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.
Frog brooch. Gold tone alloy, rhinestones. 3.2 cm. 1980sIce cream brooch. Gold plated metal alloy, coral mother-of-pearl, rhinestones. 6 cm. 1980sSilver plated rhinestones clip on earrings. 2.5 cm. 1980sApple brooch. Gold and silver plated metal alloy, Swarovski crystals. 3 cm. 1980sAurora borealis crystal heart shaped vintage broochBlack enamel clear rhinestones silver tone broochBlue and black enamel clear rhinestone braceletCat vintage brooch pin. Gold tone metal alloy, rhinestonesChevron design egg shaped earrings. Gold and silver tone, pave rhinestones, black enamelDolphin gold tone brooch pin. Fifth Avenue collectionDoor knocker design earrings. Onyx, gold tone alloy, rhinestonesDouble heart vintage brooch. Jewelry alloy, ruby and clear rhinestonesDragonfly gold tone aurora borealis rhinestones brooch pinFaux pearl mother of pearl gold tone rhinestones clip on earrings. 1980sFifth Avenue CollectionFlame design gold and silver tone screw back earringsGold tone rhinestone heart brooch. 1980sHeart shaped earrings. Silver plated, rhinestonesKaleidoscope Austrian crystal clip on earrings. Fifth Avenue CollectionLeaf branch design brooch pin. Gold tone alloy, mother of pearl. Fifth Avenue CollectionMalachite tone oval glass cabochon gold tone leaf pierced earrings. 1980sMaple leaf gold tone enameled broochMother of pearl leaf design gold tone clip on earringsNativity Scene Christmas holiday vintage brooch of gold tone. Fifth Avenue CollectionPurple fan brooch pin. Silver tone alloy, rhinestones, abalone‘Spanish Bolero’ brooch. Jewelry alloy, enamel, rhinestones, Swarovski crystals. 8 cm. 1980sSpider brooch. Gold tone, crystals, faux pearls. 5 cm. 1980sTeddy Bear gold tone Austrian crystals, black enamelThree-swirl design gold tone broochTurquoise abalone silver tone pierced earrings. 1980sSignature
