Jewelry Connoisseur

October 1, 2016
Amber Michelle

Butterflies are symbolic of transformation, life cycles, playfulness and the soul, but mostly they are just beautiful to look at. Fluttering onto fabrics everywhere, butterflies are fast becoming a popular print motif. Butterfly-themed apparel graced the runways, bringing these enchanting creatures back to the forefront of fashion. What better way to add one of these winged charmers into a wardrobe than through a piece of jewelry? Shimmering in diamonds — stylized or naturalistic — butterflies are always a favorite.

Photographer: Don Kozusko

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Amber Michelle

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