Trifari Earrings: Signed Vintage Clips and Drops
Browse signed Crown Trifari earrings from the 1950s and 1960s, from brushed gold-tone clip-ons to thermoset hoops and translucent brown lucite drops.
TRIFARI earrings with brilliant clear baguette and round rhinestones set in rhodium plated silver
These TRIFARI earrings feature brilliant clear baguette and round rhinestones set in rhodium plated silver settings, designed with clip backs measuring 1-1/8 inches, and are signed on the back, showcasing an elegant style.
Why Trifari Earrings Hold Up to Collecting
1950s Crown Trifari Earrings
A domed center ringed by graduated leaves, with the Crown TRIFARI mark on the clips and light wear across the metal.
1960s Crown Trifari Brown Lucite Earrings
Translucent brown lucite drops capped in polished gold-tone, roughly 1½ inches tall, closing on hinge-back clips.
1960s Crown Trifari Feather Earrings
Curled brushed gold-tone feathers with polished spines and openwork lines, each about 7/8 inch across.
1960s Crown Trifari Gold Clip Earrings
Four textured gold-tone sections form a floral face about 1 inch wide, with the maker’s mark on each clip.
Trifari earrings - signed clip-ons, jelly belly pairs and clear rhinestone settings
Trifari earrings with jelly belly drops and clear rhinestones
Signed on the back of each 1-inch clip, these brushed gold-tone drops pair jelly belly centers with tiny clear rhinestones.
$148.00
Trifari earrings with baguette, marquis and round rhinestones
A silver rhodium-plated setting holds clear baguette, marquis and chaton rhinestones on 1-1/3-inch clip backs.
$58.00
Trifari earrings, 1960s Crown gold-tone wavy circles
Textured lines run from the edge nearly to the center of each ¾-inch clip-on, signed Crown TRIFARI on the clip.
$45.00 USD
Trifari earrings, 1950s Crown domed leaf spray
Brushed gold-tone clips span about 1 inch and show light wear to the metal on the front and back.
$45.00 USD
Trifari earrings, 1960s Crown open-work bubble clusters
Silver-tone clip-ons swirl strings of bubbles into an airy open cluster measuring roughly 1 inch across.
$45.00 USD
Trifari earrings, 1960s Crown abstract leaf clips
Polished silver-tone leaves outlined in open work measure about 1¼ inches tall by ¾ inch wide at the widest point.
$45.00 USD
- 1950s Crown Trifari Earrings
What to Check Before Buying Vintage Trifari Earrings
Four things decide most purchases: the maker’s mark, the piece’s condition, the materials used, and how large the earring sits on the ear. Look for a clear Crown TRIFARI or KTF signature and consistent stamping, then study photos for scratches, missing stones, or past repairs. One honest limit: some pieces made after 2000 carry no Trifari marking at all, so an unmarked pair is nearly impossible to attribute.
Brushed gold-tone domes ringed with a graduated leaf spray, about 1 inch across. The everyday clip-on in this group, signed Crown TRIFARI on the clips.
Curled gold-tone feathers with polished spines and openwork line accents, roughly 7/8 inch square. Hinged clips and a compact profile suit long wear.
1960s Crown Trifari Feather Earrings
1950s Trifari Crown Clip Earrings
Thick white thermoset hoops that hang to roughly 2 inches. Choose them when scale matters more than subtlety.
Translucent brown lucite drops capped in polished gold-tone, about 1½ inches tall. The only drop silhouette here, so it reads dressier than clip-ons.
1960s Crown Trifari Brown Lucite Earrings
What Collectors Notice in Crown Trifari Earrings
Shoppers keep coming back to two checks: the Crown TRIFARI mark on the clip, and photos that show the metal and stones honestly. Design variety runs from brushed gold-tone leaves to green rhinestone domes.
What buyers like
- Signed Crown TRIFARI marks on clips aid dating and authentication.
- Alfred Philippe designs can reach hundreds at auction.
- Condition is graded clearly, from very good to excellent.
- Strong collector interest, especially in Japan and China markets.
Worth noting
- Post-2000 pieces lack Trifari markings and are lower quality.
- Wear to metal shows up even on very good pairs.
- Value swings with condition, missing stones, and past repairs.
- Clip-on and hinged-clip closures dominate; few pierced options.
Vintage Trifari Earrings: Marks, Materials, and Dating
Look for clear, consistent marks such as KTF or a crown insignia on the clip. Unmarked pieces may not be genuine Trifari.
Trifari pieces use hand-cut glass, rhinestones, enamel, and the proprietary alloy Trifanium, along with lucite and gold-tone metal.
Most vintage Trifari jewelry is signed, but pieces made after 2000 often lack clear markings. Unsigned items are generally considered of lesser value.
They reflect the artistic styles of their era, and Alfred Philippe designs from the 1930s to 1960s are especially sought after. Quality stayed high even as ownership changed.
Condition significantly influences value, especially when original design features and quality remain intact. Some pairs show wear to the metal on both the front and back.
Antique dealers, estate sales, and thrift shops are common sources. eBay is popular with international collectors, and comparing online sold listings helps you judge similar pairs.
Signed Crown TRIFARI earrings: what the marks tell collectors
1950s Crown Trifari Earrings
Signed Crown TRIFARI© at the clips, with brushed gold-tone leaves around a domed center. Some metal wear shows on front and back.
1950s Trifari Crown Clip Earrings
Thermoset white hoops about 1½ inches across hang from round beads; marked Crown TRIFARI© and listed in excellent vintage condition.
1960s Crown Trifari Brown Lucite Earrings
Translucent brown lucite drops beneath polished gold-tone caps, signed CrownTRIFARI© on hinge-back clips and in excellent condition.
1960s Crown Trifari Feather Earrings
Brushed gold-tone feathers with polished spines and open-work lines, closing on hinged clips signed Crown TRIFARI ©.
1960s Crown Trifari Gold Clip Earrigns
Four textured sections form a floral circle about 1 inch across, with each clip signed Crown TRIFARI©. Excellent vintage condition.