Vintage Crown TRIFARI Gold Butterfly Brooch & Earrings Set ALFRED PHILIPPE 1950s

Vintage Crown Trifari Gold-toned Smoky Crystal Butterfly Brooch & Earrings Set. The large butterfly measures 2" by 1 3/4". The clip earrings measure 1 1/4" by 1". All pieces are hallmarked TRIFARI. Designed for Trifari by Alfred Philippe. Alfred Philippe designed jewelry for Trifari for approximately 38 years, from 1930 to 1968. Using high-quality, imported Swarovski rhinestones that were hand-set. Philippe worked as a designer of fine jewelry for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, and brought to Trifari many imaginative ideas. He is largely responsible for the creation and development of Trifari's distinctive and classic look.

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