Trifari Brooches
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 gold pearl designer runway brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with pearls
• vintage designer runway brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
SKU 34
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Late 20th Century Trifari Brooches
Vintage Trifari faux pearl spray brooch, Gold tone
By Trifari
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Trifari faux pearl spray brooch.
Textured gold tone leaves with lovely creamy champagne toned faux pearl berries or flowers.
It has a safety catch fitting and it...
Category
Late 20th Century European Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage TRIFARI signed flower gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
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1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Rhodium
Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch Set
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari L'Orient Series Brooch and earring set from the 1960's. Done in a David Webb style with faux cab coral and emeralds with enamel.
Crest bro...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly in tones of ruby, sapphire and emerald.
1950's USA. 2.5" w x 2" high.
Category
1950s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone small apple designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 48
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1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Gilded Open Heart Brooch By Trifari, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 1.5" x 1.4"
- Gold plated
- By Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Retro Yellow "Bouquet" Brooch with Focal Marquise Cut
By Trifari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trifari Retro yellow "bouquet" brooch with focal marquise cut faux sapphire and crystal rhinestone pave.
Excellent Condition ,Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate
Trifari Cream and Gold Sea Shell Pin Brooch, 1980s
By Trifari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trifari 1980s (estimated) gold and cream shell pin.
Measures approximately 2 1/4" by 1 1/8".
Signed 'TRIFARI' at back in block caps.
Very good condition, tiny hard to spot chip to...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Trifari Brooches
White Enamel Smiling Moon Brooch By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2" x 1.75"
- Gold plated with white enameling
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
- Est...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold tone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone rhinestone enamel anchor designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with rhinestones and enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a large and weighty solid silver swirl design mounted with claw set pastes each emit...
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1940s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Trifari Crown Sea Cactus Pin Brooch with Faux Pearls, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 3 inches by 2 inches, 7 cm by 5 cm
Marks/Hallmarks: Trifari Crown
Style Number: 44944
Circa mid 1900s
An exquisite & rare collector's piece! This vintage Trifari Crown S...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
TRIFARI crown vintage sugned leaf gold rhinestone pearls designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Crystal and Smoke Flower Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Crystal Flower Brooch of oval crystals with smoke crystal pave. This collectible Trifari series comes with either crystal or ruby ovals accented by grey crystal pave, very st...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 49
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1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone enamel designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Gold Flower Pin Brooch with Amethyst Crystals and Cabochon
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Floral brooch by Trifiari. This gold plated flower is decorated with amethyst crystals and a centerpiece cabochon.
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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 Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with lucite
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 46
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Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Pierced and Pave Floral Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari Pierced and Pave Floral Brooch with faux pearl from the 1950's. Abstract floral design of pierced petals with pave crystal trim and central faux pearl. 1.75" across w...
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown gold white ename flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with some signs of wear / cracking on en...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Trifari Textured Gold Plated Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Floral Brooch circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
Stylish Trifari textured gold plated flower brooch, featuring cream faux pearls and clear rhinestones. Measuring 5.3 cm / 2 inches square. There is some scratching to the faux pearls...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold pearl tree designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco inspired Vintage Crown Trifari Moonstone Leaf Brooch. Featuring a wonderfully crafted solid sterling vermeil silver stylised leaf set with four adorable moonstones and paste chatons in white and contrasting red. An exceptional piece of Crown Trifari jewellery...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Enamel Heraldic Mini
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming collectible Trifari Enamel Heraldic Mini from the 1960's. Detailed enamel on gilt metal with sapphire glass cabochon. 1" x .75".
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960
The elegant canine brooch is designed with an endearing poodle
with impressed gilt metal detail that emulates dog fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Trifari Brooches
Trifari Retro Cowboy Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Retro Cowboy brooch from the 1950's. Dancing figure in pinkish gold plate with pave crystal decoration.
2.25" x 1.25". 1950's USA.
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari by Diane Love, Mystical Animal Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artist jewels based on Ancient forms in the 60's and 70's.
A...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari "Jelly Belly" Retro Clip Brooches
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trifari Retro molded lucite Jelly Belly clip brooches of rose gold plated metal with crystal pave. High style clip brooches meant to be scattered along necklines or lapels.
...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Trifari pin, featuring a golden, abstract, floral-inspired motif in the traditional Trifari style.
Gold-filled.
Marks / hallmarks: Trifa...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Rooster Pearl Belly Brooch from the 1960's. Florentine gold finish with faux pearl "belly" and pave grey crystal rhinestone details. 1...
Category
1960s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Trifari Crown Textured Gold Motif Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated Crown Trifari pin brooch, featuring a textured gold decorative motif in the classic Trifari style.
Hallmarks: Trifari ©
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare gold washed sterling silver Trifari purple lucite Jelly Belly brooch. Retro style with emerald cabochon eyes and crystal pave, 1940's. 1.50" L,1.25" W
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Massive Deco Trifari Feather Spray
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
One can see why legions of collectors have made period Trifari pieces so desireable. In this massive "feather" clip from the late 1930's, citrine and dark topaz stones form the core ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
Textured Gold Bow Brooch With Stitch Detail By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 2.5" x 1.75"
- Gold plated
- Brushed gold texture
- By Crown Trifari (signed on verso)
- Circa 1960s
...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Vintage Trifari Crown Alfred Phillipe Green Crystal Fur / Dress Clip in Gold
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A Trifari Crown fur/dress clip designed by Alfred Phillipe during his time at Trifari. Features a large pale-emerald green colored crystal set in an open back, dual prong, clip bezel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
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 Brooches
Vintage TRIFARI signed gold tone crown royal jewel rhinestone designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Flower Pearls Aurora Crystals Set Earrings Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Enamel Spiral Twist Flower Pearls Aurora Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch Earrings Brooch, Gold Plated
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Some of ...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Retro Faux Ruby Transformation Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Style flexible honeycombed rose gold plated and crystal pave link bracelet. Its focal large faux faceted ruby stone is prong set in a retro floriform removeable clip brooch. A novelty...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Diamante Leaf Brooch Circa 1940s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Leaf Brooch. Comprised of Pave and baguette. Looks real. It is set so beautifully and in such gorgeous condition. If this brooch ...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
1970s Novelty Trifari Gold and White Trio of Fish Brooch
By Trifari
Located in London, GB
1970s Trifari brooch in the form of 3 fish swimming in a school with a larger fish followed by 2 smaller ones. The fish are made of gold tone metal with their bodies comprised of whi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
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 Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Trifari Vintage Gold Fish Nautical Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden fish. This nautical-themed pin adds some class to any style!
Gold filled.
Marks / hallmarks...
Category
20th Century American Retro Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Grey Enamel Flower White Pearl Set Earrings Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Grey Flower White Round Pearl Oval Openwork Jewellery Set, Earrings Brooch
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure, si...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Trifari Gold-Plated Leaf Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous vintage leaf brooch by Trifari.
Dimensions: 62 x 43 mm.
Metal: Gold-plated.
Weight: 19.9 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Gold Florentine Butterfly Brooch, Garnet Cabochon Eyes, Swirl Detail
By Trifari
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Marked "Trifari ©". Goldtone Butterfly with swirl details on Florentine finished wings and contrasting polished edges. Also features two faux garnet cabochons for eyes. Two solid antennae. Safety clasp. Possibly designed by Diane Love.
Free Shipping. Free Giftbox. Personalized message and card available upon request.
Trifari costume jewelry...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Multi-Color Stone Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Trifari Gold Tone Multi-Color Stone Brooch
Approximate Dimensions:
7.3 cm (Length)
4 cm (Width)
37.4 grams in weight.
Category
20th Century Trifari Brooches
Materials
Gold
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...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari Art Deco Safety Pin Brooch c 1950
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
TRIFARI Art Deco unique safety pin brooch c 1950
The avant-garde brooch is designed with an citrine square cut dangling crystal
The large scale b...
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Brooches
TEIFARI crown signed gold enamel butterfly designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 43
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Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Brooches
Trifari brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Trifari brooches 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 brooches, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 80 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. 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 brooches by Nettie Rosenstein, Reja, and Ciner. Prices for Trifari brooches 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 $601.
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Questions About Trifari Brooches
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.