A stylized butterfly flies below a red faience bead in this gold vermeil drop earring. This is a great example of a signature Laurel style - and one of the first butterflies in the Laurel inc line to showcase Laurel's signature style. The twisted antenna, flowing wing shape, and vibrant color palette used on these critters was retained throughout her life. Gold over sterling silver with bright cloisonné enamel work. Measures about 1.25 inches (2 fingers) tall.
Vintage stock from the 1970's - they were designed by the late artist Laurel Burch and crafted by hand.
Note: Due to each butterfly being enamelled with multitudes of colors no two butterfly are identically same in coloration. Thus, color wise there will be similarities in the left and right earring, but will not be identical.
Vintage Laurel Burch Red Butterfly Gold-Vermeil Earrings
SKU: L 1451 red
- Metal:
- 24k Yellow Gold Filled over Sterling Silver base
- Condition: New (Vintage Stock)
- Style: 20th Century
- Line: Laurel Inc
- Designed by: Laurel Burch
Designed by Laurel Burch
Between 1974 and 1978, Laurel partnered with Shashi to produce her first commercial pieces, the Laurel Inc. line is a result of this collaboration.
These highly collectable vintage pieces representing a small window into the life and history of the late artist and catalog her exploration of novel themes and materials.
Inspired by History
Each unique design in our collection is an original work of art, influenced by a historical piece, artifact, or antique in a Museum or private collection.
Made by Hand
Every beautiful work we craft is hand-made by master artistans - shaped, detailed and embellished using the same age-old techniques as have goldsmiths and lapidaries through the ages.
Materials You Can Feel Good About
Recycled metals. Conflict free diamonds and natural gemstones sourced directly from the mines. We've taken great care to create a supply chain that we feel good about, so you can too.