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Onyx Butterfly

Deco Chalcedony and Green Onyx Butterfly
Deco Chalcedony and Green Onyx Butterfly

Deco Chalcedony and Green Onyx Butterfly

Located in New York, NY

Deco blue chalcedony and green onyx butterfly brooch set in sterling with marcasite accents.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Diamond And Onyx Butterfly Circular Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 2.25Ctw 18in
Diamond And Onyx Butterfly Circular Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 2.25Ctw 18in

Diamond And Onyx Butterfly Circular Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 2.25Ctw 18in

Located in New York, NY

Features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in small butterfly motifs and outlining the two black onyx circular rings.

Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Nel J. Handmade Sterling Silver Opal Onyx Butterfly Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage Nel J. Handmade Sterling Silver Opal Onyx Butterfly Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage Nel J. Handmade Sterling Silver Opal Onyx Butterfly Pin Brooch Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Sterling Silver .925 Weight: 7.5 Grams Overall Width: 28.97mm (1.14") Overall Height: 32.85mm (1.29") (including bail) Thickness: 6.36mm (approx. - not including pin) Ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Butterfly Marquise Diamond Ring, Size 6
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Butterfly Marquise Diamond Ring, Size 6

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Butterfly Marquise Diamond Ring, Size 6

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The centerpiece features a graceful butterfly motif, accented with a smooth flat onyx that brings striking contrast against the warm golden tones of the band.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace
Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace

Onyx Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Platinum Butterfly Necklace

Located in London, GB

These are set either side of the butterfly's lozenge shaped onyx body, set to its top with diamond set eyes and ruby antennae.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stenzhorn 18KT WG, Black Onyx, 10.30Ct.Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Stenzhorn 18KT WG, Black Onyx, 10.30Ct.Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Stenzhorn 18KT WG, Black Onyx, 10.30Ct.Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Brooch

By Stenzhorn

Located in New York, NY

Butterfly wings in pink sapphire pavé graduating in color are edged with black onyx; set in 18-karat white gold.

Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Natural Diamond And Onyx Decorated Butterfly Pendant Necklace
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Onyx Decorated Butterfly Pendant Necklace

18k Gold Natural Diamond And Onyx Decorated Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 9.9 grams. Totally is white diamond 0.48 ct. Totally is yellow diamond 0.38 ct. The white diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Total l...

Category

2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Spaulding & Co. Diamond, Black Onyx and Platinum Butterfly Choker, 1925
Art Deco Spaulding & Co. Diamond, Black Onyx and Platinum Butterfly Choker, 1925

Art Deco Spaulding & Co. Diamond, Black Onyx and Platinum Butterfly Choker, 1925

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco butterfly choker, by Spaulding & Co, with a central butterfly, with open wings, flanked by two butterflies, with closed wings, on sliding fittings to adjust their positio...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

18K Gold Filled Butterfly Pendant with Turquoise, Black Onyx, Lapis, Malachite
18K Gold Filled Butterfly Pendant with Turquoise, Black Onyx, Lapis, Malachite

18K Gold Filled Butterfly Pendant with Turquoise, Black Onyx, Lapis, Malachite

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

The pendant features an intricately designed butterfly with wings accented by a distinctive combination of turquoise, black onyx, lapis lazuli, and Malachite.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx
Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx

Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx

By Stenzhorn

Located in New York, NY

Butterfly wings in blue sapphire pavé graduating in color are edged with black onyx; set in 18-karat white gold.

Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Onyx Necklace With Multi Gemstone & Butterfly Center In Pave Diamonds
Carved Onyx Necklace With Multi Gemstone & Butterfly Center In Pave Diamonds

Carved Onyx Necklace With Multi Gemstone & Butterfly Center In Pave Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

"18KT:0.850g, Diamond:4.78ct, SiIver:30.662g, CHRYSOPRASE:16.16ct, EMERALD:1.42ct, ONYX:52.9 Size: 356 MM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling...

Exquisite 1.08 CTW Black Onyx Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Exquisite 1.08 CTW Black Onyx Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

Exquisite 1.08 CTW Black Onyx Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 1.08 CTW Black Onyx Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold to make a statement with your look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch
1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch

1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage (Victorian/Art Nouveau Revival) Design: Figurative Butterfly / Insect (Animalier) Metal: 14k Yellow Gold and 800 Silver...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring
0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring

0.24 Diamonds, White Gold Butterfly Details, 5.9g Onyx Band Ring

Located in Marcianise, CE

Unique onyx band ring adorned with 14K white gold butterfly detailes studded with 0.24 ct of little diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Morganite and Black Onyx Earrings
Syna Yellow Gold Morganite and Black Onyx Earrings

Syna Yellow Gold Morganite and Black Onyx Earrings

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Morganite 2.50 carats approx. Black Onyx 6.50 carats approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata D...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Aquamarine Necklace with Vintage Butterfly Centerpiece
Marina J. Woven Aquamarine Necklace with Vintage Butterfly Centerpiece

Marina J. Woven Aquamarine Necklace with Vintage Butterfly Centerpiece

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece is made of all faceted Aquamarine, Green Onyx and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings all woven together into an intricate tight lace design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Spinel, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Rubies, Diamonds, Spinel, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.

Rubies, Diamonds, Spinel, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, CE

Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby surrounded by diamonds in the upper part; in the middle, an onyx with a butterfly studded with hydrotherma...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx, White Stones, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Necklace
Onyx, White Stones, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Necklace

Onyx, White Stones, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Necklace

Located in Marcianise, CE

Amazing multi-strands necklace mounted with two strands of onyx ( 8 mm) and a butterfly clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the body and rubies...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Butterfly Brooch with 0.80Ct Diamonds & Inlaid Stones
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Butterfly Brooch with 0.80Ct Diamonds & Inlaid Stones

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Butterfly Brooch with 0.80Ct Diamonds & Inlaid Stones

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Asch Grossbardt , this 18 karat yellow gold butterfly brooch is intricately set with mother of pearl, onyx, turquoise,malachite, coral, lapis and jasper.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow...

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14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Butterfly Ring
14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Butterfly Ring

14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Butterfly Ring

Located in New York, NY

14K Yellow Gold Size 6.5''

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Butterfly Earrings in Black Onyx, Titanium, Gold & Diamonds
Black Butterfly Earrings in Black Onyx, Titanium, Gold & Diamonds

Black Butterfly Earrings in Black Onyx, Titanium, Gold & Diamonds

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

The Black Butterfly Earrings effortlessly blend sophistication with a touch of whimsy, making them a stunning addition to any jewelry collection.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium, 14k Gold

Butterfly Necklace and Earrings by Sergio Gomez
Butterfly Necklace and Earrings by Sergio Gomez

Butterfly Necklace and Earrings by Sergio Gomez

By Sergio Gomez

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Butterfly by Sergio Gomez Necklace and earrings Silver, onyx, carved jade and rock crystal A wonderful and incredibly whimsical silver butterfly pendant, comprised of symmetricall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Signature Round 14k Gold & Black Onyx Earrings
Signature Round 14k Gold & Black Onyx Earrings

Signature Round 14k Gold & Black Onyx Earrings

By Sarah Ventura

Located in Westport, CT

They feature posts and handmade butterfly closures. The onyx and gold are top grade and hand selected.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Black Onyx Round Earrings Encased in Rose Gold
Black Onyx Round Earrings Encased in Rose Gold

Black Onyx Round Earrings Encased in Rose Gold

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W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.79 in

Black Onyx Round Earrings Encased in Rose Gold

By Sarah Ventura

Located in Westport, CT

They feature posts and handmade butterfly closures. The onyx and gold are top grade and hand selected.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold

Black Onyx Classic Round Earrings in 14k White Gold
Black Onyx Classic Round Earrings in 14k White Gold

Black Onyx Classic Round Earrings in 14k White Gold

By Sarah Ventura

Located in Westport, CT

They feature posts and handmade butterfly closures. The onyx and white gold are top grade and hand selected.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Flower Womens Stud Earrings
14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Flower Womens Stud Earrings

14K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Flower Womens Stud Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Black Onyx Shell Butterfly Closure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 20th Butterfly Old Mine cut Diamond 2.02 Ctw Cultured Pearl Platinum 18K
Vintage 20th Butterfly Old Mine cut Diamond 2.02 Ctw Cultured Pearl Platinum 18K

Vintage 20th Butterfly Old Mine cut Diamond 2.02 Ctw Cultured Pearl Platinum 18K

Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Beautiful butterfly with movement made of platinum and detail in gold 18 Karats, weight 23.29 grams.

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace
14K Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace

14K Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

Brimming with mystery and sophistication, this onyx butterfly necklace can elegantly complete any outfit.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds and White Onyx Butterfly Brooch
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds and White Onyx Butterfly Brooch

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds and White Onyx Butterfly Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

Elevate your style in a delightfully offbeat fashion with this exceptional brooch that is made of 18K yellow and 18K white gold, taking the form of a vivacious butterfly. The brooch ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Baile de Mariposas 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Baile de Mariposas 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Baile de Mariposas 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Pendant Necklace

By Chopard

Located in Southampton, PA

Tastefully designed and made of prestigious 18K white gold, this sublime Carrera y Carrera piece will add a nifty note of elegance to your appearance. The necklace features a gorgeou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Butterfly Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

1990s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace
Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Black onyx diamond and yellow gold butterfly necklace.

Category

1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Black Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Black Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace

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H 0.67 in W 0.91 in D 0.12 in

Black Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

14K yellow gold and diamond butterfly pendant necklace with black onyx wings.

Category

2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This playful Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly necklace is crafted out of carved black onyx.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Onyx Diamond 18k Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Onyx Diamond 18k Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Onyx Diamond 18k Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond butterfly necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold, circa 1980s.

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold, Agate, Onyx, Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Wing Earrings
18k White Gold, Agate, Onyx, Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Wing Earrings

18k White Gold, Agate, Onyx, Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Wing Earrings

Located in New York, NY

18k White Gold, Agate, Onyx, Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Wing Earrings Details: 18 kt., 2 carved butterfly wing dyed blue agates, fancy-shaped black onyx, 2 pear-shaped cabochon ...

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

MAZ 14k Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Button Earrings w/ Butterfly Backs
MAZ 14k Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Button Earrings w/ Butterfly Backs

MAZ 14k Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Button Earrings w/ Butterfly Backs

By Maz

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Onyx - Round Cabochon Cut - Black Color - 17.7mm (approx.)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and White Onyx Yellow and White Gold Butterfly Brooch
Diamond and White Onyx Yellow and White Gold Butterfly Brooch

Diamond and White Onyx Yellow and White Gold Butterfly Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

Elevate your style in a delightfully offbeat fashion with this exceptional brooch that is made of 18K yellow and 18K white gold, taking the form of a vivacious butterfly. The brooch ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings
Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of art deco style earrings, each one is made of a cushion- cut faceted onyx set in its center with a diamond. It holds green jade rings in tassel, and ends with a long drop of f...

Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings
Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Style Jade Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of art deco style earrings, each one is made of a cushion- cut faceted onyx set in its center with a diamond. It holds green jade rings in tassel, and ends with a long drop of f...

Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx Chrysophrase Dangle Earrings
Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx Chrysophrase Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx Chrysophrase Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Each art deco style earring is formed by a cabochon of chrysophrase that holds a line of 5 modern brilliant- cut diamonds and a long drop of onyx. The clasp is a butterfly. Total wei...

Category

2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early 19th Century Ebonized Guéridon Table with Onyx Top
Early 19th Century Ebonized Guéridon Table with Onyx Top

Early 19th Century Ebonized Guéridon Table with Onyx Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The circular top inlaid with radiating panels centred on a bookmatched onyx. Stunning early 19th century ebonized guéridon with excellent quality bronze mounts and halfcut butterfly...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

18 Carat White Gold Detachable Grain Set Diamond and Long Onyx Drop Earrings
18 Carat White Gold Detachable Grain Set Diamond and Long Onyx Drop Earrings

18 Carat White Gold Detachable Grain Set Diamond and Long Onyx Drop Earrings

Located in Armadale, Victoria

18ct White Gold Handmade Diamond Grain Set cluster earrings with 40mm long onyx briolette drops - post and butterfly can be worn together or the diamonds can be worn on their own as ...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Onyx Yellow Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Art Deco Style Onyx Yellow Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Style Onyx Yellow Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of art deco earrings, each consists of a cushion- cut faceted onyx set in its center with a diamond. It retains jade rings, and ends with a long drop of faceted onyx.

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Onyx and Sienna Marble Console
Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Onyx and Sienna Marble Console

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Onyx and Sienna Marble Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The original thick scalloped shaped butterfly veneered onyx and Sienna marble top is masterfully carved with a beautifully mottled onyx border.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

LB stunning antique Silver Onyx Butterfly pendant necklace with onyx crystal
LB stunning antique Silver Onyx Butterfly pendant necklace with onyx crystal

LB stunning antique Silver Onyx Butterfly pendant necklace with onyx crystal

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers an antique Sterling Silver, onyx, ,and marcasite butterfly pendant necklace.

Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Native American Coral Turquoise Mother of Pearl Onyx Butterfly Earrings Sterling
Native American Coral Turquoise Mother of Pearl Onyx Butterfly Earrings Sterling

Native American Coral Turquoise Mother of Pearl Onyx Butterfly Earrings Sterling

Located in Greensboro, NC

Native American Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Inlay Color: Orangey Red Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Inlay Color: Blu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise

Van Cleef & Arples 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arples 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arples 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

METAL TYPE: 18K Yellow Gold STONE WEIGHT: 0.03ct twd TOTAL WEIGHT: 6.6g NECKLACE LENGTH: 16" REFERENCE #: 20821-LLLK CONDITION: Pre-owned, Excellent condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a butterfly pendant with a body made of diamond and wings made of shining black onyx.

Category

Late 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Butterfly on Onyx Pendant of 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Butterfly on Onyx Pendant of 14k Gold

Antique Enamel Butterfly on Onyx Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A jewel of striking contrast and beauty, this pendant features a finely detailed butterfly in 14k gold, its wings shimmering with blue and yellow enamel, poised gracefully atop a pol...

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Opal Onyx Gold Butterfly Pin
Diamond Opal Onyx Gold Butterfly Pin

Diamond Opal Onyx Gold Butterfly Pin

Located in New York, NY

This is a fabulous 14k yellow gold butterfly pin. The pin features diamond, opal and onyx accents.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings feature the classic butterfly design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx petals and round brilliant D-...

Category

Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Onyx Ruby Pendant Necklace
Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Onyx Ruby Pendant Necklace

Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Onyx Ruby Pendant Necklace

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Butterfly 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with pearls,ruby,emeralds,enamel, onyx and white agate Pendant size 55 mm (length) 35 mm (wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion
Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion

Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large Native American Zuni Signed OC (Oliver Cellicion) Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Onyx Pearl Butterfly Inlays Brooch and a Pendant.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Gold Butterfly Figural Brooch With Onyx Cabochon, 1970s
Gold Butterfly Figural Brooch With Onyx Cabochon, 1970s

Gold Butterfly Figural Brooch With Onyx Cabochon, 1970s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 1.75" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Black onyx cabochon - Circa 1970s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Corals, Rubies, Onyx, Rings, Mother-of-Pearl  Butterfly, Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Corals, Rubies, Onyx, Rings, Mother-of-Pearl  Butterfly, Rose Gold Silver Necklace

Corals, Rubies, Onyx, Rings, Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly, Rose Gold Silver Necklace

Located in Marcianise, CE

Elegant red coral necklace composed by one red coral row, 2 onyx rings and one white mother-of-pearl butterfly clasp in 9K rose gold and silver adorned by two leaves detailes on the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Red Coral Rubies Onyx Rings Mother of Pearl Butterfly Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Red Coral Rubies Onyx Rings Mother of Pearl Butterfly Rose Gold Silver Necklace

Red Coral Rubies Onyx Rings Mother of Pearl Butterfly Rose Gold Silver Necklace

Located in Marcianise, CE

Elegant red coral necklace composed by one red coral row, 2 onyx rings and one white mother-of-pearl butterfly clasp in 9K rose gold and silver adorned by two leaves detailes on the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro More Necklaces

Materials

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Located in Marcianise, CE

Multi-Stands necklace in 9k gold and silver composed of 2 amethyst rows, onyx , green malachite and diamonds butterfly clasp.

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ZZ 14K Gold and Onyx Oval Stud Earrings with Gold Braided Edging

Located in London, GB

Lovely ZZ 14K gold and onyx oval stud earrings, with butterfly backs, and gold braided edging.

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Vintage 18k Gold Onyx Butterfly Necklace One-of-a-kind This vintage butterfly pendant from the 80s is dainty, elegant and eye-catching all at once.

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic and beautiful. This stunning butterfly necklace from VCA will go with anything.

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Victorian Raised Butterfly Onyx Gold Locket with Diamonds

Located in Narberth, PA

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WALTER LAMPL Art Deco Onyx and Carved Jade "Butterfly and Flower" Bracelet

By Walter Lampl

Located in Narberth, PA

The largest centermost link boasts a delicate butterfly, whose pointed wings are surrounded by a wreath of vines and flowers.

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A beautiful antique bracelet from the Victorian period designed as oval sections of gold with center plaques of of six unique hard stone butterfly motifs. Set in 9 ct gold this is a ...

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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Located in Goettingen, DE

The fine inlaid work shows a magnificent butterfly made of different colored gemstones. It stands out against the matt black onyx background and even the legs and antennae of the mot...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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By Angela Cummings

Located in QLD , AU

The Details - Metal - 18k Yellow gold (brushed texture on front - high polish on reverse) Gemstones - Mother of Pearl & black Onyx Measurements - 0.502 inches /12.74mm (small size)...

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Onyx Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the onyx butterfly you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect onyx butterfly among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing onyx butterfly — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef & Arpels, SCALA GIOIELLI and Asch Grossbardt each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An onyx butterfly can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 18, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. Most of our onyx butterfly for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Onyx Butterfly?

Prices for an onyx butterfly can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $103 and can go as high as $38,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,005.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.