$238,500
Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional yellow gold butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut white, champagne and cognac diamonds, totaling approximately 35 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive and elaborate Maison Gripoix large scale Butterfly Brooch, attributed to Jean Patou. Hand made in emerald, ruby and jet pate de verre with crystal paste accents.
Gilt Metal
CC, Sporrong and Co. Butterfly Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Brooch enameled on yellow metal. Dimensions: 6.10 x 3.00 centimeters.
Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch from the 1960's. Green glass cabs set in wings within enamel frames with crystal paste accents. 1960's USA. 2" x 1.5".
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Russian Gold Plated Ornate Butterfly Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely butterfly brooch with the Haskell Russian gold patina.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch #23956
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch This graceful and simplistic sterling silver butterfly brooch is the perfect piece to add to your collection.
Sterling Silver
Pair of Massive Napier Butterfly Brooches
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of massive Napier butterfly brooches with cabochon aurora pink and blue green austrian stones.
Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sapphire and diamond butterfly brooch is shaped by the image of the sophisticated woman, who wants to celebrate her elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Carved Jade Pearl Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold vintage butterfly brooch, with carved jade wings, 6.3 - 6.5mm pearls and ruby eyes.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Butterfly Brooch, 1960s-70s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal butterfly brooch with glass paste. Jewellery from the 1960s/70s.
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ruby Diamond Butterfly Brooch Detail: This stunning butterfly brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold, accented with turquoise on the wings, rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Queens, NY
14K Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch / Pendant, featuring one centered bezel set old European cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat, J-K color / SI1 clarity, further adorned ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Diamond and Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional early 20th century butterfly brooch of notably high quality, beautifully modelled with vibrant yellow enamel wings highlighted by striking iridescent blue enamel panels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone butterfly brooch embellished with resin stained glass like wings, multicolored crystals, faux pearl and a pair of antennae with clear crystals.
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 and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Butterfly Brooch Pendant, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold Butterfly brooch - pendant, with different colored enamels / Italy 1970s
18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1940s Massive Glittering Crystal Butterfly Brooch
Located in University City, MO
1940s Massive glittering crystal butterfly brooch The exquisite brooch is encrusted with deep pink faceted crystals combined with rows of brilliant diamante crystals The butterfl...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage textured gold tone butterfly brooch embellished with blue crystals. Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique.
Gilt Metal
1970s Lea Stein Pink Marbled Butterfly Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1970's, this Lea Stein butterfly brooch features an elegant marble effect in soft pinks.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A unique tribute to nature’s beauty, this butterfly brooch is meticulously handcrafted from richly grained wood, evoking the delicate motion and grace of a butterfly in flight.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ladies Butterfly Brooch, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, large and heavy butterfly brooch, 18 Karat gold with diamonds and ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 accented with enameled flowers and amethyst-colored crystals.
Crystal, Brass
Beautifully Delicate Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware Etched "Butterfly" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully delicate gilded gold vermeil hardware etched "Butterfly" brooch is detailed with micro glass in colors of lapis-blue and irish-green as well as micro 'pea...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage textured gold toned openwork butterfly brooch embellished with ruby red glass cabochon/crystal and faux pearls.
Gilt Metal
Yellow and Green Enamel Crystal Butterfly Brooch with Cabochon Center
Located in Milford, DE
Add a whimsical yet luxurious touch to your collection with this intricately crafted butterfly brooch. Featuring softly sculpted wings in pale green and marbled yellow enamel, the pi...
Crystal, Enamel
Massive Sterling Crytsal Butterfly Brooch c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Massive sterling crystal butterfly brooch c 1950s The huge sterling artisan brooch is designed with an exotic butterfly.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Coral and Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Enamel Butterfly brooch. Featuring an adorable colour way of coral and black upon gold.
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF344 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this charming butterfly brooch. Dating to the 1980s, this brooch is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, with a body of platinum.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hector Aguilar Mexican Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Beautiful and stylish butterfly brooch by renowned silversmith Hector Aguilar.
Sterling Silver
Modern Diamond, Citrine and Platinum Butterfly Brooch, 14.60 Carats
Located in London, GB
A large diamond, citrine, platinum and gold, en-tremblant, butterfly brooch, with brilliant-cut diamond pavé set wings, thorax and antennae.
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Crystal Butterfly Brooch 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gorgeous vintage crystal butterfly brooch. Featuring a wonderful rainbow of aurora borealis glass crystal stones in an open antiqued gold framework, depicting a wings outstretched ...
Vintage Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vintage brooch, most likely from the 1960s, showcases a beautifully stylized butterfly, masterfully crafted with enamelled wings in rich shades of deep blue and emeral...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Pair of Jeweled Enamel Gilt Metal Butterfly Brooches circa 1980s
By Avon
Located in University City, MO
Pair of jeweled enamel gilt metal butterfly brooches c 1980s The elegant gold metal butterflies are embellished with tiles of shiny enamel in muted burgundy and light mocha brown ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Sapphire, Diamonds, Spinel, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò butterfly brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire and a diamond on the body, a diamond on the head.
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 0.45 Carat Emerald 0.43 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This butterfly brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Vintage "Butterfly" Brooch Carved Jade and 3 Cultured Pearls 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, Mid Century vintage "Butterfly" brooch, features carved Jade and 3 cultured pearls set in a 14 karat gold floral motif. with 2 round rubies .08pts. and spiral antenna...
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Jade Garnet Citrine Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooches Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful pair of Moss Green Jade, Garnet, Citrine and Diamond Flying Butterfly Brooches. Featuring fabulous hand carved Jade Wings.
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Tone Pavé Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, Late 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This striking butterfly brooch is crafted in gold tone metal and fully pavé-set with shimmering rhinestones, creating a richly textured, light-catching surface.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
Jade, Silver
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings comprising carved jade cabochons and openwork filigree.
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
1.00 Carat Pave Round Diamond White Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's diamond butterfly brooch. Set with 123 round pave set diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.00cts.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed Hroar Prydz Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Hroar Prydz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Norwegian butterfly brooch. In gilt sterling silver. By Hroar Prydz, whose workshop eventually became part of David Andersen.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Spanish Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterfly Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite butterfly brooch is crafted in 18-karat white gold and features a rare ruthenium plating, giving it a dark, lustrous finish.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, 1980s, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Graceful and full of vintage charm, this Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Butterfly Brooch is beautifully crafted in rich yellow gold with elegant openwork wings and finely detailed textu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SPANISH Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Butterfly Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled butterfly brooch. This is a beautiful and colorful butterfly brooch created in Barcelona Spain with art nouveau revival patterns.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
René Boivin Ruby, Diamond and Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Clip
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare ruby, diamond and turquoise 18K gold butterfly brooch clip by René Boivin, French, 1957 This is a beautiful and sought after butterfly clip brooch by René Boivin.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
$40,824Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Natural Untreated Jade and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A retro natural untreated jade and diamond butterfly brooch, circa 1960. This fun and vibrant brooch features two intricately carved wings of natural untreated 'imperial green colou...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$159Sale Price|20% Off
John Hardy Estate Ladies Butterfly Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Ladies Butterfly Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated JH8 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!
Rhodium
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Brooch 18K Gold Large Vintage Design
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional butterfly brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is a striking example of the maison’s refined elegance and sculptural artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.60 Carat Garnet 0.60 Carat Amethyst Cultured Pearl 9k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly on a floral bed.
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Mid-Century Gilded Butterfly Brooch with Blue Rhinestone and Enamel Wings
Located in Milford, DE
This mid-century butterfly brooch captures vintage whimsy with its striking black and gold enamel wings, detailed with eye-spot patterns reminiscent of real butterfly markings.
Enamel
Multi-color Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Experience vibrant beauty with this whimsical butterfly brooch adorned with a stunning array of multi-color sapphires, and dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhodium Tone Blue Crystal Butterfly Brooch with Clear Rhinestone Body, 1990s
Located in Milford, DE
This butterfly brooch is designed with a symmetrical wing form fully pavé-set with graduated blue crystals, creating a dense, light-reflective surface.
Crystal, Rhodium
Pavé Butterfly Brooch with Pink, Yellow & Clear Crystals in Silver-Tone Setting
Located in Milford, DE
A breathtaking blend of whimsy and elegance, this butterfly brooch is fully encrusted in pavé-set crystals, bringing life to every curve and flutter of its wings.
Crystal
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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