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Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Six round diamonds are bead-set on the body, two round
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
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H 0.11 in W 0.11 in
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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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Regency Vintage Black Butterfly Brooch / Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Signed Regency Vintage Black Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Crafted
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

18K Yellow Gold Red, Blue, and White Enameled Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing piece of artistry, this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Butterfly Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Butterfly Brooch Pin Sterling Silver TIF516 TRUSTED SELLER
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1990s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This butterfly brooch features an oval cut faceted Ceylon blue sapphire of 2.40 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch. Hand set with Pink Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Abalone & Silver Butterfly Brooch / Pin Natural Stone
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Natural Stones: Abalone Antique Length: 1 1/2 inches Hight: 1 inch
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large antique butterfly brooch, set in 18k gold and silver, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Czechoslovakian Gilt Brass and Purple Crystal Intricate Butterfly Brooch, Pin
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisitely detailed vintage butterfly brooch. Features intricately detailed wings and body
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
look. A true work of art, this brooch features superb gems totaling 5.5 carats, carefully set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
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H 2.17 in W 1.33 in D 0.32 in
Coach House Beautiful Natural Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Statement hand carved Natural Mottled Turquoise 14k yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet

Beautiful Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding hand carved Natural Mottled Turquoise Butterfly Pin Pendant; mounted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Designer Nolan Miller Signed Vintage Sparkling Crystal Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Nolan Miller Designer Blue and Clear Crystal Dragonfly Brooch. Hand set
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Carved Chinese Jade, 14 Karat Gold, & Pearl Figural Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese butterfly brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. Set with carved
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Rhodochrosite Ruby Diamond White and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning 2.5" by 1.76" 18K white and yellow gold butterfly with rhodochrosite wings, ruby eyes and
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Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion
Located in Wallkill, NY
Butterfly Inlays Brooch and a Pendant. Measures 3 Inches wide 2 1/2 inches long no cracks. Hallmarked OC
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold 1.6ct Diamond En Tremblant Detailed Milgrain Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and elegant en Tremblant style pin brooch was beautifully designed and crafted from
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Faux Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Enamel Butterfly brooch enhanced with sparkling Faux Diamonds; signed on reverse: KJL
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2010s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Mariposa Crystal Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane Mariposa Butterfly silver tone Brooch set with CZ Crystals; Black Enamel
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Textured Butterfly Brooch / Pin with Round Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance and nature converge in our exquisite yet simple butterfly brooch set in 18 karat gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Pair of 2 18K Gold Black & White Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 5.3mm (at the diamonds) Closures: Pin w/ Push Closures Condition: Shows some light wear & surface
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Brooch Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
Genuine Tiffany & Co. presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Butterfly Brooch / Pin
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Italian beautifully made three dimensional butterfly brooch decorated in yellow, orange and green
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.37 in
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 2.56 in
Sterling Silver Enamel Butterfly Pin Marcasite Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Sterling Silver Enameled Butterfly Brooch. Colors are Oranges, Blues and greens with a bit
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1.11 CTTW Diamond Butterfly Milgrain Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin weighs 9.6 DWT (approx. 14.93 grams). It contains 97 round G color and VS clarity diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold and Platinum Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and free butterfly featuring 0.93 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds. They are set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch - 925 Nature Pin Mexico
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cilea Paris Resin Pin Brooch Multicolor Huge Butterfly
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant dimensional butterfly pin brooch was designed by Cilea Paris. A fantasy-inspired hand
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Weiss Embellished Sapphire Crystal Butterfly Pin Brooch, Retro
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling butterfly pin brooch decorated with dazzling, prong set crystals. Features glittering
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow White Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing butterfly brooch with pave set with Diamonds and ruby cabochon . Handmade 18k Yellow and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow White Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing butterfly brooch with pave set with Diamonds and ruby cabochon . Handmade 18k Yellow and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Butterfly Pink Sapphire 18karat Gold Pink Brooch Pin pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Estate Pink Sapphire butterfly pin and pendant is crafted in solid 18K white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Embellished Gold and Green Crystal Butterfly Pin Brooch, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling butterfly pin brooch decorated with dazzling, prong set crystals. Features glittering
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly clip created in the 1960s. This older version of the brooch
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed 14k Gold & Diamond Butterfly Pea Flower Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed gold and diamond brooch. With two finely modeled Butterfly Pea flowers
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Signed 14k Gold & Diamond Butterfly Pea Flower Pin or Brooch
Signed 14k Gold & Diamond Butterfly Pea Flower Pin or Brooch
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W 0.67 in D 0.32 in L 1.15 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Colored Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Colored Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch, Green and Blue Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish butterfly pin brooch from Kenneth Jay Lane. This golden critter is painted with emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins Hardstone Intaglio Rock Crystal Antique
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of antique Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins. These extraordinary
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Designer Signed CARLO ZINI Large Butterfly Sparkling Crystal Brooch Pin Italy
By Carlo Zini
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational CARLO ZINI Designer Butterfly Crystal Brooch Pin. Encrusted and Hand set with Sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Kenneth Jay Lane for Avon Butterfly Pin Brooch, Swarovski Crystals, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Golden butterfly brooch with marbled, coral-colored inlays and sparkling Swarovski crystals. By
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

0.26ctw Diamond Butterfly Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - F - H Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Bar Pin, Spinner Clasp
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.14 Carat Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Aspen, CO
The design, scale, and craftsmanship of this gorgeous Best & Co. signature butterfly are
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with blue
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Vivid Purple Enamel Butterfly Bow Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. It has a push on stud for securing to garment. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Size: 3.0*2.6 cm. Weight: 10 g. ...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Multi Gemstone Butterfly Pin or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate multi gemstone butterfly pin or pendant. This 14 karat yellow gold butterfly may be worn as
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k Yellow Gold butterfly lapel pin. This pin was made and designed by llyn strong.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
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H 0.63 in W 0.42 in L 0.54 in
18k White Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k White Gold butterfly lapel pin. This pin was made and designed by llyn strong.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
18k White Gold Butterfly Lapel Pin
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H 0.63 in W 0.42 in L 0.54 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Gold Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Brooch Pin, Gold Plated In
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

14 Karat yellow Gold Butterfly Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: brooch measures 52 x 32mm Weight: 4.92
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat yellow Gold Butterfly Pin
14 Karat yellow Gold Butterfly Pin
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W 1.26 in L 2.05 in
Butterfly Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant. Glittering. Majesty. A stunning vintage butterfly brooch with exceptional quality and
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Butterfly Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Butterfly Diamond and Ruby Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 2.5 in
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Butterfly Brooch Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the butterfly brooch pin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 100 vintage or 28 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect butterfly brooch pin may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A butterfly brooch pin from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Coach House — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any butterfly brooch pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 75 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a butterfly brooch pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 47 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Butterfly Brooch Pin?

Prices for a butterfly brooch pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $33,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,700.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Butterfly Brooch Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.