Rare 1950s Crown Trifari White Apple Bracelet, Alfred Phillipe Era

Product Information  

Elevate your collection with this exquisite 1950s charm bracelet from the iconic American costume jewellery house, Crown Trifari. Attributed to the legendary designer Alfred Philippe (formerly of Cartier), this piece is part of the collectible “White Apple” series produced circa 1956. The bracelet is crafted in gold-plated 'Trifanium' and features a strand of luminous white milk glass lucite beads leading to a focal open-work circular charm with sculpted “melon-cut” ribbed glass berries and smooth milk glass leaves, a perfect representation of the mid-century “Fruit Salad” aesthetic.

An ideal summer statement piece - or an elegant vintage touch for bridal wear.

Details:

• Designer: Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari

• Era: 1956, Mid-Century Modern

• Materials: White moulded milk glass, Trifanium gold-plated alloy

• Length: 18 cm | 7 inches (will fit a small/medium size wrist)

• Charm: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)

• Closure: Spring ring clasp

• Hallmarks: Crown Trifari with copyright symbol

Collection Notes:

• Part of the 1950s milk glass fruit series (apples, pears, berries)

• Charm often nicknamed “watermelon” by collectors

• Described in vintage catalogues as “poured milk glass” or “ribbed melon-cut” fruit

Condition:

• Very good vintage condition.
  

Trifari is one of the most sought-after and collectible vintage jewelry brands of the 20th century. Founded by Gustavo Trifari in 1925, the company’s designers included talents trained at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, most notably Alfred Philippe, who became Trifari’s head designer in 1930. Trifari jewelry is celebrated for its high-quality craftsmanship and iconic costume designs. Pieces marked "Crown Trifari" (produced from the late 1930s until 1969) are among the most desirable to collectors.

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