Crown Trifari Alfred Philippe White Floral Pastel Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set

Few pieces say'spring' like this pastel floral-accented, white bead set by Alfred Philippe of Crown Trifari. Necklace, bracelet and earrings see white, elongated glass beads intermingling with golden, floral spacers. Each gold tone'spacer' uses a set of four flowers, one in each color: white, pink, baby blue and yellow.

Flowers have six petals each and are 6 - 7 mm size. Set would be lovely for your spring or summer wardrobe; also makes a superb gift for a Trifari or Alfred Philippe collector! Alfred Philippe was a designer for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels before he became Trifari's head designer in 1930.

He was quite instrumental in elevating the quality of costume jewelry, using invisible settings and high-end techniques. His iconic'Crown Trifari' era spanned several decades, from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Between celebrity endorsements and his rich styling, many say he defined mid-century glamour. Please see details below for each item in the set. Necklace - uses two strands, one 12-inch and one 13-inch or 30.48 & 33 cm. The 2 1/2 inch (6.35 cm) extender plus the connectors make for a wearable length of 15 - 16 inches or 38 - 40 cm. Hook closure is in good condition and is marked'Trifari,' along with a metal hangtag that shows a crown above the letter'T.

Bracelet - is 7 1/4 inches or 18.4 cm long and 5/8 inch or 1.6 cm wide, also double strand. Bracelet has a fold-over clasp and is also marked'(Crown) Trifari.

Fold-over clasp is in good condition. Most comfortably fits a 6 inch wrist, partly due to bead depth. White Elongated Glass Beads - used in necklace and bracelet - approximately 16 x 8 mm size. Earrings - clip on style earrings use a 1/2 inch or 1.27 cm white bead cabochon, encircled by nine pastel flowers each.

Earrings are 7/8 inch in diameter or 2.22 cm. The back of each clip is marked'(Crown)Trifari.

Clips open and close securely. Most of the flower enamel is in great condition; some flowers have enamel loss.

Whether you have your own special collection or not, this classic set is a great addition. Set of three pieces is also somewhat rare and hard to find. Claim this piece of jewelry history as your very own.

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