Vintage Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Pat. Pend Baguettes Rhinestones Necklace Bracelet Set, from 1949. The earrings are signed Trifari with the crown and bracelet is signed Trifari without the crown, they are Trifari Pat.
This outstanding gold plated signed Crown Trifari PAT PEND 2 piece demi parure from Alfred Philippe was produced circa 1949 & called "Meteor". Bracelet, necklace, and earrings were all featured in a Christmas ad from 1949 (see reference image) saying, "this Christmas every woman can have the thrill of Jewels by Trifari" as seen in Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia Carroll, page 179. Sizes and patent numbers history: (bracelet) apprx. 2.25 inches diameter, marked PAT PEND (later assigned patent #155230) (earrings) appx 1.5x.
5, marked PAT PEND (later assigned patent # 155208) In excellent vintage condition, all stones original & accounted for including many bright sparkly baguettes. No darkened stones & none missing. Maybe the tiniest bit of minor gold plate wear on some the highest raised curves (if you look real hard), but overall gorgeous & Minty.Spring loaded clamper style bangle bracelet still has firm nicely working hinge mechanism. Clips on earrings still firm & tightly working. RARE HARD TO FIND ITEM. Please see my other listings for more Designer STERLING & other great vintage jewelry.
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