Cast using seashells collected from North Carolina beaches, the large butterfly pendant is suspended from a hand-carved neckwire and secures with a hook fastening. Watch it bring an eclectic tone to your smart evening wardrobe. Also available in silver.

• 18-karat gold over brass and bronze

• length: 19 inches / 48.3 cm circumference

• pendant: 2.25 inches / 5.7 cm

• hook clasp fastener

• stamped with Sylvia Benson hallmark for authenticity

• accompanied by a storage pouch

• designed and handmade in the USA

• style ID: SBBM-BTFLCHK-GP

Butterfly Migration

One of the first things we noticed when relocating to the coast was the countless butterflies migrating to a warmer climate. Hundreds, if not thousands, of tireless butterflies flew over us while we combed the beaches for inspiration. This collection pays homage to their migration and your personal migration or “butterfly move” through life. For this collection we used the intricate textures and patterns of collected shells to create a sculpturally bold interpretation of the butterfly migration. Each butterfly is first delicately molded from a seashell and then meticulously hand-formed into its final shape.