Nymph Ruby Gemstone Necklace with Real Leaf Butterfly Pendant
Ships from the UKA botanical pendant cast from a genuine natural leaf, plated in silver to preserve every vein and serration, strung on a necklace of faceted ruby beads in a deep, vivid red. The butterfly sits at the heart, its wings catching the light with the delicate texture of the original leaf, while the rubies glow like embers along the strand.
Nymph Ruby Gemstone Necklace with Real Leaf Butterfly Pendant is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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A botanical pendant cast from a genuine natural leaf, plated in silver to preserve every vein and serration, strung on a necklace of faceted ruby beads in a deep, vivid red. The butterfly sits at the heart, its wings catching the light with the delicate texture of the original leaf, while the rubies glow like embers along the strand.
Nymph Ruby Gemstone Necklace with Real Leaf Butterfly Pendant
Nymph Ruby Gemstone Necklace with Real Leaf Butterfly Pendant is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
What you'll notice
- The pendant is made from a real leaf, so the veining and edge are unique to the one that was cast, never identical from piece to piece.
- The rubies are faceted rather than smooth, giving each bead a shimmer as it moves.
- The colour is bold and saturated, a true red rather than a soft pink or orange tone.
- It sits at a wearable scale, the butterfly small enough to rest comfortably at the collarbone without feeling heavy.
Ruby and silver-plated brass
The beads are natural ruby, a variety of corundum prized for its hardness (second only to diamond) and its intense red colour, which comes from traces of chromium in the crystal structure. Ruby has been valued across cultures for centuries, worn by royalty in India and Southeast Asia and traditionally associated with passion, courage and the vitality of the heart.
The butterfly pendant is cast from a real leaf using the lost-leaf method, where the leaf is carefully plated in silver to capture its structure before being set onto a brass base. The dark central body provides contrast, and the delicate wing detail remains true to the original botanical form.
How to wear and care for it
The necklace fastens with a lobster clasp and can be worn on its own or layered with simpler chains. Ruby is durable and can be worn daily, but the silver plating on the pendant is more delicate. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth after wearing and keep it dry, as moisture and perfume can dull the finish over time. Store it flat or hanging to prevent the beads from scratching the pendant.
The butterfly as symbol
The butterfly has long been a symbol of transformation and renewal, appearing in myth and ritual from Ancient Greece to Mesoamerica. In many traditions, it represents the soul or the journey from one state of being to another. Paired with ruby, a stone historically linked to the heart and to life force, the piece carries a quiet symbolism of change and courage.
Size and details
The butterfly pendant measures approximately 2.5 cm across. The necklace is strung with faceted ruby beads interspersed with small dark spacer beads and secures with a silver-toned lobster clasp. Because each pendant is cast from a natural leaf, the exact shape and vein pattern will vary slightly from the one shown.
A gift with presence
It suits someone who wears colour with confidence and likes jewellery with a story behind it. The botanical detail and the saturated ruby make it a piece that holds attention, and the symbolism of transformation gives it emotional weight as a milestone or encouragement gift.