This vintage Trifari orb brooch was part of the Trifari coronation jewels made in 1953 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II`s ascension to the throne.
This was not the first Royal connection for Trifari as a decade earlier the American company was called upon to make the British Royal Air Force emblems with all profits supporting the war effort.
Prior to the 1950’s, costume jewellery designs were patented, a long & costly process. In the fast business of fashion, manufacturers often settled for "Pat. Pend." as stamped on these
Trifari crown earrings with matching pin.
This all changed in the 1955 legal case in favour of Trifari who took the bold step to stamp the copyright symbol instead of applying for a patent. In this case the judge decided costume jewellery may be "works of art" entitled to copyright protection leading Trifari to win it`s case against a competitor.
Not only was this a major step in the status of costume jewellery, but also it terms of practicality as the copyright symbol is much easier than applying for a patent.
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