Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Width: 0.65 in (16.51 mm)Length: 28 in (711.2 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612909262
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Bronx, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Trifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Leaf NecklaceBy Alfred Philippe for TrifariLocated in New York, NYTrifari Eugenie Faux Emerald Necklace set in green gold plate from the 1940's. Each foliate link is set with an emerald crystal which repeats thr...Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Link NecklaceBy Alfred Philippe for TrifariLocated in New York, NYElegant Alfred Philippe for Trifari retro link necklace composed of gold plated base metal pierced fan shaped links. Excellent Condition, Signed Trifari. 1940's USA. Length 16", x...Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces
MaterialsGold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
- Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine ChainBy Maison Gripoix for ChanelLocated in New York, NYCompletely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated bronze flexible chain accented with dozens of emerald and pale sapphire...Category
Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
MaterialsGold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
- Gucci Enamel Logo Link NecklaceBy GucciLocated in New York, NYGucci made these cool logo link necklaces in the 1970s. Orangey Brown enamel surrounding a white enamel GG logo. Twisted gilt rope links separate the logo links.
Excellent con...CategoryVintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
- Exceptional Miriam Haskell Deep Ruby and Pave Rondel CollarBy Miriam HaskellLocated in New York, NYExceptional Collector quality Miriam Haskell Deep Ruby and Pave Rondel Collar composed of graduated floriform stations with hand made pate de verre flower be...Category
Vintage 1940s American Link Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long SautoirBy Maison GripoixLocated in New York, NYArt Deco Maison Gripoix faceted crystal ring and diamante cluster long flapper style sautoir. Hundreds of hand sewn pastes are used as connectors between the rings. This substantia...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Jakob Bengel necklace in chrome and bakelite, c. 1920By Jakob BengelLocated in Berlin, DEJakob Bengel necklace in chrome and bakelite, c. 1920 Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements w...Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces
- Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30By Jakob BengelLocated in Berlin, DEBauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30 Necklace of the famous jewelry manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic. He...Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
- Statement amethyst necklaceLocated in Berlin, DEStatement amethyst necklace Opulent necklace made of rose´farbenen natural stones. Two interwoven strands of cut amethysts carry a pendant...Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
MaterialsAmethyst
- Bakelite Necklace Art DecoLocated in Berlin, DEBakelite Necklace Art Deco with black and transparent, faceted polished elements France around 1950 chain length: 45 cmCategory
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
- Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30By Jakob BengelLocated in Berlin, DECollier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30 Collier of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, black disc-shaped galalith elements, int...Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
- Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30By Jakob BengelLocated in Berlin, DEBauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30 Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic. ...Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces