Rare Find Vintage TRIFARI Signed 1960s Gold-Tone Dogwood Flower Brooch

Excellent condition! Vintage pieces remind us that nothing truly beautiful ever needs to be thrown away. In choosing them, you honor the past and protect the future. 📜 1. Historical Background: Trifari in the 1960s During the 1960s, Trifari stood at the height of its influence in American costume jewelry. Under the design leadership of Alfred Philippe (who remained with the company until 1968), Trifari produced pieces with a refined elegance that echoed fine jewelry craftsmanship. Floral motifs were among their most iconic themes, symbolizing organic beauty and post-war optimism. This dogwood brooch reflects a period when Trifari embraced textured gold-tone finishes, sculptural shaping, and nature-inspired forms—hallmarks of their celebrated mid-century style. 🌼 2. Design & Aesthetics The brooch is crafted in the form of a dogwood flower, a symbol deeply rooted in American botany and folklore. ✨ Key Visual Features: Gold-tone metal with brushed texturing across the petals, giving realistic depth and organic flair Polished curved petal tips, adding contrast and movement A central cluster of raised gold beads, mimicking the flower’s natural stamen Sculpted, dimensional design typical of Trifari’s 1960s workmanship Elegant, balanced proportions that make it wearable as either a statement piece or a refined accent