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Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Pendant Charm VC09-120523
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
with diamonds and wings inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl. A lobster clasp holds the butterfly pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinoiserie Oval Tray Wood Inlaid Butterflies Flowers late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oval Hardwood Tray Inlaid with M o Pearl Chinese late 19th Century Chinoiserie incrusted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Vase
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
features exquisite polychrome butterflies on a mother-of-pearl lustre ground bottle-shape; the interior is
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Box
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mother-of-pearl lustre box with orange lustre interior and decorated with polychrome butterflies
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Luster, Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
inlaid with birds, butterflies, mushrooms etc. in mother-of-pearl, enamel, gilt metal and other materials
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef Arpels Lady Arpels 18K White Gold Papillon Tonneau Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
tonneau case with diamond bezel ( 26 x 333 mm). Mother of pearl dial with Mother of pearl butterfly with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Van Cleef Arpels Two Butterfly Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
butterfly is set with white mother-of-pearl and a single marquise cut diamond with an estimated 0.31 total
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Gold and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
pair of mother-of-pearl butterfly motifs. Signed VCA, Au750, with serial number. The earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Gold and Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
single mother-of-pearl butterfly motif. Signed VCA, 750, with serial number. The delicate adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Gold and Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
single mother-of-pearl butterfly motif. The delicate adjustable bracelet measures 7 inches in length
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Chinese Silver Mother of Pearl Serving "Butterfly" Dish
Located in London, GB
Butterly shaped twin shell dish servin dish with silver bamboo carrying handle - the surface inset with silver bees and moths. Supported by silver bamboo legs - Bearing makers mark f...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Wine Label Rum
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An early 19th century Chinese Export mother-of-pearl wine label made in the form of a butterfly and
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Other Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Gold Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Lucky Alhambra" butterfly ring, designed as a mother-of-pearl butterfly-shaped motif, mounted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Gold Butterfly Clip
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Bright and beautiful iconic figural butterfly clip. Made and signed by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Mother
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
VanCleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Pendant Necklace The Sweet Alhambra
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef Arpels Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
VanCleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Pendant Necklace The Sweet Alhambra
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef Arpels Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Lucky Alhambra" butterfly ring, designed as a mother-of-pearl butterfly-shaped motif, mounted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari White Mother of Pearl Butterfly Diamonds B.Zero1 Womens Wristwatch 22 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
watch follows a quartz movement and has a 22 mm case with a magnificent Mother of Pearl dial detailed
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
delicate mother of pearl set butterfly motif. Comes with pouch and COA. Retail $1300. Bracelet is 7" long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Mother-of-Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with mother of pearl. Retail $3700. Ring size - 5.25, ring to - 22mm x 16mm, weighs 9.6 grams. Marked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Jeweled Brooch
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Butterfly Wine Label Whiskey
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An early 19th century Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Wine Label made in the form of a butterfly and
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Barware

Vintage Authentic Mother of Pearl Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Pendant Necklace w Bo
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Orlando, FL
The Sweet Alhambra Butterfly Pendant necklace features an 18k Yellow Gold chain, mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Rolex Datejust 31 Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Butterfly Pave Dial Watch 278285RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
gold set with 46 diamonds. The dial is a pave diamond dial with butterfly design made in mother of
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Square Papillon hh22989 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Dial 2
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Square Papillon watch in 18k white gold featuring a a butterfly motif on Mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

RARE Rolex Datejust 31 Yellow Gold President Diamond Butterfly Dial
By Rolex
Located in Corte Madera, CA
Paved Mother-Of-Pearl Butterfly Dial. 18K yellow gold President bracelet with semi-circular three-piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Butterfly Mother of Pearl Jewelled
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Pair of lustre Trumpet Vases with Butterflies. Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of large trumpet vases, decorated with 'grotesque' butterflies on a mother-of-pearl lustre
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Black Tea Table and Reclining Violin, Napoleon III Period, Encrusted with Mother
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Oval shaped black table. The top with burgauté decoration of mother-of-pearl butterflies, flowers
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Beech

Fabrice Paris 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Phoenix, AZ
carved mother of pearl butterflies with carved Lucite. Original pin backs intact.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Van Cleef Arpels Butterfly Diamond Mother of Pearl Charm ARD33200
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Wilmington, DE
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamonds ARD33200
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1980s 6Cts 18kt Mosaic Style Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in New york, NY
A Large & Very Well Made Impressive 1980s 18kt White Gold, Mosaic Style Iridescent Mother of Pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gold Mother-of-Pearl "Sweet Alhambra" Butterfly Earstuds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Sweet Alhambra" butterfly earstuds, designed as a carved mother-of-pearl butterfly motif within a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Butterfly Mother Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact butterfly mother pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 47 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a butterfly mother pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing butterfly mother pearl — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY and Ambrosi each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A butterfly mother pearl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 37, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a butterfly mother pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Butterfly Mother Pearl?

Prices for a butterfly mother pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $311 and can go as high as $100,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,371.
Questions About Butterfly Mother Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.