These butterfly earrings are small stud sterling silver or gold plated earrings. The butterfly is the symbol of transformation and great change. In some cultures, it is the symbol of the soul. For instance, in Chinese mysticism, a butterfly epitomizes eternal life. While for the Japanese, a white butterfly indicates the soul of the departed. In Ancient Greece, butterflies were the emblem of the soul and psyche and represents its power of immortality.
 
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Legend of the Butterfly
Poet: Unknown

Once as a child many years ago...
on a balmy summer's eve.
I sat in the yard at my Mother's side...
and a butterfly lit at my sleeve.
"It's a sign of good luck", my Mother said.
As the butterfly stayed at my arm...
"It's a symbol of all the beauty in life.
Make sure you do it no harm."

First butterflies are eggs and after they hatch...
they see that their life's just beginning.
They're content with their lot in life,
so, they go out on a limb and start spinning.
They stay out awhile in a magic cocoon...
then emerge like flowers in spring.
Then they share the story of their victory and success...
through each of the colours of their wings.

The gold in their wings is the "Golden Rule"...
To follow that is a must.
The blue...That means true blue.
Always be someone people can trust.
The green of the tip of their wings saying
Stay green, and you'll always grow.
The silver is the lining in the clouds of doubt...
that you must look for as you go through life.