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 crown signed gold tone pearl designer bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with glass pearls • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone black rhinestones designer bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • 7" by 5/8" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
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
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone designer bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ VI...
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold tone faux turquoise designer bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with faux turquoise • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone massive stretch designer link bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ V...
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...
Gilt Metal
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 ❤️...
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...
Gilt Metal
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 KTF Late 1920s Art Deco Paste Vintage Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
So very Deco, this bracelet dates from the late 1920s and is an early creation by Trifari. Condition Report: Good - A little darkening to some of the paste stones due to ageing. ...
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
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 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 1960s Gold Plate, Enamel and Rhinestone Vintage Cuff and Earrings Set
By Trifari
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
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
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...
Gilt 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...
Sterling Silver
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
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....
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
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".
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...
Gilt Metal
TRIFARI vintage gold tone designer cuff bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEW...
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 ...
Gold Plate
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 Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Bracelet with Faux Pearls circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny link bracelet with faux pearls. Measuring length 18 cm / 7 inches by width 1.2 cm / .47 inch. There is some minor wear to the pearls...
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Wide Link Bracelet with Diamante, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Diamante Wide Bracelet Circa 1960s. This wide link bracelet is from the 1960s and is quite interesting. It almost looks dissected and slightly pulled apa...
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
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Bracelet with Fuchsia Beads, Circa 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Bracelet with Pink Beads. Oval fitting bracelet with lots of fuchsia beaded pieces gathered together at the top. Well made and substantial. Alone or mixed w...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Trifari Gold and Diamante Square Bracelet, circa 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold and Diamante Clamper Bracelet Circa 1980s. This bracelet is so well-made. There is a bar of pavé diamante that slides into a square gold top. The sides and bot...
Mixed Metal
Hermes Kelly Bracelet Small Model Diamond in 18k Rose Gold ST
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a chic and instantly recognizable Hermes Kelly Bracelet Small Model. Iconic bracelet with turn clasp featured in 18...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Unisex Link Bracelet
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold link bracelet. Open box secure clasp with double safety latch. 23.92gms TW.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Handmade Link Bracelet with Brilliant Cut Diamond Charms
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold hand made link bracelet set with brilliant cut diamond charms Handmade in Notting Hill London by renowned British jeweller Malcolm Betts. 1.10cts approximate total diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Gucci Marina Link 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A magnificent 18K yellow gold Gucci Marina link bracelet composed of (6) six graduated marina link chains in various sizes. This bold bracelet sits comfor...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Oslo, 03
8x11mm cabochon cut moonstones are set in sterling silver. Width is 3.5cm. Length is 6 inches with a 1.5 inch extender chain. which makes a total length of maximum 7.5inches. All...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Peruvian Opal bracelet in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian Opal bead bracelet in 22 Karat gold with 22 Karat gold bead spacers and a toggle clasp. This specific type of opal is the national stone of Peru. This fairly rare opal was n...
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,747 / item
Rock Candy Rainbow Bracelet
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
Indulge your senses with the mesmerizing swirls of rock candy brought to life in a bracelet that is almost good enough to eat! Prepare to adorn your wrist w...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Link Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Link Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry. This stunning bracelet is inspired by a Minoan gold example from the area of Knossos, Crete, dating to aro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian 14k/Silver Old Mine/Rose Cut Diamond & Synthetic Ruby Bracelet
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined and structurally interesting bracelet in the Belle Époque / early Art Deco style, combining mixed metals with intricate diamond work and calibrated ruby accents. This piece...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Retro Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This highly polished retro 18K gold bracelet features yellow and rose gold links in a weave pattern. The substantial bracelet makes a striking statement in gold.
18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Mycenaean-Inspired Lily Flower Link Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Mycenaean-Inspired Lily Flower Link Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry. Our incredible "Ilithyia" bracelet is inspired by a Mycenaean gold example from the area of Phaistos, in Crete, dating 1400 to 1300 BC. It is made up of small links that are supposed to recall the white lily...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly Diamond Bracelet Small Model 18k White Gold ST
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a chic and instantly recognizable Hermes Kelly Bracelet Small Model. 18k White Gold bracelet set with 61 diamonds. Total carat ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone rhinestones designer bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold chain designer runway bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI TM • gold tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ V...
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Honeycomb Bracelet. Heavy and substantial. This piece is not signed but the necklace that matched it was signed. It is 7....
Mixed Metal
Vintage gold-tone Trifari bracelet with hand-wound watch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone Trifari bracelet with hand-wound watch Dial with Roman numerals Length – 16.5 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be...
Trifari 1960s Green Enamel on Gold and Rhinestone Bangle
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A very uniquely designed bangle style bracelet by Trifari from the 1960s. It is domed with swirling concave stripes cast into the upper and lower metal parts. The stripes are green e...
Gold Plate
Daisy Flower Link Poured Frosted Glass Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 7" length - 1" width at widest point - Gold plated - Poured frosted glass petals - Fold-over clasp - ...
Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Abstract Link Bracelet circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny abstract link bracelet. Measuring length 18 cm / 7 inches by width 1.35 cm / .5 inch. The bracelet is in very good condition. 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.
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Diamante Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Diamante Bracelet Circa 1960s. Links of pave and baguette make up this elegant bracelet. Can be worn alone or stacked. I am listing a great Panetta that it w...
Mixed Metal
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Vintage Trifari Emerald Green and Crystal Bracelet Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Emerald Green and Rhinestone Bracelet. The dates of this bracelet make it between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expensive Art Deco ...
Mixed Metal
Trifari Bejeweled Hinged Bangle
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a beautiful Trifari bracelet that is completely covered in beautiful faux gemstones. It features three large emerald green stones surrounded by pave clear crystals. This brac...
Royal Blue & Green Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - 2.25" x 2" interior dimensions (fits small to medium sized wrists) - .6" width - Gold plated - Pearly green &...
Brushed Gold Leaf and Pearl Link Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 7.5" length - .5" width - Gold plated - Brushed texture finish - Faux pearls - Clear crystal rhinesto...