Stunning 1960's Trifari brushed gold trifanium leaf brooch. Featuring a beautifully sculptured leaf cluster with fine engraving detailing on each leaf and elegant wirework stems and tendrils. An elegant and timeless piece of jewellery designed and manufactured during the Alfred Phillipe design era.

.Trifanium was a shiny, non-tarnishing metal alloy patented by the Trifari company in 1947. The castings were filed, polished, and then plated with either gold or rhodium to produce either a "golden-toned Trifanium" or a "platinum-toned Trifanium". Trifari used the Trifarium alloy to create their costume jewelry starting in 1948 and it was used in almost all of their pieces by 1951.

Trifari was established by Italian Gustavo Trifari, Leo Krussman and Carl Fishel in 1925. The company began by creating jewellery for actors in Hollywood, which raised the profile of the brand. It also capitalised on the increase in interest in costume jewellery, which came about during the Great Depression, when women couldn’t afford expensive fine jewellery.

When renowned French jewellery designer Alfred Philippe (formerly at Van Cleef and Arpels) became involved in the design house, Trifari was transformed. Philippe remained at Trifari until his retirement in 1968 and it’s largely due to his vision that Trifari became a household name with pieces that are still collectible today. 

No longer confined to your Grandmother's jewellery box brooches are now having a massive comeback and are hailed as THE jewellery trend of 2026. They are a great way to add some individual style to your outfit. Add them to your jacket, skirt, bag or scarf to instantly update your style.

This brooch would also like great used as a pendant or clasp on a chain or pearl necklace.

The brooch measures 6cm and is in excellent vintage condition.

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