This Absolutely Stunning and Rare TRIFARI "Duchess" Diamanté Set from 1951 would be a wonderful addition to any Vintage jewelry collection. These Elegant Earrings are each approximately 1" by 1" and have screw- closures.
They are Huggie style and have a bright shiny Silver tone base (Platinum Tone Trifanium). These Earrings have an open-loop design and are adorned with Crystal Clear Baguette cut Rhinestones and Crystal Clear Brilliant cut Rhinestones.These Beautiful Earrings are signed "TRIFARI - Design PAT PEND" with the Crown symbol. The Gorgeous matching Necklace is approximately 14" long, with a decoration of 2" by 3 and a fold-over closure. It too has a shiny Silver tone base (Platinum Tone Trifanium) and features a triple swirl Leaf-like design.
It is adorned with channel set Crystal Clear Baguette cut Rhinestones and a Dangling Crystal Clear Navette (Marquise) cut Rhinestone. This Beautiful Necklace is signed "TRIFARI - PAT PEND" with the Crown symbol. NOTEThis Beautiful Set is from Trifari" 1951 Design Series "Duchess" and was featured in a "Jewels by Trifari" Advertisement "It Wouldn't be Christmas Without - Jewels by Trifari. This advertisement was also featured on page #243, in Julia C. Carroll's book Costume Jewelry 202.
I believe these pieces are in overall GOOD condition for their vintage ages. Please see photos, as they are part of the description... If you have any questions, message me. These pieces are Costume Jewelry. "Costume Jewelry, " is also known as inexpensive (or Fashion) jewelry that imitates the look of fine jewelry. All rhinestones and metals are FAUX. Be sure to view all my other vintage pieces, from my grandmothers collection.....