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Trifari Jelly Belly Brooch

Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches
Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches

Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Trifari Retro molded lucite Jelly Belly clip brooches of rose gold plated metal with

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch
Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch

Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare gold washed sterling silver Trifari purple lucite Jelly Belly brooch. Retro style with emerald

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes
Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Norman Bel Geddes Jelly Belly fish brooch designed in 1941. This Jelly Belly Sailfish

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

TRIFARI vintage gold pink glass jelly belly designer brooch
TRIFARI vintage gold pink glass jelly belly designer brooch

TRIFARI vintage gold pink glass jelly belly designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Rabbit Brooch
Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Rabbit Brooch

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Rabbit Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

topaz marquises and a lucite Jelly Belly. 1940's USA. Signed Trifari with Crown, Sterling, Des Pat No

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Trifari Jelly Belly Spider Costume Jewelry Clip
Trifari Jelly Belly Spider Costume Jewelry Clip

Trifari Jelly Belly Spider Costume Jewelry Clip

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

design with a crystal clear jelly belly and blinding clear stones. Marked, Trifari brand logo, Des. Pat

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Amusing Trifari Jelly Belly Pig Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Amusing Trifari Jelly Belly Pig Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

Amusing Trifari Jelly Belly Pig Brooch, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari retro Jelly Belly amusing pig brooch. Designed in 1943 by Alfred Philippe ,this amusing pig

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal, Rhodium

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch
Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch

Trifari Alfred Philippe Jelly Belly Trumpeting Elephant Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Alfred Philippe trumpeting elephant Jelly Belly brooch of gold plated sterling silver

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Frog from the 1940's by Alfred Phillipe. Gold washed sterling with

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly Elephant Clip, 1942
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly Elephant Clip, 1942

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly Elephant Clip, 1942

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Jelly Belly trumpeting Big Elephant clip brooch of rhodium plate base

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Vivid Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Red Eye Crystals Cabochon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Philippe1940s JellyBelly & PearlFlowers GoldPendants SignedChainNecklace
Trifari Philippe1940s JellyBelly & PearlFlowers GoldPendants SignedChainNecklace

Trifari Philippe1940s JellyBelly & PearlFlowers GoldPendants SignedChainNecklace

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Chicago, IL

"dove of peace" with a flora sprig. Unlike the Trifari "jelly belly" brooches, the smaller pendants are

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold

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Rare Large Trifari Jelly Belly Fly Brooch / Insect
Rare Large Trifari Jelly Belly Fly Brooch / Insect

Rare Large Trifari Jelly Belly Fly Brooch / Insect

By Trifari

Located in Litchfield County, CT

This larger size jelly belly fly or bee insect brooch by Trifari is whimsical and rarer. Clear

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Trifari Jelly Belly Stork Pin
Trifari Jelly Belly Stork Pin

Trifari Jelly Belly Stork Pin

By Trifari

Located in Toronto, ON

Trifari sterling silver and Lucite jelly belly stork pin.

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set
Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set

Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 1.78 in

Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in London, GB

Part of Trifari's highly collectable jelly belly series, this matching set was designed by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Jelly Belly Owl Fur Clip by Alfred Philippe
Trifari Jelly Belly Owl Fur Clip by Alfred Philippe

Trifari Jelly Belly Owl Fur Clip by Alfred Philippe

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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in

Trifari Jelly Belly Owl Fur Clip by Alfred Philippe

By Alfred Phillipe

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional 1941 Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Rare Owl Fur Clip Brooch in beautiful condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailboat Brooch
Trifari Jelly Belly Sailboat Brooch

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailboat Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual lucite "jelly belly" sailboat brooch from the late 1930's by Trifari. Set in

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Jelly Belly Crown Pin/Brooch #22555
Vintage Trifari Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Jelly Belly Crown Pin/Brooch #22555

Vintage Trifari Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Jelly Belly Crown Pin/Brooch #22555

By Trifari

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Trifari gold vermeil over sterling silver Jelly Belly Crown Pin/Brooch Alfred Phillippe

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Sterling Silver

Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Sterling Silver Fish Jelly Belly Brooch
Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Sterling Silver Fish Jelly Belly Brooch

Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Sterling Silver Fish Jelly Belly Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Alfred Philippe Crown Trifari Sterling Silver Fish Brooch condition some tarnishing to the

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.0*2.4 cm. Weight: 15 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch, Gold Tone Very good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch, Gold Tone Very good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Vivid Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Red Eye Crystals Cabochon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Camellia Brooch, Alfred Philippe
Rare Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Camellia Brooch, Alfred Philippe

Rare Trifari Sterling Jelly Belly Camellia Brooch, Alfred Philippe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

spectacular collectible "jelly belly" brooch. 1940's USA. 2.25" X 2". Marked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Chick in Egg Jelly Belly brooch in gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

TRIFARI BOOCH Hand  holding a Jelly Belly ball, sterling goldplated, 1950's USA
TRIFARI BOOCH Hand  holding a Jelly Belly ball, sterling goldplated, 1950's USA

TRIFARI BOOCH Hand holding a Jelly Belly ball, sterling goldplated, 1950's USA

By Trifari

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A brooch in the shape of an elegant, slender hand holding a Jelly Belly ball between thumb and

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Trfifari "Jelly Belly" Flower Brooch
Trfifari "Jelly Belly" Flower Brooch

Trfifari "Jelly Belly" Flower Brooch

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H 2.25 in W 2 in D 0.75 in

Trfifari "Jelly Belly" Flower Brooch

By Trifari

Located in Chicago, IL

components designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. They are commonly referred to as "Jelly Bellies" because

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's
Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's

Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's

By Trifari

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Trifari Sterling Pat Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1940's Trifari Jelly Belly Sea Turtle Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940's Trifari Jelly Belly Sea Turtle Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940's Trifari Jelly Belly Sea Turtle Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

By Trifari

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This striking vintage 1940's Trifari brooch features a jelly belly sea turtle with a clear Lucite

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set
Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set

Vintage Trifari Jelly Belly Shell Set

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in London, GB

Part of Trifari's highly collectable jelly belly series, this matching set was designed by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Rare Trifari Large Jelly Belly Swan
Rare Trifari Large Jelly Belly Swan

Rare Trifari Large Jelly Belly Swan

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Litchfield County, CT

1940s large jelly belly swan in good condition with mild overall wear to the finish one age issue

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

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Elegant Trifari Ruby Necklace

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Elegant Trifari Ruby Necklace

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

1950s collar by Trifari. Lovely workmanship, completely articulated with emerald cut faux rubies each dangling from pave and rose gold links. Very glamorous and exquisite quality. 14...

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Vintage Trifari Crown Alfred Phillipe Green Crystal Fur / Dress Clip in Gold

Vintage Trifari Crown Alfred Phillipe Green Crystal Fur / Dress Clip in Gold

By Trifari

Located in Milford, DE

A Trifari Crown fur/dress clip designed by Alfred Phillipe during his time at Trifari. Features a large pale-emerald green colored crystal set in an open back, dual prong, clip bezel.

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Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s

Vintage Crown Trifari Crystal Swirl Earrings 1940s

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Rare Trifari "Esplanade" Suite with Original Box

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Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Set, Alfred Phillipe

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Trifari Jelly Belly Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact trifari jelly belly brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect trifari jelly belly brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a trifari jelly belly brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Trifari and Alfred Phillipe are consistently popular. When shopping for a trifari jelly belly brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Trifari Jelly Belly Brooch?

Prices for a trifari jelly belly brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $7,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,495.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.