Very RARE Art Deco KTF Trifari Pave, Ruby & Aquamarine Paste Dress Clip NR
Item History & Price
Very RAREArt Deco KTF Trifari Pave, Ruby & Aquamarine Paste Dress Clip ~NR~ Here’san EXQUISITE, and highly sought after classic 1930s TKF/KTF Trifari Art Deco dress clip. It’scomprised of a large central emerald-cut AQUAMARINEflanked by vertical rows of RUBY baguettesand pavé diamantes set in a pierced geometric shield-shaped motif. This is anearly Alfred Phillipe design and is EXTREMELY RARE, especially in this unique colorwaywhich presages the 1940s retro style in j...ewelry! DressClip: 1” x 1 9/16”Materials: PavéDiamantes, Emeral-Cut Aquamarine and Ruby Baguette Paste set in Heavily Rhodium-platedWhite MetalClosure:Dress ClipMarked:40 (Stone Setter’s Mark)Company: KTF (TrifariKrussman & Fishel): Attributed based on the design, construction and use ofone of the characteristic 1930s KTF dress clip findings. See photo #5 of a KTFTrifari black enamel bangle with a pair of identical clip-mates dress clips indiamante and sapphire paste.Designer: Alfred Phillipe (attributed)Alfred Philippe: TheParisian born Alfred Philippe trained at the prestigious design school ‘L’EcoleBoulle.’ After emigrating to the US he worked as a fine jewelry designer forWilliam Scheer Inc., one of the foremost manufacturing jewelers of the Art Decoera! Scheer created items for Cartier & Van Cleef & Arpels, andPhilippe was responsible for several full collections for these prestigioushouses. Following the Crash in 1929, Philippe moved to Trifari as a designereventually becoming the head designer where he continued to work until hisretirement in 1968. His fine jewelry experience strongly influenced his designswhich were characterized by an extremely refined sensibility and used preciousjewelry manufacturing techniques. This is epitomized by his Fruit Salad and ‘IndianStyle’ designs that mimicked the Art Deco jewelry made by Cartier (in 1928) forthe maharajah of Patiala.Date: Circa 1935Reference: Photo #5shows a KTF black enamel bangle with a pair of identical detachable clip-matesdress clips crafted in sapphire and diamante paste.Condition:Excellent Important Notes: I DO NOT sell on approval! ALL items are vintage andtherefore will have age-related “wear” or “patina”. Please be aware that thereare NO refunds for buyer’s remorse. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!!! This DAZZLING clip is an EXTRAORDINARY find for the discriminating collector of fine ArtDeco jewelry. It has the look of fine rubies, aquamarines, and diamonds set inplatinum at a fraction of the price, and would make a wonderful gift foryourself or someone very special. Why not splurge on this unique piece ofjewelry history designed by Trifari’s famous head designer Alfred Philippe, whowas responsible for creating fine jewelry masterpieces for both Cartier and VanCleef & Arpels. Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to own this MAGNIFICENT example of a classic HIGH ART DECO dress clip!!!
