We have similar Ametrine and Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. > 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD. Length: 14.68 mm. Width: 12.3 mm. Color: semi-translucent purple and yellow hue. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Emerald step cut. Ring face length: 0.61. Ring face width: 0.53. Ring face height: 0.42. Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. Composed of 14k yellow gold. The design of the ring was inspired by Hollywood Regency style. A beautiful ametrine stone adorns the ring face. A prong basket holds the stone securely, raising it off the finger. The ring shoulders are split for added design. Polished band for comfortable wear. Damage : Age appropriate wear. The underside of the prong basket has a few minor scratches which would not be noticeable when worn. This listing is for the item only. Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral. The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury. Ametrine is primarily found in Bolivia and is a naturally occurring stone. When amethyst and citrine grow together, their respective colors come together and create Ametrine. This stone is recognizable with its distinct areas of purple and yellow or orange. Ametrine appears as if an amethyst and citrine were fused together, but it actually occurs naturally! This stone is beautiful in jewelry as it adds contrast and dimension to any piece.
