Retro Jewelry (1939 through 1950) was influenced by cultural changes and World War II.
Retro jewelry designs were inspired by preceding periods, A variety of gems, shapes, and materials were used. Wartime era, patriotic and industrial motifs were often displayed on retro pieces.
Access to many materials were limited, due to the war, so jewelry designers focused on using large expanses of polished gold alloys, copper, and palladium, but relatively few gemstones.