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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TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone resin cabochon chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with resin • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A69 ❤...
$332Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
$122Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage TRIFARI crown Roman gold chain designer runway necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 9 ❤️❤️ ...
Gold Plate
$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 ...
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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
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
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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...
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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...
Vintage Crown Trifari Persian Garden Tasselled 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 green lucite with gold tone tul...
Gold Plate
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...
Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Renowned for its modern & fierce jewelry, "Meghna Jewels" highlights her signature pave arches in this stunning Claw Pendant. Cast in 18K Gold and sterling silver. It is hand set...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5" 1.6 MM wide 15.5 Inches long Necklace Beautiful box chain necklace with ball stations, There are 19 b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,974
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
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 20.5 Gm, Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry. The necklace is 26 inches long and 3.6 mm wide, making it a great statement piece. It has a wei...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel 3 Gold CC Pearl Faux Fresh Water Pearl Long Necklace * Marked 12 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 46". -The cc pendant is approximately 0....
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
Beautiful Personalized Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Engraved Gold Circle Pendant and Chain. This is a wonderful personalized graduation gift or memento of a special occasion. The Front can be engraved with a Single initial or Monogram, or a date or a school logo. The back of the pendant can also be engraved with a special date or saying. The pendant measures 3/4" across and is available in 14kt or 18kt gold. The price listed is for the 14kt pendant...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Black and White Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This unique pendant by Yoko London features a lustrous South Sea pearl set amongst a combination of black and white diamonds. The diamonds intertwine to create two abstract hearts. A...
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Di...
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Diamond Enamel Medallion Vacation Mode Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is handset with .12 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jewels is proud...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
7.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond 'G-H, VS2-SI1' 14kt Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain
Located in Houston, TX
This chain features 7.00ct total weight in round brilliant cut diamonds that are pave set in the solid 14kt yellow gold Cuban link necklace...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman 14k Gold Silver Paperclip Gold Chain with Cherry Amber Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Chain necklace consists of: - 16" length - lobster claw secure clasp - 925 sterling silver - 14k gold plating - cb logo Pendant consists of: - Genuine Baltic cherry amber...
Amber, Gold, Silver
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...
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...
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)...