Trifari Art Deco Emerald & Pave Diamond Necklace

NWS 1-2004

~ Here’s a magnificent and highly sought after, Cartier-inspired, faux Emerald & Diamante necklace made by Trifari.

~ The pendant is comprised of a spectacular, faceted, emerald paste, suspended from a straight line row of square-cut emerald pastes, invisibly set à jour in hinged mounts with engraved, scrolled foliate sides, alternating with diamante baguettes and pave-set, stepped, rectangular plaques, each centered with a marquise emerald.

~ The necklace measures 17 1/2” long and the Pendant Drop is 2” x 3/4”.

~ The stones have been set into thickly-plated rhodium metal, and the necklace terminates in a hidden folding clasp.

Research:  Featured in the book, Twentieth Century Costume Jewellery, by Angie Gordon, p. 106.

 c. 1938, in excellent vintage condition. This is truly a piece of jewelry history, having been designed by Trifari’s famous head designer, Alfred Philippe, who was responsible for creating fine jewelry masterpieces for both Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Not commonly found and just extraordinary.... Perfect for the not ordinary woman in your life.

Price = $1,250.00 a-c1, clips