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.
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 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 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
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...
Trifari KTF Late 1920s Art Deco Paste Vintage Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, England
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 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...
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 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.
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
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 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
Vintage Trifari Gold-Tone Black Enamel Leaf Link Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elegant vintage bracelet by the celebrated American costume jewellery house Trifari. This striking link bracelet is composed of a graceful row of leaf-shaped links, alternating betwe...
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 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
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
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
Stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous bracelet that can be worn everyday but still dressy enough for evening. 15.79 carats of FG color VS clarity baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Rose Gold Hinged Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's hinged link rose gold bracelet with European hallmarks. Hidden clasp. 7.5 inches long. 14k Rose Gold Tested: 14k Stamped: 585 30 grams Hallmark: European Length: 7.5 inches...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver Turquoise Paneled Bracelet Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous sterling silver paneled bracelet with a slide in clasp. Measuring .81 in wide - 7.5 inches end to end. 7 Panels each with a bezel set Turquoise stone. Will fit a 6" inch wr...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$625
H 0.65 in W 0.65 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.25 in L 7.25 in
Vintage Ciner Green Enamel and Gold Diamante Link Bracelet, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Green Enamel and Gold with Diamante Bracelet Circa 1980s. This is a beautifully crafted bracelet, with the inside just as gorgeous as the outside. It appears to have green e...
Enamel, Mixed Metal
Vintage silver tone link bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
Silver
Italian Fancy Gold Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of 1970's elegance with our Italian fancy gold 14mm wide link bracelet, a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Built in hidden catch plus safety chain. T...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$143Sale Price|20% Off
Tiger's Eye Cabochon Gold Link Bracelet, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 7.5" length - Gold tone - Fold over clasp closure - Tiger's Eye gemstone cabochons - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition
Tiger's Eye
Vintage 1960s Italian 18K Gold Bamboo Link Statement Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960s Italian 18K Gold Bamboo Link Statement Bracelet Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably chic, this vintage 1960s Italian 18K yellow gold bamboo link bracelet is a striking ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel 3D Frog Link Bracelet
By Hidalgo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible, modern gold frog link bracelet is an authentic Hidalgo design! The beautiful bracelet features detailed 3-D frog links with green and red enamel accents. There are 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's 14k Yellow Gold Wide Bamboo Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Wide Bamboo Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures 6.65 inches long and .5 inches wide and features a hidden plunger clasp with a safety latch. The brac...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.22 Carat Blue Sapphires 0.72 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Bracelet Wearable Length: 7" Width: 9 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Estimated Price:$11995 Total Weight: 23.6 Grams Stone Type:0.72 CT G SI1 Diamonds & 12.22 CT Gemsto...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Natural Blue Pink Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Blue Pink Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold This estate bracelet is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and gua...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...