Butterfly Brooches
The butterfly brooch adds a poetic, weightless touch to your outfit. A symbol of renewal and transformation, it comes in gold-tone, silver-tone, crystal-set or colourful winged designs. At Ma Broche, these fashion butterfly brooches are lovely to wear on a coat, a scarf or a bag, or to give.
The butterfly brooch, grace on the wing
Delicate and full of movement, the butterfly brooch is a perennial favourite. At Ma Broche it comes in gold-tone or silver-tone metal with enamel, crystals and marbled-effect cabochons, from midnight-blue wings to bright, multicoloured designs. It brings a breath of spring to any look. To flutter through more designs, browse our insect brooches, or the whole brooch collection.
What does a butterfly symbolise?
The butterfly is one of the most beloved symbols of transformation, renewal and new beginnings. Light and free, it also speaks of hope and change, which makes a butterfly brooch a meaningful piece to wear or to give at a turning point.
A butterfly brooch as a gift
A butterfly makes a beautiful gift to celebrate a fresh start, a new chapter or simply someone you love. Graceful and full of meaning, it suits every age and is ready to wear straight away, a favourite among our brooches for women.
A fastening for every outfit
Depending on the model, this brooch fastens with a classic pin or with a magnet. The magnetic option holds with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics you would rather not pierce. See our magnetic brooches to fasten one without piercing the cloth.
Butterfly brooches at a glance
| Motif | Butterflies, single and layered wings |
|---|---|
| Fastening | Magnetic or pin, depending on the model |
| Materials | Gold-tone or silver-tone metal, enamel, crystals |
| Symbolism | Transformation, renewal, new beginnings |
| Wear it on | Coat, jacket, scarf, bag, hat |
To keep it looking its best, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and perfume, and store it flat. For magnetic models, keep the magnet away from bank cards and sensitive electronic devices.
Frequently asked questions
What does a butterfly brooch symbolise?
The butterfly symbolises transformation, renewal and new beginnings, as well as hope and change. A meaningful piece to wear or to give at a turning point.
Which butterfly brooch makes a good gift?
A butterfly is a beautiful way to celebrate a fresh start or a new chapter. Crystal-set for sparkle, colourful for cheer, gold-tone or silver-tone for a classic look.
Are butterfly brooches magnetic or pin-fastened?
It depends on the model: some use a classic pin, others a magnet. The magnetic ones hold with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics.
How do you wear a butterfly brooch?
Pin it to a lapel, collar, scarf or bag strap. A single butterfly is delicate, and a small group looks like a flurry across a coat.
