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Crown Trifari
1930s-1960s pieces with crown mark are highly sought after by collectors.
Trifari Marks and Signatures
Learn how to identify authentic Trifari pieces by their marks and hallmarks.
KTF
1930s mark (Krussman & Fishel). Early Trifari pieces from the company's founding era.
Crown Trifari
1930s-1960s crown mark — the most collectible era of Trifari production.
Trifari (c)
1950s onward — copyright symbol added to protect designs.
Trifari TM
Later production pieces with trademark symbol instead of copyright.
Trifari Jewelry Value Factors
Several factors determine the value of Trifari jewelry in today's market.
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Alfred Philippe Designs
Pieces by their chief designer are iconic and command premium prices.
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Jelly Bellies
Lucite animal brooches are extremely valuable — animals like roosters, fish, seals, and owls are most sought after.
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Vermeil Pieces
Gold-washed sterling from WWII era are rare and valuable.
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Fruit Salad Jewelry
Carved glass fruit and flower motifs are distinctive and collectible.
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Rhinestone Sets
Complete parures (matching sets) bring higher prices than individual pieces.
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Alfred Philippe's Named Trifari Designs
Trifari's top designs were sold under official collection names — and we handle them regularly.
Under chief designer Alfred Philippe, Trifari marketed its best designs as named collections, advertised by name and year. Because those advertisements survive, named pieces can be pinned to an exact date — and collectors pay a premium for that documentation. Recent examples that have passed through our eBay store include a 1949 "Meteor" necklace and brooch, a 1953 "Radiance" bracelet in red and clear rhinestones, and the 1953 "Heart Throbs" heart pins set with basket-weave baguettes.
We've also handled a rhinestone and baguette swag brooch stamped "Pat Pend" and dated 1952 — the "Pat Pend" mark means the design patent was still pending, which helps date a piece to the early 1950s — along with Nautilus faux pearl and rhinestone earrings, green and clear pinwheel earrings, a gold-tone dual owl brooch with brown cabochons, and a playful 1960s leaf earring set with a tiny fly perched on the leaf.
If your Trifari carries a design name, a "Pat Pend" stamp, or appears in an old advertisement, bring that information with you — documented designs are easier to research and typically bring stronger offers.
Trifari Pieces We've Sold
Real Trifari pieces that have passed through our hands — the Meteor set, the Radiance bracelet, and the other named designs mentioned above.
Trifari Baguette Earrings
Trifari Meteor Set (1949)
Trifari Owl Brooch
![Trifari Alfred Philippe Radiance bracelet](/images/designers/trifari/14_Trifari_Alfred_Philippe_Red_and_Clear_"Rad.jpg)
Trifari Radiance Bracelet (1953)
Trifari Pinwheel Brooch
Trifari Leaf Earrings (1960s)
What We Look At When Evaluating Trifari
Four things drive the offer on a Trifari piece.
The mark. The stamp narrows down the era at a glance: KTF pieces are the earliest, Crown Trifari covers the 1930s-1960s era collectors prize most, the copyright symbol appears from the 1950s onward, and the TM mark indicates later production. Era alone can move a piece's value significantly.
The design. Named Alfred Philippe designs — Meteor, Radiance, Heart Throbs — sit at the top of the market, followed by figural pieces like jelly bellies, owls, and insects. Complete parures (matching necklace, brooch, and earrings) bring more than the same pieces sold individually.
The condition. We check plating wear on high points, missing or replaced stones, and clasp and pin-stem function. On jelly bellies we also inspect the Lucite belly itself, since cracks or clouding cut value sharply. Intact plating and all-original stones mean premium prices.
Unsigned Trifari. Hang tags get lost and marks wear off over decades of wear. Construction details, stone quality, and known designs often let us identify unmarked Trifari — so bring in anything that looks right, even if you can't find a stamp.
Trifari FAQs
Authentic Trifari Jelly Bellies range from $200 to $2,000+ depending on the figure and condition. Animals (roosters, fish, seals, owls) are most sought after.
Yes. Trifari with intact plating, no missing stones, and working clasps brings premium prices. Worn pieces still have value but less than mint examples.
Some pieces lost tags or had marks wear off. We can often identify unmarked Trifari by design, construction, and materials. Bring them in!
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