Crown Trifari Alfred Philippe Diamanté Royal Plume Feather Brooch — Rhodium & Rhinestones

A true collector's piece. This Crown Trifari Royal Plume feather brooch was designed under the creative direction of Alfred Philippe — the master craftsman who came to Trifari from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels in 1930 and remained until his death in 1968. The Royal Plume is one of his most celebrated silhouettes: a sweeping, naturalistic feather pavé-set with round and baguette rhinestones in a rhodium-plated body engineered to capture and reflect light at every angle.

✦ PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE

Alfred Philippe brought the vocabulary of fine jewelry — the craftsmanship, the stone-setting, the design sensibility — to costume jewelry at a scale that made it accessible without sacrificing artistry. The Royal Plume is considered one of his signature achievements. This piece bears the Crown Trifari hallmark without a copyright symbol, dating it to before 1955 and placing it firmly within Philippe's most celebrated period of production. Finding one with stones this intact is genuinely rare.

✦ CONDITION

Very good to excellent vintage condition. One stone on the stem shows slight discoloration — minor and consistent with age. All other stones are intact and sparkling. Rollover clasp functions correctly. It is notably difficult to find this brooch with its stones this complete.

✦ DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Crown Trifari — Alfred Philippe era
• Style: Royal Plume — curved feather/frond silhouette
• Finish: Rhodium-plated
• Stones: Pavé-set round rhinestones and baguette crystal accents (diamanté — faceted glass designed to mimic fine diamond sparkle)
• Dimensions: Approx. 2" × 2"
• Weight: 25 grams
• Closure: Rollover clasp
• Hallmark: Crown Trifari, no copyright (pre-1955)
• Era: Circa 1930s–1955

✦ GRACE NOTE

"A brooch this extraordinary was not made to live in a box. Wear it — on a lapel, pinned to a scarf, anchored to an evening bag — and be prepared to be stopped mid-room. This is the kind of piece that makes people ask, and gives you a story worth telling. Wear it with grace."

Care: Store flat on a soft surface to protect the rhinestones. Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Avoid moisture, perfume, and ultrasonic cleaners. Rhodium plating is durable but benefits from gentle handling.

All items are securely packaged and will ship within 3 to 4 business days. We maintain a smoke-free environment to ensure the highest standards for our customers.

Wear: Apply cosmetics, perfumes, and hairsprays before putting on your jewelry. Avoid wearing pieces during strenuous activity or in water.

Storage: Store flat in a cool, dry environment, ideally in a lined jewelry box or a separate pouch to prevent scratching.

Cleaning: Gently wipe down after wear with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Never use liquid jewelry cleaners or harsh abrasives on vintage metals or stones.