Vintage Red Jewels from the 1940s Set the Backdrop for Your Christmas Gift Giving

The 1940s were an amazing decade for the United States. Although the country was embroiled in the Second World War, the folks at home nevertheless enjoyed many new entertainment opportunities. “Truth or Consequences” became a popular NBC radio show. The first McDonald’s restaurant opened and America was in the in-between style period that marks the end of Art Deco and the beginning of the retro movement.

Red jewels were common in the 1940s, and Peter Suchy Jewelers are pleased to have many original vintage pieces for sale today. When you are looking for a jewelry gift that aesthetically ties into the colors of the holiday, red is the way to go.

Pink Gold Clip Earrings with Rubies

 

How often have you looked for earrings but had to shy away from a great vintage piece because the jewelry only accommodated pierced lobes? These Tiffany & Co. creations are made for the lady whose ears are not pierced. The setting material is 14k solid pink gold. Sixteen untreated red rubies perfectly complement the pink color and give the stylized bows a lot of sparkle.

Retro Pink Gold Wedding Band with Rubies and Diamonds 

 

Are you tying the knot in winter – perhaps even on Christmas Eve? This stunning pink and white gold wedding band is deliciously different from any other ring you have seen. The setting material is made of 14k gold. Twelve single-cut round diamonds weigh in at .25cts and bring a lot of shine to the party. Twenty-eight domed red rubies weigh .60cts and go all around the ring. A striking design!

Pink Gold Necklace with Carnelians and Enamel Accents 

 

We term this necklace to fall under the retro Art Deco style classification. It is made from 14k rose gold. Six red carved carnelians add visual focal points along the circumference of the necklace. Red and black enamel adorns the links that make up the connecting pieces. This necklace easily becomes the focal point of a jewelry ensemble. Buy it for someone who loves to wear green or black; the deep red carnelians will beautifully complement these colors.

Swirl Design Pink Gold Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds 

 

Made for pierced ears, these earrings display beautiful 14k pink gold. Eight red round rubies weigh in at .80cts and add retro chic to the design. Four single-cut diamonds weighing .12cts make up the ends of the pieces. These diamonds give the design a decidedly Art Deco appearance. Gorgeous!

Gold Leaf Earrings Featuring Red Rubies

 

The straightforward design of these earrings is very attractive. Artisans used 14k solid yellow gold to hold two rubies weighing a combined .35cts. The detail work on these leaves is astonishing – you have to see them to believe it.

At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we just adore vintage, antique and estate jewelry so we invite you to stop by our showroom located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut.

Or, head on over to our top-rated PowerSeller eBay store where you’ll find all the vintage red jewels from the 1940s you see here. If you find a listing has ending, please email us at info@petersuchyjewelers.com as we may still have the item in stock.

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