{"product_id":"crown-trifari-vintage-signed-trifari-gold-plated-enamel-dogwood-flower-brooch-vbr297","title":"Recently Sold (VBR297)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrown Trifari - Vintage Signed 'Trifari' Gold Plated White Enamel Dogwood Flower Brooch. This exquisite brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal, signed 'Trifari' with the crown and copyright hallmark. The brooch features enamel work, vintage styling, crown trifari hallmarks, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely brooch is created in the form of a dogwood flower, which is beautifully enamelled with white enamel. The brooch features a pin on the back and a secure rotary locking system, in perfect working order. This vintage brooch would make a wonderful addition to any costume jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003eTrifari, a renowned costume jewelry company, has a rich history rooted in the early 20th century. Founded by Italian immigrants Gustavo Trifari (a son of a goldsmith) and Leo Krussman.\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091829593\"\u003ethe company quickly gained recognition for its exquisite designs and innovation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003eTrifari's rise to prominence involved creating custom jewelry for celebrities, developing the non-tarnishing metal Trifarium, and becoming the first company to copyright their designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e1910s: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGustavo Trifari, a son of a goldsmith, immigrates to the United States and starts the Trifari brand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e1925: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTrifari is officially founded, with Gustavo Trifari joining forces with Leo Krussman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e1930s-1940s: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTrifari gains recognition for creating custom jewelry for famous actors, expanding its reach and market position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e1937: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTrifari's trademark is updated to include a crown above the \"T,\" reflecting the growing popularity of Crown Trifari brooches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e1940s: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTrifari begins using the Trifarium alloy in its jewelry, leading to the excellent condition of many surviving pieces.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"8e0cb2a8-e489-4f04-98b4-6d75676b9c46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11598381946091830416\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"8e0cb2a8-e489-4f04-98b4-6d75676b9c46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003ePost WWII: Trifari designs evolve, incorporating various motifs and materials, ensuring its enduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epopularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1980s: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrving Wolf, son of a court-appointed receiver who helped Trifari during a financial crisis, joins the company and works in the shipping department.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378705981\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main difference between Trifari and Crown Trifari lies in the hallmark used on the jewelry pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown Trifari, introduced in the late 1930s, features a crown placed above the \"T\" in the \"Trifari\" mark, while later Trifari pieces may have the Trifari name without the crown, or with a copyright symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eMeasurements: Brooch 35.00 mm x 33.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eWeight: 12.40 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eCondition: Good    Note: Slight Enamel loss to a couple of the petals. This loss does not take away from the beauty of the piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"92b678d8-8087-4931-bf98-9793dd3aa5de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7093893527378702590\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e50275cb-4aca-4bcd-bf97-149b0b094481\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003eDate: Circa 1950 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40881829969978,"sku":"VBR297","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_2052.jpg?v=1748212234","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/crown-trifari-vintage-signed-trifari-gold-plated-enamel-dogwood-flower-brooch-vbr297","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}