Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' 'Clair de Lune' Gold Ruby Spangles Demilune Teardrop Moonstones Necklace Bangle Bracelet & Pendant Clip Earrings Set

Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux moonstone cabochons
Marked: Trifari with Crown (all); necklace also marked Pat Pend. 6 (or 9); earrings, Design Pat Pend (on clips)
Reference: The series was advertised in Harpers Bazaar, 1 Feb 1950, p 44, necklace priced $15, variant bangle $17.50, plus tax; click thumbnail above to view advertisement. Patents are reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, filed Nov 1949, granted Feb 1950: the bangle is a variant on the patent design; pendant earrings are based on the necklace patent. Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154. The items are available singly: see TKF8389 (necklace), TKF8166 (bangle), TKF8175 (earrings) ••Reference Links - tkf8389 tkf8166 tkf8175
Condition: Excellent
Size: Necklace 15" overall; central element 3.65" x 1.75"; bangle Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"; earrings 1.45" x 0.45"
Price: US$4750 ' - see our Sales Policies (link below) for any shipping charges
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