French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe

Walrus playing ball, Brooch of French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe from the collection ‘Jelly Belly’, gilded silver, transparent lucite, rock crystal imitating ruby and sapphire. 1940. 6 cm. £ 400-500 CRIS
French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe
A talented French jewelry designer, Alfred Philippe was the chief designer of the iconic American jewelry company Trifari. In fact, it was he who brought success to “Trifari”, having worked in the company as the chief designer from 1930 to 1968. Philippe’s jewelry was sold through such prestigious companies as “Cartier” and “Van Cliff and Arpels.”
Noteworthy, created by Philippe designs are masterpieces of costume jewelry, now the prices for many of his ornaments can cost thousands of dollars.
One of the most popular collections, produced under the direction of Alfred Philippe in the 1940s – was “Jelly Belly“, released during the Second World War. Their design included animal figures, mostly birds and fish.
Also, crown brooches released in 1941 and signed “Trifari Sterling” and “Pat. Pend”. Brooch in the form of a crown continued to be one of the most famous and favorite ornaments of “Trifari”, reissued in 1951, 1955, 1960 and in the late 1960s. Among other notable designs are patriotic pieces with the American flag, eagles, glorifying the American Armed Forces of the Second World War.

Crown brooch. Gilded silver, sapphire and ruby cabochons, emerald crystals, ruby, emerald and transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. 4.5 cm £ 120-150 CRIS

Made on Alfred Philippe’s design Necklace and earrings for the first lady of the USA Mami Eisenhower. 1950s. Diameter 38 cm, earrings 3 cm £ 400-500 CRIS
French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe

Elephant’s head brooch. Metal, gilding, rhinestone, artificial pearls, ruby crystals. 1930. 5 cm £ 200-250 ROX

Bird of Paradise brooch. Gold plated silver, red, blue and transparent rhinestone. Length 9 cm £ 400 RG

Brooch and earrings. Emerald, ruby and sapphire crystal. 1930’s. Brooch 6.5 cm, Earrings 2.5 cm ROX £ 185-250

Crab brooch from the collection of Jelly Belly. Gold plated silver, gray lucite, rock crystal. 1940’s. 7.5 cm. £ 600-670 TR

Crown brooch. Gilded silver, emerald, ruby and transparent rock crystal, artificial pearls. 1940’s. 5.5 cm £ 180-200 TR

Crows in the tree brooch. Silver-coated metal, enamel, rock crystal. 1930’s. d 5.75 cm. £ 200-335 ROX

Duck in an egg Brooch from the collection of Jelly Belly. metal, gilding, rhinestone, coral cabochons. 1930’s. 5 cm £ 735-865 TR

Emerald glass, gilded silver, blue glass, transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. Brooch 6,25 cm, Earrings 3 cm £ 180-200 CRIS

Fur clip. Gold plated silver, black enamel, blue cabochons, rock crystal. 1940’s. 7.5 cm. £ 900-1000 CRIS

Fleur-de-lys brooch-crown, medieval motive, stylized vegetative forms. Silver, transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. 6.25 cm £ 185-200 TR

Flower brooch and earrings. Rhodium plated metal. Pink crystals, rock crystal. 1940’s. £ 400-670 ROX

Fly brooch. Metal, gilding, lucite, blue and aquamarine cabochons, ruby and transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. 4.5 cm ROX £ 115-165

Gooseberries Brooch. Silver and gilded silver, transparent rock crystal. 1930’s. 7.5 cm. £ 135-200 ROX
French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe

Hyacinth brooch Cold enamel and transparent rhinestone. 1940’s. Ancient and rare decoration £ 450-500 CRIS

Leaf Brooch. Gold plated silver, green and transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. Brooch 9 cm, Earrings 2,5 cm £ 200-270 ROX

Maltese cross brooch. Blue cabochons, metal, gilding, blue enamel, rock crystal. 1950’s. 6.25 cm £ 70-80 CRIS

Moth, Butterfly brooch. Rhodium, emerald cabochons, enamel, rock crystal. 1930’s. 4 cm. £ 100-170 ROX

Ring-watch in the form of a dragon’s head. Transparent rock crystal, green cabochons. 1960’s. 6.5 cm. £ 115-165ROX

Snake Brooch and earrings. Metal, gilding, artificial rubies and emeralds. Brooch 6.25 cm, earrings 2.5 cm. £ 250 RG

Swan lake brooch, blue and dark ruby enamel, transparent rock crystal, silver. 1940’s. 7 cm. £ 470-670

US Flag brooch. Metal, gilding, blue and red enamel, transparent rock crystal. 1940’s. 6 cm. £ 135-200