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 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...
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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...
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
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Diamante Wide Bracelet Circa 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
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
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
$425
W 0.4 in L 7.51 in
Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Sterling Silver Round Tag Link Bracelet Polished
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic Tiffany & Co. bracelet in solid sterling silver, featuring the iconic Return to Tiffany round tag. The polished finish and bold link de...
Sterling Silver
$11,880 / item
W 0.75 in L 6.89 in
Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat Orange Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune bracelet handcrafted in 18 karat orange gold. Four brilliant white diamonds at 0.23 carat total weight. Two outer curving circles...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18k Gold Oval Link Unisex Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An elegant vintage David Yurman 18k yellow gold link bracelet. Crafted of alternating smooth and twisted rope links measuring 7 1/2" in length making it an ideal unisex bracelet. Pai...
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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart Tag Medium Link Bracelet 7" - 10mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver heart tag bracelet features the brand’s classic bold link chain paired with a polished heart tag charm. The links are substantial, giving the brace...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Vintage GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Floral Bracelet Circa 1940's
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Georg Jensen bracelet, a sterling silver masterpiece featuring six exquisite floral motif sections with a slide hook lock mechanism. Georg Jensen's renowned craftsmanship shines through in this piece, reflecting his legacy of high-quality silverware, flatware, and silver jewelry. Believed to have been crafted in the US during the 1940s, this bracelet carries historical significance. The German invasion of Denmark in 1940 disrupted exports, leading to the cessation of Danish silver jewelry...
Silver, 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
$16,210 / item
W 0.48 in L 6.89 in
Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Link Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune bracelet handcrafted in 18 karat Ice White gold. Sixteen brilliant white diamonds at 0.62 carat total weight. Eight oval links ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,470 / item
W 0.75 in L 6.89 in
Annamaria Cammilli "Dune" Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat Ice White Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Essential collection, Dune bracelet handcrafted in 18 karat Ice White gold. Four brilliant white diamonds at 0.23 carat total weight. Two outer curving circ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
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...
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
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3.2 in L 8 in
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
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...
Jewels of India Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Mughal Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - Rare, extremely special piece from the "Jewels of India" collection - 7.25" length - .8" width - Gold plated ...
Gold Modernist Textured Swirl Panel Link Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 7.25" length - .75" width - Gold plated - Textured abstract brutalist/modernist swirl motif - Fold ove...
Caravan Collection Faux Malachite Thermoset Bracelet By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 7.25" length - Gold plated - Green thermoset plastic cabochons - Fold over clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on clasp) - Circa 1955 - Estate acquired ...
Bubblegum Pink Molded Glass Cocktail Bracelet w AB Rhinestones By Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 7" length - Rhodium plated - Molded art glass & Aurora Borealis iridescent crystal rhinestones - Fold over clasp - By Crown Trifari (si...