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.

Filters
Done

    Filtre Par Matériel -

    Filtre par Pierre -

    Filtre par époque -

    Filtrer par prix

17 Products


Filtre Par Matériel -

Filtre par Pierre -

Filtre par époque -

Filtrer par prix

  • Bague rétro diamants

    Circular diamond ring in platinum

    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 ct

    Condition : usual metal wears

    Weight : 4.03 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague vintage opale en orbague opale en or

    Retro opal ring

    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

    Add to cartQuick view
  • cabochon coral ring in goldbague corail en or

    Modernist coral ring

    700,00€

    Modernist coral ring in 18-karat yellow gold (750). The ring features an orange coral cabochon set with four thick, flat prongs. The ring’s band is delicately worked, the shoulders are openworked and form beautiful round lines typical of the Retro period. Vintage ring, circa 1950.

    Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).

    Finger circumference: 46 UE or 3.5 US (small sizing possible)

    Coral button diameter: 9 mm

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 3.35 gr

    Add to cartQuick view
  • Augis love medal ruby ringAugis love medal ring

    Augis halo ruby ring

    1150,00€

    Augis halo ruby ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Retro ring adorned with a “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” love medal in yellow gold set in synthetic rubies. The “+” sign is set with a diamond and the “-” sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The love medal is closed-set. Ring signed Augis, Retro period, circa 1950, France.

    Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), Augis master hallmark on the ring, signed Augis on the medal.

    Size: 56 EU or 7.5 US (possible sizing)

    Bezel diameter: 17.6 mm
    Basket height: 5.5 mm

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight: 5.90 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    More info: This refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these lines in his “Médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”.

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague en or et diamantbague diamant solitaire en or

    Solitaire engagement ring

    440,00€

    Solitaire engagement ring in 18-karat white gold (750) and platinum. This ring features a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.10 carats, secured by eight prongs. The setting is adorned with a decorative pattern of radiating points around the diamond. This Retro ring hails from around 1940 and was crafted in Lyon, France.

    Eagle’s head and dog’s head, along with the maker’s mark of Alphonse Moussière, an active jeweler in Lyon since 1902.

    Finger size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (resizable).

    Diameter of the setting: 9 mm.

    Estimated diamond weight: 0.10 carat.

    Condition: Minor signs of wear.

    Weight: 3.51 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague art deco diamanttank diamond ring in gold

    Wavy diamond tank ring

    1300,00€

    Wavy diamond tank ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and platinum. The ring is adorned with 14 rose-cut diamonds set on a platinum base, arranged in two rows. The ring creates a voluminous wave-like pattern. This tank ring is from the Retro period, circa 1940, in France.

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

    Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US (resizable).

    Ring head width: 13 mm.

    Condition: Normal signs of wear.

    Weight: 8.56 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    Jewellery history: Retro jewellery is characterised by the use of yellow gold, the development of 3-D volumes and the rarity of precious stones. Here we have a perfect example of such jewellery: a large volume. The Second World War had a considerable impact on jewellery fashion at the time, sweeping aside the Art Deco taste for ‘white’, geometric ‘flat’ and abundant gemstones.

    Add to cartQuick view
  • antique signet ring in goldbague chevalière en or 18k

    Vintage garnet signet

    590,00€

    Vintage garnet signet ring in 18k gold (750). This ring features an oval faceted garnet in a closed setting at its center. The ring’s shank is adorned with fine gadroons on the shoulders and along the body, giving it the appearance of a signet ring. The stone has a beautiful deep red color. This vintage signet ring is from around 1970.

    Hallmarks: “750” inside the ring and maker’s mark GB.

    Ring Size: 53.5 EU or 6.5 US (resizable).

    Garnet Weight: 2 carats.

    Condition: Surface scratches from normal wear.

    Weight: 3.79 gr

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague cocktail en orRetro dome ring in gold

    Retro dome pearl ring

    1300,00€

    Retro dome pearl ring made of 18 karat yellow gold with Midnight Blue enamel accents. The dome is set with 30 small seed pearls. Pearl size ranges from 2.5 to 3 mm in diameter. Italian work, Retro period, end of the 1950s.

    Owl hallmark

    Dome’s height : 13 mm
    Dome’s diameter: 14 mm

    Finger size : 51 EU or 5.75 US (size adjustment possible)

    Note: an old resizing has been carried out.
    Condition : little oxidation on the ring, minor signs of wears. Good general condition of the pearls.

    Weight: 6.60 gr

    Add to cartQuick view
  • vintage ring in platinumbague fleur platine et or diamant

    Platinum diamond cluster ring

    750,00€

    Platinum diamond cluster ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. In the center, 9 diamonds are set in claws in an openwork radial decoration. Ring from the late Retro period, 60’s – 70’s.

    French dog’s head hallmark, eagle’s head hallmark, illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.

    Diameter of the ring head: 17 mm

    Finger size : 50 UE or 5,25 US (possible sizing)

    Weight : 4,36 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague tank en platine

    Tank coral diamond ring 

    2200,00€

    Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral pearl surrounded by two rolls of gold and framed by two lines of eight rose-cut diamonds (sixteen in all). The jewellery features the geometric lines typical of tank jewellery. Tank ring, circa 1940.

    Hallmarked owl and mascaron

    Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US

    Ring head dimensions: 12 x 20 mm
    Pearl diameter: 8 mm

    Estimated diamond weight: 0.10 carat

    Condition : scratches from use

    Weight : 9.26 gr

    Add to cartQuick view
  • bague noeud diamants en ordiamond tank ring

    Retro diamond tank ring

    380,00€

    Retro diamond tank ring in rose gold 18 karats (750) and platinum (900). Small tank ring centred of two old cut diamonds in a setting in platinum. The plate of the ring forms a knot with geometrical lines. Retro ring from the 1940’s.

    Marked with an eagle’s head and the hallmark of the goldsmith Fulchiron H. active in Lyon from 1937.

    Finger size: 52 EU or 5.5 US (can be resized)

    Size of the knot : 7 x 16 mm

    Total estimated weight of the diamonds : 0,05 carat

    Condition : scratches from use

    Weight : 1.42 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

    Add to cartQuick view
  • cultured pearl ring in goldbague perles d'akoya en or

    Modernist pearl ring

    700,00€

    Modernist ring set with cultured pearls on a gold structure. Ring with geometric lines.

    Add to cartQuick view
Load More All products loaded.