A BREATHTAKING array of ENCHANTING Antique to Mid-20th Century Enamelled Butterfly Brooches 
 
0002 David Andersen Plum Enamel Butterfly Brooch $900
A stunning vari-hue pinkish-purple and black enamel butterfly brooch by the renowned Norwegian jewellery atelier David-Andersen. This exquisite piece exemplifies the atelier's mastery of enamel work, a hallmark of their mid-century designs.
The brooch features:
Translucent pinkish-purple enamel wings with subtle colour variations.
A black enamel body, creating a striking contrast.
The sterling silver 925S with a thin gold wash is typical of David-Andersen's butterfly designs.
Hallmarks: DAVID-ANDERSEN NORWAY STERLING 925S
Intricate engraving beneath the enamel, visible through the translucent wings.
A secure roll-over catch, for safe wearing.
Era: Circa 1950
This butterfly brooch showcases the firm's signature style of combining vibrant enamel work with fine silver craftsmanship. Its design captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly in flight, making it a captivating piece of wearable art.
 
0043 Kristian Hestenes Cornflower Blue Enamel Butterfly Brooch $800
A gorgeous cornflower blue, yellow and black enamel butterfly brooch by the renowned jeweller Kristian Hestenes of Norway. This exquisite piece exemplifies the jeweller's expertise in enamel work, a hallmark of their beautiful mid-century designs.
The brooch features:
Translucent enamel wings with subtle colour variations.
A yellow and black enamel body, creating a striking contrast.
The sterling silver 925S base and gold wash, which is typical of the Hestenes' butterflies.
Intricate engraving beneath the enamel, visible through the translucent wings.
A vintage c-clasp and hinge.
Dimensions: wingspan of approx 4cm, antenna to base approx 2.7cm
Hallmarks: STERLING 925S HESTENES NORWAY
Kristian Hestenes jewellers became well-known for their mid-century enamelled silver jewellery. This circa 1940 butterfly brooch showcases the firm's signature style of combining vibrant enamel work with fine silver craftsmanship. Its design captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly in flight, making it a captivating piece of wearable art.
 
0047 Antique Sterling Silver and Guilloché Enamel Butterfly Brooch $250
This exquisite antique brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham and dated 1916, is a fine example of early 20th-century British jewellery craftsmanship by J Aitkin & Son, renowned for their silver and guilloché enamel work. Crafted during the late Art Nouveau period—a time when natural forms and vibrant colours were celebrated in jewellery design—this piece beautifully captures the era’s fascination with the natural world.
The brooch features vari-hued pink enamel wings, delicately accented with green markings and a mint green enamel body. Four green dots adorn the wings; three of these have been sympathetically restored with model paint to blend with the original enamel. Such restoration is common in genuine antiques, ensuring the brooch retains its original charm while preserving its integrity for future generations.
As a true antique, this brooch displays gentle wear consistent with its age. This subtle patina is a hallmark of authenticity, valued by collectors as evidence of its history and use. The presence of minor wear and expert restoration not only confirms its status as a genuine period piece but also contributes to its unique character. In the world of antique jewellery, such signs of age are celebrated; they tell the story of the item’s journey and enhance its desirability.
Butterfly motifs were especially popular in the Art Nouveau period, symbolising transformation, renewal, and the beauty of nature. Across cultures, butterflies are associated with the soul, hope, and personal growth, making them enduringly meaningful in jewellery design. Around 1916, butterfly jewellery would have resonated as a symbol of optimism and resilience—qualities much sought after during the challenging years of the First World War.
 
0049 Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Vari-Hued Butterfly Brooch by J Aitkin & Son $900
Add a touch of late Belle Époque elegance to your collection with this absolutely gorgeous antique butterfly brooch, crafted by the renowned J. Aitkin & Son and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1917.
This breathtaking piece features vari-hued blue enamel wings, beautifully accented with a royal blue thorax and eye-catching green dots, each with a contrasting red bullseye centre. The colours are vibrant and lively, making this brooch a true statement piece that will enliven any outfit.
As is to be expected with an item of this age, there is some age-commensurate wear to the enamel (please see photographs for details), as well as appropriate tarnish to the rear of the silver setting. These signs of age only add to the brooch’s authentic antique charm.
Designed for thicker fabrics, this brooch is ideal for denim, wool and suiting. It is both beautiful and enchanting—a perfect accessory for those seeking something unique and timeless. A wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection or a thoughtful gift—for a lover— of vintage style.
 
0195 Hroar Prydz Plum Enamel Butterfly Brooch from the Mid-Century in Sterling Silver $800
With a 3.1cm wingspan, this delicate little Mid-Century sweetie will enchant. Made by Hroar Prydz in Norway, this piece has a lovely gold wash over the silver and bears the hallmarks "STERLING 925S" and "NORWAY" separated by a Hroar Prydz maker's mark. Sparkling vari-hued enamels in pinkish purple, pale plum and black together with a golden-yellow body give movement to this treasure. Ideal placed on denim jacket collars, suit lapels, and more.  
 
0196 Hroar Prydz Pink Enamel Butterfly Brooch from the Mid-Century in Sterling Silver $550
With a 2.4cm wingspan, this adorable Mid-Century sweetie will delight. Made by Hroar Prydz in Norway, this piece has a lovely gold wash over the silver and bears the hallmarks "STERLING 925S" and "NORWAY" separated by a Hroar Prydz maker's mark. Sparkling vari-hue enamels in pale and medium pinks, golden yellow, khaki and black highlights make this treasure shimmer, alongside the golden-yellow body. Ideal placed on denim jacket collars, suit lapels, hats, and more.