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 Etched Gilde Gold Vermeil Hardware "Puppy" Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Adorable etched gilded gold vermeil hardware "Puppy" brooch measures 1 5/8 inches in height. Width measures 1 3/8 inches, with a depth of 1/2 inch. Made in the US.
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...
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
$158Sale Price|20% Off
Smoked Topaz and Emerald Rhinestone Crystal Statement Earrings By Hobé, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1.25" in diameter - Gold plated - High quality prong set Smoked Topaz-colored, Eme...
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 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 ❤️❤️ ...
$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
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Fish Hoop Earrings, Clip-On, Circa 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Dangling Fish Hoop Earrings, circa 1980s. I love these earrings and have them in my collection. They are just amazing. There is a pair of fish on top of ...
Mixed Metal
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 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...
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 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
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
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Trifari Crown Textured Gold Motif Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated Crown Trifari pin brooch, featuring a textured gold decorative motif in the classic Trifari style. Hallmarks: Trifari ©
Gold-filled
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.
Trifari Multi-Colored With Gold Ear Clips
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully colorful ear clips from Trifari measures 1 1/8" in height, 6/8" in width and depth is 2/8". Multi-colors set in gold hardware.
Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch. The baguettes are set with various sizes of oval-shaped sapphire stones, surrounded by a border of round, clear cryst...
Mixed Metal
$775 / set
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite from the 1960's. Brushed gilt Florentine finish with applied bugs with ruby pastes. Brooch 2.25", Earring 1.25". 1960's USA.
Gilt Metal
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 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 XL Gold-Plated Leaf Spray Brooch
By Trifari
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Striking large vintage brooch by the celebrated American costume jewellery house Trifari. Beautifully modelled as a leafy spray or branch, the brooch features multiple finely detailed leaves and a gracefully curved stem, all worked in warm gold-plated metal with a lustrous polished finish. The naturalistic botanical form and generous scale make this a wonderfully elegant statement piece. Trifari is one of the most collected and respected names in vintage costume jewellery, and botanical designs such as leaves and sprays were a much-loved theme during the 1960s. Measuring approximately 10.5 cm, this XL brooch...
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 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 cabochon eyes and crystal pave, 1940's. 1.50" L,1.25" W
Gold Plate
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 ❤️...
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 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...
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...
TRIFARI crown gold tone rhinestone designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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 lapis designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with resin lapis • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 5...
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
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...
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 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...
KTF Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe tri color Art Deco pave swirl earclips . Of faux ruby ,sapphire and emerald pressed glass fruit salad andpear shape cabocheons set in rhodium plate ba...
Rhodium, Base Metal
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 signed gold tone sapphire glass designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with glass • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4” by 1 1/4” CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...
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 ❤️...
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 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 Crown Trifari Art Deco Wingback Earrings 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of large eye-catching Vintage Trifari Deco Baguette Earrings. A sublime design featuring a stone rich front. The stones set in swathes across and around the design. The baguette crystal cut adding to the Art Deco design rich look. The construction of these timeless Crown Trifari earrings...
Trifari Enamel Heraldic Mini
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming collectible Trifari Enamel Heraldic Mini from the 1960's. Detailed enamel on gilt metal with sapphire glass cabochon. 1" x .75".
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold bamboo dangle designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ ...
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...
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 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 • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTA...
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 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...
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 ...
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 ❤️...
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
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer dangle 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 32 ...
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 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...
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 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
Modernist Trifari Enamel Bangle
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Trifari Bangle in gilt metal with orange and black enamel highlights. The spikey design has almost a 3D printed effect, but, this was made in the 1960's. Hinge closure. ...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Bug on Leaf Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Bug on Leaf Suite with white enamel from the 1960's. A tiny bug in pastes is set on the brooch and matching earrings. Pave baguett...
Gilt Metal
Massive Deco Trifari Feather Spray
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
One can see why legions of collectors have made period Trifari pieces so desireable. In this massive "feather" clip from the late 1930's, citrine and dark topaz stones form the core ...