This 1940s necklace features brilliant oval shaped rhinestones with small round accents and a swirly baguette rhinestone ribbon.  Centerpiece is attached to snake chains and this choker necklace is adjustable with a fish hook closure.  I knew this was Trifari the moment I saw it as I have a few necklaces this style and age in my personal collection.  Finding the mark was a bit of a trick.  The fish hook was bent into it’s shape (during manufacturing) with the Trifari crown mark on the inside.  It is followed by Pat Pend. Gold toned metal.

Measurements

Adjustable choker necklace measures 14 to 16.5 inches in wearable length.

Center measures 3 inches wide and 1.5 inches in length

Condition

There is some very minor surface scratching to the metal plating.  All stones are in excellent shape with no yellowing, darkening, or other flaws.

Grade: Excellent

New Look/Post War era Trifari Rhinestone earrings have moving parts! A spray of baguettes swing from a gold toned metal knot. The earrings can be found on page 179 of Collecting Costume Jewelry by Carroll. Signed TRIFARI (with crown mark) PAT PEND on reverse of each clip back. Evidently these earrings were advertised by Trifari in 1949.

Measurements

These earrings measure just over 1 1/2″ in length and just over 1/2″ at their widest.

Condition

The metal could stand to be shined up a bit.

Grade: Excellent

1950s Post War glamor era rhinestone clip on earrings. They are marked with the Trifari crown mark signature DESIGN PAT PEND. and are suspected to be from the Alfred Philippe period of Trifari’s production. Set in silver colored chromium plated metal. Brilliant pear shaped center stones are heavily faceted and have lots of depth. A frame of graduated rhinestones surround the large centers.

Measurements

Earrings are 1 inch in length and 7/8 of an inch at their widest. Center stones are 5/8 of an inch in length.

Condition

Far more brilliant in reality than photos.

Grade: Excellent

Sophisticated key motif brooch or pin. Faux prong set rhinestones with channel set stones in the middle. Gold toned metal. Marked with the early Trifari crown stamp and Pat. Pend. Classically styled 1940s tailored jewelry.

Measurements

2.75 inches in length. .75 inches at it’s widest.

Condition

There is some slight discoloration to one of the rhinestones. The black spot you see is only the reflection of my camera. Slight wear to plating and a little tarnish in the nooks and crannies.

Grade: Very Good

This lovely brooch features an abstract bow motif in the classically tailored look of the 1940s. This pin was probably originally worn on the lapel of a suit and I dare say it would be quite appropriate tin the same location today. High shine, gold toned metal.

Measurements

2.5 inches in width 1.25 inches in length

Condition

There is significant surface scratching throughout.

Grade: Good

What looks like a piece of vintage fine jewelry! It’s actually a beautiful, two piece, riveted brooch by Trifari. Pavé set rhinestones, faux pearls and royal blue enameled leaves in a brushed gold toned metal. Perhaps it is in the shape of a camellia? Stamped Trifari © with the crown mark above the T. Dates to the period when Alfred Philippe was in the company’s employ.

Measurements

Brooch measures 2 inches in length and 1 5/8 inches at it’s widest point. 5/8 of an inch in depth. Flower itself is 1 inch in diameter.

Condition

The rivet is just a touch loose and I only noticed because I checked. The enameling looks a little weak on the tips of the leaves. There aren’t any missing parts, I think it is a manufacturing flaw.  Brilliant rhinestones and brushed gold toned plating. No peeling or wear to pearls.

GRADE: Very Good