In stark contrast to the silvery white Deco period, the Retro Era (1935-1950) featured high polished gold, brightly colored gemstones and diamonds as platinum was scarce while World War II developed. Hollywood glamour influenced the Retro era's intricate designs, and large flashy jewels were preferred so they could be seen on the big screen. Diamonds were also popularized as the famed 'Diamonds are Forever' campaign was launched by DeBeers. Retro jewelry means bold statement pieces with gorgeous pops of color!