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Piece of the Week: Renna’s ‘Butterfly Caspian’ Necklace
Begin 2025 with a butterfly intaglio symbolizing change and transformation.
As we step into the new year, it’s only fitting that the first Piece of the Week for 2025 is Renna’s “Butterfly Caspian” necklace to represent change and transformation.
The necklace centers around a faceted rock crystal with a butterfly intaglio hand-carved on the reverse side. The stone is backed with angelite and surrounded by tsavorite garnets totaling 0.55 carats, all set in 18-karat yellow gold.
Butterflies, which metamorphosize from caterpillars, are a symbol of transformation and rebirth.
In Native American cultures, they are thought to represent comfort, hope, and positivity, along with change and transformation.
“Metamorphosis is such a beautiful concept, from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. For me, butterflies symbolize a desire for personal growth and evolution,” said Renna Brown-Taher, founder and creative director of her namesake brand.
“When I wear my butterfly pieces, I’m reminded to embrace change rather than fear it.”
With the new year just beginning, many of us are working on our New Year’s resolutions. The calendar has restarted, and hopefully positive change is coming.
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The necklace centers around a faceted rock crystal with a butterfly intaglio hand-carved on the reverse side. The stone is backed with angelite and surrounded by tsavorite garnets totaling 0.55 carats, all set in 18-karat yellow gold.
Butterflies, which metamorphosize from caterpillars, are a symbol of transformation and rebirth.
In Native American cultures, they are thought to represent comfort, hope, and positivity, along with change and transformation.
“Metamorphosis is such a beautiful concept, from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. For me, butterflies symbolize a desire for personal growth and evolution,” said Renna Brown-Taher, founder and creative director of her namesake brand.
“When I wear my butterfly pieces, I’m reminded to embrace change rather than fear it.”
With the new year just beginning, many of us are working on our New Year’s resolutions. The calendar has restarted, and hopefully positive change is coming.
The necklace is part of Renna’s latest “Caspian” collection featuring a series of intaglios inspired by the natural world.
Originally, the collection focused on an octopus motif, but it now includes roses, feathers, clouds, and butterflies.
The Butterfly Caspian necklace retails for $4,000 and is available on the Renna website.
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