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At the focal point are two prong set cabochon faux moonstones decorated with bezel set & prong set faceted sapphire and ruby colour glass stones. At the bottom there is a row of blue baguettes and the entire crown is finished with pave set rhinestones. Stamped on the back `Trifari` with a crown above the T, `sterling` and `Des Pat No 137542`. Included is a photo of the original 1944 patent submitted by Alfred Philippe whose crown designs were so popular Trifari incorporated a crown into it`s mark in the 1940`s. Very good vintage condition with age related rubbing to the vermeil. Gift box included.

Italian immigrant Gustavo Trifari formed Trifari in 1912 producing high quality costume jewellery. Trifari crowns became a signature piece for the company and the crown symbol was incorporated into the company`s trademark by the 1950`s. Read more about vintage Trifari jewelry (jewellery) on our Blog.

Vermeil is sterling silver coated with gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must be at least 10 carat (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometres thick. Vermeil was used in the 1940`s when resources were limited and this is part of it`s appeal to collectors.