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PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
This is a rare one. Crown Trifari produced a celebrated series of lucite figural pendants during their golden era of 1955–1969, and the Beetle — with its rich associations with ancient Egyptian symbolism, transformation, and protection — stands among the most striking and difficult to find. A thorough search of the secondary market reveals virtually no comparable Crown Trifari Beetle Pendant currently available, making this a genuine collector's opportunity.
The piece features Trifari's signature construction: a molded lucite body set within an intricately detailed gold-tone metal frame, capturing the dimensional quality that made this technique so revolutionary in mid-century jewelry design. At 76 grams, this is a substantial, weighty pendant with real presence.
CONDITION
Vintage Very Good (Collector's Grade B+) — The goldtone metalwork is strong and detailed. In full transparency: one small piece of gold-tone decorative detailing is missing from the beetle's body. This has been carefully noted and photographed. Given the extreme rarity of this piece on the current market, this minor imperfection does not diminish its collectibility or its beauty — it simply tells the story of a well-loved treasure.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Style: Lucite Figural Beetle Pendant Necklace (rare, highly collectible)
- Metal: Gold-tone base metal with intricate detailing
- Pendant Dimensions: 2.66" length x 1.86" width (a bold, commanding presence)
- Chain Length: 28 inches
- Total Weight: 76 grams (substantial)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Hallmark: Crown Trifari with Copyright Symbol (dates piece to 1955–1969)
- Closure: Spring ring clasp
- Era: Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1969
- Known Flaw: One small piece of goldtone decorative detailing is missing from the beetle body (photographed)
GRACE NOTE
The scarab beetle has been a symbol of transformation, resilience, and new beginnings for over three thousand years — from the tombs of the pharaohs to the studios of mid-century American jewelry designers. There is something deeply meaningful about wearing a piece that carries that kind of history on a 28-inch chain. Wear it long over a simple white shirt or a flowing silk blouse. Let it be a conversation piece, a statement of your own transformation and strength. Pieces this rare do not come around twice.
PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
This is a rare one. Crown Trifari produced a celebrated series of lucite figural pendants during their golden era of 1955–1969, and the Beetle — with its rich associations with ancient Egyptian symbolism, transformation, and protection — stands among the most striking and difficult to find. A thorough search of the secondary market reveals virtually no comparable Crown Trifari Beetle Pendant currently available, making this a genuine collector's opportunity.
The piece features Trifari's signature construction: a molded lucite body set within an intricately detailed gold-tone metal frame, capturing the dimensional quality that made this technique so revolutionary in mid-century jewelry design. At 76 grams, this is a substantial, weighty pendant with real presence.
CONDITION
Vintage Very Good (Collector's Grade B+) — The goldtone metalwork is strong and detailed. In full transparency: one small piece of gold-tone decorative detailing is missing from the beetle's body. This has been carefully noted and photographed. Given the extreme rarity of this piece on the current market, this minor imperfection does not diminish its collectibility or its beauty — it simply tells the story of a well-loved treasure.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Style: Lucite Figural Beetle Pendant Necklace (rare, highly collectible)
- Metal: Gold-tone base metal with intricate detailing
- Pendant Dimensions: 2.66" length x 1.86" width (a bold, commanding presence)
- Chain Length: 28 inches
- Total Weight: 76 grams (substantial)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Hallmark: Crown Trifari with Copyright Symbol (dates piece to 1955–1969)
- Closure: Spring ring clasp
- Era: Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1969
- Known Flaw: One small piece of goldtone decorative detailing is missing from the beetle body (photographed)
GRACE NOTE
The scarab beetle has been a symbol of transformation, resilience, and new beginnings for over three thousand years — from the tombs of the pharaohs to the studios of mid-century American jewelry designers. There is something deeply meaningful about wearing a piece that carries that kind of history on a 28-inch chain. Wear it long over a simple white shirt or a flowing silk blouse. Let it be a conversation piece, a statement of your own transformation and strength. Pieces this rare do not come around twice.
