Butler and Wilson started out selling vintage jewellery on London Market stalls, from these humble beginnings they became one of the biggest names in jewellery beloved by royalty and celebrities alike.
From the 1960s to the 1990s their partnership remained strong, until in the mid 1990s they went their separate ways. Simon Wilson retained the Butler and Wilson name and continued to take the company from strength to strength, whereas Nicky Butler continued to design jewellery using in his own name.
Butler and Wilson pieces are signed either with their names or with B&W, although some beautiful unsigned pieces also exist, these must be carefully researched before buying to ensure authenticity.
From the 1960s to the 1990s their partnership remained strong, until in the mid 1990s they went their separate ways. Simon Wilson retained the Butler and Wilson name and continued to take the company from strength to strength, whereas Nicky Butler continued to design jewellery using in his own name.
Butler and Wilson pieces are signed either with their names or with B&W, although some beautiful unsigned pieces also exist, these must be carefully researched before buying to ensure authenticity.
Early Butler and Wilson pieces have become highly collectable including the spider, lizard and dragon and teddy bear pins. But many of their pieces carry a premium price because of the beauty and quality of the pieces.
Butler and Wilson's favoured materials included rhodium, gunmetal and gold and silver plated metals. Plus pave-set rhinestones, crystals, quartzes, semi precious stones and faceted beads.
Butler and Wilson's favoured materials included rhodium, gunmetal and gold and silver plated metals. Plus pave-set rhinestones, crystals, quartzes, semi precious stones and faceted beads.