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
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
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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1980s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
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...
Category
20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Elegant Trifari Pave and Sapphire Crystal Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Pave and Faux Sapphire Wave collar from the 1950's. Articulated links of pave crystals set with sapphire oval pastes. Adjustable 14-15.75". 1 cm wid...
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1950s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
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
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 Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold tone pearl designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold plated with faux pearls
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
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1970s 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Trifari Fuschia Swarovski Crystal Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Fuschia Swarovski Crystal Sphere Pendant from the 1960's. Pendant 2.75" x 1.5". Chain 24".
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gilt 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...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
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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1980s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
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...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
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1980s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
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
Category
1970s American Modern 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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace in the Art Deco style from the 1960's. Beautiful articulated design in rhodiumed metal...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
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...
Category
1970s American Artisan 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...
Category
1940s American 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...
Category
20th Century Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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 ...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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".
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Channel Set Tie Choker Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Channel Set Tie Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It has baguette and round pieces, and the end piece looks like a scarf that was...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage 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.
Category
1980s 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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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 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 Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that exudes classic charm. This exquisite necklace features 1-inch faceted light-sapphire ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
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 Necklaces
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 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...
Category
20th Century Trifari Necklaces
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 such a beautiful necklace and is in such great shape. There are bars o...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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 Necklaces
TRIFARI crown signed silver black modernist rhinestone designer runway necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 25" long, pendant is 3 7/8" by 2"
CONDITION
• excellent vintage ...
Category
1980s Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Trifari Faux Tortoise Chnoiserie Mod Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking and elegant Trifari Faux Tortoise Mod Pendant Necklace with slightly Asian overtones. A large bakelite ring made to resemble faux torrtoise is set with golden cloud motifs a...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 Necklaces
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 ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Trifari Necklaces
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
Trifari Chinese Symbol Mod Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Chinese Symbol Mod Pendant from the 1960's. Hard collar with gold toned prosperity pendant with white enamel bats surround. Signed Trifari. Diameter 4" diameter. Pendant 3". ...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 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
Category
1940s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
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
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 Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Trifari Enamelled and Studded Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari enamel and gold studded necklace held with chains. 1970s Usa
Excellent condition
Excellent condition
Category
1980s 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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Trifari Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Trifari Necklaces
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 ...
Category
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 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.