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Imitation star sapphire bracelet

Trifari, Krussman & Fishel (American, founded 1925)
American
1930–1937

Medium/Technique Metal, glass
Dimensions Length x width: 17 × 2 cm (6 11/16 × 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Carole Tanenbaum
Accession Number2018.3853
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Americas

DescriptionThis flexible white metal diamante bracelet features three imitation star sapphire cabochons set within a bed of round and baguette rhinestones. The bracelet fastens around the wrist with a tab-insert clasp.
Signed KTF
ProvenanceBetween about 1970s and 2018, acquired by Carole Tanenbaum, Toronto, Ontario [see note]; 2018, gift of Carole Tanenbaum to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2018)

NOTE: This is part of a large collection of costume jewelry given to the MFA in 2018, which had been built over about 40 years.