Trifari Brooches
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
Vintage Trifari Rhinestone Equestrian Riding Helmet & Polo Mallet Brooch, 1959
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Florentine finish goldtone polo mallet with pave faux-black diamond riding helmet brooch with security clasp. Marked crown "Trifari." Measures: 3 1/4 inches long by 1/2 inch. Excelle...
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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 Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Layered Flower Poured Frosted Glass Dimensional Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2" diameter
- Gold plated
- Poured frosted glass petals
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Gilded "Rippling Leaf" Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2.5" x 1.5"
- Gold plated
- Abstract leaf design
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1950s
-...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Gilded Basket Of Pearls Figural Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 1.4" x 1.7"
- Gold plated
- Faux pearls
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate A...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Trifari Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1940s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1940s. This small and very beautiful brooch has pave, round and baguette cuts in it. Looks real it is set so beau...
Category
1940s American Artist Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Trifari Vintage 1980s Lily Flower Leaf Bouquet Pearl Gold Openwork Hollow Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Feltham, GB
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 8.0*2.0 cm.
Weight: 16 g/each.
Trifari created some of the most desirable cos...
Category
1980s American Artist Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari by Diane Love Revivalist 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 Artisan jewels based on Ancient and Historical forms in the 6...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Diamante Pink and Baguette Brooch, Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante Pink and Baguette Brooch Circa 1960s. Looks like Flowers wrapped around a vine. The flowers are represented by oval shaped pink stones that are interspersed...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Cent Rhinestone Airplane Brooch By Trifari
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th-century silver-tone brooch by Trifari. The piece represents an airplane fully embellished with rhinestones and faceted color glass stones. Hallmark Trifari is on the backside. Collectible Stylish Lapel Jewelry For Women...
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Materials
Silver
Brushed Gold Split Leaf Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 3.5" x 1.5"
- Gold plated with shiny and brushed texture finishes
- Split leaf motif with one curled sid...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Art Deco Carved Glass Fruit Salad Flower Basket Brooch c 1930s
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Art Deco exquisite carved glass fruit salad flower basket brooch c 1930s
Embellished with a collection of jewel tone carved glass flowers
in emerald green, sapphire blue & ru...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Mid Cent Golden Rhinestone Bird Brooch By Trifari
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century golden bird brooch garnished with rhinestones and blue and green faceted stones. Hallmark Trifari is on the backside. Collectible Jewelr...
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold
Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Woven Brooch circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny brooch, featuring a beautiful woven design. Measuring diameter 4.6 cm / 1.8 inches. The brooch is in very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Trifari Brooches
Vintage Crown Trifari Modernist Topaz Crystal Parure 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Trifari Modernist Topaz Parure. The modernist design now an iconic mid-century style that continues to transcend both fine and costume jewellery. An incr...
Category
1960s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Crown Trifari Rhinestones, Faux Pearl Textured Demi Parure in Gold
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
This glamorous 20th century Crown Trifari brooch and clip on earrings set. Decorated with faux pearl & rhinestones. For a sophisticated and styli...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Gold Plate
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 Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Vintage Trifari Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1940s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Leaf Brooch. Comprised of Pave and baguette. Looks real it is set so beautifully and in such gorgeous condition. If this brooch c...
Category
1940s American Artist Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold enamel butterfly designer runway brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
S...
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Textured Gold Bow Brooch With Stitch Detail By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2.5" x 1.75"
- Gold plated
- Brushed gold texture
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Trifari Basket Brooch Circa 1937
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Basket Brooch Circa 1937. The markings date this from 1937 to 1955. The basket is made of baguettes and the flowers are made of pear sha...
Category
1940s American Artist Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Textured Silver Leaf Brooch With Crystals By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2.25" x 1.5"
- Silver "Trifarium" plating
- Bezel set clear oval crystals with baguette crystal accents
...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Retro Yellow "Bouquet" Brooch with Focal Marquise Cut
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trifari Retro yellow "bouquet" brooch with focal marquise cut faux sapphire and crystal rhinestone pave.
Excellent Condition ,Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate
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 Lay on top of various sizes of oval shapes of sapphire stone color which are surrounded by a border of ...
Category
1960s American Artist Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Mixed 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 Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Freshwater Pearl Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Freshwater Pearl Suite composed of pin and earrings with faux pearls in domed design. 1960's USA. Brooch 1.5", Earrings .75".
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Bead Brooch from the 1960's. Dozens of faceted olive crystal balls are set into the body of the brooch. 2" x 1.75". 1960's USA.
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 ©
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 baguette stems. Clip back fittings.
2.25" x 2". E...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilded Brushed Matte Floral Pinwheel Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- 2" diameter
- Gold plated
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Fuschia Pineapple Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Fuschia Pineapple Brooch from the 1960's. Dozens of faceted crystal globes are used as "stones" for the body of the fruit. ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage TRIFARI TM gold modernist designer runway brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI TM
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 3.5" by 1.75"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ ...
Category
20th Century American Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Textured Gold Scarf Brooch With Diamond Pattern By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2" x 1.5"
- Gold plated
- Brushed gold texture
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- E...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Rare Trifari Brooch Fur Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary and rare Trifari fur clip in gilt metal with maroon enamel berries on a stem of flowers. The brooch is designed to be worn with the flowers ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
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
...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Trifari Brooches
Pair of Trifari Pearl and Baguette Scatter Pins
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Fun pair of Trifari Pearl and Baguette Scatter Pins from the 1960's of faux pearls with emerald baguette borders. Signed Trifari, 1" across. 1960's USA.
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
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 Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
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 Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilded Open Heart Brooch By Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- 1.5" x 1.4"
- Gold plated
- By Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Gilt & White Enamel Abstract Swirl Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Vintage item
- 2.6" x 1.5"
- Gold plated
- White enamel
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- This item has been cleaned & polished and is r...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari 1953 Gold Heart Brooch & Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage openwork gold heart pin with rhinestone accents from famed American fashion jewelry company Trifari. The design for this brooch was patented in 1953. The brooch is lightly ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Vintage Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed and made by Trifari, USA 1950's. Gilded metal, decorated with 6 green and 6 red glass stones. On the back side hallmarked: Trifari signature with the copyright symbol. Weigh...
Category
1950s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Vintage Silver Blooming Flower Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A glamorous flower pin brooch by Trifari in silver!
Silver-tone.
Marks / hallmarks / etc: Trifari
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Large Trifari Gold with Navy Enamel and Pearl Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed Trifari navy enamel and pearl with gilded gold hardware brooch is richly detailed with gold hardware etched within the navy enamel. This brooch measures 2&q...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
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.
Category
1970s American Baroque Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Vintage Gold Open Wreath Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden open-wreath-style motif. The perfect touch of class by Trifari!
Gold filled.
Marks / hallma...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Vintage Gold Fish Nautical Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden fish. This nautical-themed pin adds some class to any style!
Gold filled.
Marks / hallmarks...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Trifari pin, featuring a golden, abstract, floral-inspired motif in the traditional Trifari style.
Gold-filled.
Marks / hallmarks: Trifa...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Gold Flower Pin Brooch with Amethyst Crystals and Cabochon
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Floral brooch by Trifiari. This gold plated flower is decorated with amethyst crystals and a centerpiece cabochon.
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Trifari Crown Alfred Phillipe Green Crystal Fur / Dress Clip in Gold
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A Trifari Crown fur/dress clip designed by Alfred Phillipe during his time at Trifari. Features a large pale-emerald green colored crystal set in an open back, dual prong, clip bezel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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 Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Trifari Alfred Philippe Sterling Retro Clip Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari rose gold plated sterling silver faux moonstone cabochon clip brooch by Alfred Philippe. This Retro brooch is further enhanced by pierce work, fau...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Trifari Polished Silver-Tone "Wreath" Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari silver tone "wreath" brooch is signed on the backside and measures 1 3/4 in width, length is 1 3/4", depth is 1/4".
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Trifari brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Trifari brooches 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 brooches, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 76 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. 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 brooches by Ciner, Reja, and Joseff of Hollywood. Prices for Trifari brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £61 and tops out at £7,660, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for £498.
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Questions About Trifari Brooches
- 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.
- 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 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.