Trifari Jewelry
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 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 Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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".
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
KTF Trifari Art Deco Fruit Salad Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe tri color Art Deco pave swirl earclips . Of faux ruby ,sapphire and emerald pressed glass fruit salad andpear shape cabocheons set in rhodium plate ba...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
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 baguett...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium
Trifari Brushed Silver and Sapphire Cab Suite
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Brushed Silver and Sapphire Cab Suite from the 1960's. Brushed silvertone metal with faux sapphire cabochons. 1960's USA. 2.5" Brooch, Earrings 1".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Trifari Retro Tank Demi Parure
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari gilt suite with Retro link necklace and bracelet in the style of Van Cleef, from the 1940's USA. Excellent Condition.
Length 15.50" Necklace, Width 5/8 " Chain
...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Mirror Tile Mod Mobile Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Mirrored Tile Mobile Earrings, oversized Mod styling with panels of royal blue and emerald glass mirror which move with the wearer. Clip back fittings.
1960's USA. Excellent...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Pave and Baguette Choker Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Art Deco Pave and Baguette Choker Circa 1960s. This is a link choker featuring pavé with baguettes underneath on each piece, and it then continues with the same patte...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif Earrings
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Diane Love for Trifari Ancient Chinese Motif clip earrings with bronze finish bats with hammered gold link drops. 1.75" x 1.25".
Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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 Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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"....
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Trifari Fruit Salad Feather
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Large Trifari fur clip/brooch from the 1940s. Beautiful design with pave accents and retro curls with baguettes. Molded glass fruit in moonstone travel up the spine of the feather. M...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Vintage Trifari Baguette and Pave Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Baguette and Pave Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This is a beautiful necklace in excellent condition. There are bars of baguett...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
$629 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Trifari Gold Textured Articulated Necklace
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
This choker necklace by Trifari was designed in the 1960s. Made up of 15 interconnected plates, they are broken up with erratic cracks and textured to look almost scale-like. The ove...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Triangle Trio Ball Crystals Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Red Navy Green Triangle Trio Circle Round Ball Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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 Jewelry
Vintage Trifari Blue Glass Earrings Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Blue Glass Earrings Circa 1960s. These are one of my favorites, and I know I say that about many things, but I do hand-select and curate each item, and these are spe...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Trifari by Kunio Matsumoto Rare Grapevine Necklace
Brooch Set 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy and incredibly beautiful vintage Trifari Kunio Matsumoto necklace and brooch demi-parure. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese arch...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Vintage Gilt
Black Enamel Crystal Statement Earrings by Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1.1" x 1.1"
- Gold plated
- Black enamel
- Faceted crystal with crystal rhinestone accents and crystal baguette detail
- Clip on earring b...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
$135 Sale 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...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
$311 Sale Price
20% Off
Trifari Gold Tone White Faux Pearls Earrings
By Trifari
Located in Capri, IT
Trifari Gold Tone White Faux Pearls Earrings
measurements 3 x 3 cm
Category
1990s Italian Trifari Jewelry
$183 Sale Price
27% Off
Bohemian Pendant Necklace Trifari
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'Crown Trifari' yellow gold-plated rope chain and pendant necklace, by fashion costume jewelry company, Trifari, Bohemian chic, circa 1960s, USA. Beautiful design and cra...
Category
1960s American Rococo Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Trifari Huge "Floral" Gold-Tone Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari huge "Floral" gold-tone brooch is signed in the signed and measures 2 1/2" in circumference with a depth of 1/2" .
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Vintage 1980 Baroque Orange Grey Enamel Flower White Pearl Openwork Set
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Orange Pink Grey Enamel Flower White Round Pearl Cabochon Oval Openwork Elegant 2 Gift Jewellery Set, Earrings Brooch
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% ...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gilt
White Enamel Abstract Leaf Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 1" tall
- White enamel
- Gold plated
- Clip on earring backs
- By Crown Trifari (signed on clips)
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Thi...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone door knocker designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TIRFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 53
❤️❤️ VINTAG...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
Brushed Silver Polka Dot Ribbon Earrings By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Each earring measures 1" tall
- Silver "Trifarium" plating
- Polished and textured finishes
- Clip on e...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
$103 Sale Price
20% Off
Textured Silver Leaf Brooch With Crystals By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- 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 Jewelry
$183 Sale Price
20% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone amber lucite designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with lucite
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 54
❤️...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Earrings Circa 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone with Faux Turquoise Earrings Circa 1980s. These small but chic earrings feature a drop piece, and on top are three pieces of diamanté that enhance the look...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Large Faux Pearl Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Large Faux Pearl Bracelet. Such a Classic piece. Wear alone or mixed with others. Always looks in style. A Classic Pea...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone maltese cross designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
• 2" by 1 3/4"
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
Vintage Trifari Pave and Pear Choker Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Pave and Pear Choker Circa 1960s. This is a link choker featuring pavé separated by a piece of baguette, with pear-shaped diamante accents placed on top, including on...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Trifari Diamante Brooch Circa 1937
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante Brooch Circa 1937. The markings indicate a date range of 1937 to 1955. The brooch is crafted with baguettes, and the flowers are formed into pear shapes. It...
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer post 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 54
❤️...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone ruby eyes turtle figural brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone designer chain pendant necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• silver tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• pendant is 2 1/2” by 2 5/8”
chain is 28” long
CONDITION
• very good vintage co...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown gold tone rhinestone designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
Trifari Vintage Black/Gold Ball Double Layered Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your accessory collection with this Vintage Black/Gold Ball Double Layered Necklace. Featuring two delicate layers, it combines striking gold and black spheres for a sophisti...
Category
1960s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Vintage gold tone Trifari brooch, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gold tone vintage Trifari brooch with blue inserts
Dimensions – 5 x 5 cm
Signed
Condition – very good
........Additional informatio...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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
...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
1960s Trifari Signed Ivory and Gold Vintage 60s Clip On Earrings and Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s three piece jewelry set by TRIFARI! Beaded ivory / off-white and gold beaded clip-on earrings and bracelet combination. Perfect all year, and goes with anything! Great wit...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trifari 1960s White Ball/ Gold Tassel Crown Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your ensemble with the Trifari White Ball and Gold Tassel Crown Necklace, a timeless piece featuring lustrous white beads accented by elegant gold details. Its versatile desi...
Category
1960s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown signed silver modernist vintage designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• silver tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 41
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
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 Jewelry
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearl clip on designer earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VIN...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown vintage signed gold tone geometric designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Diamante Wide Bracelet Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Diamante Wide Bracelet Circa 1960s. This wide link bracelet is from the 1960s and is quite interesting. It almost looks dissected and slightly pulled apa...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Metal
Trifari Jelly Belly Spider Costume Jewelry Clip
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Trifari costume jewelry clip. The clip is made in a highly detailed spider design with a crystal clear jelly belly and bli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Trifari Jewelry
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Deco Clip Set
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual dress clip and earrings from the 1930s. Alfred Philippe who originally designed for Cartier, Paris was head designer at Trifari when this suite was designed. Very Cartier and deco in feeling, the molded glass clip is set with buff cut cabochons in faux turquoise and lapis mixed with paste stones. The small clip earrings...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trifari Jewelry
Materials
Base Metal
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone faux lapis designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with resin lapis
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 5...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI crown silver tone sapphire baguette rhinestone designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone jewel glass designer clip on earrings
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TIRFARI
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings
MEASUREMENTS
• CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 53
❤️❤...
Category
20th Century Trifari Jewelry
Trifari jewelry watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Trifari jewelry
watches 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 jewelry
watches, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 239 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 jewelry
watches 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 jewelry
watches by Hobé Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie, and Eisenberg. Prices for Trifari jewelry
watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $9,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $425.
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Questions About Trifari Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- 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.
- Is Trifari jewelry still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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.
- Is Trifari real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 5, 2024Whether 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 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.