There is one here shown in pink..same as yours except the center marquis is close-back ..so not sure. Sometimes a tiny detail like that makes a difference between yes & no. 
http://imageevent.com/antique_treasures/verificationfolders/verifieddejuliana2011/brooches
Interesting that there is not one in this particular style on the other D&E Verifcation site in the butterfly section..unless I just missed it
D&E butterflies are really hard to id sometimes. For example, your butterfly is not exactly the same as the one you posted. The two marquise stones on the lower wing of the verified one has closed back settings, yours appears to be open backed. I found a pink one on the NotD&EAlbum about half way down the page with a black background:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.368957503295309&type=1&hc_location=ufi
that has open backed stones on the bottom wings, BUT it also has open backed stones on the two pear shaped stones in the top wings. As you can see here:
http://imageevent.com/kjwshopping/detrainingalbums/trainingquizes/smalldifferencestellthetale
little things do make a difference.
So this takes me right back up to, D&E butterflies are really hard to id sometimes. I'll see if Paula can stop by and take a look at your piece.
As it stands righ now, your piece is not the same as the one in the book or the one on the site, BUT it's not the same as the one in the NotD&EAlbum either. Bad news/good news. AND it's not the same as the one Sarah provided a link to either. Confused yet? I know I am.
the round stone in the top part of the wings also has a different number of prongs.
I agree with Sandy that the butterflies are hard. Ive had some confirmed yes and some confirmed no that look almost exactly alike.
good news. Foudn one with the identical construction in confirmed yes folder of butterfly figurals, in the old Yahoo group files, #103 and #104. Its more colorful and the finish is slightly difference but the stones are open when yours are, closed backs when yours are, and all the settings match.
yes I see that closed back setting now
There's one confirmed no in 2008 thats a nearly identical copy but its also not the same construction, has four prongs per stone like the orange one but more open backs. And, most importantly, its missing one small stone in the top wing. One in 2010 has an identical front but a different pin back and different combo of open backs settings. This is why they are so hard lol!
Looking at just the construction details, number and placement of open back settings, type of prongs, and pin back, the OPs butterfly isnt identical to either the confiimed yes or no butterflies but seems to have more in common with the confirmed yes, imho.
I cant say either way tho, Id wait to find an identical one that has already been confirmed
When it comes to D&E butterflies, Paula is my go to gal. In my opinion she is an expert, and I don't use that term lightly, as you all are aware. I know that she is doing some further research and I'm sure if she comes up with a different opinion, she will let us know. Thanks, Paula for taking a look.
A word of caution though about finding an identical one that is already confirmed. Unfortunately, there are pieces out there that have been "confirmed" and then, let's say unconfirmed, not to mention some people that claim confirmation that has no idea what a true D&E piece is. Big Sigh. So the journey to verifying or confirming pieces of D&E can be long and difficult and sometimes just plain confusing and frustrating.
Thank you all for your help! And for all the great site links! Yes, I'm totally confused!
Good catch on the different number of prongs. I haven't seen another (yet) that has as many prongs on that stone as mine.
I found a few more butterflies on the site 1940fc linked to. None is identical, but even the ones with similar layouts on the front can have open or closed backs.
Here is one that's "confirmed" but has open backs top and bottom!
I tried to open that facebook page, but I got a message saying the content wasn't available. 😕
I just requested to join the Yahoo group so I can see photos #103 and #104. If the finish and colors are different, maybe I should fix my listing! (I seem to have jumped the gun.)
Thank you again everyone. Sometimes it's as important to know what you don't know, as it is to know what you do. Off to edit...
Richelle
