Trifari – Pearl & Rhinestone Sunburst Brooch

Trifari – Pearl & Rhinestone Sunburst Brooch

This vintage Trifari brooch is an elegant and distinctive example of mid-century costume jewellery. The design features a sun- or flower-shaped sunburst, built up from gold-tone curved rods that fan playfully outwards. At its heart sits a rich cluster of cream-coloured faux pearls, subtly accented with sparkling clear rhinestones that add extra depth and brilliance.

🕰 Period / Year
Circa 1950s–1960s

🎨 Style & Design

• Sunburst / flower-shaped brooch

• Layered, dynamic composition

• Textured gold-tone metal

• Central pearl cluster

• Accents of clear rhinestones

• Elegant, feminine and timeless

• Diameter 4.5 cm

💎 Materials

• Gold-tone metal (costume jewellery)

• Faux pearls

• Clear crystals / rhinestones

🌟 Design & Background

Trifari was renowned for combining a luxurious look with wearability. In the 1950s and 1960s, pearl brooches were an essential part of the feminine wardrobe, often worn on tailored suits, dresses and evening wear. The combination of pearls and radiant gold forms symbolises elegance, optimism and refinement — perfectly in keeping with the post-war fashion ideal.