Items Similar to Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold
$6,500
£4,913.19
€5,646.13
CA$9,051.21
A$10,069.10
CHF 5,278.35
MX$123,041.95
NOK 67,213.18
SEK 63,271.91
DKK 42,146.25
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
This is a wonderful and rare Museum Quality Art Nouveau Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite Plique-a-jour enamel wings, a fine blue Sapphire body and is set with Diamonds along the wings, body, antennae and eyes and is 18 Karat Gold. Plique-a-jour enamel is the most exquisite and difficult to create form of enamel as it requires a master artisan to make the see through open backed stained glass effect of the enamel. The light pours through radiating the gorgeous pastel colors of blue, green and orange in the wings of the butterfly or moth. The magnificent enamel is highlighted by the ribbon of diamonds along the wings. The diamonds continue on the tail of the butterfly, and in the eyes and antennae. In the center of the butterfly is a gorgeous fine blue sapphire cabochon. The butterfly is 18 Karat Gold. The jewel is masterpiece of Art Nouveau nature inspired artistry and the work of one of the finest jewelers. The butterfly can be worn as a brooch or easily converted to a pendant if desired.
Plique-à-jour, is a French term that translates to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing. Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various colored transparent, glass-like enamels.
First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique-à-jour was rediscovered in France circa 1900 and soared to new heights during the Art Nouveau period.
Plique-à-jour provides a natural translucency, similar to that found in nature, which makes it ideal for rendering leaves, flowers, insect wings and other gossamer illusions.
The butterfly is 1 5/8 inches (42 mm) wide and 1 1/4 inch (30mm) tall.
The butterfly is 18 Karat Gold.
The butterfly weighs 10 grams.
The listing is only for the butterfly brooch. The chain is only shown for display.
- Metal:Gold,Enamel,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Stone:Diamond,Sapphire
- Stone Cut:Round Cut
- Weight:10 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Width: 1.6 in (40.64 mm)
- Style:Art Nouveau
- Place of Origin:Unknown
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1476213973832
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2019
420 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: New York, NY
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllArt Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold.
It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch 30 OMC Diamonds Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 18 Karat Gold.
It is set with 30 gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamonds. The...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Fly Bug Insect Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Gold. The magnificent insect brooch has a central 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare pair of Brooches in the form of a Butterfly in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby eyes and Plique-a-jour Enamel wings which are...
Category
20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Art Nouveau Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE LEAF MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE MAGNIFICENT JEWEL FEATURES A WONDROUS PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL LEAF WITH FABULO...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin Gold Stunning
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular iris flower brooch dating to the Art Nouveau period. The iris is composed of fine natural blue Sapphires, a central Pearl and Old Mine Cut Diamonds. The jewels are se...
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
You May Also Like
AUSTRIAN 1930 Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Brooch 18Kt Gold, Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian art-nouveau enameled butterfly brooch.
This a beautiful art-nouveau brooch created in Vienna Austria in the shape of a butterfly. It was masterfully crafted in solid yellow...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silv...
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 eyes and approx. 0.30ctw in diamonds. The brooch measures 2 1/8" x 1". Stamped with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
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 ruby eyes of approximately 0.80 carat, 18 karat yellow gold
Size: width 2.13 inches...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite butterfly pin features 18k yellow gold and silver, adorned with a captivating arrangement of sapphires and diamonds. The pin is meticulously crafted with attention to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18...
Antique Victorian Enamel and Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold, silver, and enamel with a Cabochon Amethyst, a Pear-Shaped Emerald, a Round cut Ruby, a Round cut Sapphire, Turquoises, and Single cut Diamonds.
Ci...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Diamond Enamel Gold 18K Pendant convertible Brooch.
Wings are movable.
Total length: approx. 1.40 centimeters / 0.55 inch.
Total width: approx. 3.20 centimeters / 1.26 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
More Ways To Browse
Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pendant
Gold French Nouveau Pendant
French Enamel 18k Gold Pendant
French Art Nouveau Necklace
Antique Diamond Butterfly
Plique A Jour 18k
Pastel Blue Sapphire
Art Nouveau Plique A Jour
Antique Diamond Windows
Sapphire Butterfly Necklace
Blue Butterfly Necklace
Plique A Jour Pendant
Plique A Jour Glass
Plique A Jour Necklace
Enamel Butterfly Necklace
French 18k Plique A Jour Pendant
Moth Jewelry
Enamel And Diamond Butterfly Brooch