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Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
charming antique butterfly brooch is very charming. The use of fine detail and texture, demonstrate a
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1890s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Paste Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Lovely sterling butterfly brooch done in the Victorian era of clear and colored pastes. A large
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 The brooch consists of four openwork leaves forming a butterfly. The center is set with
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1880s Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Late 19th Century butterfly brooch. Set with approximately 7 carats of cushion shape, old and
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19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Antique Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little brooch in the shape of a butterfly has been made around 1830 out of polished
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1830s British Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Cut Steel
Antique Butterfly Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large Russian gold butterfly brooch in wire open work style yellow gold color centered with
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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14k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Germany, c.1900
The finely modeled butterfly brooch is handcrafted in silver and 14K gold. The
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1890s
The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Plique-á-jour Butterfly Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Plique-á-jour butterfly brooch; marked 750
Round-cut diamonds of approximately 1 carat, cabochon
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare 19th Century Carlo Guiliano Enamel Butterfly mounted later in the 19th Century as a hat pin
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1880s Italian Revival Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1.50 Carat Butterfly Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Open work 1930's Butterfly diamond brooch. 55 old mine cut diamonds in a a 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Crysophrase and Blue Chalcedony Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Colorful butterfly brooch from the deco period set with colored stones and marcasites in sterling
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
This beauty is composed of 18 karat yellow and white gold and is secured with a double pin clasp supporting European hallmarks. The stated weights are as follows:
Diamonds: 6.94 ct...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
19th Century Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The circular-cut sapphire and ruby, pear shaped aquamarine the openwork wings pavé-set with gem-set, the antennae with emerald, mounted in silver and gold, width 4.7cm
Weight:10.66gr.
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1870s Italian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pearl Turquoise Gold Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Butterfly bar brooch. English origin
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Victorian Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 14K Rose Gold Victorian Butterfly Brooch features rose cut diamonds, and blue sapphires
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian butterfly brooch created on the turn of 20th century in France. Made of 18k
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Moonstone Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautifully ornate Victorian butterfly brooch decorated in variety of five precious gems and set
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1880s English Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Dynasty, maybe older.
The transparent jade is pierced and carved to resemble a butterfly. The hand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Jade, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s Butterfly Amethyst Turquise Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful butterfly brooch is finely crafted in 14 k white gold with turqouise ,sapphire
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1920s American Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Perl Sapphire Insect Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold insect brooch, set with pearls and blue sapphires. The brooch measures 55mm x 22mm. Comes in original antique fitted box. Marked 750 and with scratched on numbers. W...
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19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Sapphire, Gold
Antique 'En Tremblant' Diamond Large Butterfly Brooch, c. 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
'En Tremblant' Diamond Butterfly Brooch, circa 1850. 18K yellow gold and topped with silver, which
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a
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1890s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold diamond and pearl butterfly brooch (pin/pendant). Decorated
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19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian gem set butterfly brooches. A pair of brooches, set to the bodies with a
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1890s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa
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1890s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japonisme Butterfly Gold Enamel Signed Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A lovely example of Japonisme in gold & enamel on porcelain probably from Limoges.
Additional Information:
Material: Gold, porcelain
Origin: French, c. 1880
Marks: Monogram verso
Ca...
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Gold
Victorian 15kt gold and silver butterfly brooch with gemstones
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt gold and silver butterfly brooch with natural opal, diamonds, rubies, and
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1890s British Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Pink Tourmaline 18k Cannetille Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its exquisitely detailed hand wrought gold work
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.07 in W 1.82 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mediterranean Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage butterfly brooch totally hand carved and made in Mediterranean Coral and 18 karat
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1780s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver top butterfly brooch, adorned with 6.8mm x 8mm pearl, pear shaped
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19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gold
19th Century Victorian Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch c.1860s
Period: Victorian
Year: c.1850s-1880s
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Cut Steel
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Butterfly Brooch, circa 1880 – 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Victorian butterfly brooch encrusted with a gorgeous collection of Bohemian
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Garnet, Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.78 in D 0.32 in
Antique 19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Period: Victorian
Year: c.1850s
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Cut Steel
French 1900s Butterfly Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Neck Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
thin chiseled gold butterfly is set on the antique brooch. The clasp is a pin with a safety hook
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful
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1890s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
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H 1.19 in W 1.63 in
Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with ornately shaped wings, silver bead detail, and a segmented
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1890s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
GIA Certified Carved Omphacite Jade Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's handmade Jade and Pearl Butterfly brooch. 14k yellow and rose gold with cultured
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Butterfly Brooch, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 18K yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches across X 1 5/8 Inch. Set with 4
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1920s Swiss Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Ruby Butterfly Brooch Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
cannetille work relate from the body of the butterfly. A fabulous piece of antique jewellery history
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Butterfly Brooch David Anderson Norway Sterling Silver Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine example of a guilloché enamelled butterfly brooch has been hand crafted by David Anderson
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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 2.56 in D 0.79 in L 1.89 in
Victorian 8.00ct Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
sapphire and emeralds. This enchanting butterflies wings glisten with 8.00 carat total of old mine cut
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized silver-topped butterfly with fanning antennae and spindly legs
Accented by
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1860s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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L 2.75 in
Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby, emerald, silver and gold butterfly brooch, with wings
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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W 0.78 in L 0.92 in
Antique butterfly gold /silver brooch with sapphire, rose diamonds and ruby
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This nice antique butterfly brooch is made of 14 kt yellow gold and silver. The brooch is richly
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1890s French Edwardian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian insect brooch depicting a butterfly. It is crafted in 14K gold and
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
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W 0.87 in L 1.66 in
Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with scalloped wings, curling antennae, and spindly legs
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1880s Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
iridescent Butterfly Wings set in Sterling Silver. The natural Butterfly Wings are set behind glass to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 2 in
Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald
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1880s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold
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H 1.05 in W 1.86 in
Delicate Antique Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and beautifully made gold and silver butterfly, with Plique-a-Jour enamel, ruby cabochon
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19th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Zorab Creation Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Show off your sense of style and whimsy with Zorab's playful butterfly cocktail ring meticulously
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18th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Antique silver locket pendant, Butterfly and Roses, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
unnoticed, it has attractive engraving to the front and back, one side featuring an applied silver butterfly
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau 14kt/Sterling, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond + Pearl Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
topped in sterling silver, this gorgeous 3-dimensional butterfly is adorned with an assortment of
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.38 in
GIA Certified .12 Carat Diamond Amethyst Pearl Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Art Nouveau butterfly brooch. 18k yellow gold with silver tops set with 12 rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 3.88Ct Diamond and Emerald 9k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part of our antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and
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1910s Unknown Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
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H 0.37 in W 1.54 in L 1.1 in
Victorian 9kt gold and silver butterfly brooch with old cut diamonds rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt white gold and silver butterfly brooch with old cut diamonds rubies.
Made in
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1890s British Victorian Antique Butterfly Jewelry
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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Antique Butterfly Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of antique butterfly jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique butterfly jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 3.5 Carat and 4 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a choice in our collection of antique butterfly jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mappin & Webb, Giulia Colussi and Meghna Jewels are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique butterfly jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 42, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of antique butterfly jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Butterfly Jewelry?
Prices for a piece of antique butterfly jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $42,311, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,900.
Questions About Antique Butterfly Jewelry
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
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