Trifari Jewelry
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.
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Creator: Trifari
Dealer: Vintage Luxury
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch, Jeweled Symphony Series
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch from the Jeweled Symphony series from the 1950's. Rhodium plated set with hundreds of vari sized cut pastes and pave with...
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
Spectacular Early Trifari Art Deco Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Early Trifari Art Deco Bracelet from the 1930's in the high Art Deco taste. Beautiful quality designed likely by Alfred Phillipe for Trifa...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain from the 1950's. Antique gold settings with twisted wire work bezel. 28" x 5/8".
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 Clip-Brooch is formed of a yellow and rose gold plated base metal alternating to fo...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
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"...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Fuschia Swarovski Crystal Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Fuschia Swarovski Crystal Sphere Pendant from the 1960's. Pendant 2.75" x 1.5". Chain 24".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Striking Trifari Crystal Pendant Drop Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Imposing and striking articulated Trifari Crystal Drop Earrings from the 1960's. Clip earrings with a grid of pave work set within a gold...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 crystal pave. High style clip brooches meant to be scattered along necklines or lapels.
...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Retro Cowboy Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Retro Cowboy brooch from the 1950's. Dancing figure in pinkish gold plate with pave crystal decoration.
2.25" x 1.25". 1950's USA.
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari by Diane Love, Mystical Animal 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 Artist jewels based on Ancient forms in the 60's and 70's.
A...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Modernist Pearl and Gilt Spacer Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Modernist Pearl and Toggle Necklace from the 1960's. 3 graduated strands of faux pearls with florentine spacers in between. 1960's ...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch from the 1960's. Florentine gold finish with faux pearl "belly" and pave grey crystal rhinestone details. 1...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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".
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant in the David Webb style. Signed. 1960's USA.
3" x 2.5". Chain 28".
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly set KTF ruby leaf art deco brooch. Bar form composed of three invisibly set glass leaves, crystal pave and ba...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Base Metal
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: ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, 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 ...
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1930s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Brushed Silver and Sapphire Cab Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Brushed Silver and Sapphire Cab Suite from the 1960's. Brushed silvertone metal with faux sapphire cabochons. 1960's USA. 2.5" Brooch, Earrings 1".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
Trifari Lucite Link Modernist Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Lucite Link Modernist Bracelet from the 1960's. Molded lucite links with gilt metal links. Signed Trifari. 7.5" x 1".
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Art Deco Style Bakelite Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Art Deco Style Pendant in bakelite and gilt metal. Art Deco styling with barrel link chain. 1970's USA.
Excellent condition.
Pendant 3" x 2"....
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Buddha Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari faux jade buddha pendant with massive chain tassel. Buddha figure sits on golden plinth with long tassel below.
Faux jade beads on neck c...
Faux jade beads on neck c...
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Bakelite Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized green bakelite cushion shaped pendant with gilt fox tube chain, 1970s USA by Trifari. Excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Crystal and Smoke Flower Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Crystal Flower Brooch of oval crystals with smoke crystal pave. This collectible Trifari series comes with either crystal or ruby ovals accented by grey crystal pave, very st...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Base Metal
Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace in the Art Deco style from the 1960's. Beautiful articulated design in rhodiumed metal...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
Trifari Articulated Jester Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Articulated Jester Pendant from the 1970's with wild figure set within a textured gilt hoop. Large in scale with unusual motif which swings with...
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Eugenie Series Earclips
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Eugenie Series Earclips from the 1940's. Signature enameled swirls are mixed with faux pearls and pave in this "Antique" inspired, collectible series from Trifari.
Excellen...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Pierced and Pave Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Pierced and Pave Floral Brooch with faux pearl from the 1950's. Abstract floral design of pierced petals with pave crystal trim and central faux pearl. 1.75" across w...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Dangling Grape Tremblant Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Dangling Grape Tremblant Earrings with clip back fittings. Bow cap is decorated with crystal baguettes with a bunch of dangling fau...
Category
1950s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
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...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif Link Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif Bracelet with patinaed bronze finish bats and hammered gold links. 7" x 1.75".
Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on Ancien...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Retro Tank Demi Parure
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari gilt suite with Retro link necklace and bracelet in the style of Van Cleef, from the 1940's USA. Excellent Condition.
Length 15.50" Necklace, Width 5/8 " Chain
...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Retro Faux Ruby Transformation Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Style flexible honeycombed rose gold plated and crystal pave link bracelet. Its focal large faux faceted ruby stone is prong set in a retro floriform removeable clip brooch. A novelty...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Trifari Fruit Salad Feather
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Large Trifari fur clip/brooch from the 1940s. Beautiful design with pave accents and retro curls with baguettes. Molded glass fruit in moonstone travel up the spine of the feather. M...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Faux Tortoise Chnoiserie Mod Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking and elegant Trifari Faux Tortoise Mod Pendant Necklace with slightly Asian overtones. A large bakelite ring made to resemble faux torrtoise is set with golden cloud motifs a...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Retro Tank Link Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Tank Link Necklace from the 1940's. Attractive cross over design with lovely flexible link construction. 1940's USA.
Necklace 14.5" x 3/8" w...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Sterling Retro Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Trifari gold washed sterling silver retro demiparure circa 1940. Set with oval cut garnet pastes. Can be worn as bracelet and necklace or as an ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Earrings from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs paired with hammered gold finish metal. Clip fittings, 2" long x 1.25" wide. Large...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Mirrored Mosaic Pop Art Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mirrored Mosaic Pop Art Brooch from the 1960's. Panels of vibrant blue and emerald mirror are arranged in a mosiac style. Matching pendant avai...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif clip earrings with bronze finish bats with hammered gold link drops. 1.75" x 1.25".
Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest from the 1960's. Fantastic design with a mixture of deep sapphire pastes and Aurora crystals. 1960's USA. 3" x 2.5".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Base Metal
Trifari Retro Topaz Demiparure
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crown Trifari Gripoix Glass Camelia Demi Parure
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Crown Trifari demi parure of Gripoix inspired white milk glass bezel set molded camellia blossoms. Set consisting of a brooch and ear clips, 1950's USA.
Excellent Condition, Signed....
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Trifari jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Trifari jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Trifari jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Trifari crystal jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 239 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and Art Deco are among the most popular styles of Trifari jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Hobé Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie, and Eisenberg. Prices for Trifari jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $9,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $425.
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Questions About Trifari Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Trifari jewelry real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 5, 2024Whether 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. Its unique properties meant that the alloy would resist tarnishing, and accessories made with the alloy could be plated with other metals to create a gold- or platinum-toned finish. Trifari called this base metal Trifanium. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage Trifari jewelry and other costume jewelry.
- Is Trifari real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Yes, some Trifari jewelry is real silver. However, most silver-toned pieces produced by the American jewelry maker are made from a proprietary tarnish-resistant metal alloy called Trifarium rather than sterling silver. The company’s fashion jewelry was pioneered by Alfred Philippe, who was hired as head designer in 1930, with the pieces that he and other Trifari artisans produced having both the look and feel of fine jewelry. Explore a collection of Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024Yes, Trifari did make real gold jewelry. Early pieces made between 1904 and 1946 often feature genuine gold. Trifari also produced a limited-edition genuine gold collection during the early 1970s. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Trifari jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Trifari crown, one option is to use trusted online resources. Trifari was famous for its crown logo, which it modified many times over the years. You can often determine approximately when your jewelry was made by looking at pictures of the crown logo from different eras. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be helpful when completing the identification process. Shop a wide variety of Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is Trifari jewelry still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024No, Trifari jewelry is no longer made. In 1994, Liz Claiborne Group purchased the fashion jewelry brand. Over the years that followed, the brand was resold several times, and production of Trifari jewelry gradually declined until its discontinuation in the late 2000s. Shop an assortment of Trifari jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Trifari jewelry, inspect its clasp, reverse, interior and other inconspicuous places for a maker's mark. The vast majority of Trifari jewelry will feature a mark. Prior to the 1930s, the American manufacturer used a "KTF" mark to signify its then-name “KTF," for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel. The marking changed to "TRIFARI PAT.PEND." during the early 1930s and the company introduced its crown logo to its hallmarks in 1937. Starting in the mid-1950s, Trifari began placing a copyright symbol alongside its markings. Items produced during the 1980s and onwards will also bear a trademark symbol. Should you be unable to locate any maker's markings, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer evaluate your jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Trifari jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old Trifari jewelry is, use the maker's markings. The jewelry maker changed their maker's hallmarks many times over the years, so by comparing the marks present on your jewelry to information shared on trusted online resources, you can roughly calculate its age. For example, a piece marked “KTF” was most likely made in the 1920s or early ’30s, while one bearing a “TRIFARI PAT. PEND.” marking with no crown logo likely dates back to the late 1930s or ’40s. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you date your jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Trifari jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Trifari brooch, turn it over and look for a maker's mark. Most Trifari jewelry features one of several backstamps. The earliest pieces made by the American jewelry brand usually read "KTF," for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel. During the early 1930s, the stamp changed to "TRIFARI PAT.PEND.," and in 1937, the company introduced its crown logo. Pieces dating from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s will bear this logo plus a copyright symbol. Finally, the 1980s brought the addition of a “™” trademark marking. If you can't find a stamp or have difficulty reading it, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Trifari brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Alfred Philippe Trifari, first, you'll need to double-check that the piece is a Trifari and estimate its approximate age using the maker's marks. You can find these marks on clasps, backs and other hidden areas. Alfred Philippe served as the head designer for Trifari from 1930 to 1968. During his tenure, Trifari jewelry typically displayed the brand's crown logo and did not bear a TM trademark symbol. If your piece lacks a crown or has a TM symbol present, it's unlikely to be an Alfred Philippe. Should your piece have the correct markings, the next step is to familiarize yourself with Philippe's designs. One way to do so is to search for his name on trusted patent research websites. You can then review the search results to see if you find a match for your item. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer perform the identification process for you. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Trifari jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Designer 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.