The House of Trifari was founded in 1910 by Gustavo Trifari, a goldsmith from Naples, Italy. Trifari immigrated to the United States in 1904 and settled in New York City. He began his career as a jewellery designer for other companies, but he soon decided to start his own business. His early designs were influenced by the Art Nouveau movement and was characterized by its use of delicate filigree work and intricate details. Trifari's jewellery was also made with high-quality materials, such as gold, silver, and gemstones.
In the 1920s, Trifari began to experiment with new materials and techniques. He was one of the first jewellery designers to use Diamante, a type of glass that mimics the appearance of diamonds and he also began to use new metals, such as rhodium and palladium, in his jewellery. Trifari's jewellery became popular among fashionable women and his designs were more...
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