“Hanae Mori” 1989 Butterfly sterling cuff bangle

Founded in Tokyo in 1951, Hanae Mori has intertwined Japanese aesthetic sensibility with the prestige of Paris haute couture, symbolically expressing the butterfly motif. We are pleased to introduce a superb bangle that beautifully embodies the brand’s signature.

This exquisite piece blends gold-tone sterling silver with openwork reminiscent of butterflies and hearts and purple stones, where ornamentation and elegance coexist delicately.

The continuous openwork along the slender cuff silhouette forms negative space when worn against the skin, softening the metal’s heft while imparting a light rhythm to the wrist—this is particularly appealing.

The purple stones sprinkled throughout do not shout glamour; they glow quietly with a deep luster, melding with the warmth of the gold-tone to create a depth and expression characteristic of vintage jewelry.

On the inside, the marks © 89 FM, STERLING .925, and HM can be found, including the copyright indicating 1989, the sterling silver material stamp, and the HM logo denoting Hanae Mori; therefore, this is a highly credible piece of designer jewelry produced around 1989 in connection with The Franklin Mint.

For Hanae Mori, the butterfly is not merely decoration but an important motif symbolizing Eastern elegance and the feminine ideal, and this design offers special value by translating that motif into everyday wear at the wrist.

The patina and tonal variations that develop with age reveal the depth characteristic of vintage jewelry built on a sterling-silver foundation, and this, along with the time-worn beauty, is part of its appeal.

In terms of styling, pairing with a simple blouse or a refined jacket adds a touch of classical splendor to the wrist, and incorporating it into elegant outfits such as a black dress or a long skirt enhances the delicate mood inherent in the butterfly motif even more.

It is a piece that brings a quiet narrative on the wrist through Hanae Mori's symbolism, the clear dating indicated by the 1989 inscription, and the weight and aging beauty inherent to sterling silver. We invite you to take this opportunity.