Trifari 1940's Hawaiian Lei, Full Parure

NWS 9-1071

~ How often do you come upon a full set like this, with every single piece in super condition, all intact, after 60 + years?? WOW!!!

~ The necklace has 3 lovely flowers, and the largest one at the center is a double-flower (with two tiers)

~ Necklace is comprised of a double golden snake chain, ending in a folding clasp. Necklace measures 14.75" long and the flower in the center is 1.5" across

~ All the petals in these flowers are made of white, poured glass (or milk glass), and each petal has a fold at its center giving it depth and interest (in other words, the petals aren't flat); each petal has been bezel set into a goldtone metal "frame", and at the center of each flower is a goldtone, cross hatched "button"

~ The bracelet has 7 flowers covering its full length, each flower is a link, with the flower at the center the largest:  it measures 1 1/8" wide, while the 6 surrounding flowers measure 1" wide

~ Bracelet measures slightly over 7" long and has a folding clasp

~ Earrings have the identical design, and measure 1" across; they are clips

~ The brooch has a lovely, curving, golden stem and measures 1.25" wide and 1.75" high;  swivel-head safety clasp on back

~ All pieces are marked "Trifari" with the crown logo above the "T"

~ Part of this set is featured in the book, Costume Jewelry, A Practical Handbook & Value Guide, by Fred Rezazadeh, p. 148

c. 1940, in excellent condition, with slight wear to gold plating on the reverse

Price =  $325.00

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