Vintage Retro 14K, Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Bow Brooch

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 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.

Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this sassy bow brooch also features a stripe glittering diamonds on the ribbon tail and one of bright pink rubies on the bow loop. A single sapphire is mounted in the left ribbon tail, creating an asymmetric allure. The cutest little heart-shaped ruby drop dangles from a diamond anchor in the center. Altogether, a darling, flirty little number you'll have so much fun wearing!

Details (approximate)

Dimensions: 38mm x 15mm

Weight: 6 grams

Materials: Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby

Metal: 14K yellow gold

Marks: None

Condition: Excellent