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s-1940s Granat Bros Anniversary Band Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 4 Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Round Brilliant Cut ...

An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive di...

A Solitaire Engagement Ring crafted in 14K Yellow & White Gold features a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with a total weight of 0.76 carats. Weighing 2.2 grams and sized 6.25, the cente...

Stones: Oval sapphire: 1.5cts, 6 calibrated sapphires: 0.20ct, 6 brilliants: 0.55ct Material: Platinum Dimensions: 1.5cm x 1cm Weight: 7.1g Period: 1940 Size: 57 (free sizing) Certif...

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...

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. ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...

This vintage engagement ring boasts a dazzling old European cut diamond set in prongs. The center diamond is a remarkable 3.42 carat, GIA-certified as I color and SI1 clarity. Along ...

Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Garnet Details: 4.65mm, deep red, natural , old European cut Band...

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 ...

1940 Vintage white old cut diamond and turquoise brooch beautifully handmade in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 2 carats ( G color and VS clarity ) Two big di...

One Retro Cartier Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Double Clip Brooch. Featuring six round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0...

Here we have a charming vintage ring featuring six round old cut diamonds set in white gold. This 18ct yellow gold piece is a visual delight having been crafted with multiple layers ...

Genuine Original Art Deco Mecklenborg & Gerhardt Antique from 1930s Anniversary Band .25ct Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Presents 8 Clean and Colorless Natural Mined Round Brilli...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm MOVEMEN...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique Dated 3-14-1940 Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.21ct Round Platinum Showcasing a Captivating Centerpiece, this Piece Features a Genuine Natural Ro...