Butler and Wilson Pink Champagne Fizz Brooch with Swarovski Crystals Sealed in Original Box

Butler and Wilson Pink Champagne Fizz Brooch with Swarovski Crystals Sealed in Original Box featuring a champagne glass or martini glass of pink glistening finish with a single Swarovksi baguette crystal highlight and with seven graduated rows of round Swarovski crystals set in a rose gold frame.  The stem has four baguette Swarovski crystals, still sealed and in original box.  1990's / 2000's A collectible brooch from the wonderful Butler and Wilson duo.  The back will have a round cartouche signed 'BUTLER & WILSON', which cannot be shown due to packaging.  This wonderful brooch measures 12cm high and 7.5cm at its widest point - the weight of the brooch on its sealed black base is 50g

In the early 1970’s, two British Antique jewellers and designers, Nicky Butler and Simon Wilson started their own company, Butler & Wilson. Their jewellery was well made and utilised Austrian rhinestones and crystals all prong set and set into base gun metal, rhodium, polished gold plated or silver plated metals.  The partnership broke up in the 1990’s with Simon Wilson retaining the Butler and Wilson name. Since that time, Nicky Butler, under his own name, has designed and manufactured costume jewellery.

Princess Diana had a known affinity for 'cheap jewellery', relishing the chance to trick royal watchers into believing these pieces were of royal heritage.  According to an online account by Simon Wilson, the co-owner of Butler and Wilson, the Princess would make discreet visits to the store every few months, or during a rare free afternoon, accompanied by just one bodyguard, and would "behave like a normal customer".  She would select an item, like a pair of earrings, examine them in the mirror, and engage with other shoppers by asking, "What do you think? Do you like these?" Simon Wilson goes on to say, "Some of them nearly fainted when they saw it was her", illustrating the surprise and delight her presence brought to unsuspecting customers.