Mother Of Pearl Butterfly & Flower Bracelet, June Birthstone, Bridesmaid Gift

Dainty stretch bracelet featuring a pair of Mother-of-Pearl focal beads in the shape of a 10mm butterfly and a 9mm flower, separated by and set between 2mm faceted A grade blue Apatite beads highlighted with tiny sterling silver spacers. The circle is completed with rows of five 4mm Mother-of-Pearl separated by 2mm faceted A grade Blue Apatite and 1.8mm sterling silver beads. The butterfly and flower have a delicate, creamy white colour and excellent lustre. Mother of Pearl is the name given to the lining or nacre of mollusc shells, a unique combination of minerals secreted by molluscs that have a width similar to light waves, which gives the nacre an iridescent, shimmering sheen. It is the same material the mollusc uses to create Pearls. Like Pearl, it is a birthstone for June, the 30th wedding anniversary and a popular choice for wedding jewellery. The Apatite beads add a pop of 'something blue' to the piece. In ancient times, butterflies were believed to be messengers from the spirit world and were used as a symbol of long life, rebirth and transition. The butterfly is commonly used in Chinese symbolism to represent joy and warmth. The Romans associated butterflies with wedded bliss. Handmade in my home workshop here in beautiful Devon in the UK, this would make a lovely gift for an anniversary, birthday, wedding, bridesmaid - or as a treat for yourself. This delicate bracelet measures approximately 7 inches (18cm). Your bracelet will be wrapped in tissue and presented in an organza gift bag. Price includes delivery within mainland UK.