About Us
Retro Rockets: Jewelry for the Final Frontier
Welcome to Retro Rockets, where our passion for space exploration and classic sci-fi meets the art of fine jewelry to create space-age sparkle! Founded in 2002, our company blasted off with a mission to craft high-quality jewelry that pays homage to both real-world rocketry and the golden age of science fiction. Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico—just a moonwalk away from White Sands Missile Range—we draw inspiration from a rich history of space innovation and cosmic curiosities.
Our Story
Outer space has always been a part of our DNA. Our founder, Harry, grew up immersed in aerospace culture, with immediate family members deeply involved in groundbreaking projects at White Sands and NMSU’s Physical Science Lab. His firsthand experience in the electronics industry, working on payload packages that reached space, further fueled his passion for cosmic creations. Our journey into jewelry began with a single piece modeled after the famous V-2 rocket, and we’ve been rocketing through space and time ever since.
Our Craft
We specialize in designing and handcrafting intricate space-themed jewelry, forged for the final frontier. Each piece is meticulously modeled using cutting-edge 3D resin printing technology, allowing us to capture the fine details of iconic spacecraft. We've even worked with real meteorite before—iron that’s repeatedly melted and recrystallized in the vacuum of space, forming the mesmerizing Widmanstätten Pattern—a natural design that looks like something straight off a Borg ship. Whether it’s a historically significant rocket like the V-2 or the unmistakable silhouettes of classic sci-fi vessels, our designs blend artistry with precision engineering to bring you echoes of the event horizon.
A Universe of Inspiration
Our collection celebrates the pioneering spirit of exploration, spanning real-world spaceflights to the fictional ships that shaped our imaginations. From the elegance of an interstellar black hole and the mysterious energy of a warpgate pendant to classics like Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, and Duck Dodgers’ galactic cruisers, we’ve brought them all to life. Beyond our signature line, we’ve had the privilege of working with industry leaders like Virgin Galactic, crafting exclusive jewelry for their product line. Our custom process involves close collaboration with clients to bring their stellar visions to life.
Beyond The Outer Rim
At Retro Rockets, we believe true artistry lies in the unknown—the uncharted frontiers of space where fire and ice shape cosmic treasures. If we could travel anywhere, we’d love to visit one of the hellish exoplanets that rain diamonds, or mine the core of an adolescent galaxy rich in gold, platinum, and cobalt.
In the whole of the universe, where would you go to find precious material and inspiration? The final frontier is closer than you think! Blast off in style with Retro Rockets! 🚀💫✨
