Gift Ideas for Women

Trifari vintage jewelry can add a little style and class for the discriminating eye. Whether looking for bracelets, necklaces, brooches or other items, this vintage jewelry might be just the touch needed to add a little bit of elegance to your look.

Some Trifari jewelry has been recreated or reissued according to their time frame and styles. For instance, the Trifari vintage bracelet boasts a design circa 1940s. Its floral design is decorated with cobalt blue navettes, sapphire blue tear-drop shaped petals and clear rhinestones set with bezel.

Trifari necklaces circa the 1950s can also add that desired vintage look. The Lucerne necklace designed by Alfred Philippe in 1953 is simple yet elegant with its two rows of Trifanium-plated clear rhinestone accented with baguettes. Trifari also includes a gold-toned adjustable necklace that can also work as a choker. It is tastefully decorated with topaz cabochons set with bezel and a topaz glass stone in a pear shape.

Philippe's 1940 Red Carnation Necklace, is metal base rhodium-plated, and gives just enough color with its rhinestone red centered carnation highlighted with enameled leaves flanking either side of the carnation.

Trifari vintage jewelry also includes an array of brooches and pins for the wearer needing to complete an ensemble look or simply add some flair. The Fruit Salad Pin Clip, circa 1935, is a tri-colored pastel creation in the shape of a shield. This clip even boasts the monogram in homage to Krussman, Trifari and Fishel. The 1952 Promenade Brooch comes with matching clip back earrings. This silvertone design claims a simple mix of baguette, round, oval and trapezium clear rhinestones.

Trifari vintage jewelry is inspired by different eras and the most popular styles of the time. The Trifari art deco revival necklace and earrings, in red and cream colors, harkens back to the 1980s resurgence of the art deco style with its lipstick red shade meant to compliment any wearer. The enameled bow pin in black is also from the 1980s looking back to an earlier era, specifically 1930s era cartoons!

For those who prefer matching sets in order to be perfect from head to toe, the Crown Trifari necklace and earring set in blue cube bead and givre glass, is one option. This circa 1955 set comes with a double-strand necklace and earrings designed with faux pearls, blue givre glass cubes and glass beads. If a pin and earrings are the ticket, try the Trifari red enamel leaves demi with its matching red rhinestone drops.

Collecting Miriam Haskell Vintage Jewelry

If you like the old retro look for fashion you might be interested in the style of Miriam Haskell vintage jewelry. The pieces are designed from an era long past, but not forgotten.

Many of the vintage pieces are reminiscent of the 1930’s and 40’s style of jewelry design. A good example is the bracelet that is believed to have been designed by Robert Clark. The bracelet has a large amber colored glass flower with a clear crystal bead inside it. The adjacent beadwork around the bracelet is also in shades of cream and amber.
You can also find a brooch designed around the World War 2 period that incorporates several small yellow and red beads in a flower design. The flower designs were a popular choice for this era and were often designed to be very large in appearance. Even though the pieces are large, the subtle colors of the period keep them subdued so they don’t become overpowering pieces of jewelry. The brooch measures 3 1/8 inches by 3 ¼ inches. It can be found selling for about $495 online. The piece is unsigned and does not claim to be the authenticated work of any one particular designer.
The style and designs of the vintage bracelets vary by designer. The Haskell Company was famous for having a lot of skilled craftsmen in their employment. Unfortunately, they also produced several works that are not signed by the designers. This is true for a lot of the pieces that were created by the designer Frank Hess. Although a professional jeweler and person that deals with antique jewelry pieces can find ways of identifying particular designer’s works even when they are unsigned. The Hess pieces use a lot of silver and turquoise in their design.
You can also find a book detailing the Miriam Haskell vintage jewelry lines. The vintage jewelry is also popular among people that collect antique jewelry items. If you have jewelry pieces that you believe may be authentic Miriam Haskell pieces you can have them authenticated by a certified antique jeweler. Many of these pieces are considered quite valuable and sell for a few hundred dollars. The Hess silver and turquoise brooch sells for $300 online. In addition to being rare and original works, the jewelry is also very beautiful and can be worn with some of today’s more formal attire. If you like original styled pieces of jewelry you’ll like the styles from the Miriam Haskell line.