Vintage French Cloisonne Brooch

Vintage French Cloisonne Brooch

A softly toned yellow butterfly, delicately outlined in fine metal.

This is a vintage cloisonné brooch made in France, marked "France" on the reverse.

Cloisonné is a traditional enamelling technique in which thin metal wires are shaped into compartments (cloisons), filled with enamel, fired multiple times at high temperatures, then polished to create a smooth, unified surface.

In this piece, the metal wires define not only the outer silhouette of the butterfly, but also the intricate internal patterns of the wings. The precision of the curves and the steadiness of the lines reflect skilled craftsmanship.

The colour layering is particularly refined. Soft yellows shift in tone, subtle milky highlights emerge within the enamel, and the edges are framed in a warm burgundy-brown.

French cloisonné is often admired for its balance — ornamental yet restrained, elegant without heaviness.

Even the reverse side reveals careful metalwork, with an openwork floral pattern that speaks to attention beyond the visible surface.

More than a decorative butterfly, this is a miniature piece of craftsmanship. When worn, it lends quiet distinction rather than overt ornament.

Restocking is not planned. Only the currently available pieces remain.

Details
Material: Brass, bronze metal plating, enamel, rhinestone
Period: 1960s–1980s
Length: 6cm
Weight: 11g
Origin: France (signed)

Condition
Overall in very good vintage condition.

Shipping Information
Domestic (Japan): ¥650 / Sagawa Express / 2–3 business days
Asia (Singapore / Hong Kong / South Korea): ¥3,800 / approx. 7–10 business days
Australia: AUD 30 / approx. 7–10 business days
Europe: €29 / approx. 7–15 business days
All orders ship from Japan with tracking. Delivery times exclude weekends and Japanese public holidays.

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About the Flourish Collection

Flowers don't only bloom in spring. Something can open in any quiet moment — a new encounter, a small decision, a side of yourself you didn't know was there — unfolding gently, but surely.

Flourish is a collection of vintage accessories that stay close to those moments. Floral motifs, soft palettes, fine handwork in every detail — pieces whose beauty reveals itself the longer you look.

As the light grows warmer, remember: each of us blooms in our own time.