1940s Crown Trifari Rhinestone Necklace of Grapes feed-gender-unisex fashion and design

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which takes away the sharp edges

Since the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century

The Queen’s Life Guard is conducted by soldiers of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Horse Guards

The quatrefoil design – with its four-lobed shape – was a favourite motif in Edwardian and Belle Époque jewellery

1940s Crown Trifari Rhinestone Necklace of Grapes feed-gender-unisex fashion and designA beautiful 1940s Crown Trifari necklace signed Trifari, Corp., Pat. Pend., indicating an early design awaiting patent approval. A hallmark often associated with Alfred Philippes work for the house. Philippe, previously a designer for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, brought fine jewellery techniques to Trifari, and this piece has all the hallmarks of his style: graceful lines, layered metalwork and sparkling, well set rhinestones. The central motif