Gold, pearl, diamond and ruby butterfly pendant “Millie”

Description

This new TransfÓ or transformation signed ÓNÍSÌ PARIS is an old brooch from the nineteenth century in 18-carat pink gold transformed into a pendant. Decorated with a butterfly motif set with a 0.15-carat brilliant-cut pink ruby, its wings are each set with 5 small rose-cut diamonds (approximately 0.01 carats) and a 0.3-carat oval baroque pearl in luminous white with a pinkish orient. A delicate and bucolic piece to wear on a fine chain.
Size: 1.6cm with bail, 1.2cm with bail
Width: 0.9cm
Weight: 0.84g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Throughout cultures and eras, butterflies have symbolized transformation, the lightness of the soul and the ephemeral beauty of life, inviting us to fully appreciate it. In ancient Greece, they were associated with Psyche, the personification of the soul, emphasizing their deep connection to rebirth and immortality. In Native American cultures, the butterfly was a messenger of joy and a spiritual guide, bringing positive change. In Japan, it represents feminine grace and metamorphosis, while in the Christian tradition it embodies the hope of the resurrection. In jewelry, its delicate silhouette has long inspired craftsmen, capturing in metal and stone the fleeting magic of life.