1950 Jewelry Store Catalog Ring Pics and Prices

[Paisley2628]

I love looking at vintage jewelry store catalogs- this one is from 1950. Some of the pieces are amazing!

 

[stracci2000]

I love these illustrations!
That would be a dream job for me.
Too bad that this kind of hand drawn retail art is long gone due to photography and other technology.

 

[lala646]

Interesting! The $3,125 spent on H1 would be equivalent to about $39,435 today, accounting for inflation. Not knowing the specs at all, you can get a GVS1 2.24ct on Blue Nile today for $29,400, so not exactly a bargain, unless it was a very, very nice stone.

 

[kgizo]

So cool - thanks for sharing! I recognized the brooch. Is the Tiffany version an inspired by or a true copy?

 

[lala646]

Interesting! The $3,125 spent on H1 would be equivalent to about $39,435 today, accounting for inflation. Not knowing the specs at all, you can get a GVS1 2.24ct on Blue Nile today for $29,400, so not exactly a bargain, unless it was a very, very nice stone.

I meant H2, of course.

 

[Paisley2628]

What I find interesting is the styles of some of the ring settings are popular today.

H14 ring has a Trellis profile-which I was surprised to see. I purchased a WF 5 stone ring last year (?) with the trellis design.

J5 has the trilogy halo design - which is also a popular design.,

 

[LilAlex]

The $3,125 spent on H[2] would be equivalent to about $39,435 today, accounting for inflation. Not knowing the specs at all, you can get a GVS1 2.24ct on Blue Nile today for $29,400, so not exactly a bargain

But would it receive the coveted "gorgeous" designation?

 

[lala646]

But would it receive the coveted "gorgeous" designation?

Nope, that's probably where that extra $10K comes in.

 

[Eclectic]

So cool - thanks for sharing! I recognized the brooch. Is the Tiffany version an inspired by or a true copy?

Good eye! I wonder if it is the Tiffany one or a knock off.