Trifari Modernist Pearl and Gilt Spacer Necklace
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 16.5 in (419.1 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Clasp light wear.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4614525922
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: Riverdale, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Chanel Gold Logo BeadsBy ChanelLocated in New York, NYFrom the early era of Karl Lagerfeld's transformation at the House of Chanel. Large gold metal beads are handknotted and every third bead is adorned with multiples of the house's con...Category
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- MWLC Zebra Agate Angel Fish NecklaceBy Mark Walsh Leslie ChinLocated in New York, NYImposing necklace of black and white chalcedony spoke beads with a hand carved zebra agate angelfish clasp by Mark Walsh Leslie Chin. Made in France. 20", ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsAgate, Chalcedony
- Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass and Pearl Torsade NecklaceBy Miriam HaskellLocated in New York, NYLovely Miriam Haskell 5 strand necklace of rose pink Gripoix pate de verre beads mixed with signature baroque pearls. Molded glass flower clasp with ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- MWLC Lime Zinnia NecklaceBy Mark Walsh Leslie ChinLocated in New York, NY18mm lime quartz hand knotted beads with poured glass zinnia clasp in lime and peach. Made in our studios in France. Length: 18" Collection: Mark...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Smokey Quartz and Poured Glass Zinnia Necklace, MWLCBy Mark Walsh Leslie ChinLocated in New York, NY20 mm smokey quartz hand knotted beads with poured glass zinnia clasp in olivine and pale amythest. Hand made in our studios in France. Length: 17.5" Collection: Mark Walsh Leslie ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsQuartz, Gilt Metal
- Maison Gripoix for Chanel Moughal Multi Strand NecklaceBy Maison Gripoix for ChanelLocated in New York, NYMaison Gripoix for Chanel multi strand necklace with matching poured glass clasp with faux pearl , amythest, jade.emerald ,and rose quartz pate de verre handmade beads. France 193...Category
Vintage 1930s French Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsGold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
- Cream Keshi Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Plated Magnetic Ball ClaspLocated in Armadale, VictoriaSingle Graduated Strand Cream Keshi Pearl Necklace on yellow gold plated magnetic ball clasp. These beautiful Keshi pearls have a lovely high quality lustre. The strand graduates fro...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsSouth Sea Pearl, Gold Plate
- Antique Necklace Made of Coral Beads Angel SkinLocated in Berlin, DEAntique necklace made of coral beads angel skin White to pale pink are the colours of the pearls of this graceful coral necklace. The beads are synchronous and finely cut. The time ...Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsCoral, Silver
- Pearl Necklace with 3 Diamond and Enamel Pendants in 18k GoldBy Jay RawatLocated in Jaipur, INA beautiful pearl necklace with 3 pendants with enamel work and diamonds. It's a clssic necklace suitable for all occasions. The Pendants are all handmade with traditional Indian Ena...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
- Antique Amber NecklaceLocated in Tel Aviv, ILAntique Amber Necklace Gorgeous Amber necklace with stunning bright colors of orange, red, brown and yellow. The necklace was made in Russia i...Category
Antique 1890s Russian Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsAmber
- Natural Diamond and Emerald Crystals Beads Necklace with 18 Carat White GoldLocated in Kirschweiler, DEThis exceptional natural Diamond and Emerald Crystal Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold is totally handmade. Hexagonl 18kt white clasp and bead...Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Lavender Chalcedony Bead Graduated Sweetie Necklace in Yellow GoldBy Susana LangLocated in London, GBHand made using 9 carat Yellow Gold, the suspended Lavender Chalcedony beads are threaded together with a solid gold wire and graduated onto a delicate 1.7 mm cable chain. The lovely soft lilac centre bead is 12 mm in size, 10mm the two following, 8 mm the next, 6 mm the last one, with a little 3 mm yellow gold ball to finish it off. It hangs at about 15 inches. Part of our Sweetie Collection emulating edible candy jewellery...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsChalcedony, Yellow Gold