Trifari 1960s Silver Tone Vintage Leaf Necklace
View Similar Items
Trifari 1960s Silver Tone Vintage Leaf Necklace
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Length: 15.75 in (400 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1960
- Condition:Small signs of wear to the metal surface around the fastening. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
- Seller Location:Wigan, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: N2251stDibs: LU69232878663
Trifari
Costume jewelry maker Trifari is widely loved for its fine craftsmanship and complex designs for necklaces, brooches and other jewelry and accessories.
The company was formed in New York during the early 1920s, when its partners Gustavo Trifari (who descended from a family of jewelers), Leo Krussman and Carl Fishel (business associates in hair-ornament manufacturing) recognized, as other designers during the Art Deco era such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel had, that fashion trends for affordable jewelry for everyday wear represented an opportunity (and that the popularity of shorter hairstyles didn’t bode well for their haircomb business).
Initially called Trifari, Krussman and Fishel Jewelry (T.K.F.), the trio eventually shortened their brand’s name, at the suggestion of an advertising professional, to Trifari in order to evoke the romance of Gustavo’s native Italy.
The hiring of French designer Alfred Philippe as head designer in 1930 was pivotal to Trifari’s success. A master craftsman who had worked with both Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, Philippe set about establishing the same high-quality standards of materials and craftsmanship in the design of fashion jewelry and trained other Trifari artisans to do the same. Settings were delicate; crystals were hand set; designs, which sometimes featured dazzling floral motifs or exquisite depictions of marine life, were sophisticated and elegant, having both the look and feel of fine jewelry. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower wore a Trifari parure of faux pearls to her husband’s presidential inauguration in 1953 and Trifari glass pearls to his inaugural ball in 1957.
Before retiring in 1968, Philippe created Trifari’s most recognizable designs. In the 1930s, when the company was custom-making accessories for the stars of Broadway musicals, it was the crown motif: These brooches became so often identified with the brand that a crown was eventually incorporated into the trademark. In the 1940s, the “Jelly Bellies” inspired affection as well as knockoffs; these were animals, birds and insects sporting a “belly” of clear Lucite. Clip-Mates were another favorite and a technical marvel — two dress clips that, joined together, created a brooch.
Find a wide range of vintage Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
- An 18 Carat Gold Vintage Long ChainLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat long chain with infinity links. weight: 68.45 grams length: 87 cmCategory
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Antique Belle Époque 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Long Guard Chain Oriental PearlsLocated in Munich, BavariaVery elegant French Belle Époque 18 karat gold sautoir made up from two variations of delicately worked oval links alternating with oriental pearls.Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
MaterialsPearl, Gold, 18k Gold
- 7.83 Carats Blue Sapphire & 1.23 Carats Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k Rose GoldBy GEM PLAZALocated in Jaipur, RajasthanBlue Sapphire Reversible Necklace in 18K Rose Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant Blue sapphire chain necklace. This stunning piece of ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,336 Sale Price30% OffFree Shipping - 5.57 Carat Multi-Colors Rainbow Sapphires Chain Necklace in 18k Rose GoldBy GEM PLAZALocated in Jaipur, RajasthanMulti-Colors Rainbow Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Rose Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant Blue sapphire chain necklace. This stunni...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
MaterialsMulti-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,347 Sale Price30% OffFree Shipping - PANIM 6.14 Carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold NecklaceBy PANIMLocated in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongPANIM 6.14 carats Diamond Rosecut 18k White Gold 24" Necklace In this necklace rosecut diamonds are evenly spaced on a white gold chain. This is a piece that can be worn everyday, a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Emerald NecklaceBy PANIMLocated in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongPANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Emerald Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Green Emeralds are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another,...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold