{"product_id":"vintage-costume-jewelry-trifari-necklace","title":"Vintage Costume Jewelry | Trifari – Necklace","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTrifari necklace in chain and rings look\u003cbr\u003eFrance 1960s.\u003cbr\u003egold-plated and silver-plated metal\u003cbr\u003esigned Made in France for Trifari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrifari is a renowned vintage fashion jewelry brand known for its timeless elegance and innovative designs. Founded by Gustavo Trifari in 1910, an Italian immigrant with a background in goldsmithing.  Initially established as \"Trifari and Trifari\" with his uncle Ludovico, the company underwent a significant transformation when his uncle left two years later. Gustavo Trifari continued the venture independently, laying the foundation for a celebrated jewelry brand. The company gained widespread acclaim for its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Throughout its history, Trifari has been associated with iconic designs worn by influential figures, including First Lady Mamie Eisenhower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn 1917, Leone Krussman and Carl Fishel joined the company, leading to a pivotal period of growth and innovation. The brand`s name was changed to \"KTF,\" with an enlarged \"T\" at the center to represent the Trifari legacy. Krussman assumed the role of commercial director, while Fishel oversaw sales operations, contributing to the company`s expanding success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTrifari`s evolution was marked by collaborations with esteemed designers, most notably Alfred Philippe, who joined the company in 1930. Philippe`s creative vision significantly shaped Trifari`s signature style, characterized by intricate designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. His tenure as the brand`s creative mind lasted until 1968 when Trifari solidified its reputation as a leader in fashion jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOver the years, Trifari`s designs evolved to reflect changing fashion trends while maintaining its distinctive aesthetic. From classic pearl necklaces to bold statement pieces adorned with colorful gemstones, Trifari jewelry showcased diverse styles that appealed to fashion-forward individuals across generations. Through innovative designs and enduring craftsmanship, Trifari continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts with its timeless allure and artistic ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Vintage Costume Jewelry\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCostume jewelry– also known as \u003cem\u003eFashion Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e– was especially made popular in the mid-20th century. While their materials were less precious than real gold and diamonds, using glass stones, semi-precicious stones and lead and brass, many big fashion houses and designers produced highly complex pieces of jewelry that stand for craftmanship that today can only be found in so-called \u003cem\u003eHaute Joaillerie. \u003c\/em\u003eMost famously, Coco Chanel popularized the use of “faux jewelry”, bringing costume jewelry to  life with gold and faux pearls. Chanel`s designs drew from various  historical styles, including Byzantine and Renaissance  influences, often featuring crosses and intricate metalwork. Her  collaboration with glassmakers, such as the Gripoix family (Maison Gripoix), introduced  richly colored glass beads and simulated gemstones, which added depth to  her creations without the high cost of traditional precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eElsa Schiaparelli– Chanel’s lifelong rival– brought surrealist influences into costume jewelry design, famously collaborating with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. She created the \u003cem\u003eHouse of Schiaparelli \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris in 1927, celebrating Surrealism and eccentric fashions. Her collections were famous for unconventional and artistic themes like the human body, insects, or trompe-l`œil, and for the use of bright colors like her \"shocking pink\". While Schiaparelli had to close her avant-garde business in the late 1950s and was forgotten for decades, her designs have recently been rediscovered and are celebrated for their bold design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many instances, high-end custome jewelry has achieved a  \"collectible\" status and increased value over time. Today, there is a  substantial secondary market for vintage  fashion jewelry. The main collecting market is for `signed pieces`,  which have the maker`s mark, usually stamped on the reverse. Amongst the  most sought after are Miriam Haskell, Sherman, Coro,  Butler and Wilson, Crown Trifari, and Sphinx. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term signed however is an invention that only reached European production in the late 1950s- when American buyers started to ask for authentification to distinguish high class designers from mass-produced pieces, while in Europe all costume jewelry had been issued by the fashion houses themselves and hence remained somewhat exclusive from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Costume Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Stück","offer_id":57261537821049,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4510\/8345\/files\/vintage-costume-jewelry-trifari-necklace-vintage-costume-jewelry-jewelry-import-581-5069-2.jpg?v=1778662820","url":"https:\/\/saalhof1123.com\/products\/vintage-costume-jewelry-trifari-necklace","provider":"SAALHOF 1123","version":"1.0","type":"link"}