What periods do these pieces span?

The available selection primarily encompasses items created between eighteen ninety and nineteen twenty, crossing the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau periods. Each era contributes distinct stylistic traits, moving from structured gemstone arrangements toward fluid, naturalist interpretations.

How were insect brooches worn?

Victorian and Edwardian wearers pinned these ornaments directly onto lapels, bodices, or hats as conversational highlights. Bar brooches were typically secured across fabric folds, while hatpins functioned both as fasteners and prominent decorative elements.

What materials are common in these designs?

Yellow gold and silver form the primary structural foundations for mounting precious and semi-precious stones. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, and patinated metal provide the colouration and texture mimicking actual insects.

How do I identify an Art Nouveau piece?

Art Nouveau examples focus on organic, flowing lines and naturalistic asymmetry rather than rigid geometric symmetry. Creators from this movement emphasised the sculptural qualities of the insect form over sheer gemstone weight.

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Antique insect jewellery brings miniature creatures of the natural world into fine metalwork, offering collectors wearable specimens crafted with enduring fascination.

Art Nouveau Silver + Plique a Jour Enamel Butterfly Pendant by Martin Mayer

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Silver + Plique a Jour Enamel Butterfly Pendant by Martin Mayer

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£895

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Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912

1900 - 1920

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Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912

From Bradley Gent

£1,800

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Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880

19th century

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Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880

From Heritagem

£3,690

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1900 - 1920

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Diamond Butterfly Brooch

From Carlton House Antiques

£4,500

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Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912

Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880

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