Vintage 1965 Crown Trifari Jewels of India Pierced Earrings | Alfred Philippe | Faux Emerald Pavé Crystal | Gold Plated
$800.00
A rare find from one of the most celebrated lines in American costume jewelry history - the 1965 Trifari "Jewels of India" collection, designed by the legendary Alfred Philippe in the final years of his storied career.
These earrings are genuinely uncommon. The "Jewels of India" line was produced primarily with clip-on backs in keeping with the era, making pierced examples significantly harder to find. Each earring features a large, luminous domed faux emerald green cabochon at the center, surrounded by pavé-set crystal rhinestones, with accents of ruby red and sapphire blue pear-shaped cabochons at the base - a perfect miniature of the design language found throughout the full set.
Measurements: Approximately 1" diameter.
Materials: Gold-plated base metal, pavé crystal rhinestones, faux emerald green, ruby red, and sapphire blue glass cabochons.
Condition: Excellent. All cabochons and crystals are present and secure. No chips, cracks, or missing stones. Gold plating is bright and even. The post findings are in good working order.
A note on the clutches: The earrings are fitted with wide comfort-disk clutches stamped with the Trifari script logo. This is consistent with Trifari's practice of branding secondary components (findings, clutches, and hangtags) with the script logo separately from the Crown Trifari hallmark stamped on the jewelry itself. These are believed to be original. The pieces were acquired from an estate where they were maintained in their original, undisturbed condition, which supports their authenticity.
Hallmark: Crown Trifari © R stamped on the back of each earring.
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A Brief History:
Trifari was founded in New York in 1918 by Gustavo Trifari, the grandson of a Neapolitan goldsmith. The brand's transformation into an American institution began in 1930 with the hiring of Alfred Philippe, a master craftsman who had previously worked at both Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Philippe brought fine jewelry standards to costume jewelry - hand-set crystals, delicate settings, and sophisticated design - blurring the line between fashion and fine.
The "Jewels of India" collection was introduced in 1965 as one of Philippe's final and most celebrated series before his retirement in 1968. Drawing on the opulent gem-set jewelry traditions of the Mughal era, the line featured richly colored faux cabochon stones in emerald, ruby, and sapphire tones, set in pavé crystal-encrusted gold-plated settings. It remains one of the most sought-after Trifari lines among serious collectors today.
The companion butterfly brooch and bracelet from this set are available separately in my shop.
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