Gold Brutalist Swirl Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
View Similar Items
Gold Brutalist Swirl Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:McKinney, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: SMPD005891stDibs: LU1627212725022
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.
- 1980s Oversized Spider Gilt & Enamel Statement Costume Brooch with RhinestonesLocated in McKinney, TXVintage, extremely rare and exceptional fantasy figural jeweled spider statement brooch, circa 1980s. DETAILS: - Gold plated - Clear and Emerald-colored crystal rhinestones - Brown ...Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
MaterialsEnamel
- Vintage Gilded Frog Figural Brooch by Erwin Pearl, 1990sBy Erwin PearlLocated in McKinney, TX- Vintage item - Measures 2.25" x 2" - Gold plated - By Erwin Pearl (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage conditionCategory
1990s American Modern Brooches
- Victorian Revival Gilt Brooch with Garnet & Opal Rhinestones by Florenza, 1960sBy FlorenzaLocated in McKinney, TX- Vintage item - Measures 3.25" tall - Gold plated - Garnet colored crystal rhinestones - Opal colored crystal rhinestones - By Florenza (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Esta...Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
- Vintage Ornate Gilded Brooch with Onyx & Pearl Accents by Florenza, 1960sBy FlorenzaLocated in McKinney, TX- Vintage item - Measures 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Faux seed pearls - Faux faceted onyx cabochons - By Florenza (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintag...Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
- Pastel "Metroscape" Wristwatch By Alessandro Mendini For Swatch, 1990sBy SwatchLocated in McKinney, TX- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 9" total length - Castle themed - Quartz movement - By Swatch Watch - Style number SN109 - Comes in original Swatch...Category
1990s Unknown Modern More Jewelry
- Mughal Gripoix Glass Floral Brooch By Sphinx, 1960sBy sphinxLocated in McKinney, TX- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" in diameter - Gold plated - Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald-colored "Gripoix" style poured glass cabochons - By Sphinx (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s ...Category
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
- Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold1970's Diamond Earrings and a Ring Jewelry SetBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYVan Cleef & Arpels Ring and Earring Set. Elegant dome ring and earrings with hand-carved finish like cross motifs with a sprinkling of gem white diamonds. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels...Category
20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,824 Sale Price / set20% OffFree Shipping - Black Diamond and White Diamond Floral EarringsLocated in New York, NYA simple and classic pair of earrings set with 32 round, black diamonds, weighing approximately 3.80 carats; surrounded by 170 round brilliant-cut white diamonds weighing approximate...Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Carlo Weingrill Rolling Earrings in Tri-Color Gold Clip-On StyleBy Carlo WeingrillLocated in Chicago, ILSubstantial Tri colored gold earrings from Italian Designer Carlo Weingrill. All makers marks intact. Beautiful condition. MSRP 3230 1.25 x ...Category
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials18k Gold
- 1950s Light Blue Rhinestone Round Crystal Clip - On Vintage 50s EarringsLocated in San Diego, CABeautiful 1950s light blue and silver rhinestone round clip-on earrings ! Flower shaped, with rhinestones surronding it. Adds just the right amount of color and flare to any outfit. ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
- Bulgari Gold Earrings and Ring Set with Ruby, Emerald and DiamondsBy BulgariLocated in Monaco, MCBulgari Earrings and Ring in yellow gold, white gold set with cabochon cut emerald and rubies. The ring has 3 small baguette diamonds on the top as well as a heart shaped cabochon...Category
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsEmerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Monet Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware EarringsBy MonetLocated in New York, NYMonet wonderfully detailed etched gilded gold vermeil hardware earrings measures 1 3/8 inches by 1 1/16 inches in a floral pattern, and made in the US.Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Clip-on Earrings