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✦ PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
In the world of vintage costume jewelry collecting, few pieces generate more excitement than a Crown Trifari Jelly Belly. This enchanting Owl Pendant Necklace represents one of the most beloved and sought-after design innovations of the mid-20th century — a molded, translucent lucite cabochon set into a gold-tone metal frame to create the illusion of a glowing, dimensional body. Produced between 1955 and 1969 under the Crown Trifari hallmark with copyright symbol, this whimsical owl features a vivid green lucite belly that catches the light with a warm, jewel-like luminosity. Trifari's figural pieces from this era are highly collectible, and the owl — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and grace — is among the most charming of the series. Finding one in this condition, with its original chain, is a genuine collector's find.✦ CONDITION
Vintage Excellent — This piece presents beautifully. The green lucite belly is bright with no crazing, cloudiness, or chips. The gold-tone metalwork retains excellent plating with no significant loss. The original chain is intact and functional. A truly exceptional example.✦ DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Style: Jelly Belly Figural Owl Pendant Necklace — whimsical, highly collectible
- Metal: Gold-tone base metal
- Lucite: Green — warm, jewel-like luminosity, no crazing or damage
- Pendant Dimensions: 2.37" length × 1.40" width
- Chain Length: 28"
- Weight: 44g
- Hallmarks / Signatures: Crown Trifari with Copyright Symbol (dates piece to 1955–1969)
- Closure: Spring ring clasp
- Era: Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1969
✦ GRACE NOTE
The owl has always been a symbol of quiet wisdom — and what could be more fitting for a woman who has spent a lifetime gathering it? Wear this charming pendant over a camel-colored cashmere sweater or a classic navy blazer. It is the kind of piece that makes people stop mid-conversation and say, "Where did you get that?" And you can smile and simply say, "It's Crown Trifari." That is all the explanation needed.
✦ PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
In the world of vintage costume jewelry collecting, few pieces generate more excitement than a Crown Trifari Jelly Belly. This enchanting Owl Pendant Necklace represents one of the most beloved and sought-after design innovations of the mid-20th century — a molded, translucent lucite cabochon set into a gold-tone metal frame to create the illusion of a glowing, dimensional body. Produced between 1955 and 1969 under the Crown Trifari hallmark with copyright symbol, this whimsical owl features a vivid green lucite belly that catches the light with a warm, jewel-like luminosity. Trifari's figural pieces from this era are highly collectible, and the owl — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and grace — is among the most charming of the series. Finding one in this condition, with its original chain, is a genuine collector's find.
✦ CONDITION
Vintage Excellent — This piece presents beautifully. The green lucite belly is bright with no crazing, cloudiness, or chips. The gold-tone metalwork retains excellent plating with no significant loss. The original chain is intact and functional. A truly exceptional example.
✦ DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Style: Jelly Belly Figural Owl Pendant Necklace — whimsical, highly collectible
- Metal: Gold-tone base metal
- Lucite: Green — warm, jewel-like luminosity, no crazing or damage
- Pendant Dimensions: 2.37" length × 1.40" width
- Chain Length: 28"
- Weight: 44g
- Hallmarks / Signatures: Crown Trifari with Copyright Symbol (dates piece to 1955–1969)
- Closure: Spring ring clasp
- Era: Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1969
✦ GRACE NOTE
The owl has always been a symbol of quiet wisdom — and what could be more fitting for a woman who has spent a lifetime gathering it? Wear this charming pendant over a camel-colored cashmere sweater or a classic navy blazer. It is the kind of piece that makes people stop mid-conversation and say, "Where did you get that?" And you can smile and simply say, "It's Crown Trifari." That is all the explanation needed.