Trifari Necklaces
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 Botanical Motif Leaf Necklace, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Trifari botanical motif leaf necklace in gold plate. This collar-style heritage necklace comprises an interlocking leaf and stem design featuring a combination of brus...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Crown Trifari Persian Garden Tassel Necklace 1960s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stylish Vintage Crown Trifari Persian Garden Necklace from Trifari's 1968 Persian Garden collection. Featuring a large central pendant, crafted from gr...
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20th Century Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Vintage Necklace Statement Collar Black & Gold 1970s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Dating to the 70s this is a fabulous piece of Trifari. This particular Trifari necklace is unusual in that it is highly stylised. Centering on a strongly modernist design the geometr...
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20th Century Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Vintage Sapphire Turquoise Blue Choker Necklace and Clip on Earring Set
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully made vintage costume jewelry set by Trifari is mid century modern. It is a choker necklace with matching clip on earrings. It is a luscious peacock sapphire...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Rose Gold Pave Pansy Link Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Rose Gold Plate Pansy Link Necklace from the 1940's with pave accents. Each link is a pierced floral with crystals. 16" x .65". 1940's USA.
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1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940s "Comet" Choker Necklace & Earring Set By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early mid-century
- Extremely rare, hard to find set
- Choker measures 16.5" in length and .6" width
- Earrings measur...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Trifari pendant necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari glass medallion in a gold tone metal frame on a chain
Signed
Medallion diameter – 4.5 cm
The length of the chain when fastened is 22.5...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Goldtone Necklace with Detachable Brooch Pendant
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone necklace with detachable pendant/brooch. Security clasp. Marked "Trifari." Brooch/Pendant: 3 3/8 inches L. Overall: 10 inches long. Excellent condition.
Trifari is an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker Circa 1960s. The dates of this necklace make it between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expe...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Trifari 18K Gold Plated Scorpion Pendent Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a Statement with the Trifari 18k Gold Plated Scorpion Pendant Necklace! Introducing a piece of jewelry that combines classic elegance with a hint of edginess. The Trifari 18K Go...
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1970s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Gold Plated Ribbon and Flower Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari brushed gold plated ribbon design necklace with contrasting shiny flowers. Length 40 cm / 15.75 inches, including the extension, and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Trifari Necklace
By Trifari
Located in BALMAIN, AU
A stunning, extremely rare to find, modernist style Trifari necklace. Featuring textured silvertone and Aurora Borealis navette, multi-faceted crystals. An excellent piece to mark a ...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Modernist Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Brushed and Shiny Gold Plated Leaf Link Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari brushed and shiny gold plated leaf link design necklace. Length 40.5 cm / 15.9 inches, including the extension, by width 1.2 cm / .47 inch. There is wear to the gold plating.
This lovely vintage necklace would look wonderful with a vintage or modern outfit.
Trifari was born in Naples, Italy, but emigrated to New York in 1902. Gustavo Trifari began his own jewellery 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.
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Mid-20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Signed Trifari Set of Gold Tone Necklace & Clip on Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pendant Width:3.30″
Pendant Hight:3.30″
Earrings Diameter:1.25″
Bin Code: A5 / P7
Experience the timeless elegance of this Vintage Trifari Set ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Crown Trifari 7 Strand Multi Gold Chain Statement Choker Long Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Sausalito, CA
This fabulous necklace by Crown Trifari features 7 strands of gold plated chains. It can be worn long or if you have a very small neck, you might even be able to wear it as a choker....
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid Century Trifari Necklace
By Trifari
Located in BALMAIN, AU
A stunning, brutalist style vintage necklace by Trifari. As relevant today as it was yesterday.
Circa, 1950s/60s
Signed: Trifari
Materials: Silvertone
Size: 41cm in length x 1cm w...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Asian Style White Pendant Necklace, 1972 Ad Piece
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone Asian style off-white resin round pendant with goldtone openwork dangle center on a chain with a spring ring clasp. Marked crown "Trifari." Pendant with bale measures: 4 1/8 inches long by 3 3/8 inches wide. Chain doubled measures: 13 3/4 inches long. Condition: Very good some minor wear/speckling to chain only noticeable upon close inspection. A necklace like this was featured in a 1972 Trifari advertisement.
Trifari is an American jewelry company founded in 1925 which sold costume jewelry to the middle to high end market. In 1930, Alfred Philippe, an immigrant from France, joined the company and became its lead designer. Philippe in his previous position in Paris had collaborated with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, which influenced his designs for Trifari. In the 1930s, Trifari's jewelry was frequently used in Broadway productions. Their designs were also popular in Europe, owned by the Countess of Polignac as well as madame Lanvin's daughter and the director of Lanvin. Trifari also designed two sets of faux-pearl jewelry for Mamie Eisenhower. In 1955, Trifari won a landmark lawsuit protecting its copyrighted designs which were being copied by other costume jewelry companies. Early jewelry, jewelry featured in advertisements, or by well-known designers like Diane Love, Kunio Matsumoto...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Signed Crown Trifari Goldtone Spiral Pendant Necklace, 1974 Ad Piece
By Trifari
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone spiral pendant necklace with spring ring clasp. Marked with a crown Trifari hangtag. Overall measures: 16 1/2 inches long by 3 inches. Excellent condition. An identical necklace was featured in Seventeen Magazine...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendent Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendant Necklace – a classic piece that adds a touch of celestial elegance to your style! This exquisite gold tone ...
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1970s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Gilded Multi Chain Necklace With Leaf Clasp By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 25" length
- Gold plated
- Twenty-one strand chain
- Decorative leaf motif box clasp closure
- By Crow...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Trifari Sterling Silver 1950s Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Vintage Trifari 1950s Necklace
A super cool and rare sterling silver padlock pendant from Trifari, one of the world's most famous costume jewellers. Made in the US in the 1950s, thi...
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant from the 1970's. Large collectible face mask pendant in faux bronze finish and crystal marquise eyes on ...
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1970s American Revival Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Rare Diane Love for Trifari Russian Icon Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Diane Love for Trifari Russian Icon Necklace from the 1970's. Based on an 18th Century Russian Traveling Icon, reimagined into a necklace with...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Faux Ivory Pendant in the David Webb style. Signed. 1960's USA.
3" x 2.5". Chain 28".
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Silver Plated Brushed and Shiny Link Design Necklace circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari silver plated brushed and shiny link design necklace. Length 39.7 cm / 15.6 inches by width 8 mm / .3 inch. The necklace has a double ...
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Gold Plated Brushed and Shiny Leaves Link Necklace circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Trifari gold plated brushed and shiny leaves link necklace. Measuring length 39.5 cm / 15.5 inches including the extension chain with the Trifari logo charm, by width 1.3 cm / .5 inch.
This classic Trifari necklace...
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari Sterling dating it to the 1940's. 18" graduated with origina...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 24" Gilt & Black Cord Twisted Chain Necklace by Trifari, 1970s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 24" length
- Gold plated
- Black nylon cord
- Clasp closure
- By Trifari (signed near clasp)
- Circa 1970s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
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1970s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold faux amber designer runway necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed Trifari Crown
• gold tone with lucite beads
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 16.5" long, beads are 0.5" in diameter
CONDITION
• very good vi...
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20th Century Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Mirrored Tile Modernist Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mirrored Tile Modernist Pendant with deep blue and emerald mirrors. Modernist style with gilt chain. 3.5" x 3" pendant. Chain measures 23". 196...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Mod Faux Tortoise Hoop Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mod Faux Tortoise Hoop Pendant from the 1970's. Graduated tortoise plastic and gilt hoops hand from a thick textured chain. Signed Trifari. Pendant 3" x 2". Chain
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Oversized Satin Gilt Mod Flower Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 25" gold plated chain
- 4" x 3.25" pendant
- Satin gold plated
- Layered ribbon style floral motif
- ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain from the 1950's. Antique gold settings with twisted wire work bezel. 28" x 5/8".
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilded Modernist Pendant Necklace With Lucite Dangle By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s
- 28" chain with clasp closure
- 2.75" x 1.75" pendant
- Gold plated hardware
- Brown lucite dangling charm
- I...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Art Deco Style Bakelite Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Art Deco Style Pendant in bakelite and gilt metal. Art Deco styling with barrel link chain. 1970's USA.
Excellent condition.
Pendant 3" x 2"....
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Trifari White Lucite and Trifanium Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish necklace made in USA by Trifari, good conditions overall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Modernist Pearl and Gilt Spacer Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Modernist Pearl and Toggle Necklace from the 1960's. 3 graduated strands of faux pearls with florentine spacers in between. 1960's ...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage TRIFARI gold lucite zodiac cancer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
signed TRIFARI crown
gold tone finish
reverse carved lucite
vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
chain is 10"
pendant is 2.88...
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20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Bakelite Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized green bakelite cushion shaped pendant with gilt fox tube chain, 1970s USA by Trifari. Excellent condition.
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1980s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Rare Signed Trifari Designer Lucite Beads Golden Modernist Choker Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Signed Designer Trifari Modernist Golden Choker Necklace accented by 3 Strands of large Cream/Brown Lucite Beads set in Gold Gilt Mounting. Neckl...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Elegant Trifari Ruby Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
1950s collar by Trifari. Lovely workmanship, completely articulated with emerald cut faux rubies each dangling from pave and rose gold links. Very glamorous and exquisite quality. 14...
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Articulated Jester Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Articulated Jester Pendant from the 1970's with wild figure set within a textured gilt hoop. Large in scale with unusual motif which swings with...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
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1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Buddha Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari faux jade buddha pendant with massive chain tassel. Buddha figure sits on golden plinth with long tassel below.
Faux jade beads on neck c...
Faux jade beads on neck c...
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Silver Tone Rhinestone Tremblant Pendant and Necklace circa 1950s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Trifari silver tone necklace with rhinestone baguettes, and featuring a rhinestone pendant with a teardrop tremblant. The necklace measures len...
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Gilded Roman Goddess Cameo Pendant Necklace by Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Chain measures 21" long
- Pendant measures 3" x 2"
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- By Crown Trifari (signed on pendant verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Vintage Gilt & Black Resin Mod Teardrop Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 27" length gilded snake chain
- 2.5" x 1.6" pendant
- Black resin
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso & hangtag)
- Circa 1960s
...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Sleek Gilt Metal Lucite Pendant Necklace c 1970
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Sleek gilt metal lucite pendant necklace c 1970
The minimalist necklace is designed with
a circular pendant
The severe pendant is designed with vertical
gilt metal ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
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...
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1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trifari Fanciful Bolo Style Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Fanciful Bolo Style Necklace with a horned mask figure pendant. The gilt motif is fixed on the necklace and does not slide. 1970's USA.
Necklace 19...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
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 ...
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1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari by Diane Love Classical Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
As a guest designer for Trifari in the 1970s, Diane Love explored her love of classical and ancient cultures. 2 tones of gold and antique silver are combine...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari pendant necklace of brushed silver and gilt metal, 1970's USA.
Excellent condition.
L28" ,chain. L3.50". W 3.50" pendant.
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari 1940s Retro Style Faux Topaz Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari 1940s retro style necklace , atomic center station, large square faux topaz stone , necklace sides of flexible snake chains 16"center2.50x1.75
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1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Curled Metal Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Cool and contemporary looking curled metal necklace with gilded snake chain by Trifari. USA 1980s. 16", 3" drop.
Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Mod Cinnabar & Ebony Resin Pendant Necklace c 1970
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Mod cinnabar & ebony resin pendant necklace c 1970
The severe bold design has a center cinnabar color
lucite tile framed with gilt metal and a large black
resin border
...
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1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Huge Gilded Gold Vermeil Bold Abstract Pendant with Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful huge Trifari gilded gold vermeil finish whimsical bold abstract pendant measures 1 6/8" in length, 2 3/8" in height and 2/8" in depth. The neckl...
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1980s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari White Pour Glass and Gold Floral Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari wonderful white pour glass is combined with gold hardware as well as white glass beads. The length measures 13", with 2 3/4" chain to lengthen if desired. The width...
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1960s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Trifari necklaces 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 necklaces, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 70 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and Art Deco are among the most popular styles of Trifari necklaces available on 1stDibs. 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 necklaces by Belfiore Jewelry, Monet, and John Brevard. Prices for Trifari necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $103 and tops out at $3,850, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $412.
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Questions About Trifari Necklaces
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The 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.
- 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.
- Is Trifari jewelry real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Whether 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 called Trifanium. Its unique properties made the metal able to resist tarnishing and allowed it to be plated with other metals to create a gold- or silver-tone finish. Trifari called this gold jewelry golden-toned Trifanium. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Trifari jewelry.
- 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.