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Rare 1940s trifari by alfred philippe sterling silver gold vermeil bow
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A truly outstanding and rare oversize gold vermeil statement Trifari bow brooch. Designed by perhaps the best and most loved designer at Trifari across the many decades; the infamous Alfred Philippe. In 1930 Trifari hired Alfred Philippe as head designer. Philippe’s background was in designing high end fine jewellery for the likes of Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels and so he introduced a wonderful sense of luxury and style to the company. Indeed his designs led to Trifari costume jewellery pieces resembling cleverly and convincingly fine jewels which in turn led to the immense popularity of Trifari jewels during this period.This particular design is featured in many well known costume jewellery books owing to its substantial size and age, dating from the 1940s. The brooch exhibits beautifully the use of Trifari’s infamous invisible settings for the ruby red baguette cut crystal stones accenting the edges of the bow, originally developed by Alfred Philippe for Van Cleef and Arpels. In creating this look at Trifari, he added a level of craftsmanship and technique that had not been previously seen in costume jewellery which was groundbreaking and truly exciting. This incredible oversize Trifari bow brooch is a great example of the much admired and documented Alfred Philippe designs and his work as Head Designer for Trifari. Popular opinion is that when Philippe joined Trifari, that is when the company really took off. And so it follows that his pieces are the most sought after by collectors today.
This 1940s Trifari bow brooch is in excellent vintage condition without damage or repair and so incredibly wearable and versatile for today’s and no doubt future fashion and styles. A piece of fashion history and a beautiful heirloom.
The brooch measures a whopping approx. 9.5cm long and 7cm wide. The brooch is clearly signed Trifari with the Crown Trifari mark and is also signed sterling. The solid sterling silver is plated with a heavy gold plate called a vermeil – a popular technique and look in the 1940s Trifari pieces. This Trifari bow brooch is a weighty and large piece containing a significant amount of sterling silver. The pin features a roll over safety clasp.
A wonderful piece for a vintage jewellery addict or to simply enjoy as a magnificent example of vintage costume jewellery bringing a timeless fashion statement and heirloom to your wardrobe. These pieces are now incredibly rare.
My aim is to find and present to you the best vintage costume jewellery pieces from anywhere in the world, so you can shop the best pieces with ease in our very own Jennifer Gibson Jewellery one stop shop and collection. Each piece is carefully chosen and curated and presented for its quality, style and design and of course absolute authenticity and in good condition.
If you choose to buy from us, we commit to the item being as described. Your item will arrive beautifully packaged and presented, helping to preserve your one of a kind piece, for both you and future generations to enjoy. We also enclose a care card with your delivery to help you care for your piece of jewellery in the future.
If you have any questions whatsoever, we are very happy to help and please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please keep in mind that antique and vintage items are preloved and preworn and will typically show slight signs of wear or normal ageing. We do our utmost to point out in our descriptions any significant wear or fault with a piece and such condition will always be reflected in the price the piece is offered for.
You can find out more about Jennifer Gibson Jewellery at our About Us Page. Thank you for visiting our Vintage Costume Jewellery shop.
Rare 1940s trifari by alfred philippe sterling silver gold vermeil bow
SOLD
Images are of the actual item and are an accurate representation of condition.
A truly outstanding and rare oversize gold vermeil statement Trifari bow brooch. Designed by perhaps the best and most loved designer at Trifari across the many decades; the infamous Alfred Philippe. In 1930 Trifari hired Alfred Philippe as head designer. Philippe’s background was in designing high end fine jewellery for the likes of Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels and so he introduced a wonderful sense of luxury and style to the company. Indeed his designs led to Trifari costume jewellery pieces resembling cleverly and convincingly fine jewels which in turn led to the immense popularity of Trifari jewels during this period.This particular design is featured in many well known costume jewellery books owing to its substantial size and age, dating from the 1940s. The brooch exhibits beautifully the use of Trifari’s infamous invisible settings for the ruby red baguette cut crystal stones accenting the edges of the bow, originally developed by Alfred Philippe for Van Cleef and Arpels. In creating this look at Trifari, he added a level of craftsmanship and technique that had not been previously seen in costume jewellery which was groundbreaking and truly exciting. This incredible oversize Trifari bow brooch is a great example of the much admired and documented Alfred Philippe designs and his work as Head Designer for Trifari. Popular opinion is that when Philippe joined Trifari, that is when the company really took off. And so it follows that his pieces are the most sought after by collectors today.
This 1940s Trifari bow brooch is in excellent vintage condition without damage or repair and so incredibly wearable and versatile for today’s and no doubt future fashion and styles. A piece of fashion history and a beautiful heirloom.
The brooch measures a whopping approx. 9.5cm long and 7cm wide. The brooch is clearly signed Trifari with the Crown Trifari mark and is also signed sterling. The solid sterling silver is plated with a heavy gold plate called a vermeil – a popular technique and look in the 1940s Trifari pieces. This Trifari bow brooch is a weighty and large piece containing a significant amount of sterling silver. The pin features a roll over safety clasp.
A wonderful piece for a vintage jewellery addict or to simply enjoy as a magnificent example of vintage costume jewellery bringing a timeless fashion statement and heirloom to your wardrobe. These pieces are now incredibly rare.
My aim is to find and present to you the best vintage costume jewellery pieces from anywhere in the world, so you can shop the best pieces with ease in our very own Jennifer Gibson Jewellery one stop shop and collection. Each piece is carefully chosen and curated and presented for its quality, style and design and of course absolute authenticity and in good condition.
If you choose to buy from us, we commit to the item being as described. Your item will arrive beautifully packaged and presented, helping to preserve your one of a kind piece, for both you and future generations to enjoy. We also enclose a care card with your delivery to help you care for your piece of jewellery in the future.
If you have any questions whatsoever, we are very happy to help and please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please keep in mind that antique and vintage items are preloved and preworn and will typically show slight signs of wear or normal ageing. We do our utmost to point out in our descriptions any significant wear or fault with a piece and such condition will always be reflected in the price the piece is offered for.
You can find out more about Jennifer Gibson Jewellery at our About Us Page. Thank you for visiting our Vintage Costume Jewellery shop.
My business has been built with love; a love of discovery, a passion for vintage jewellery and a desire to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sourcing the very best vintage jewellery from across the globe, each piece in my collection has been carefully chosen and curated by me so that I can share its unique story with you. Timeless treasures, selected for their superior design, quality and individuality, I have built a collection like no other. Immersed in the wonderful world of antiques from an early age, timeless vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart. Forever fascinated by these intricate pieces of wearable art, I feel incredibly lucky to work in an industry that I love; an industry unlike any other. Choosing a vintage jewel is a deeply personal experience. As well as celebrating the very finest design and craftsmanship from the last century, the perfect jewel should express your unique style, and more importantly, get your heart racing. Sitting at the very heart of the brand, my aim is to offer you an experience as wonderful and individual as the jewels in my collection. By choosing to rewear pieces of art from the last century, we are naturally supporting sustainable fashion. Quite simply, our jewels won’t cost the earth. Lose yourself in our very special vintage collection and fall in love with your perfect jewel.
We hope you enjoy how we’ve chosen to curate our jewels. We believe that quality images play an important part in your decision and so we provide those necessary to fully convey a jewel. This in-depth and quality curation is central to our ethos and our online collection and has become a highly appreciated part of our customer experience. If you choose to buy from us we commit to deliver the item as described.
New to Antique and Vintage jewellery? Please keep in mind that our one of a kind pieces are preloved and preworn. They will inevitably show some signs of gentle wear or normal ageing. Typically, we do not offer pieces with damage or repair detrimental to the wearing of a piece. If damage or repair is evident we will clearly identify this in the description.
Please be aware, antique and vintage jewellery may contain nickel. Customer’s allergic to nickel or metals are advised to avoid items of jewellery that would come into contact with skin.
Like some help ? We are happy to assist and help make your experience the best it can be. You can read more about Jennifer Gibson Jewellery in our About pages.
We have a track record of successful worldwide delivery. We use reliable providers to ensure your jewels reach you as quickly as possible. These are DHL EXPRESS and the UK’s Royal Mail. UK delivery is on us and our £15 International delivery charge is heavily subsidised by us as we value all our customers around the globe.
Payment
We accept all major debit and credit cards. Your payment is processed via any of our trusted 3rd party payment gateways; STRIPE, PayPal or Klarna. ApplePay is also available for your convenience.
We offer Klarna as a payment option during check out, allowing you to spread payment.
Full details on payment options can be found in our terms.
Preparing Your Order
Once your order is placed and payment has cleared, your jewellery will be carefully prepared and packaged ready for dispatch. Dispatch will take place within 48 hours of your order and typically much quicker. You will be notified of your order’s tracking details upon despatch. If you have any questions during this time please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Should you require a personal message with your order or have specific gifting requirements please contact us by email as soon as you have placed your order and we will be pleased to arrange this for you.
UK Delivery:
Delivery is free of charge for all orders. We use premium services with DHL EXPRESS (Carbon Neutral) and the UK’s Royal Mail Special Delivery Service (Monday to Friday delivery). Saturday delivery is by arrangement only. All services are tracked and signed for and typically delivery will take place within 1 working day of despatch.
International Delivery:
Delivery is free of charge for all international orders. Orders will be dispatched via the UK’s Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed Service or DHL EXPRESS (Carbon Neutral), dependent on the country and service required. All services are tracked and signed for.
Local Import Duties and Taxes may be payable on your order and remain the customer’s sole responsibility. Please refer to your countries import regulations before placing your order.
When we use DHL Express we pay for DHL’s GOGREEN Carbon Neutral service as part of our sustainability pledge. This delivery service includes an additional fee which goes towards verified and high quality climate protection projects which help to capture carbon, thus neutralising your shipment. Current climate protection projects include; reforestation in Uganda, ceramic water purification in Cambodia and wind power construction in Nicaragua and China – all verified to benefit the local population and environment. Click to find out more about this service
Our full delivery and returns terms can be found here.
Vintage costume jewellery is delicate and requires special care and attention.
To preserve its continued beauty and condition, it is important to keep your item boxed and protected from other jewellery when not being worn and away from liquids including perfume and hairspray. Items are typically most suited to occasional rather than constant wear.
Your order will include our care card suggesting ways to maintain the condition of your jewellery.
We cannot be held liable for any damages incurred after the receipt of products.
Additional Care Tips:
Avoid contact with liquids or humidity including sprays such as water, perfume or hairspray and creams. Exposing jewellery to wet or damp could harm the metal and reduce the life of the plating, as well as cause discolouration and/or loss of stones. Remove jewellery before washing hands, swimming etc.
Store your jewellery in the original packaging or a soft pouch to avoid scratches.
Add your jewellery last when dressing and remove before undressing. Avoid sleeping in your jewellery.
Avoid hard contact (i.e. dropping or knocking against objects) that can cause scratches or chips.
We are always happy to advise on the care specifics of a particular piece you may be considering.
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