Retro period

The Retro period follows the Second World War which put an end to the Art Deco period. In the absence of stones and large fortunes ready to spend a lot, French jewelers launch collections rich in metal: yellow gold is in the spotlight. This is the appearance of the famous bracelets and rings tanks. These jewels are inspired by the chains of military tanks and often mix yellow and pink gold.

It is also the appearance of cocktail rings: big and high rings, with imposing stones but not very expensive at the time. Thus citrine, amethyst and smoky quartz have a nice place in the jewelry of the Retro period. Find the selection of Maison Mohs for the jewels of these years 40 to 60.

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  • tank diamond and sapphire ringbague tank saphir et diamants New
    2000,00

    Tank sapphire diamond ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Tank ring adorns with scrolls set with a line of three rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting and two lines of four synthetic sapphires. Tank ring, Retro period, France.

    Eagle head hallmark, dog hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.

    Finger size: 50 EU or 5.25 US (can be changed)

    Width: 12.6 mm

    Condition: scratches from use, chips

    Weight : 10.53 gr

  • bracelet ancien en orAntique gold bangle bracelet New
    1100,00

    Vintage bangle bracelet in 18 karat (750) hollow gold. Oval-shaped bracelet forming a hollow gold bangle. It opens and closes with a clasp hidden in the bracelet. The bracelet is smooth and undecorated. Retro bracelet, circa 1950, France

    Rhinoceros hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and hallmark of the goldsmith Trouillas (active from 1950).

    Wrist size: 19 cm
    Width: 4.4 mm

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 9.8 gr

  • Bague onyx en orbague chevalière en or
    1500,00

    Onyx signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important Tank-type ring,with a square onyx plaque. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with four gadroons. Mixed ring for men or women, Retro period, circa 1940, France.

    Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.

    Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (small sizing possible)

    Bezel size: 12 x 12.3 mm

    Condition: light scratches from use

    Weight : 13.8 gr

  • Antique cross pendantCroix d'estaing en or
    520,00

    Estaing bridge cross pendant by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold. Pendant featuring an openwork cross with a Gothic appearance, referring to the cross on the Estaing bridge. Cross pendant, mid-20th century, France.

    Partially visible eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)

    Height (including setting): 4 cm
    Width: 2.5 cm

    Condition: slight wear scratches

    Weight : 2.52 gr

    More : The village of Estaing is a passageway used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its medieval chateau and bridge. It is on this bridge that the cast-iron Estaing cross stands, which inspired the creation of the yellow gold cross by BECKER Paris in 1903.

    *The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
    See our antique chains

     

  • ruby solitaire ringbague rubis en or
    350,00

    Retro solitaire ring in 18 karat gold. Ring set with a cushion-cut synthetic ruby by four double prongs. Solitaire ring, circa 1930/1940, France.

    Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark.

    Finger size: 54 UE or 6.75 US (can be resized)

    Bezel size: 9 x 7.5 mm

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 2.3 gr

  • Bague boule rubis étoilébague bandeau constellation en or
    560,00

    Ruby constellation band ring in 18 karat gold. The ring is set with six round synthetic rubies in a star setting on a wide band. Vintage ring from the 1950s.

    Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (can be resized)

    Max. bezel width: 10 mm

    Estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 0.07 carat

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 4.06 gr

  • platinum stud earringsdiamond stud earrings in gold
    750,00

    Platinum diamond stud earrings in white gold 18 karat (750) and platinum. Retro stud earrings adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each (0.40 carat total) set by four claws. The chips close with ALPA clasps. Vintage ear chips, circa 1960/1980.

    Mascaron and owl hallmark, ALPA hallmark and eagle head hallmark on clasps.

    Estimated total diamond weight: 0.40 carat (0.20 ct each)

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 2.17 gr

  • Bague tank retro spinelletank blue stone ring
    400,00

    Tank blue spinel ring in silver and 18 karat yellow gold. Retro period Tank ring set with three rectangle-cut synthetic blue spinels edged with rose gold gadroons. The ring is in silver. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.

    Mixed eagle head and wild boar hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver), goldsmith’s hallmark

    Finger size: 54.5 EU or 7 US (can be changed)

    Max. ring width: 14 mm

    Condition: scratches from use, chips

    Weight: 11.7 g

  • Mid-century diamond ring in goldModernist diamond ring in gold
    2000,00

    Mid-century diamond band ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This ring features a wide gold band centered on a platinum band set with 31 single-cut diamonds. The ring is signed by artisan goldsmith Favrin. Retro ring, circa 1940, Léon Favrin, France.

    Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark, signature and master hallmark of Léon Favrin, an artisan jeweler active in Paris from 1936.

    Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (sizing not available)

    Ring width: 8 mm

    Total estimated diamond weight: 0.93 carat

    Condition: scratches from use, one rose-cut diamond among the diamonds

    Weight: 11.6 gr

  • bracelet tank géométriquebig tank bracelet
    6850,00

    Tank bracelet in 18 karat gold. That’s an important tank bracelet with round, high-volume lines, typical of this period in the 1940s. Reflecting a period when people concentrated their savings in voluminous jewelry to be able to take them with them quickly, tank jewelry takes its name from the chains used for the vehicles of the same name. Tank bracelet from 1940-1945, France.

    Rhinoceros hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible

    Length: 15 cm
    Width: 25 mm
    Thickness: 7 mm

    Condition: fine wear scratches

    Weight : 69.21 gr

    Crédits photographiques : Ines Tano

  • Pendentif en or et rubis amour en cagePendentif amour en cage
    670,00

    Love in cage pendant by Charles Perroud in 18 karat gold. Small pendant in the shape of a cage, enclosing a heart-cut synthetic ruby. Vintage pendant by Charles Perroud, circa 1940, France

    Eagle head hallmark and Charles Perroud goldsmith hallmark (active in Lyon from 1913 to 1949)

    Height: 22 mm
    Width: 8 mm

    Condition: fine wear scratches

    Weight: 1.47 gr

    *The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
    See our antique chains

  • grosse bague tank en orRetro ruby tank ring
    2000,00

    Tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period Tank ring centered on two lines of 18 calibrated synthetic rubies forming a large scroll. The ring is beautifully voluminous. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1945, France.

    Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).

    Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (resized on request)

    Maximum ring width: 16 mm

    Total estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 3.24 carat

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 12,75 gr