Butterfly Fashion Jewellery

Butterfly Costume Jewellery

With their beautiful wings, butterflies make the perfect decoration for eye catching accessories. There are many different styles and designs of butterfly costume jewellery to choose from, including brooches, bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

Which piece of jewellery?

An item of jewellery is usually chosen to complement the outfit it is being worn with. Butterfly brooches can brighten up a formal jacket or be used to hold a wrap or scarf in place. They usually fasten with a long hinged pin and catch but may feature a short pin and removable clasp. Butterfly brooches are available in retro enamel designs, sparkling imitation jewels and simple modern styles.

If your arms will be on show then butterfly bracelets can make a pretty accessory for the wrist. Butterfly designs can be found on bangles, cuffs and charm bracelets. Bangles are formed of a solid ring and hang loosely on the arm. Several butterfly bangles can be worn together to create a stacked effect.

A cuff bracelet is wider than a bangle and features a gap for the wrist to slip through. Cuffs can feature a larger butterfly design than other styles of bracelet so make good statement pieces. For a more delicate look, butterfly charm bracelets are usually formed of a chain with small charms attached. It is often possible to add further charms to personalise the bracelet.

Butterfly earrings are available as both studs and dangle type designs. They range from a simple butterfly shape to an elaborate, gem-encrusted style. Necklaces probably make the biggest visual impact. They come in a variety of lengths and styles to suit almost every style of outfit.

What is costume jewellery?

Costume jewellery uses lower cost materials than fine jewellery. It is often made from imitation gems or simulated precious metals, so instead of being created with gold or silver it is usually coated with a gold or silver effect layer. The pieces are often bold in design and can make a striking addition to your outfit.