Vintage Retro 14K & Blue Topaz Necklace (14.25")

 Usually, when you  consider something that is “Retro”, you think of  something dating back to the 1960s or 1970s. But when it comes to Retro jewelry, the time period involved goes back even further, to around the time of World War II. Like Art Nouveau, the Retro jewelry period is both highly distinctive and relatively short lived. Because platinum was needed as a strategic metal during WWII, the jewelry of the 1940s made a sudden turn to rose and rosy-yellow gold. The bold dramatic designs that distinguish Retro jewels immediately evoke the style and glamour of Golden Age Hollywood. Retro pieces resembled the geometric jewelry of 1920’s Art Deco era. But Retro pieces were three-dimensional, not flat. Also, due to wartime scarcity, they weren’t adorned from top to bottom with glittering jewels like Deco jewelry. These bold, modern pieces went well with the masculine wartime fashions of famous designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli. Retro jewelry is also known as Retro Modern and Retro Cocktail jewelry.

Crafted in shiny 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful necklace boasts large gleaming blue topaz stones. Beautifully executed with a traditional gate chain style, and really jazzed up with a modern vibe, you will be able to wear it day and night!

Check out "Jennifer Jones", a perfect companion bracelet in our collection!

Details (approximate)

Dimensions: 14.25"

Weight: 24.58 grams

Materials: Gold, Blue Topaz

Metal: 14K yellow gold

Marks: 14K, makers mark

Condition: Excellent Vintage condition commensurate with age and wear