Ronald Tom Butterfly Necklace
Egyptian Turquoise • Royston Turquoise • Sterling Silver
230 Grams | One-of-a-Kind
Transformation is rarely loud. It happens slowly, quietly, almost invisibly—until one day you realize you’re no longer who you were when the journey began. Butterflies have always carried that lesson, and Ronald Tom captures it here with extraordinary grace.
This monumental necklace centers around a breathtaking sterling silver butterfly, its wings formed from hand-selected Egyptian Turquoise and Royston Turquoise. The contrast between the vivid sky blues of the Egyptian stones and the softer green-blue character of the Royston gives the butterfly remarkable depth, as though its wings shift with the changing light.
Flowing from the pendant is a strand unlike anything else. Large, organic Royston heshi beads create an earthy, natural rhythm, accented with sterling silver, traditional shell heishi spacers, and Ronald Tom’s signature branch-inspired silver elements. Oval Egyptian Turquoise stations punctuate the strand, creating perfect visual echoes of the centerpiece and guiding your eye through the entire composition.
Anchoring everything is a beautifully hand-engraved sterling barrel bead—a subtle reminder that every component of this necklace was designed, not merely assembled.
At 230 grams, this is a museum-caliber statement piece that wears with surprising balance thanks to Ronald Tom’s exceptional understanding of proportion.
Details
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Materials: Egyptian Turquoise, Royston Turquoise, Sterling Silver
- Weight: 230 grams
- One-of-a-kind handmade necklace
- Collector-quality contemporary Native American jewelry
Why We Love It
Butterflies are common in jewelry. Butterflies by Ronald Tom are not.
Rather than creating something delicate or ornamental, he gives the butterfly presence and permanence. The heavy silverwork, sculptural scrolls, and exceptional turquoise elevate the motif into something timeless—part nature, part architecture, part heirloom.
From Eric
I think butterflies get misunderstood. People focus on beauty, but forget what came first. Before there were wings, there was patience. Before there was flight, there was struggle. That’s why this piece resonates with me. It’s not really about a butterfly—it’s about becoming something you couldn’t have imagined when the journey started. Every time I look at it, I see proof that transformation is worth the wait.
Royston Turquoise
The Green Between Seasons by Ronald Tom
Sterling Silver
Native-Made & Handcrafted with Care
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Ronald Tom Butterfly Necklace
Egyptian Turquoise • Royston Turquoise • Sterling Silver
230 Grams | One-of-a-Kind
Transformation is rarely loud. It happens slowly, quietly, almost invisibly—until one day you realize you’re no longer who you were when the journey began. Butterflies have always carried that lesson, and Ronald Tom captures it here with extraordinary grace.
This monumental necklace centers around a breathtaking sterling silver butterfly, its wings formed from hand-selected Egyptian Turquoise and Royston Turquoise. The contrast between the vivid sky blues of the Egyptian stones and the softer green-blue character of the Royston gives the butterfly remarkable depth, as though its wings shift with the changing light.
Flowing from the pendant is a strand unlike anything else. Large, organic Royston heshi beads create an earthy, natural rhythm, accented with sterling silver, traditional shell heishi spacers, and Ronald Tom’s signature branch-inspired silver elements. Oval Egyptian Turquoise stations punctuate the strand, creating perfect visual echoes of the centerpiece and guiding your eye through the entire composition.
Anchoring everything is a beautifully hand-engraved sterling barrel bead—a subtle reminder that every component of this necklace was designed, not merely assembled.
At 230 grams, this is a museum-caliber statement piece that wears with surprising balance thanks to Ronald Tom’s exceptional understanding of proportion.
Details
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Materials: Egyptian Turquoise, Royston Turquoise, Sterling Silver
- Weight: 230 grams
- One-of-a-kind handmade necklace
- Collector-quality contemporary Native American jewelry
Why We Love It
Butterflies are common in jewelry. Butterflies by Ronald Tom are not.
Rather than creating something delicate or ornamental, he gives the butterfly presence and permanence. The heavy silverwork, sculptural scrolls, and exceptional turquoise elevate the motif into something timeless—part nature, part architecture, part heirloom.
From Eric
I think butterflies get misunderstood. People focus on beauty, but forget what came first. Before there were wings, there was patience. Before there was flight, there was struggle. That’s why this piece resonates with me. It’s not really about a butterfly—it’s about becoming something you couldn’t have imagined when the journey started. Every time I look at it, I see proof that transformation is worth the wait.
Royston Turquoise
