The trifari name became first associated with jewelry in 1910 when gustavo trifari and his uncle founded trifari and trifari. The company was originally founded by gustavo trifari and his uncle in 1910 but the business only really started to gain recognition following the partnerships with leo kraussmann in 1918 and carl fishel in 1925. For instance, the brushed metallic surfaces shown by trifari above were also commonly used by other costume jewelry makers in the late 1950s as well. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. A couple of weeks ago on my birthday i took the day off work and went to the iacf antique fair.
Founded in the 1910s by gustavo trifari, son of a napoli goldsmith, the company has designed jewelry thats been worn by countless highprofile clients, from mamie eisenhower to madonna. A few lesser manufacturers copied some trifari designs, but trifari was diligent about protecting their designs and patented most of them until the law was modified in 1955 to include protection for jewelry designs. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Trifari is the most successful, and probably the best known, of all costume jewellery manufacturers. Find the bracelet that fits your style the best and be sure to add it to your jewelry collection. If you take a tour of our site from the home page, through the designer and figural collections including trifari, boucher, mazer, chanel, coro, dior, eisenberg, haskell, carnegie, kjl, ciner, schiaparelli, you will see what we mean. Trifari became one of the biggest and well know makers of. I have a vintage costume jewelry set consisting of a trifari. The most common costume jewelry trifari material is metal. Pictures are enlarged to show detail, but exact measurements will be given as well.
Vintage jewelry trifari alfred spaney multiple sapphires floral swirl with bow pin. Various signatures for trifari vintage jewelry from pre 1955 through the 1990s. Vintage trifari jewelry collection necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets. Classic trifari earrings with textured silvertone flowing leaves and faux pearls and tiny clear rhienstone accents. The trifari piece is a vintage brooch from circa 1940 with white plastic accents and a safety clasp. Ah trifari there is so much history to this company as they were the creators of history. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. Shop vintage and contemporary trifari earrings from the worlds best fashion stores. Each butterfly is hand set with multi shape and size stones in white and turquoise opaque glass. Trifari vintage costume jewellery unknown period for. See todays trifari necklaces for sale, best offer and auction. Beaded beauties birds of a feather bracelets bridal and prom jewelry brooches and pins butterfies and dragonflies dress clips and fur clips earrings figurals necklaces and pendants religious jewelry rings sets and parures vintage and contemporary plastics zodiac astrological jewelry. Vintage costumes trifari alfred philippe empress eugenie pave enamel and.
This collection of vintage trifari jewelry from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s includes doubleclip brooches, earrings, brooches, and sets. Make offer sale vtg runway earrings philippe trifari faux sapphire clear rhinestones long lush vintage crown trifari brushed silver tone pin brooch 3. Trifari jewelry vintage costume jewelry from lets get. Both of the clip earrings have 4 prong set yellow, blue, pink and green tutti frutti also known as fruit salad flower buds. Trifari vintage jewelry pieces from this era are extremely rare, as the mark was only used for several years.
Trifari vintage jewelry archives my classic jewelry vintage. Buy trifari vintage costume jewellery unknown period and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Trifari vintage jewelry archives my classic jewelry. Trifari pat pend lilly valley fur pin clip american costume jewelry p. Jewelry is the heart and soul of trifari and their mark in the world of costume jewelry still echos today. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. From estate jewelry to bakelite, native american jewelry, costume, vintage jewelry and trifari. Vintage evening necklace by trifari c1950s the design. Shop trifari jewelry morning glory antiques and jewelry. We sell jewelry with history, great american costume jewelry ranging from the late 19th century to the 1980s. New listing 2 vintage trifari pins brooches signed costume jewelry. Ive published a brief guide with photos that discusses various signagures for trifari vintage jewelry. Trifari is a highly collected costume jewelry brand, noted for its quality and intricate detail. Trifari jewelry ads vintage costume jewelry, vintage.
Trifari jewelry since the 1920s, trifari has been one of the most respected and admired producers of costume jewelry in the united states. Trifari necklace vintage choker necklace adjustable womens costume jewelry designer crown trifari jewelry, whirlwind collier whywelovethepast. Get the best deals on trifari fashion jewelry sets when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on vintage trifari jewelry when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow trifari costume jewelry to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Founded in the 1910s by gustavo trifari, the italianimmigrant son of a napoli goldsmith, the company has designed jewelry thats been worn by countless highprofile clients, from mamie eisenhower. This beautifully made vintage costume jewelry set by trifari is mid century modern.
They commissioned jewelry for broadway plays, they had the first coasttocoast advertising campaign for a costume jewelry manufacturer, they even won a lawsuit in 1955 that defines costume jewelry as works of art. Vintage designer signed trifari clip earrings featuring tutti frutti or also known as fruit salad stones with small clear rhinestones and mother of pearl by designer alfred philippe for trifari. All vintage costume jewelry ads are clickable so you can see a larger view. Trifari brooches trifari necklaces trifari earrings trifari bracelets trifari more jewelry and watches. Our online womens boutique is always adding new, trendy accessories, so if you cant find the bracelet you want, be sure to check back soon. Trifari vintage jewelry identification and research my. New listing vintage alfred philippe trifari blue topaz sterling brooch book piece. Crown trifari gilded abstract brutalist textured brooch, circa.
Also included is an unmarked foliate wreath brooch with faux pearl accents. A lovely pair of trifari butterfly brooches from the 1966 modern mosaic line. Shop vintage and contemporary trifari brooches from the worlds best fashion stores. Founded in the 1910s by gustavo trifari, the italianimmigrant son of a napoli goldsmith, the company has designed jewelry thats been worn by countless highprofile clients, from mamie eisenhower to madonna. Dec 7, 20 beautiful trifari jewelry from the ecochic vintage jewelry team on etsy trifari jewelry was started about 1912 and produced mainly hair ornaments and accessories. Trifari jewelry, trifari heart pendant, vintage gold heart pendant, retro costume jewelry pendant, jewelry gifts for her ribbonsandglass 5 out of 5 stars 388. Dec 7, 20 beautiful trifari jewelry from the ecochic vintage jewelry team on etsytrifari jewelry was started about 1912 and produced mainly hair ornaments and accessories. Here you will find an assortment of vintage costume jewelry designed and signed by trifari. Trifari vintage costume jewellery unknown period for sale. They commissioned jewelry for broadway plays, they had the first coasttocoast advertising campaign for a costume jewelry manufacturer, they even. Its founder, gustave trifari 18831952, was born in naples where he trained as a goldsmith.
Lillys vintage costume jewelry signed earrings s z. Includes a gold tone metal and colorless rhinestone starburstshaped demi parure comprised of a brooch and pair of clipon earrings, a textured silver tone coral reef brooch with faux pearl accents. These earrings are marked with the crowned trifari and. His wife, ruth, decided to sell part of her collection of trifari jewelry including pieces designed by alfred philippe in the early days, and by diane love in the 1970s. A company known for its distinctive style of imitating fine jewelry and its highquality crystals and highlyskilled craftsmanship, trifari was nicknamed the rhinestone kings. This collection features one adjustable ring, two brooches, two pairs of earrings, two pendants, and eleven beaded necklaces. Trifari partnered with sales managers leo krussman and carl fishel to form trifari, krussman and fishel in 1925. A collection of vintage costume jewelry featuring trifari. Trifari, trifari jewelry, vintage trifari costume jewelry. Vintage signed trifari costume jewelry costume jewelry. It is a choker necklace with matching clip on earrings. Trifari jewelry vintage costume jewelry from lets get vintage. See more ideas about vintage costume jewelry, trifari, costume jewelry.
Nandn vintage costume jewelry is based in toronto, canada. Below are some wonderful examples of trifari jewelry including trifari clips, trifari necklaces, trifari bracelets, and trifari brooches and pins. His wife, ruth, decided to sell part of her collection of trifari jewelry including pieces designed by alfred philippe in. Make offer trifari jewelry set heart necklace and stud earrings pink, new. Also, they are just useful to reference as the styles of the jewelry and treatments of one maker can often help you identify a trend or style to help date a piece from another maker. Vintage jewelry always has a story because it has a past. Crown trifari mottled pink faux pearl crystal necklace. From the contemporary to the eclectic, we are sure to have something that you need. Irving wolf served as the ceo of the trifari company from the early 1970s until his retirement in 1981. Buy trifari vintage costume jewellery and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish.
New listingvintage 50s flower plastic pearl crystal rhinestone pin brooch signed trifari this is a fabulous and stunning vintage flower pin. New listingvintage gold seahorse statement brooch pin 2 34 signed jj signed. Since the 1920s, trifari has been one of the most respected and admired producers of costume jewelry in. In 2000, liz claiborne bought trifari along with monet and napier. Resources for learning about vintage jewelry marks. This very hard to find ring from trifari features an extremely high dome design in textured silver trifanium metal, set with a bevy of sparkling diamante rhinestones. In 1930 trifari hired alfred philippe as head designer, and that is when the company really began to take off.
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