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Diamond Butterfly Brooch
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for sale €5,265     $5,715
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Diamond Butterfly Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a exquisite, diamond butterfly brooch, encrusted with about 70 small cut diamonds, plus 5 larger diamonds. Set in a unmarked gold. It has silver safety chain, with a gold clasp and pin. This is a superb item in wonderful condition. Circa 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Antique Diamond Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

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SA644009
Description
This is a exquisite, diamond butterfly brooch, encrusted with about 70 small cut diamonds, plus 5 larger diamonds. Set in a unmarked gold. It has silver safety chain, with a gold clasp and pin. This is a superb item in wonderful condition. Circa 1920
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Antique Diamond Butterfly Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA644009
Carlton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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An antique diamond-encrusted brooch shaped like a butterfly with openwork wings, gold antennae, and an attached safety chain.
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Archive I An antique diamond-encrusted brooch shaped like a butterfly with openwork wings, gold antennae, and an attached safety chain.

Diamond Butterfly Brooch

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Archive III An antique diamond-encrusted brooch shaped like a butterfly with openwork wings, gold antennae, and an attached safety chain. View III
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Carlton House Antiques
Telephone 020 3581 2145 or 07442 105319
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carltonhouse
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 87
Items Sold 27
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An antique diamond-encrusted brooch shaped like a butterfly with openwork wings, gold antennae, and an attached safety chain.
Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Ref: SA644009
An antique diamond-encrusted brooch shaped like a butterfly with openwork wings, gold antennae, and an attached safety chain.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialDiamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsButterfly silhouette, Openwork wings, Hand-cut diamonds, Safety chain attachment
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian brooch takes the form of a butterfly silhouette, measuring 2 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. It originates from circa 1920 and follows Victorian and Gothic design sensibilities. The piece is fashioned from unmarked yellow gold and silver, presenting a silver colour scheme. Openwork wings hold numerous hand-cut diamonds, including roughly 70 small cut stones alongside five larger diamonds. Gold antennae extend from the head, while a safety chain attachment hangs from the wing structure. Placement for this accessory is not applicable for traditional room settings, though it serves as a wearable period jewellery item. The construction incorporates a gold pin and clasp secured by the delicate safety chain dangling from the side of the butterfly motif. Wearers pin the brooch to garments as a decorative fastening.

FAQs

Insect jewellery, including butterfly brooches, gained widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, symbolising rebirth, transformation, and a fascination with nature.

Diamond brooches from this era were commonly crafted in platinum, silver-topped gold, or yellow gold, featuring hand-cut diamonds set in pierced or open-backed settings.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit hand-carved pierced work, milgrain detailing, period-style diamond cuts, and original fastenings such as C-clasps with attached safety chains.

A diamond insect brooch can be worn on the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened to a silk scarf, pinned to an evening clutch, or grouped on a coat collar.

Clean the piece gently using a soft-bristled brush, warm water, and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or submerging delicate settings.
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