Trifari Stud Earrings

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.

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Creator: Trifari

TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer brooch

$375

TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Trifari Stud Earrings

TRIFARI signed gold enamel pearl designer earrings

$275

TRIFARI signed gold enamel pearl designer earrings

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with pearl and enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1” by 7/8” CONDITION • very good vin...

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1980s Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Wingback Earrings 1940s

$962

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Wingback Earrings 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of large eye-catching Vintage Trifari Deco Baguette Earrings. A sublime design featuring a stone rich front. The stones set in swathes across and around the design. The baguette crystal cut adding to the Art Deco design rich look. The construction of these timeless Crown Trifari earrings...

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1940s Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer dangle earrings

$275

TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer dangle earrings

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ...

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20th Century Trifari Stud Earrings

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total

$3,500

W 0.18 in L 0.22 in

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 1.00 Carat Total

By Lili Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

1 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color G , vvs-vs in clarity. Lab tested guarantee all NATURAL mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Silver Shift Bar Earrings

$84

D 0.11 in Dm 0.87 in

Silver Shift Bar Earrings

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

The Shift Earrings taper and twist in unison as they make a graceful quarter turn. The two earrings mirror each other and can be interchanged to reverse their orientation to the face...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Stud

$340

H 0.25 in W 0.25 in

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

The Formation Studs are the building blocks of the Transformation series, faceted staples constructed to enhance the stone at its center. DETAILS · 3mm Montana Blue Sapphire...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Mini Stud

$260

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger earrings or stand well alone. The ethically mined Montana Blue Sapphire...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Triangle Mini Stud

$250

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Triangle Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger ea...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings

$4,017

18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings

By Esther Eyre

Located in London, GB

18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings. Esther Eyre has been designing and making precious jewellery for over twenty years. She trained at Kingston and Middlesex gaining a ...

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2010s British Belle Époque Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 0.75 Carat Total

$3,200

W 0.17 in L 0.21 in

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 0.75 Carat Total

By Lili Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

3/4 CT diamonds set in low basket 4 prong push back style. GIA certificates for each diamond color ranging from D-F. VVSI - VS2 in clarity. Lab tested guar...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Triangle Mini Stud

$260

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Montana Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Formation Triangle Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Category

2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Mini Stud

$250

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Circle Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger ea...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and EarJackets in 18k Gold and Black Diamonds

$1,310

H 1.19 in W 1.23 in

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and EarJackets in 18k Gold and Black Diamonds

By Flowen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The AODA Studs and Ear Jacket Earrings are intended to recall fossils or futuristic organisms. The intricate geometry radiates a 3 dimensional suspended sculpture when worn. These vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Square Mini Stud

$250

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Square Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger ea...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Square Mini Stud

$240

W 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Diamond 14 Karat Gold Formation Square Mini Stud

By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry

Located in Cleveland, OH

Sometimes the best things in life are the accents, the small gestures and textural pieces that add intentionality to our days. These Mini Formation Studs can pair well with larger ea...

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2010s American Contemporary Trifari Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

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Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearl • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sign...

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W 0.5 in L 1 in

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DETAILS • signed TRIFARI TM • gold tone with large tear shape crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 0.5" CONDITION • excel...

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Vintage Gilded Leaves and Pearls Button Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s

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By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures .6" in diameter - Gold plated - Faux pearls - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

Vintage Gilded Leaves Statement Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1950s

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Vintage Gilded Leaves Statement Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1950s

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.25" tall - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintag...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

Vintage Gilded Basket Weave Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1950s

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Vintage Gilded Basket Weave Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1950s

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures .75" in diameter - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1950s - Estate acquired - Excellent ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

Vintage Gilt Abstract Swirl Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1960s

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Vintage Gilt Abstract Swirl Earrings by Crown Trifari, 1960s

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" tall - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Crown Trifari (signed on clips) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage c...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Stud Earrings

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Questions About Trifari Stud Earrings

What is the difference between Trifari and Crown Trifari?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
The 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.
How do you identify a Trifari brooch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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.
How do you identify a Trifari crown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To 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.
How do I identify Trifari jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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.
Is Trifari real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
Yes, 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.
Is Trifari jewelry always marked?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 5, 2024
Whether 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.
How do you identify Alfred Philippe Trifari?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To 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.
When did Trifari stop making jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One 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.
When did Alfred Philippe design for Trifari?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Designer 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.
Is Trifari jewelry still made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
No, 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.
How can you tell how old Trifari jewelry is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To 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.
Did Trifari ever make real gold jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
Yes, 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.

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