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Costume jewelry maker Trifari is widely loved for its fine craftsmanship and complex designs for necklaces, brooches and other jewelry and accessories.

The company was formed in New York during the early 1920s, when its partners Gustavo Trifari (who descended from a family of jewelers), Leo Krussman and Carl Fishel (business associates in hair-ornament manufacturing) recognized, as other designers during the Art Deco era such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel had, that fashion trends for affordable jewelry for everyday wear represented an opportunity (and that the popularity of shorter hairstyles didn’t bode well for their haircomb business).

Initially called Trifari, Krussman and Fishel Jewelry (T.K.F.), the trio eventually shortened their brand’s name, at the suggestion of an advertising professional, to Trifari in order to evoke the romance of Gustavo’s native Italy.

The hiring of French designer Alfred Philippe as head designer in 1930 was pivotal to Trifari’s success. A master craftsman who had worked with both Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, Philippe set about establishing the same high-quality standards of materials and craftsmanship in the design of fashion jewelry and trained other Trifari artisans to do the same. Settings were delicate; crystals were hand set; designs, which sometimes featured dazzling floral motifs or exquisite depictions of marine life, were sophisticated and elegant, having both the look and feel of fine jewelry. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower wore a Trifari parure of faux pearls to her husband’s presidential inauguration in 1953 and Trifari glass pearls to his inaugural ball in 1957.

Before retiring in 1968, Philippe created Trifari’s most recognizable designs. In the 1930s, when the company was custom-making accessories for the stars of Broadway musicals, it was the crown motif: These brooches became so often identified with the brand that a crown was eventually incorporated into the trademark. In the 1940s, the “Jelly Bellies” inspired affection as well as knockoffs; these were animals, birds and insects sporting a “belly” of clear Lucite. Clip-Mates were another favorite and a technical marvel — two dress clips that, joined together, created a brooch.

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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Creator: Trifari
Trifari Vintage Necklace Statement Collar Black & Gold 1970s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Dating to the 70s this is a fabulous piece of Trifari. This particular Trifari necklace is unusual in that it is highly stylised. Centering on a strongly modernist design the geometr...
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Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Link Design Necklace circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny link design necklace. Length 39.7 cm / 15.6 inches by width 8 mm / .3 inch. The necklace has a double ...
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Vintage Trifari Sterling Silver 1950s Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage Trifari 1950s Necklace A super cool and rare sterling silver padlock pendant from Trifari, one of the world's most famous costume jewellers. Made in the US in the 1950s, thi...
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Sterling Silver

Trifari Gold Plated Brushed and Shiny Leaves Link Necklace circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari gold plated brushed and shiny leaves link necklace. Measuring length 39.5 cm / 15.5 inches including the extension chain with the Trifari logo charm, by width 1.3 cm / .5 inch. This classic Trifari necklace...
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Trifari Silver Tone Rhinestone Tremblant Pendant and Necklace circa 1950s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Trifari silver tone necklace with rhinestone baguettes, and featuring a rhinestone pendant with a teardrop tremblant. The necklace measures len...
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Trifari White Pour Glass and Gold Floral Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari wonderful white pour glass is combined with gold hardware as well as white glass beads. The length measures 13", with 2 3/4" chain to lengthen if desired. The width...
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Trifari Retro Aquamarine Parure
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Trifari gold washed sterling silver retro demiparure circa 1940. Can be worn as bracelet and necklace or as an extra long necklace. Superb quality 1940s USA. Excellent condition. necklace 15 inches...
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Trifari Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari pendant necklace of brushed silver and gilt metal, 1970's USA. Excellent condition. L28" ,chain. L3.50". W 3.50" pendant.
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Trifari 1940s Retro Style Faux Topaz Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari 1940s retro style necklace , atomic center station, large square faux topaz stone , necklace sides of flexible snake chains 16"center2.50x1.75
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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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Trifari Vintage Art Deco Style Rhinestone Pendant Necklace - 1950's
By Trifari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trifari Vintage Art Deco Style Gold Marquis & Rhinestone Pendant Necklace - 1950's. This short necklace is in very good vintage condition and is signed...
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Trifari Retro Citrine Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Retro style Trifari necklace with snake chain and center motif with large faux citrine circa 1940. Soft yellow gold with pink undertone.
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Trifari Snake Chain
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari snake necklace that closes upon itself. Faceted faux emeralds along the tail,head with faux ruby cabochon eyes along with pave accents.Ton...
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Trifari more necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Trifari more necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. We have 13 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.
Questions About Trifari More Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The difference between Trifari and Crown Trifari comes down to age. When Gustavo Trifari founded his eponymous jewelry house in 1904, the hallmark he used on pieces was a simple T. Around 1937, Trifari began adding a crown to its hallmarks. As a result, Crown Trifari jewelry tends to include newer vintage pieces, while regular Trifari jewelry includes both vintage and antique pieces. Explore a wide variety of Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Trifari was always diligent in marking its jewelry, and the mark has evolved over the years. There were a few pieces in the early years that went unmarked, but those pieces are extremely rare. Costume jewelry maker Trifari is widely beloved for its fine craftsmanship and complex designs for necklaces, brooches and other accessories. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Trifari jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether Trifari jewelry is real gold depends on its age. Jewelry produced by the brand between 1904 and 1946 usually features genuine gold, but newer pieces typically do not. In 1947, the jewelry maker introduced a patented metal alloy called Trifanium. Its unique properties made the metal able to resist tarnishing and allowed it to be plated with other metals to create a gold- or silver-tone finish. Trifari called this gold jewelry golden-toned Trifanium. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Trifari jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most highly sought after vintage jewelry brands, Trifari was in operation from the 1910s until the year 2000. After a long and colorful history, Trifari continues to make jewelry as a Liz Claiborne subsidiary. On 1stDibs, get the real deal and shop vintage Trifari jewelry from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Designer Alfred Philippe was the head designer for Trifari from 1930 until 1968. Philippe was also a designer for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arples and became very popular and well-known for his creations. One of his big fans was the First Lady of the United States, Mamie Eisenhower. Shop a collection of authentic Trifari jewelry and brooches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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