Products

Butterflies Take Flight on the Red Carpet

Jewelry designers are using the motif to indicate a time of transformation.

Published

3 years ago

August 26, 2022

Beth Bernstein Instore September 2022 Issue

Mariah Carey wears a butterfly ring as she is inducted into the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

MANY JEWELRY DESIGNERS are finding inspiration in the butterfly motif, which embodies the concept of transformation. It’s a suitable symbol for a time of change and renewal in the world. It’s being interpreted in yellow gold, like the one by James Banks (pictured at right), in which the artist uses a method called shakudō, which was once used to construct and decorate Japanese swords. We also see butterflies in platinum and other white metals, as in the ring that Mariah Carey wore when she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June.

Foundrae 18K gold oversized Reverie medallion.

Foundrae

18K gold oversized Reverie medallion.

foundrae.com

$7,995

James Banks White Kamehameha pendant

James Banks

White Kamehameha pendant in 18K white gold, shakudō, 14K pink gold and 18K yellow gold.

jamesbankdesign.com

$9,011

Jacquie Aiche 14K yellow gold large two-row pavé diamond butterfly teardrop center ring.

Jacquie Aiche

14K yellow gold large two-row pavé diamond butterfly teardrop center ring.

jacquieaiche.com

$8,440

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a published author of three books and jewelry and fashion expert with 18+ years experience. A broad knowledge of the history of jewelry and fashion coupled with a background in "the story", writing, trends, design concepts has earned Beth a proven track record.

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

Lab-Grown Fashion, Pearl Faces and More New Collections for October

Don't Miss

A Mother Earth-Inspired Collection from Hearts On Fire, Plus More New Collections for September

Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson

When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy. Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision." The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.