VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Butterfly Brooch

For more than a century, nature has been a cherished muse of the French Maison. One constant inspiration is the butterfly - a metaphor for beauty and ephemerality. A unique tribute to nature’s beauty, this butterfly brooch is meticulously handcrafted from richly grained wood, evoking the delicate motion and grace of a butterfly in flight.

With its sculpted wings and flowing silhouette, the brooch showcases the organic warmth and depth of its natural material, each curve and contour celebrating the individuality of the wood’s grain. Subtle hand-finishing enhances the texture, offering a velvety smooth surface that glows softly under the light.

Elegant and understated, the piece forgoes gemstones in favor of purity of form and material. The result is an accessory of quiet sophistication—an artful, wearable sculpture that radiates calm, character, and timeless style. This brooch is a refined nod to natural luxury and artisanal excellence.

Approximate Length - 1.50"

Approximate Width - 2.30"

Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels