Photo and Story By Gail

Let’s face it: sometimes you just need a little bling that struts. Enter this fabulous vintage Pink Trifari Flamingo Brooch, flaunting gold-toned glamour, a body sparkling with Pink Rhinestones, and  a luxurious swoop of red-toned enamel tail feathers. This flashy feathered friend was spotted perched proudly in the booth for Style on Lafayette, a boutique treasure trove based in Suffern, NY, during the fun and fabulous NYC Spring Jewelry, Antique & Object Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

If you know your vintage costume jewelry, then the name Trifari likely sets your heart aflutter. Founded in the 1920s and elevated to icon status under the creative direction of Alfred Philippe (a former Cartier designer, no less), Trifari built its legacy crafting affordable pieces with high-end appeal. Trifari’s use of innovative materials, patent-pending settings, and eye for timeless design makes their vintage pieces endlessly collectible.  You can still find this piece and similar Trifari Flamingo Brooches priced-to-own at antique fairs and on platforms like Ebay and Etsy.