Beautiful Crown Trifari set that consists of clip-on earrings and matching bracelet. Made of silver-tone Trifanium - company’s patented alloy. This is a classic, timeless set that will never go out of style.





US Patent 161041 for Leaf earring design or similar article was filed on 13 July 1950 by Alfred Philippe, chief designer of Trifari. There is official documentation that allows us to date this set very precisely by the second half of 1950. The patent was issued 28 November 1950, so only pieces produced before this date would be marked as “patent pending”.





Jewelry from this collection (including a necklace that is not available at the moment) were featured in Julia Carroll book “Collecting Costume Jewelry 202”, 2d Edition, page 70.





Collectors of vintage jewelry and Trifari enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to own a piece of history, carrying the legacy of an iconic brand. Invest in this timeless beauty and celebrate the artistry of the 1950s.





Both the clip-on earrings and the bracelet are in very good vintage condition. However, there could be some minor flaws that corresponds to actual age of this jewelry, which is nearing its 75 anniversary.





Note: Listing only includes one pair of earrings and one bracelet. Other accessories are not included.





We kindly invite you to visit our shop for more antique and vintage masterpieces from our offline store that we are listing currently.





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ABOUT TRIFARI


Trifari is one of the most important costume jewelry manufacturers in the world. Trifari jewelry is of the outstanding quality, design and craftsmanship.





It’s history began more than 100 years ago - in 1910’s. First, the company name was “Trifari and Trifari”, in 1918 it became “Trifari and Krussman”. In 1925 the name was changed to “Trifari, Krussman and Fishel” or “T.K.F.” as early jewelry pieces were signed by these three letters.


The unique style of Trifari was mostly created by one man - Alfred Philippe - who joined Trifari in 1930 as Head designer. Alfred Philippe, Frenchman, who previously had been trained and designed jewelry at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.


Philippe introduced to Trifari some sophisticated techniques, such as “the invisible setting” that before was used only to precious jewelry of Cartier. Also Philippe began to use for Trifari the finest cut Swarovski crystals from Austria.


In late 1940’s Trifari created and patented their own high-quality non-tarnish alloy named “Trifanium”. After success of gold-tone Trifanium, the company introduced silver-tone triennium in 1950’s.


“Trifari” brand name was registered in 1938, ‘the Crown” symbol was added over letter “T” in 1940. The logo had changed several times but all jewelry pieces were always signed with the company logotype. This fact even became a part of advertising campaign; “If it’s not signed, it is not Trifari”. In 1930-1954 the company patented its most popular designs and the jewelry from this period often has “Des.Pat.Pending” signature. From 1955 Trifari became copyrighting its designs, so the jewelry is signed with (c) symbol. Pre-1955 pieces are the most desirable and highly collectible and prices for them will grow over time. The same is true for all Trifari jewelry designed by Alfred Philippe before his retirement in 1968.