Late 1970s Kunio Matsumoto for Trifari Modernistic Necklace turquoise The lightweight brooch is signed

The lightweight brooch is signed Crown TRIFARI© on the back and closes with a locking C clasp

was introduced circa 1972

It is appropriately named since the brooch resembles a silver-tone ribbon that loops around to form a circle

and blue hour-glass shaped beads

Late 1970s Kunio Matsumoto for Trifari Modernistic Necklace turquoise The lightweight brooch is signedThis fantastic, modernistic necklace is by Kunio Matsumoto, a Japanese architect whose designs were part of the crown Trifari lines from the late 1970s. His designs are sought after and highly collectible. This particular necklace features an eye catching 3 W x 1 H enameled center piece. The textured center piece changes from gold to olive gold depending on the lighting. Four strands of silver tone box chains hold the piece. It closes with a fold over