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Retro Jewelry refers to a jewelry style common in the 1940's exemplified by chunky styles, geometric designs and pink gold.

The term "Retro" applied to jewelry is credited to Franc

Retro Moderne refers to a descriptive term for the three (3) dimensional jewelry popular during World War II which was attributed to Francois Curiel, Head of the jewelry department at

Revers refers to the turned back edge of a coat or waist -coat, also known as Facings.

Revlon refers to an American cosmetics company which was was founded in 1932 by Charles Revson, who named it by changing one letter in his Last name.

Revlon is a world leader in co

Rhinegraves refer to the late 17th-century breeches, loose at the knee and wide like shorts, often with frilly embellishments. It is an upper stocks with loose, flowing legs. Rhinegr

Rhodium refers to a type of mineral/metal often used for plating over other metals, particularly sterling, to give a tarni

Rhodolite refers to a rose-red or pink variety of garnet, a silicat mineral used as a gem.

Ribbon Jewelry refers to any type of jewelry that is twisted like a ribbon or banner. Common types include the popular ribbon look which, depending on color,, stands for various causes

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