Signed Butler vintage costume jewelry
Theatrical mask brooch. Gold tone metal alloy, Swarovski crystals. Fifth Avenue collection. 1990s. Signed Butler vintage costume jewelry
Signed Butler vintage costume jewelry
The history of the Canadian costume jewelry brand Butler began more than 30 years ago, in 1988, when the married couple Jay and Betty Butler decided to create their family business. The creative duo began handcrafting beautiful pieces of jewelry and sold them at markets, exhibitions, and home parties. Over time, the business expanded and the company was able to employ craftsmen from different countries. In addition, the grown up sons, who used to help their parents, joined the business as professional gemologists and goldsmiths.
Noteworthy, the trademark Butler Gem Fifth Avenue Collection registered in 1988 and located in Saskatchewan, Canada, existed until 1998. Vintage handmade pieces created in this period show exquisite designs and high quality. Traditionally, Butler masters used metal alloys of gold tone, enamel, Swarovski crystals, fine rhinestones, faux pearls, and natural gems. The marking includes the word Butler in a rectangular frame, and/or FAC (Fifth Avenue Collection).
Today Fifth Avenue Collection Ltd. is an international direct sales company with more than 20,000 jewellers throughout the world. The president of the company is Jay Butler.
Nautilus brooch. Jewelry alloy gilding, diamond dust spraying. 4.7 cm. 1980s
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FAC Fifth Avenue Collection
Signed Butler vintage costume jewelry
Frog brooch. Gold tone alloy, rhinestones. 3.2 cm. 1980s
Ice cream brooch. Gold plated metal alloy, coral mother-of-pearl, rhinestones. 6 cm. 1980s
Silver plated rhinestones clip on earrings. 2.5 cm. 1980s
Apple brooch. Gold and silver plated metal alloy, Swarovski crystals. 3 cm. 1980s
Aurora borealis crystal heart shaped vintage brooch
Black enamel clear rhinestones silver tone brooch
Blue and black enamel clear rhinestone bracelet
Cat vintage brooch pin. Gold tone metal alloy, rhinestones
Chevron design egg shaped earrings. Gold and silver tone, pave rhinestones, black enamel
Dolphin gold tone brooch pin. Fifth Avenue collection
Door knocker design earrings. Onyx, gold tone alloy, rhinestones
Double heart vintage brooch. Jewelry alloy, ruby and clear rhinestones
Dragonfly gold tone aurora borealis rhinestones brooch pin
Faux pearl mother of pearl gold tone rhinestones clip on earrings. 1980s
Fifth Avenue Collection
Flame design gold and silver tone screw back earrings
Gold tone rhinestone heart brooch. 1980s
Heart shaped earrings. Silver plated, rhinestones
Kaleidoscope Austrian crystal clip on earrings. Fifth Avenue Collection
Leaf branch design brooch pin. Gold tone alloy, mother of pearl. Fifth Avenue Collection
Malachite tone oval glass cabochon gold tone leaf pierced earrings. 1980s
Maple leaf gold tone enameled brooch
Mother of pearl leaf design gold tone clip on earrings
Nativity Scene Christmas holiday vintage brooch of gold tone. Fifth Avenue Collection
Purple fan brooch pin. Silver tone alloy, rhinestones, abalone
‘Spanish Bolero’ brooch. Jewelry alloy, enamel, rhinestones, Swarovski crystals. 8 cm. 1980s
Spider brooch. Gold tone, crystals, faux pearls. 5 cm. 1980s
Teddy Bear gold tone Austrian crystals, black enamel
Three-swirl design gold tone brooch
Turquoise abalone silver tone pierced earrings. 1980s
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