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 signed vintage gold tone crystal enamel designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel and crystal • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • 17" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
TRIFARI crown signed gold waterfall amber lucite drops multi chain necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with lucite drops • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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...
Gold Plate
$183Sale Price|20% Off
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
TRIFARI signed gold tone chunky chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
$311Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone omega chain resin enamel designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with resin and enamel • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$311Sale Price|20% Off
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...
1970s Vintage Trifari White Lucite and Trifanium Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish necklace designed and manufactured in USA by Trifari, good conditions overall of white lucite and gilded metal
Trifari set of two necklaces with matching clip-on earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Complete three-piece set of Trifari polished and gilded gold hardware necklaces, plus matching clip-on earrings to wear with either necklaces. The structured gilded gold necklace has...
Trifari necklace and earrings vintage set, 1990s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari necklace and earrings vintage gold-tone metal set. Necklace length – 40 cm Earring length – 4,5 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo...
Two-Tone Braided Necklace 14 Karat Yellow & White Gold 37.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace featuring 14 Karat Yellow & White gold braided motif style. 16.75 Inches Long More gold necklaces in stock. Email for more pictures & styles
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
16.40 Pink Opal Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this pendant necklace is hand set with 16.40 carats pink opal, emerald and 4.40 carats of sparkling diamonds on the 29" chain.. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Rectangular Link Chain with Hexagon Charm Holder
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular link chain, finished with large jump rings, provides the setting for our pendants to be layered. The chain holds a chunky, hexagon charm holder...
Gold, 14k Gold
Letter M Diamond Initial Pearl Necklace, Natural Diamonds 18K, 17inch chain
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Honor the love you have for yourself or a special someone with our Diamond Initial Petal Necklace. The initial is casted from 18Karat Yellow Gold and set with natural glimmering diamonds on a freshwater petal shaped pearl. Each petal pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$5,525 / item
H 0.5 in W 0.38 in D 0.14 in
Alex Sepkus "Cross" Pendant Necklace with Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Cross" pendant necklace with one vivid green tsavorite garnet and five brilliant white diamonds. Hand-hammered 18 k...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Evil Eye Turquoise Lapis Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this evil eye pendant necklace is hand set with 11.11 Turquoise, 4.73 carats Lapis and .27 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront t...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,900 / item
Figa Charm Diamond Opal Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The sterling silver pendant is set with 35.05 carats onyx, .60 carats Ethiopian opal and .75 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & ex...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive "Pontus" pendant features a shape that is strikingly modern in design, and is based o...
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$125 / item
H 0.02 in W 0.02 in L 0.71 in
Unisex Solid 10K Yellow Gold Slim and Dainty Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a feminine classic: a simple and dainty 10K yellow gold rope chain that is 18 inches in length. This thin, 1/2-millimeter wide chain fastens securely with a standard sprin...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,223
W 0.38 in L 15.95 in
Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Collier, 18 Karat white gold, set with white and black diamonds. Luxurious women's white gold necklace, set with 568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1 1,115 small black diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterling Silver...
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 17.8 Gm, Rope Chain, 6.30 mm Necklace, 17 " Long 6.3 MM wide 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 17.8 Grams stamped for authenticity S...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Trifari multi chain necklace, gold tone
By Trifari
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Trifari multi chain necklace. Lovely twisted rope link chains in a very rich gold tone, the metal is textured with a slightly matte finish. The chains held toget...
Gold Plate, Base Metal
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...
White Acrylic Barrel Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 16" length - 1" width - Gold plated - White plastic - Snake chain - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari...
Poured Milk Glass Magnolia Flower Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 15" length - 1.1" width at widest point - Poured white milk glass - Gold plated - Three dimensional ...
Poured Milk Glass Daisy Flower Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 14.5" length - 1" width at widest point - Poured white milk glass - Gold plated - Three dimensional ...
Gold Animal Totem Charm Necklace By Trifari, 1970s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 24" length - Gold plated - Bird, bear and wolf figural charms - Clasp closure - By Trifari (signed near clasp) - Circa 1970s - Est...
Pear Shaped Crystal Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp along chain - Rhodium plated - Pear shaped clear crystals - By Crown Trifari (signed on hook clasp) - C...
Gold Geometric Modernist Snake Chain Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 15" length - Bib area measures 2.5" across - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on hang tag and verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - ...
54" Gold Swirl Disc Chain Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 54" length - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on hang tag) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
1960s Gilded Clavicle Necklace w Snake Chain & Crystal Pavé Teardrop By Trifari
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length - Gold plated - Rhodium teardrop pendant - Crystal rhinestones - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (double signed on verso & with hangtag near clasp)...
Vintage Gilt & Cream 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 - Cream resin - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso & hangtag) - Circa 1960s ...
Vintage Gilt & Grape Purple Beaded Necklace by Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 31" length - Gold plated chain and beadcaps - Grape purple colored beads - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on hangtag) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquire...