Collection of Five Original Costume Jewelry Illustrations by Trifari

Mixed media on paper, unsigned, mid-20th century, each a design for a necklace, matted and framed under glass.

The largest 21 x 19 1/2 in. (frame dimensions)

Trifari was one of the most influential American costume jewelry companies of the 20th century, best known for its elegant, high-quality designs that made fashion jewelry accessible to a wide audience. Founded in 1910 by Gustavo Trifari, the firm rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s under the artistic direction of Alfred Philippe, a former Cartier designer who introduced refined techniques such as pavé settings and invisible mounts. Trifari’s pieces, often inspired by fine jewelry, classical motifs, and mid-century fashion trends, are prized today for their craftsmanship, timeless style, and enduring collectability.

Minor nicking to frames; not examined out of the frames.