Necklace: 15-17 inches
Bracelet: 7 inches

Some of stones have a little bit yellow color

📜 Introduction

This exquisite Trifari demi-parure—consisting of a necklace and bracelet—beautifully represents the glamour and refined craftsmanship that defined mid-century American costume jewelry. During the 1960s, Trifari was one of the most prestigious costume jewelry houses, known for its luxurious designs that often rivaled fine jewelry in appearance.

💎 Design & Craftsmanship
✨ Materials & Finish

The set showcases Trifari’s signature rhodium-plated metal, prized for its brilliant, enduring silver-white sheen.

Sparkling rhinestones—carefully faceted to mimic diamonds—were expertly set to maximize light reflection and clarity.

🌿 Motif

The repeating leaf and blossom motif is characteristic of Trifari’s naturalistic designs of the era.

Alternating textured leaves and clusters of stones evoke a botanical wreath, a popular theme linked to post-war optimism and the revival of romantic styling in jewelry.

👗 Cultural Context of the 1960s

During the early-to-mid 1960s:

Jewelry shifted toward elegant yet wearable glamour, ideal for cocktail events or formal dinners.

Trifari’s pieces were frequently worn by actresses, socialites, and stylish women who sought sophistication without the cost of precious gems.

This period emphasized coordinated sets or “parures,” making this matching necklace-and-bracelet pair very much in vogue.

🏛️ Trifari Heritage

Founded in 1910, Trifari became legendary under designer Alfred Philippe, whose background at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels brought fine-jewelry techniques to costume pieces.

Even after Philippe retired in the 1960s, the brand maintained its high standards: complex castings, layered motifs, and couture-level assembly—traits evident in this set’s detailed leafwork.