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Period: 1940s
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies a...
Category
Swiss Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 4.71 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 4.71 carat aquamarine and diamond ring. The light blue aquamarine is a beautiful specialty antique cushion cut measuring about 12.3mm x 9.8mm. There are 2 long diamond bague...
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Enamle, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Monet Convertible Silvertone Chatelaine Brooch, 1947
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sweater clip. Marked "Monet." One side detaches and can be worn alone. Dates to 1947. The single piece can be seen on pg 109 of Alice Vega's b...
Category
American Modernist Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIO...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ring for the female hand. Made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set cabochon of natural Heliodor / greenish-yellow shades variety of Beryl measuring about 11mm x 9 mm x 6mm deep / about 4 ct. The stone has natural flaws and inclusions. There is a thin wire with golden beads stretched (and soldered) around the stone's bezel.
Green Emerald, Green Beryl, Yellow Golden Beryl, Heliodor (variety of mix Green Beryl + Yellow Beryl ), Blue and Green Aquamarine - all these Gemstones are naturally Beryl minerals - just differently colored and included.
Swedish ring...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, 18k Gold
Mazer Retro Topaz and Citrine Flower and Leaf Floral Bracelet
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Topaz and Citrine Flower and Leaf link bracelet. Of rhodium plate and gold plate base metal with crystal rhinestone pave, and vari size topaz and citrine oval faceted stones. 1...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
A Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch attributed to Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful two-bird brooch attributed to Mauboussin, in 18K yellow gold, the bodies of the two singing birds accentuated with 13 sapphires and small diamonds in platinum, the eyes ...
Category
French Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Revival Synthetic Color Change Sapphire 14k Gold Bracelet and Earring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Synthetic Color Change Sapphire 14k Gold Bracelet and Earring Set. Featuring seven synthetic color change sapphires weighing approximately 38.25 carats. Crafted...
Category
Victorian Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 2.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A trio of stunning emerald cut diamonds take pride of place in this three stone ring from the Late Deco period. The 1.00 carat central stone is the largest of the three. GIA certifie...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1942 Wedding Ring Unisex solid 20K Gold Ø 8.75 US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Wedding ring in solid 20K Yellow Gold. Plain band 3 mm wide x 1.5 mm deep.
Hand-made in Sweden. Hallmarked 20K. Unknown workshop
Year mark: Q8 / made in 1942.
Size: Ø 8.75 US / 1...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold
Diamonds and calibrated rubies tank ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 16 old cut diamonds: 2.20 cts and 12 calibrated rubies: 2.70 cts
Material: 18k rose gold
Weight: 10.2g
Period: 1940
Size: 50 (free sizing)
Certificate
Ref. : 25546
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diam...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Jade Pendant, Vivid Green, Impeccable Carving, Certified Untreated Chromium Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
The jade carving you see here is no ordinary jade carving. It is a variety of jade known as kosmochlor jade. What, you ask, is kosmochlor jade? Well, it is also known as chromium jadeite. And chromium is the chemical element that gives jadeite its legendary emerald-green coloring. Chromium also gives South American emeralds their legendary emerald green coloring. Chromium jadeite is like jade with an extra helping of green. It's intensely colored jade that is also intensely beautiful.
The jade carving has been certified by Stone Group Labs to be untreated kosmochlor jade from Burma. As the lab certificate explains, "Jadeite, Omphacite and Kosmochlor are distinct yet closely related minerals, commonly intergrown. Western countries refer to all as jade and by their more specific names when identification is possible. In Asia, they may all be collectively referred to as Fei Cui. Kosmochlor may also be referred to as chromium jadeite."
The 14K yellow gold pendant dates to the 1940s and the hand-carved jade depicts flowers, a coin, and what I believe is fungi. Prosperity, longevity; these themes are found repeatedly in Chinese jade carvings...
Category
Modern Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Retro 14kt Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Floral Crossover Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Retro 14kt yellow gold ruby and sapphire floral crossover ring cira 1940 set with seven (7) round rubies and seven (7) round sapphires prong set into a 14kt (stamped) yellow gold flo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels / Caliber 8AE
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Tiffany Blue on Original Dial / Gilt Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic watch was produced in the 1940's by the iconic house...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
1944 Nordic Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 8.75 US / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone.
Full set of Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is S8 / made in 1944.
Crown is 18 mm x 15 mm x...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
1940s 14K White Gold .40ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.4 grams
Diamond Details: .40ct,
Side Stone Details: .10ct, total weight.
Band ...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
Beautiful four-stones Ring in Art- Deco Style. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with clusters in Platinum featuring two Red Rubies (likely lab-made) cut princess 5 x 5 mm / ca. 0. 7 ct each and two rose cut diamonds Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02 ct each. All stones have open backs.
The crown measures 12 mm x 5 mm x 3.5 mm deep.
Swedish ring...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Natural Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Rose Gold 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Retro Natural Burmese Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch in 19.2kt Rose Gold and Platinum, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite Retro brooch is a testament to the elegance a...
Category
Portuguese Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable)
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 1.7grams
Diamond Details: .05ct total weight, antique single cut, G-H ...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Maison Rousselet Multicolored Glass Paste Earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rousselet - Multicolored glass paste earrings.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 2 cm
Seller Reference: BO119
Category
French Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Maison Rousselet Golden Metal Earrings with Multicolored Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rousselet - Golden metal earrings with multicolored glass paste and costume pearls.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm
Seller Referen...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Titus Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold 1940s
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Clip-on Silvery Metal Earrings with Multicolor Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Anonymous - Clip-on silvery metal earrings with multicolor glass paste.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 cm (0.78")
Seller Reference:...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Jewelry
VINTAGE OMEGA TIFFANY & CO. CHRONOMETRE 14K REF. # 2364 1940's
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Here is a fantastic piece of Omega history from 1940's, One of the first Chronometers with ref. 2364 in super all original condition with solid 14K band & buckle. It is increasingly ...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.32 carat high zircon and 0.60 carat diamond, platinum dress dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum.
The substantial setting is ornamented with an impressive feature 2.31Ct round faceted cut high zircon, four-claw set to the center.
The high zircon is flanked to either side with a square setting embellished with an impressive pavé set Old European round cut diamond, totalling 0.60Ct.
The feature trilogy setting amalgamates into the ring shoulders and plain band style ring shank.
This stunning zircon and diamond ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French platinum mark (dog's head).
This impressive vintage blue zircon ring...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Triple-Row Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9ct gold band holds three rows of diamonds. The middle row of diamonds measure 7pts each and the rows either side measure 5pts each. The sparkle is wonderful!
Ring Siz...
Category
British Modern Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Gold plated hinged bracelet with Coro enamel flowers attached from the 1940s
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
4-link gold plated bracelet. Each link part has an enameled red-brown flower with green leaves and flowers and leaves set with rhinestones attached. There are Duett brooches from Coro that are set with 2 of these flowers. It must be an unsigned bracelet...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Circa 1940 Art Deco Platinum .52ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Diamond Details: .52ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, VS2 Clarity.
Side St...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch NeoClassical Lady Wearing Earrings Necklace c1940s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
The Lady Wearing Jewels.
This vintage brooch features a Cameo that is hand carved in Sardonyx Shell (Conch shell) and depicts an elegant lady wearing a ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Indian 8.30 Ct Multigem Artful Fish Bangle 9 Ct Heavy Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding vintage bangle is 1940 circa
Indian origin
Artfully hand crafted in an amazing workmanship in the shape of a coiled fish with fine pierced work simulating the fish s...
Category
Indian Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
Mathey Tissot Gold Filled Watch in New Condition, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSI...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Estate Diamond & Side Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
1.84ct European Cut Diamond 0.20ctw Side Diamond Estate Ring Size 6 Circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold GIA 11.95 carat Fine Aquamarine Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring an oval natural aquamarine weighing 11.95 carats. GIA report #2239098831 states natural aquamarine measuring 20.3mm x 12.8 x 8.05mm, stating color of g...
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Retro Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Retro Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring 16 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carat, graded near-colorless, SI-I1 clari...
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian Revival Portuguese 19 Karat Gold Pink Topaz & Sapphire Figural Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a notable representation of the Egyptian Revival jewelry, intricately crafted from 19-karat gold, a standard indicative of Portuguese artisanship. The ring features with...
Category
Portuguese Egyptian Revival Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1942 Nordic Earrings 0.56ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 5.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine sparky flowers in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring Ø 8.5 mm x 6 mm deep. Each has 16 delicate petals around openwork clusters with claw set rose cut Diamonds. Each ...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 11.00ct Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Art Deco brooch exudes elegance with a total of 11 carats of transitional cut and baguette cut diamonds intricately arranged to form a delicate flower design. The bague...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each. Color ca. F,G / VVS . All stones have backs o...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1940's diamond bypass ring handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The vintage ring features an approximate .88 carat round brilliant cut diamond and 18 side diamonds weighing approximat...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Woven Design Bracelet, Diamond and Ruby Clasp, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Step into the past with this vintage bracelet, meticulously crafted from 14k yellow gold links woven together. The clasp showcases a captivating blend of round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Category
Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
Category
American Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Universal 18K Yellow Gold Model 820 Men's Wrist Watch
By Universal
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart looking with a square case made of 18K yellow gold, this unusual vintage Universal Men's Wrist Watch is a unique addition to one's coveted watch collection. With simple elegance, this circa late '40's square case (no. 18203-1) measures a modest 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 square. The retro watch face...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco necklace, France, black orange glass and rhinestones, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An early deco chain from France, recognizable by the rotary clasp. Consisting of black 1.2 cm long sticks, rhinestone, rosette ball in orange glass, corrugated glass balls in orange...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
STARET BUTTERLY brooch gorgeous rhinestone decoration 1940s USA
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A wonderful rhinestone brooch in the shape of a butterfly. The whole brooch is set with 10 large cut, colorful rhinestones. The rest of the body is completely covered with small to large clear rhinestones. A typical work from the 1930/40s work USA, lots of rhinestones.
Measurement: Upper width of the wings 10 cm - lower width 7 cm - height of the wings 7 cm. Body 5 cm high and 1.3 cm wide. The large colorful rhinestones 1,20 x 1 cm. Excellent condition!
About STARET JEWELRY...
Category
American Artisan Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Bird brooch with 2 cut rhinestones as the belly's sterling/gold plated 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovable little brooch from the 1940s USA in sterling gold plated. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of cut rhinestones. The other parts are all enameled and in good condition.
Me...
Category
American Artisan Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1948 Nordic Ring 0.8 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6US / 2.6g
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural Emerald / emerald cut 5 mm x 4.8 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 08 ct and flanked with two old diamon...
Category
Swedish Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald dome ring in 18k white gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: Emerald cabochon of 7 cts
Material: 18k white gold
Weight: 21.8g
Period: 1940
Size: 56 (free sizing)
Certificate
Ref. : 24539
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 72
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This wonderful Art Deco watch was produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster PA. The dial is done is Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals. Only the worlds finest Swiss Watches went to this extreme. We seldom see this model and this one is in exceptional condition. It is offered with an original Hamilton Buckle and with what we think was the original New, Old Stock Strap as well. The strap, while being new is to dried out to actually use. This watch can easily be worn every day and counted on to get you there on time, every time.
Hamilton Watch Company History
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Prystal Amber
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning transparent amber-color Bakelite bracelet bangle has a chunky domed shape with a deeply carved design. The piece boasts an intense orange-amber tone, all transparent wi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Enamel, 18 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage bracelet, clear and green rhinestones Sterling Silver 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
THIS BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED BRACELET MUST HAVE BEEN WORKED WITH SIMPLE RHINESTONES BY A FRENCH JEWELER IN THE 1940s ! STERLING SILVER !
Every single clear and polished rhinestone has its own silver setting.
3 rows of small silver diamonds are combined with green larger rhinestones and that 3 times. The bracelet is very moveable and flexible. It is signed on the claps backside "STERLING"
A beautiful addition is the 0.5 cm wide green bracelet...
Category
American Artisan Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Um 1940 – Art déco Smaragdring mit 40 Diamanten, inkl. Edelsteingutachten!
Located in Berlin, DE
Der grüne Smaragd gehört zu den drei begehrtesten Farbedelsteinen. Er ist anders als andere Edelsteine. Seine natürlichen Einschlüsse, die den berühmten "Jardin" Eindruck erzeugen, s...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Circa 1943 Engraved Tiffany & Co Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1943
Engraved on inner shank: “June 26th 1943”
Item Details:
Ring Size: 4
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.4 grams
Diamond Details: 0.15ct total weigh...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Bon Bon Bowl 409 No mono
Located in Addison, TX
This elegant bon bon bowl from S. Kirk & Son features the intricate Repousse pattern, crafted from high-quality Sterling Silver (.925). With a weight of 5.9 oz (168g), this antique p...
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Silver
BOUCHERON Necklace Bracelet "Ondule" in yellow gold, 1940's
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
A Boucheron "Ondule" model necklace consisting of 2 bracelets and a smaller detachable motif in 18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold. The necklace can be transformed into two bracelets. French...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
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