Retro Bracelets: Big Bold Bangles and More
Retro jewelry has made a popular comeback and Beladora has the unique styles you’re looking for! From bracelets to earrings, brooches to pendants, we carry an exciting selection of jewelry from the 1940s and 1950s, a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. As the name of the period suggests, these designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials.
The high demand among collectors for Retro jewelry is in part because the pieces are reflective of a unique period in time, giving them a distinct air of history. The Retro period was one of almost unprecedented transition, as the world marched into the future. Retro bracelets, like other jewelry from the period, boldly reflect this transition, often with designs based on the geometric styling of tank treads and assembly lines of the war years. The materials used in these Retro bracelets represent not only aesthetic considerations, but were also the result of strong cultural influences. For example, yellow gold and rose and green gold alloys are often found in Retro jewelry, reflecting the wartime restriction on the use of platinum. The Retro period’s unique fusion of past and present results in a wide array of Retro jewelry designs to choose from. Some designs are geometric and modern, while others are more romantic in style, featuring bold reinterpretations of the floral motifs of the Victorian era. Whatever your personal style, chances are there’s a Retro bracelet to suit you!
Retro Bracelets: Unforgettable Gifts
If you’re wondering what to give someone special for her birthday or an upcoming holiday, why not surprise her with a truly original Retro bracelet? At Beladora, we carry designs ranging from the romantic to the whimsical, the bold to the delicate. No matter who you’re buying for, she’ll love the Retro bracelets, earrings and other items available on our website.
At Beladora, our return policy means you can buy with confidence. All items are carefully packaged and shipped speedily to your door. We also do custom designs of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and other items. For more information, just call 1-800-680-9569 or email sales@beladora.com to speak with our knowledgeable representatives.
Retro Brooches: Make A Fashion Statement
Brooches were all the rage throughout the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th Centuries. During the Retro period, women would soften the severity of the wartime era’s distinctly masculine fashions with beautiful bold and feminine brooches of stylized and often gem-set butterflies, flowers and scrolled bows. Recently, with the return to elegance and poise in fashion, brooches have been making a serious comeback. Retro brooches look fantastic when paired with many of today’s fashions, whether they’re pinned onto a lapel or collar, strap or dress bodice or worn in a less traditional way. Some women even wear brooches in their hair or attach them to belts, hats or handbags.
When you shop at Beladora, you’ll find a great selection of Retro brooches from the 1940s and 1950s, perfect for adding a dash of individuality to your wardrobe. Right now animals are a major trend in jewelry: brooches shaped like lizards, butterflies, bees, leopards and other creatures are being scooped up by fashionistas everywhere. At Beladora, our ever-changing collection of Retro brooches typically includes several animal designs, not to mention gorgeous geometrical shapes, floral sprays and tasteful bows and hearts.
Retro Brooches: A Versatile Choice
A favorite brooch can serve a variety of purposes, from dressing up a plain black sweater or dress to adding flair to a headband. Many brooches can also be attached to chains and worn as pendant necklaces for a change of look, or attached to a scarf or handbag for an extra bit of intrigue. Brooches can be a quick way to transform a simple jacket or cocktail dress into something truly unique and beautiful. A Retro brooch will provide you with countless ways to add a bit of sparkle to your ensembles and, given its versatility, makes a great investment piece for your jewelry collection.
You can trust Beladora to bring you a choice of high-quality Retro brooches and other jewelry. If you have any questions, our customer service representatives are always happy to speak with you: just call us at 1-800-680-9569 or email us at sales@beladora.com.
Retro Diamond Rings
With offices located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, Beladora is recognized as one of the best online sources of Retro, Antique, and Contemporary jewelry. Beladora is a partner company of Kazanjian Brothers, Inc., a company with almost a century of expertise in gemstones and fine estate jewelry. At Beladora, we’re thrilled to be able to connect with customers through our website, bringing our carefully selected beautiful and unique pieces including Retro diamond rings to jewelry lovers across the globe.
Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring or simply want to reward yourself with a diamond ring fit for a queen, Beladora is your best online source for beautiful Retro rings, bracelets, brooches, earrings and more. You’ll find exquisite pieces crafted with diamonds and other precious gems from established designers like Cartier and Tiffany & Co. and antique sources as well.
Choosing Retro Gemstone Rings
When shopping for Retro gemstone rings, the wide array of styles popular during this period will give you a great selection to choose from. Retro rings range from the romantic and fluid to the dramatic and geometric, so you should select one you feel reflects your individual style. Whether the gemstone is set at the center of the ring with of off center in an asymmetrical style, the look should be big and bold.
Retro gemstone rings are special because stylistically the emphasis is on a large and brightly colored stone, often an amethyst, aquamarine or citrine, and if diamonds are used they are often added to the design to enhance the colored stone. Today, Retro gemstone rings are in high demand because they complement today’s glamorous fashions.
Retro Earrings: A Glamorous Look
At Beladora you’ll find a charming choice of jewelry from your favorite design periods from the 20th century, spanning from the Turn of the Century to the Modern era. Whether you’re going for a cool 1970s vibe or a touch of 1950’s glamour we at Beladora are committed to helping you accessorize with Retro earrings and more!
Putting on a pair of earrings is a simple way to add grace and sophistication to any outfit. A dangling pair of rose or mixed rose, yellow and white gold earrings, for instance, is the ideal way to dress up cocktail dress or add glamour to your daytime look. While necklaces and bracelets may not work with certain necklines or sleeves, earrings almost always compliment an ensemble, and the more dramatic styles of Retro earrings easily serve as a centerpiece to your look and require no supporting cast.
Retro Earrings: Design Options
Retro earrings come in many different shapes and styles, but stylized floral motifs, playfully exaggerated shapes and intricate geometric forms are common themes. Clip-on earrings were popular at this time, having been patented in 1934, and many earring styles from the Retro era emphasize the lobe area. Retro jewelry has a distinct air of old Hollywood glamour a la Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Lana Turner.
While these pieces look absolutely stunning with eveningwear, they can also be mixed with daytime outfits for a bit of drama. Paired with something as simple as jeans and a sweater, Retro earrings add an unexpected touch. We hope you will visit us again often to see our selection of jewelry from the Retro period and beyond. Please contact us at 1-800-680-9569 or sales@beladora.com with any questions, or simply start shopping now!
Retro Jewelry: Period Jewelry With A Modern Look
The word “retro” generally connotes items produced in the past. But when used in the context of jewelry, Retro typically refers to the period of early modernism beginning in 1935, spanning World War II through the mid 1950’s. The Retro period ushered in one of the most exciting developments in the art and design worlds, a mood reflected in the innovative jewelry designs of the period.
At Beladora, we’re proud to offer a prime selection of mint condition Retro jewelry including rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets. The fluid curves and eye-catching asymmetry of these designs are sure to win you over and become a favorite part of your jewelry collection. Many of our Retro pieces come to us from exclusive estate sales, meaning the jewelry has been kept within a family and carefully maintained through the generations. A piece of Retro jewelry is more than a dramatic addition to your jewelry collection; it is opportunity to own a piece of history.
Retro Jewelry: A Changing Selection
Our website’s inventory is constantly being updated with new pieces carefully selected by our expert staff. Come back often to view our newly added selections! At Beladora, you’ll always find unique and stylish pieces in excellent condition. If you see something you love, be sure to snap it up before someone else does as many of our pieces are rare.
Beyond the Retro jewelry, we also carry jewelry from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-century, Modern, and Contemporary periods. In addition, our online boutique has a special focus on designer jewelry, including pieces from Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef and Arpels, Mauboussin, Boucheron, Chaumet, among others. We hope you enjoy browsing our site! Please contact us at 1-800-680-9569 or sales@beladora.com with questions about individual items or customer orders.
Retro Necklaces: Statement Jewelry
In the Retro period (beginning the Mid 1930’s) jewelry was glamorous and dramatic so as to offset the more serious and masculine styles of clothing worn by women during the War years. Retro necklaces often served as a focal point during this period, and were shortened to choker- or collar-length to complement the higher necked fashions. If you’re looking for a striking piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads our selection of Retro necklaces and other Retro jewelry is an excellent place to start. From flamboyant cocktail rings set with big, beautiful colorful stones to necklaces dripping with bejeweled fruit, Retro era jewelry makes a bold, sophisticated statement.
Because they often have a playful quality to them, Retro necklaces tend to look just as fabulous during the day as they do in the evening. But whether you prefer to wear your Retro jewelry on a daily basis or save it for special occasions, it’s sure to become a personal favorite. At Beladora, our online boutique is filled with striking Retro jewelry styles and our inventory is constantly updated with our latest finds so be sure to come back often!
Beyond Retro Necklaces
Once you’re done looking through our collection of Retro jewelry, be sure to check out our other period estate jewelry, which includes pieces from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Victorian, Edwardian, Mid-century, Modern and Contemporary periods. You’ll find an extensive range of gorgeous necklaces and pendants, bracelets and rings, earrings and brooches.
Our Gift Boutique makes it easy to find the perfect present using your preferred price range to narrow down choices. And remember - keep checking our site periodically for new arrivals as inventory is constantly updated with our latest finds! For more information on Retro jewelry or to inquire about custom designs, please email sales@beladora.com or call 1-800-680-9569.
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