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 crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Oversized Satin Gilt Mod Flower Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 25" gold plated chain - 4" x 3.25" pendant - Satin gold plated - Layered ribbon style floral motif - ...
$157Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage TRIFARI gold leaf modernist designer runway necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • matte gold tone leafs • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 19" long by 1 1/8" wide CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mini...
Gold Plate
$262Sale Price|30% Off
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone enamel designer chain necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ...
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".
Gilt Metal
$262Sale Price|30% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone pendant chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...
$416Sale Price|30% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone cross designer necklace with tags
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤...
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 ...
Gilt Metal
$262Sale Price|30% Off
TRIFARI crown signed vintage silver tone pendant chain designer necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • silver tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 60 ❤️❤️ ...
$332Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
$206Sale Price|30% Off
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...
$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 ...
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Scroll Pendant Necklace With Double Chain By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Longest chain measures 28" with second 20" tiered chain - Gold plated - 1.75" x 2" ornate scroll pendant...
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"....
Gilt Metal
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...
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...
Gold, Gold Plate
$332Sale Price|30% Off
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...
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...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Signed Trifari hand fist pendant necklace with changeable stones
By Trifari
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A striking and highly collectible vintage necklace by Trifari, featuring an iconic hand/fist pendant designed to hold interchangeable stones. Crafted in rich gold-tone metal, the scu...
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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...
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...
Gilt Metal
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...
Gilt Metal
Trifari Huge Gilded Gold Vermeil Bold Abstract Pendant with Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful huge Trifari gilded gold vermeil finish whimsical bold abstract pendant measures 1 6/8" in length, 2 3/8" in height and 2/8" in depth. The neckl...
Trifari 18K Gold Plated Scorpion Pendent Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a Statement with the Trifari 18k Gold Plated Scorpion Pendant Necklace! Introducing a piece of jewelry that combines classic elegance with a hint of edginess. The Trifari 18K Go...
Trifari Polished Filigree Detailed Large Pendant and Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari wonderfully detailed gild silver with filigree on both Pendant and necklace. The pendant itself measures 4 1/2" in length, width is 3 1/2", and depth is 3/8". ...
Vintage Trifari pendant necklace, 1980s
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...
Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendent Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Trifari Gold Tone Star Pendant Necklace – a classic piece that adds a touch of celestial elegance to your style! This exquisite gold tone ...
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 *The chain is sold separately. A beautifully delicate Edwardian era pendant, crafted in 9ct gold and set with a lum...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kitten Charm Natural Ruby Vintage Cat 14 Karat Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Kitten Charm With Natural Ruby stones 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.7 grams Circa 1940's pre-owned - very Good condition Size: 1' inch Natural Ruby -...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Necklace 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1910 An exquisite and elegant Edwardian era necklace, beautifully crafted in 9ct rose gold and set with glowing violet amethysts and ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Gold Suffragette Pendant Necklace with Tourmaline Peridot, Diamond & Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking 1920s suffragette-inspired necklace, beautifully crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set with a meaningfu...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Tassel Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant pendant by Yoko London features a fluid Freshwater pearl tassel, beneath intricate diamond flowers. Set in 18 Karat white gold, this unique pendant will make quite the s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 14k, American. With gorgeous play of color and lovely play of light, this eighties pendant is all about the stones. Its design is effortlessly chic and wonderfully under...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Azurite-Malachite Natural Stone Set Pendant and Ring Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant natural Stone set of Pendant and Ring set with Sterling Silver 925 the Pendant stone size approx 35mm (1.5' inch) Diameter Round Shape 30 grams the Ring stone size approx 3...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, 0.33ct
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage necklace showcases a graceful blend of classic sophistication and timeless sparkle. Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold, the centerpiece features a richly colored ov...
Yellow Gold
Emerald Pendant 0.71 CT Emerald Necklace 14k yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Gemstone Pendant Emerald shape 7 x 5mm 0.71 carat. Very Nice Color Grade. set in 14k yellow Gold 2.1 grams made several pictures to be able to see the inclusion. over...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Enamel Necklace A yellow gold necklace with a circular enameled element accented by freshwater seed pearls, suspending an ornate pendant with pink enamel accents center...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$6,354
W 2.04 in L 2.82 in
Vintage Carved Natural Turquoise Natural Diamond 14K Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterpiece of wearable art and historical romanticism, this monumental vintage convertible brooch-pendant is masterfully crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold and patina...
Turquoise, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm Pendant Satin Finish
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and symbolic, this 14K yellow gold Italian horn charm pendant features the classic cornicello design, traditionally worn as a symbol of luck, protection, and prosperity. Its sleek elongated silhouette is enhanced by a refined satin finish, giving the piece a modern and sophisticated appearance. Crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold, the pendant offers lightweight yet noticeable presence, making it ideal for everyday wear or layering with other charms and chains. The satin texture adds subtle depth and elegance while maintaining the timeless appeal of the iconic Italian horn motif. Measuring approximately 2.5 inches long including the bail and weighing 4 grams, this pendant makes a stylish statement with meaningful heritage and classic Italian-inspired design. Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Italian Horn / Cornicello Charm...
Yellow Gold
Trifari Vintage 1980s Cream White Enamel Clover Triangle Flower Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful necklace, signed at the back. Size: 38 cm. Pendant: 7.0 *6.0 cm. Weight: 24.0 g. Trifari created some of the mo...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Trifari Vintage 1970s Huge Round Tennis Ruby Cabochon Pendant Chunky Necklace
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful faux ruby necklace, signed at the clamp and back. Size: 44 cm. Pendant: 4.8*4.8 cm. Weig...
Gold Plate
Jade Green Resin Cross Pendant Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - 22" chain - 2" x 1.25" pendant - Faux jadeite green resin - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (...
Gilded Modernist Pendant Necklace With Lucite Dangle By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - 28" chain with clasp closure - 2.75" x 1.75" pendant - Gold plated hardware - Brown lucite dangling charm - I...
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
Gilt Metal
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...
Vintage Gilt & Cream Resin Mod Teardrop Pendant Necklace by Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 27" length gilded snake chain - 2.5" x 1.6" pendant - Cream resin - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso & hangtag) - Circa 1960s ...
Trifari 1953 Gold Heart Brooch & Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage openwork gold heart pin with rhinestone accents from famed American fashion jewelry company Trifari. The design for this brooch was patented in 1953. The brooch is lightly ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Gilt Abstract Swirl Pendant Necklace by Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Chain measures 28" long - Pendant measures 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clasp closure - By Crown Trifari (signed on verso of pendant) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquir...
Trifari Vintage Silver Pendant Rope Necklace, Victorian Style
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Victorian-inspired vintage silver pendant necklace by Trifari. An exquisite segmented floral-design pendant hangs off a stylish silver ...
Crown Trifari Green Lucite Owl Pendant Necklace, Signed, circa 1960
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
This adorable Mod-style green lucite owl pendant necklace with gold tone hardware is by Trifari, circa 1960. Trifari is a highly collected costu...
Crown Trifari Sunburst Atomic Style Pendant Necklace, circa 1955, Signed
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
Stunningly beautiful Modernist gold-tone sunburst medallion pendant necklace by Trifari, circa 1955. Trifari is a highly collected costume jewelry brand, noted for it's high quality ...