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.
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...
Vintage Trifari by Kunio Matsumoto Rare Grapevine Necklace & Brooch Set 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy and incredibly beautiful vintage Trifari Kunio Matsumoto necklace and brooch demi-parure. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese arch...
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Trifari Vintage Gold Open Wreath Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden open-wreath-style motif. The perfect touch of class by Trifari! Gold filled. Marks / hallma...
Gold-filled
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Trifari pin, featuring a golden, abstract, floral-inspired motif in the traditional Trifari style. Gold-filled. Marks / hallmarks: Trifa...
Gold-filled
Bohemian Pendant Necklace Trifari
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'Crown Trifari' yellow gold-plated rope chain and pendant necklace, by fashion costume jewelry company, Trifari, Bohemian chic, circa 1960s, USA. Beautiful design and cra...
Gold, Gold Plate
$135Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone bow 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 49 ❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Trifari Vintage Rare Gold White Pearls Aurora Pink Orange Crystals Swirl Set
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Orange Enamel Spiral Twist Flower Floral White Pearls Aurora Crystals 2 Gift Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some of light...
Gold Plate
$311Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Black Resin Mod Teardrop Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 27" length gilded snake chain - 2.5" x 1.6" pendant - Black resin - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso & hangtag) - Circa 1960s ...
Trifari 1950s Rhinestone Swirl Design Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, England
This eternally stylish jewellery set was created by Trifari in the 1950s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little darkening to a few of the rhinestones due to ageing. This is only ...
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & White Enamel Abstract Leaf Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" tall - White enamel - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Thi...
Enamel
$183Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Vintage Trifari Leaf Earrings 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super stylish pair of vintage Trifari leaf earrings. Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Gold plated m...
Gold Plate
$195Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone pearl designer clip earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Trifari Gold Tone with Multi Color Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari wonderful gilded gold vermeil hardware is paired with multi-colors of red, white and blue beads. The necklace measures 46" in total length. Necklace is signed.
Trifari 1960s Gold Plate, Enamel and Rhinestone Vintage Cuff and Earrings Set
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, England
This eternally stylish jewellery set was created by Trifari in the 1960s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of crazing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. Th...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Trifari Diamante Brooch, Circa 1937
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante Brooch Circa 1937. The markings indicate a date range of 1937 to 1955. The brooch is crafted with baguettes, and the flowers are formed into pear shapes. It...
Mixed Metal
Signed Trifari silver bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari silver-toned, highly polished "leaf" bracelet is signed on the clasp's closing. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" in length, 5/8" in width.
Stainless Steel
$177Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold plated thermoset shells wreath designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with lucite • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A74...
$103Sale Price|20% Off
White Enamel Smiling Moon Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2" x 1.75" - Gold plated with white enameling - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Est...
1970s Trifari Silver-Tone Apple Clip-On Earrings with Baguette Crystals
By Trifari
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A charming pair of vintage Trifari clip-on earrings from the 1970s, each designed as a stylized apple. The openwork cage-form body is crafted in bright silver-tone (rhodium-plated) m...
Crystal, Silver
$165Sale Price|40% Off
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 ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Faux Pearl Bracelet, Classic Design, 1980
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Large Faux Pearl Bracelet. Such a Classic piece. Wear alone or mixed with others. Always looks in style. A Classic Pea...
Mixed Metal
Large Trifari Gold with Navy Enamel and Pearl Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed Trifari navy enamel and pearl with gilded gold hardware brooch is richly detailed with gold hardware etched within the navy enamel. This brooch measures 2&q...
Trifari Gold Vermeil with Emerald Green Rhinestone "Leaf" Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari gilded gold vermeil finish with emerald green rhinestones "Leaf" brooch measures 1 5/8" in length across, 1 3/8" in height and 2/8" in depth.
Early Trifari Ming Dragon
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Early Trifari Ming Dragon by Alfred Phillipe. Black enamel over gold with pave studded "pearl" belly body. From the "Ming" Series, 1940's Trifari. 2" x 1...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Lucite with Multi-Size Rhinestones Gold Hardware Sweater Brooches
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari's wonderfully detailed lucite with multi-size of rhinestones set in gilded gold hardware. Set of two, these brooches can be used as sweater clips...
$195Sale Price|40% Off
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 ...
$285Sale Price|40% Off
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...
$285Sale Price|40% Off
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 ...
Flower pin/brooch by Trifari US, rhodium-plated metal and enameled flowers, 1940
By Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Flower booke pin/brooch by Trifari 1930/40er years USA. Rhodium-plated metal with enameled rosa and light blue flowers, green leaves decorated with small rhinestones. There is a s...
Rhodium, Enamel
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
$225Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone pendant chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...
1950s Trifari Boxed Lucite Hoop Earrings Set
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s interchangeable earring set by Trifari is in the original box and in impeccable condition. The set of 5 gold-toned clip on earring loops have interchangeable luci...
Trifari Faux Emerald Hoop Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Trifari Faux Emerald Hoop Earrings from the 1960's. Finest quality faux jewelry by the best maker of the period with glass stones simulating f...
Rhodium
$285Sale Price|40% Off
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...
1980s Art Deco Style Black Cristal and Brass Multi Strand Bracelet by Trifari
By Trifari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Crafted by Trifari during the 1980s, this three-strand vintage bracelet reflects dramatic Art Deco influences through a sophisticated monochrome and gold palette. The design showcase...
Brass
$285Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed 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 46 ❤️❤️ VI...
$165Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone hot pink enamel designer clip on 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 61 ❤️...
$147Sale Price|40% Off
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 Gold Tone Faux Pearl Dangle Earrings, Circa 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone With Faux Pearl Earrings Circa 1980s. The earrings feature a slightly built-up 3D tear-drop shape with a brutalist gold tone composition, but with a faux pe...
Mixed Metal
$237Sale Price|40% Off
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...
$177Sale Price|40% Off
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...
$177Sale Price|40% Off
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...
$2,250
Rare Trifari Retro Bow
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare Trifari 2 toned retro bow brooch. Pink and yellow gold are mixed with sapphire and ruby square cut pastes with openwork pave. 3" x 2". 1...
Base Metal
$147Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone enamel nautical massive designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 1/8" by 2 1/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$135Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone circle 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 56 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Deco Clip Set
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual dress clip and earrings from the 1930s. Alfred Philippe who originally designed for Cartier, Paris was head designer at Trifari when this suite was designed. Very Cartier and deco in feeling, the molded glass clip is set with buff cut cabochons in faux turquoise and lapis mixed with paste stones. The small clip earrings...
Base Metal
Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly in tones of ruby, sapphire and emerald. 1950's USA. 2.5" w x 2" high.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Crown Trifari Cabochon Turquoise Brooch and Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderful Vintage Crown Trifari Turquoise Brooch and Earrings Set. Crafted in intricately detailed solid sterling silver vermeil. Set with divine o...
Trifari by Diane Love Revivalist Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artisan jewels based on Ancient and Historical forms in the 6...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Mirror Tile Mod Mobile Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mirrored Tile Mobile Earrings, oversized Mod styling with panels of royal blue and emerald glass mirror which move with the wearer. Clip back fittings. 1960's USA. Excellent...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Mirrored Tile Modernist Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mirrored Tile Modernist Pendant with deep blue and emerald mirrors. Modernist style with gilt chain. 3.5" x 3" pendant. Chain measures 23". 196...
Gilt Metal
$237Sale Price|40% Off
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 ❤️...
$105Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage TRIFARI signed huge gold red enamel designer runway clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with red enamel • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.38" by 1.18" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Fuschia Pineapple Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Fuschia Pineapple Brooch from the 1960's. Dozens of faceted crystal globes are used as "stones" for the body of the fruit. ...
Gilt Metal
$165Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown vintage signed gold tone geometric designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
$225Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone pendant chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...
$225Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone maltese cross designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 3/4" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$237Sale Price|40% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone ruby eyes turtle figural brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...