The Smithsonian Institution museums are a national treasure, telling the story of our planet and of human interaction with the environment and one another. Part of their mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Our Smithsonian collection honors the power and beauty of nature that the institution works so hard to preserve.
Butterflies have...read more
The Smithsonian Institution museums are a national treasure, telling the story of our planet and of human interaction with the environment and one another. Part of their mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Our Smithsonian collection honors the power and beauty of nature that the institution works so hard to preserve.
Butterflies have inspired legends and lore in countless cultures throughout the centuries. The Smithsonian states that there are 17,500 species of butterflies in the world and around 750 in the United States alone! Delicate and beautiful, their wings span all the colors of the rainbow. But while butterflies generally only live a few weeks, these elegant diamond and opal pieces are designed to last a lifetime. The warmth of precious metal, the brilliance of diamonds and the mesmerizing nature of opals enhance the allure of these beloved creatures. Give the woman in your life the majesty of the butterfly every time she opens her jewelry box.
