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.
Retro period
35 Products
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2500,00€
Large French enameled poissardes in 18k yellow gold. Large pair of earrings called “poissardes” adorned with an oval-shaped purple enamel motif. In the center, a silver fleur-de-lis is inlaid on the enamel and set with a rose-cut diamond. French earrings, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), B59
Height: 5 cm
Width: 1.8 cmFleur de lys dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, enamel restoration (invisible to the naked eye).
Weight : 11.62 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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950,00€
Diamond flower ring in 18k white gold. Late Edwardian flower-shaped ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.20 carat, held in place by 6 high prongs. The diamond is surrounded by 16 single-cut diamonds.
Late Edwardian ring, circa 1930-1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 54 UE or 6.75 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 13 mm
Estimated weight of central diamond: 0.20 ct
Total estimated diamond weight : 0.28 ct
Weight : 3.91 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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2200,00€
Tank diamond asymmetrical ring in 18k white gold. Tank ring from the 1940s, set with a line of six diamonds, from small to large. Two are old-cut and four are single-cut. The ring is geometrically shaped and asymmetrical in volume. Tank ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 51 or 5.5 US (sizing possible)
Ring head width: 15 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.34 ct
Condition : light scratches from use. Rhodium plating available on request.
Weight : 14 gr
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520,00€
Paperclip chain bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. The bracelet is made of rectangular links with rounded edges, in solid gold, and measures 19.5 cm. Antique bracelet, circa 1930-1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and Ligneul goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 19.5 cm
Condition: nice patina and fine wear scratches.
Weight : 5.15 gr
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650,00€
Square Retro ring in 18 karat rose gold. Ring with a green stone (imitation stone called garnet/glass doublet). The top is decorated with a rope motif typical of 1940s jewelry, which drew much of its inspiration from passementerie. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with knots and sliders. Ring for men or women, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 51 EU or 5.5 US (can be resized)
Ring head dimensions: 12 x 10 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 5.27 gr
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1250,00€
Sapphire pearl cocktail ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Cocktail ring centered on a 9 mm-diameter flat-bottomed pearl surrounded by 14 natural blue round sapphires. The ring has a large openwork basket 8 mm high. Retro ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 55 UE or 7.25 (can be changed)
Ring head diameter: 16 mm
Basket height: 12 mm (with pearl); 8 mm (without pearl)Total estimated sapphire weight: 1.10 carats
Condition: light scratches
Weight : 8.10 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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3300,00€
Aquamarine clip brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Retro period lapel clip in the form of a trapezoid ribbon, centered on a large pear-cut aquamarine weighing approx. 7.17 carats. The clip is decorated with platinum bands set with 13 rose-cut diamonds. Retro period lapel clip, circa 1940.
Owl and mascaron hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Dimensions: 41 mm x 26 mm
Aquamarine dimensions: 26.4 x 12 x 6.10 mm
Estimated aquamarine weight: 7.17 carats
Estimated diamond weight: 0.13 caratCondition: lightly scratched, oxidized
Weight : 15.84 gr
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920,00€
Napoleon III coin ring in 18 karat gold (750). The 18k gold ring is setted with a 10-franc Napoleon III gold coin, bare head, dating from 1856 and made in Paris in 21.6k gold. The coin is set in a Retro mount with a large openwork heart frieze. Retro ring, circa 1950, Second Empire piece, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 52 or 6 US (can be changed)
Diameter: 19 mm
Height of basket: 6 mmCoin information: 10 francs Napoléon III, bare head, 1856, Paris workshop, gold assay 900/1000
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 7.52 gr
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1800,00€
Sapphire tank ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. The ring is setted with a large round synthetic sapphire of intense blue. The ring is formed by a voluminous scroll motif, the sapphire set by four large claws forming a square setting. Tank ring, Retro period circa 1945.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be resized)
Estimated synthetic sapphire weight: 1.15 ct
Max. ring head width: 12 mm
Condition: light scratches from use
Weight : 10.74 gr
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1000,00€
Circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. Ring set with a central flat Dutch rose-cut diamond. The diamond is raised by eight prongs and surrounded by 12 rose-cut diamonds on a platinum setting. Antique ring, late Art Deco, early Retro period, France, Lyon.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the goldsmith’s mark of Rénart François (active in Lyon from 1934).
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be changed)
Tray size: 14 x 14 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.05 ct
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.30 ctCondition : usual metal wears
Weight : 4.03 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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820,00€
Retro opal ring in 14 karat (750) rose gold. Vintage ring centered on a cabochon-cut opal in an openwork gold bezel decorated with scrolls. The opal is translucent, with a beautiful play of colors in green, blue, red, orange and yellow. Vintage ring, circa 1950.
14k mark inside the ring, shell hallmark.
Finger circumference: 51 EU or 5.5 US (possible sizing)
Bezel size: 14 x 15 mm
Estimated opal weight: 1.82 carats
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 3.27 gr
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300,00€
Vintage paste costume bracelet in gold-plated metal. Vintage costume bracelet set with white rhinestones and cabochon glass imitating opals. Vintage bracelet, circa 1950. “Fake jewelry” was very fashionable at the time, as precious metals had been requisitioned for the war effort. Cost-effective adornment with rhinestones and gilded metal.
Total length: 16.5 cm
Weight : 33.11 gr
More information : “Fake jewelry” was very fashionable at the time, as precious metals had been requisitioned for the war effort. Cost-effective adornment with rhinestones and gilded metal.