Butterfly Jewelry
The butterfly motif has held a steady place in jewelry design for well over a century, showing up in everything from delicate everyday pendants to elaborate, gem-set statement pieces.
A Design With History
Butterfly jewelry surged in popularity during the Art Nouveau period, when designers like René Lalique used enamel and glass to capture the translucent, iridescent quality of real wings. That fascination with wing texture and color still drives a lot of butterfly jewelry design today, from enamel to filigree metalwork.
Common Forms
Pendants and necklaces are the most common form, followed by stud and drop earrings, rings, and brooches — the latter having a long history as a way to pin a butterfly motif onto a lapel or scarf. Materials range from inexpensive enamel and cubic zirconia pieces to fine gold or silver work set with genuine gemstones.
