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.
Find a wide range of vintage Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone rhinestone enamel anchor designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone faux amber designer beaded necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with faux amber beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage Trifari Pearl Torsade Necklace 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Trifari Pearl Shell Collar. A gorgeous clam design clasp finishes rows of pearls strung in a torsade style. Eternal elegance with a playful twist. Trifari are undoubtedly A...
Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco inspired Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch. Featuring a wonderfully crafted solid sterling vermeil silver stylised leaf set with four adorable moonstones and paste chatons in white and contrasting red. An exceptional piece of Crown Trifari jewellery...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 5...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone swirl enamel designer clamper bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone amber lucite designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 54 ❤️...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone leaf designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VI...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone glass amethyst topaz designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone cross designer necklace with tags
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤...
Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960 The elegant canine brooch is designed with an endearing poodle with impressed gilt metal detail that emulates dog fur...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone white cabochon designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤...
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...
Gold Plate
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Pave and Baguette Choker Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Pave and Baguette Choker Circa 1960s. This is a link choker featuring pavé with baguettes underneath on each piece, and it then continues with the same patte...
Mixed Metal
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Crystals Triangle Trio Ball Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Red Navy Green Triangle Trio Circle Round Ball Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️...
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone crown royal jewel rhinestone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 4...
TRIFARI crown vintage sugned leaf gold rhinestone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Trifari, Alfred Phillipe Clair de Lune Hinged Bangle
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe, Clair de Lune collectible and elegant hinged bangle bracelet of gold plated metal, crystal rhinestones and faux demilune cut moonstones and rubies. Marked: ...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer chain pendant necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • pendant is 2 1/2” by 2 5/8” chain is 28” long CONDITION • very good vintage co...
Elegant Trifari Pave and Sapphire Crystal Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Pave and Faux Sapphire Wave collar from the 1950's. Articulated links of pave crystals set with sapphire oval pastes. Adjustable 14-15.75". 1 cm wid...
Rhodium
TRIFARI crown signed silver black modernist rhinestone designer runway necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • 25" long, pendant is 3 7/8" by 2" CONDITION • excellent vintage ...
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold plated baguette rhinestones clamper bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold plated with rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel flower designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone glass designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️...
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Bead Brooch from the 1960's. Dozens of faceted olive crystal balls are set into the body of the brooch. 2" x 1.75". 1960's USA.
Gilt Metal
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearl clip on designer earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
Trifari Rose Gold Pave Pansy Link Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Rose Gold Plate Pansy Link Necklace from the 1940's with pave accents. Each link is a pierced floral with crystals. 16" x .65". 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
$1,350 / set
Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch Set
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch and earring set from the 1960's. Done in a David Webb style with faux cab coral and emeralds with enamel. Crest bro...
Gilt Metal
TRIFARI signed vintage silver tone modernist designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️ ...
$183Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 24" Gilt & Black Cord Twisted Chain Necklace by Trifari, 1970s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 24" length - Gold plated - Black nylon cord - Clasp closure - By Trifari (signed near clasp) - Circa 1970s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone pearl designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold plated with faux pearls • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
Vintage TRIFARI crown silver tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ V...
Gold
TRIFARI crown signed silver tone glass designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone grape small designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VI...
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone enamel designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️ ...
TRIFARI signed gold tone chunky chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
Vintage 1950's brushed gold leaf Trifari link Bracelet 1950s Trifari jewellery
By Trifari
Located in Nashville, TN
This spectacular 1950's link bracelet, finished in a textural brushed gold finish, is the perfect statement piece to add to your jewellery collection. Each link showcases a double le...
Mixed Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold pearl tree designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
TRIFARI crown signed silver tone designer brooch earrings set
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch and earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage Trifari Pave Pear Choker Necklace, Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Pave and Pear Choker Circa 1960s. This is a link choker featuring pavé separated by a piece of baguette, with pear-shaped diamante accents placed on top, including on...
Mixed Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold tone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Trifari Fanciful Bolo Style Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Fanciful Bolo Style Necklace with a horned mask figure pendant. The gilt motif is fixed on the necklace and does not slide. 1970's USA. Necklace 19...
Gilt Metal
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone carved lucite designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ...
Vintage TRIFARI Crown silver leaf designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️...
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Open Heart Brooch By Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" x 1.4" - Gold plated - By Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Gilded Scroll Pendant Necklace With Double Chain By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Longest chain measures 28" with second 20" tiered chain - Gold plated - 1.75" x 2" ornate scroll pendant...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer post earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 54 ❤️...
Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking and Rare Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on blackened bronze finish metal. Watch does run, 7" x 1.25". Large...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari Sterling dating it to the 1940's. 18" graduated with origina...
Sterling Silver
TRIFARI crown signed silver modernist vintage designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VIN...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone black resin designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with resin • vintage designer earrings - with original tag MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of...
Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Leaves Link Bracelet circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny leaves link bracelet. Measuring length 17.9 cm / 7 inches by width 1.2 cm / .47 inch. This classic Trifari bracelet is circa 1960s. It's lovely simple design will complement many outfits. Trifari was a talented jeweller who was born in Naples but emigrated to New York in 1902. Gustavo Trifari began his own business in 1918 when he met Leo Kraussman. They were joined by Carl Fishel, in 1925. In 1975 the company was bought by Hallmark, and since then has been taken over by several companies. In 2000 production was finally moved overseas which brought an end to high quality signed Trifari jewellery.
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
Rare Diane Love for Trifari Russian Icon Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Diane Love for Trifari Russian Icon Necklace from the 1970's. Based on an 18th Century Russian Traveling Icon, reimagined into a necklace with...
Gilt Metal
Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Ring
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Ring from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on large central arch with hammered gold metal shank. Central motif 1.25" long by .33"...
Gilt Metal
Daisy Flower Poured Frosted Glass Dimensional Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1" in diameter - Gold plated - Poured frosted glass petals - Clip on earring back...