SALE Trifari Alfred Philippe Floraleaf Faux Moonstone Earrings

Jewelry : Vintage : Trifari Sterling

 

Presented for your consideration is a beautiful pair of clip back earrings designed by A. Philippe and featuring wonderful faux moonstone fruit salads.

The back of each earring marked "TRIFARI" with the old type crown over the "T" and "Pat. Pend".

The design patent was filed on Nov. 28, 1947, granted on Aug. 10, 1948 and is numbered 150,515. The owner of the patent is Trifari, Krussman & Fishel, Inc. and the inventor is listed as Alfred Philippe.

Measuring 1.2" long x .8" tall, these earrings feature gorgeous faux moonstone cabochons, tiny clear rhinestones and the patented Trifanium metal finish. The clips on the back of the earrings work perfectly.

Materials: Gold plated base metal, Rhinestones, Faux Moonstone Fruit Salads.

Marks: Trifari with Crown, Pat Pend (all); One earring also marked "23", the other marked "5".

Reference: Best of Costume Jewelry, p. 117, Schiffer; Advertised as 'Floraleaf' "Jewels of Trifari": 1947-8; Patent and Advertisement included in photos.

Condition: Near excellent, slight wear to vermeil

Item ID: RL-612