Bracelet

Details

Descriptive Terms

bracelets (jewelry)
glass (material)
plating (metal coating)
metal
Bracelet

Label

After World War I fashion moved toward adornment that made a statement. These pieces often copied, or at least hinted at, luxury jewels. New England's manufacturing jewelers dominated the industry. Alfred Philippe, head designer at Trifari, created this bracelet to look similar to fine jewelry by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, where he had once worked.
Spring 2014 Historic New England Magazine: "Designers intended early twentieth-century costume jewelry to resemble precious gems. 'The look of real' was best exemplified by the work of designers like Henri Boucher and Alfred Philippe. Philippe, who trained in Paris, worked at several fine jewelry firms before moving to Trifari. Trifari's work, such as this bracelet, is expertly constructed to resemble its precious stone counterpart."

Inscription

"Trifari" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

876.1
923

Maker

Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

New York, NY; Providence, RI

Dimensions

7/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Nancy Curtis

Accession Number

2013.139.1

Places

Possibly New York City (New York state)
Possibly Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)