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The Trifari Jewelry Collection
Mr. Irving Wolf served as the CEO of the Trifari Company from the early 1970's until his retirement in 1981. His wife, Ruth, has 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 1970's. For more information about Mr. Wolf's career and Diane Love's stint with Trifari, click on the links above.
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Diane Love Egyptian Revival Necklace
Dramatic Egyptian Revival pendant in a matte gold tone finish, accented with turquoise and royal blue speckled cabochons. Unique triangular shaped links chain. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI ©". Pendant measures 4 inches by 3 1/4 inches. The chains on each side measure 12 inches long. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $695
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Diane Love Black Panther Pin Set
Wild, 3 dimensional black panther pin with matching clip back earrings. Designed in the 1970's by Diane Love for Trifari. Substantial, heavy cast metal black panther with textured goldtone "wings", accented with sparkly clear rhinestone eyes, an emerald green glass cabochon and a dangling clear pear shaped rhinestone. The matching clip back earrings have emerald green glass drops. The pin measures 2 3/4 inches wide, 4 inches tall, and 1 1/4 inches deep. Each earring measures 1 1/2 inches long. All pieces are marked: "Trifari ©". All pieces are in excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $695
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Trifari Silver Snowflake Pin & Earrings
Delicate, textured silver tone snowflake pin accented with a faux pearl center. Matching clip back earrings. Click here to see the entire set. Marked: "TRIFARI ©" with a crown on the T. Pin measures 1 7/8 inches in diameter. Each earring measures 1 inch in diameter. Mint condition. $98
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Trifari Red Rhinestone Heart/Leaf Brooch
Sensuous, brushed goldtone heart/leaf shaped brooch, accented with clustered ruby red rhinestones. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown. Pin measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 7/16 inches. Mint condition. $68
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Trifari Moderne Style Silver Tone Choker
Beautifully constructed, shiny silver tone choker in the Moderne style. Marked: "TRIFARI, PAT PEND". Necklace measures 4 inches by 3 1/4 inches. The chains on each side measure 15 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. $85
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Trifari Enameled Bouquet Brooch
Lovely pastel enameled bouquet, believed to be an early Alfred Philippe design. Accented with clear rhinestones. Bright rhodium finish on the back. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown . Brooch measures 3 7/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $395
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Diane Love 4 Headed Bird Brooch
Bold 4 headed bird brooch in pewter tone finish. Accented with red and blue cabochons and gold tone rope motif. According to Diane, this piece was modeled after an ancient Luristan bronze, and an identical pin was worn frequently by Barbara Walters when she was hosting the Today Show. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI ©". Brooch measures 3 1/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $365
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Red Enameled Leaf & Bug Brooch
Brilliant red enameled leaf brooch with clear rhinestone accents and rhinestone bug. Nice heavy casting. Believed to be an early Alfred Philippe design. Bright rhodium finish on the back. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI". Brooch measures 2 7/16 inches by 2 inches. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $295
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Diane Love Running Deer Collar
Dramatic, 4 piece rigid metal collar with heavily textured gold tone finish. The focal point is a 3 dimensional sculpture of a graceful running deer in pewter tone metal. According to Diane, the deer is a replica of a Luristan bronze. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI ©". Collar measures 18 inches around. The deer motif measures 3 1/8 inches by 2 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $695
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Emerald Green & Faux Pearl Bracelet
Spectacular "real look" brushed gold tone bracelet, accented with brilliant emerald green oval rhinestones and creamy faux pearls. Lovely arched clasp, accented with emerald green baguettes. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. This piece is unmarked, but I have been informed by Mr. Wolf that Trifari did not mark their sample pieces, so it is assumed that this was a sample that may or may not have been put into production. The bracelet measures 6 7/8 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $395
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Trifari Enameled Bouquet Pin/Clip
Extravagant pastel enameled bouquet with bleeding heart, believed to be an early Alfred Philippe design. Accented with clear and ruby red rhinestones. Bright rhodium finish on the back. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown. Brooch measures 3 1/2 inches by 2 3/8 inches. There is one spot of enamel missing on the lowest flower petal, otherwise the pin is in excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $350
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Fabulous Japanese motif wristwatch. Heavy textured gold tone links with black oval watch. According to Diane, the oval medallions on the watch band were modeled after Japanese sword hilt ornaments, or menuke. Interesting sliding pin closure. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. The watch face is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "17 JEWELS". The watch measures 7 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. There are some tiny specks of black finish missing, otherwise the watch is in excellent working condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $365
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Trifari Vermeil Sterling Eagle Brooch
Graceful vermeil (gold plated) sterling eagle brooch, accented with clear rhinestones and a red cabochon eye. Nice heavy casting. Click here to see front enlarged. Click here to see back. The brooch is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "STERLING". The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $255
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Trifari Bird of Paradise Fur Clip
Elegant, 3 dimensional Bird of Paradise fur clip. Bright rhodium finish, accented with sparkly clear pave rhinestones and enameling. Nice, tight clip mechanism. This design was patented by Alfred Philippe on May 20, 1941. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown . Clip measures 4 inches long. Excellent condition. (From the Ruth Wolf collection) $465
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Trifari Enameled Peacock Brooch
Colorful, 3 dimensional peacock brooch, accented with brilliant blue, green, and red enameling. Nice heavy casting. The brooch is marked: "TRIFARI ©" with a crown. The brooch measures 1 7/8inches wide. Mint condition. $195
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Trifari Rhinestone Swirl Earrings
Graceful swirl design clip back earrings. Bright textured gold tone finish, accented with sparkly clear rhinestones and coral colored cabochons. Marked: "TRIFARI ©" with a crown. Each earring measures 1 1/8 inches long. Excellent condition. $68
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Trifari 1950 Alfred Philippe Necklace
Graceful, dangling grapes design necklace in silver tone finish with sparkly clear oval rhinestones. This design was patented by Alfred Philippe on Dec. 5, 1950. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "PAT. PEND". Pendant measures 3 inches long. The circumference of the silver snake chain (around the neck) measures a total of 14 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. $185
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Elaborate Trifari Viking Necklace
Bold gold tone necklace with medallion pendant depicting a Viking. Adorned with 7 dangling daggers and shields. Marked: "TRIFARI ©". Round medallion pendant measures 2 3/8 inches in diameter. The chain portion measures a total of 16 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. $195
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Trifari 1948 Alfred Philippe Necklace
Art Deco influenced design necklace in light gold tone finish with sparkly clear baguette rhinestones. This design was patented by Alfred Philippe on Nov. 9, 1948. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "PAT. PEND". Pendant measures 2 1/2 inches wide. The circumference of the chain (around the neck) measures a total of 15 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. $155
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Trifari Dangling Grapes Brooch & Earring Set
Graceful, dangling grapes design brooch and clip back earring set in gold tone finish with sparkly clear oval rhinestones. Designed circa 1950 by Alfred Philippe. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "DESIGN PAT. PEND". Pin measures 2 3/8 inches long. Each earring measures 1 1/4 inches long. Excellent condition. $225
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Trifari Brushed Gold Tone & Faux Pearl Bracelet
Classic, brushed gold tone finish link bracelet, accented with lustrous faux pearls and clear rhinestones. Clasp is marked: "TRIFARI ©" with a crown. SMALL SIZE measures 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. $65
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Trifari Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
Dramatic gold tone leaf design clip back earrings accented with sparkly clear baguette and round rhinestones. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown. Each earring measures 1 7/8 inches long. Excellent condition. $65
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Trifari Purple Lucite "Wisteria" Necklace
Impressive, multi-strand, gold tone necklace with large pendant made up of dangling purple lucite drops. This design reminds me of a wisteria blossom. Clasp is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown. Pendant measures 5 inches long (including bail). The shortest strand of the necklace measures about 17 inches long. Mint condition. $85
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1957 Trifari Tie-Ups, Very Versatile
Very interesting creation from Trifari. The two brushed gold tone & faux pearl clips are connected by a chain and can be worn in many different ways: as sweater clips, a chatelaine, a pair of dress clips, or a bracelet. Comes with the original tag illustrating the variations. Copyright 1957. Marked: "Trifari". Each clip measures 1 1/2 inches long. The chain measures 7 inches long. Mint condition! $44
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Trifari Retro Gold Tone Fur Clip
Older, vintage Trifari fur clip with classic Retro styling and a large emerald cut, topaz colored rhinestone. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown. Clip measures 1 15/16 inches long. There are a couple of tiny chips along the top edge of the stone (as seen in the photo) and a little bit of plating missing on the back only. Otherwise, the clip is in nice condition. $55
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60's Vintage Trifari
Pearl, 14K, Diamond Pendant
This dainty pendant is from the early 60's and comes in the original box. The original label reads: "GENUINE DIAMOND, CULTURED PEARL, 14 KT GOLD". The clasp is marked: "14K, TRIFARI" with a crown, and the pendant is marked : "14K". Inside the box, it reads: "Jewels by Trifari". The pendant measures 3/4 inch long. The delicate gold chain measures 16 1/4 inches long. Excellent condition. $42
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Trifari Teddy Bear Pin
Beautifully sculpted, textured gold tone teddy bear pin. Large royal blue eyes and a turquoise cabochon belly. Marked: "Trifari" with a crown. Pin measures 1 1/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. $42
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Trifari Clear Rhinestone Dangly Earrings
Sparkly, clear rhinestone "real look" clip back earrings. Marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown, and "DESIGN PAT PEND ". Each earring measures 1 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. $65
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