Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Leaves Link Bracelet circa 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Width: 0.47 in (11.94 mm)Length: 7 in (177.8 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU855317307532
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: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- English Silver Hand Engraved Scroll Panel Link Bracelet circa 1960sLocated in London, GBEnglish silver hand engraved scroll panel link bracelet with a safety chain. Measuring length 16.6cm / 6.5 inches by width 1.65cm / .65 inch. The bracelet is stamped 'Silver' and 'Ma...Category
Mid-20th Century English Link Bracelets
MaterialsSilver
- Kollmar & Jourdan Sterling Silver Modernist Panel Link Bracelet 1950sLocated in London, GBWonderful Kollmar & Jourdan sterling silver panel link bracelet, with a classic modernist textured design. Measuring length 18.2cm / 7.1 inches by width 1.8cm / .7 inch. The bracelet...Category
Vintage 1950s German Link Bracelets
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Boucher Silver Plated and White Glass Ivy Leaves Link Bracelet circa 1950sBy Marcel BoucherLocated in London, GBBoucher fabulous silver plated link bracelet, featuring wonderful white glass ivy leaves with engraved grey veins. Measuring length 19cm / 7.5 inches by width approximately 3.3cm / 1.3 inches. The grey veins have some wear, the very pale gold tone safety chain is a replacement. This is a beautiful and stylish vintage bracelet for a special occasion. Circa 1950s. Marcel Boucher was a French jeweller who emigrated to New York in the 1920s. He studied under Pierre Cartier and in 1937 established his own company. His fine quality jewellery...Category
Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets
- Haematite and Black Glass Cameo Bracelet with Clear RhinestonesLocated in London, GBLovely clear rhinestone bracelet featuring a shiny haematite cameo with matt black glass edging and four black rhinestones. The bracelet is m...Category
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
- Jakob Bengel Art Deco Chrome Plated and Black Enamel Bracelet circa 1930sBy Jakob BengelLocated in London, GBWonderful Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome plated bracelet, featuring black enamel painted triangles. Measuring length 18 cm / 7 inches by width 2.1 cm / .8 inch. The bracelet is in very...Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets
- Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Abstract Link Bracelet circa 1960sBy TrifariLocated in London, GBBeautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny abstract link bracelet. Measuring length 18 cm / 7 inches by width 1.35 cm / .5 inch. The bracelet is in very good condition. This classic Trifari bracelet is circa 1960s. It's lovely simple design will complement many outfits. Trifari was a talented jeweller who was born in Naples but emigrated to New York in 1902. Gustavo Trifari began his own business in 1918 when he met Leo Kraussman. They were joined by Carl Fishel, in 1925. In 1975 the company was bought by Hallmark, and since then has been taken over by several companies. In 2000 production was finally moved overseas which brought an end to high quality signed Trifari jewellery.Category
Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
- 1950s Cartier Diamond Platinum BraceletBy CartierLocated in Houston, TXMid-Century Cartier platinum diamond bracelet with mixed-cut diamonds. There are sixty-four (64) marquise shaped diamonds, fifteen ...Category
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- 14k Two Tone High Polished Half Curb and Ribbed Link BraceletLocated in Southport, CT14k Two Tone Lovely High Polished Half Curb And Ribbed Link Bracelet. This lovely bracelet is a high polished yellow gold jumbo half curb link bracelet, set in the center with high p...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Harry Winston 26.43ct Round Diamond Lattice Style Bracelet in PlatinumBy Harry WinstonLocated in Philadelphia, PAThis vintage Harry Winston flexible lattice style bracelet features approximately 26.43 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum. ...Category
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. Carved Jade, Onyx and Diamond Bracelet in PlatinumBy J.E. Caldwell & Co.Located in Philadelphia, PAThis Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. platinum bracelet features 6 carved jade motifs separated by diamond and onyx links. The links contain approximately 1.95 carats of single cut diam...Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
- Oscar Heyman Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond BraceletBy Oscar HeymanLocated in Philadelphia, PAOscar Heyman platinum and 18k yellow gold cabochon star ruby and diamond bracelet. 5 oval cabochon star rubies weighing approximately 6.25 carats are accented with 10 baguette rubie...Category
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
- Cartier Agrafe Diamond Necklace in 18k White GoldBy CartierLocated in Philadelphia, PACartier diamond link necklace in 18k white gold from the Agrafe collection, accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity. This ne...Category
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold