The History of Trifari Jewelry

The Start The Trifari Jewelry Company was founded by Gustavo Trifari,  an Italian immigrant, in 1904 when he was only 20 years old.   He then started the company ‘Trifari and Trifari’ with his Uncle in 1910.  After a few years, Gustavo’s uncle left the company to just Gustavo.    In…

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Is Marcasite Jewelry really Pyrite Jewelry?

I love marcasite jewelry jewelry!  Mostly set in sterling silver, the little spikes glitter like gems.  Are you the owner of any Marcasite Jewelry?    Ever wonder what Marcasites are?    You may be surprised to learn that most Marcasite jewelry is not made from Marcasites! Marcasite or Pyrite? Marcasite is an interesting…

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What is Steampunk?

Steampunk? You’ve heard the term steampunk;  So what the heck is it?  Simply put, a mixture of new and old in a unique way. Many believe the concept started in the early 1900s with the invention of the steam engine.  By using bits and pieces of the technology advances, new…

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UNPLUG for the Holidays?

The Holiday Season (Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or .. ) is one of the most celebrated times all around the world.  Some of the classic traditions have been lost over time but can easily be restored if you decide to have a classic Holiday surrounded by family, a warm…

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