Antique Animal, Bird & Butterfly Jewellery

Antique animal, bird, and butterfly jewellery combine captivating nature motifs with the rich history of bygone eras - and in the case of animals jewellery, this is mainly the Victorian period. Victorian jewellery is classified into three periods that mirrored Queen Victoria’s life: romantic, grand and aesthetic. The ‘romantic’ period symbolises the monarch’s sentimental side, when her husband – Prince Albert – was still alive. Natural themes are common to antiques from this period, including decorative animal, bird and butterfly jewellery.

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From Victorian mourning pieces featuring symbolic motifs like weeping willows alongside butterflies, to Art Deco geometric designs incorporating sparkling diamonds with birds or insects, these pieces reflect the changing styles. Whether crafted from precious metals like gold or silver, or featuring gemstones that accentuate the creatures' forms, antique animal jewellery offers a unique blend of timeless elegance, historical significance, and the enduring allure of the natural world.

Browse our selection of antique animal jewellery below, or use the advanced search option to filter by price to find a piece of animal inspired jewellery perfect for your budget and style.

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