Symbolism/Lore - for your beautiful jewelry!

Bee - The bee is a sign of industry, creativity, wealth and diligence.  The ancient Egyptians believed that bees were the tears of the sun gold RA and the tears that fell to the earth were transformed into bees.  Napoleon thought so highly of the bee that he had it on his personal badge, embroidered on his robes and it was on his coronation mantle.

Butterfly - A symbol of rebirth and renewal, especially spiritual.  The ancient Greeks, Aztecs and some Native American tribes believed that butterflies symbolized the soul of the dead.  To the Chinese, they represented beauty, regeneration and longevity.

Dragonfly - In Japan they are a symbol of happiness, strength, courage and success.  Dragonflies have excellent eyesight and have been known to respond to stimuli from more than 40 feet away.

Fairies - Mischievous and impulsive, yet loving and generous.  Closely allied to spirits, fairies usually appear in human form - but in a smaller form, and often with insect like semi-translucent wings.

Fly - The ancient Egyptians believed that the fly was associated with persistence and bravery.  Warriors were decorated with gold images of flies.

Owl - The ancient Greeks saw the owl as a symbol of wisdom.  In fact, the owl was the symbol of a real alchemist. In many cultures the owl is an ill omen and it is often associated with death.  Some native American tribes believe the owl frightens away evil spirits.

Peacock - In Japan and China peacocks were considered to be a status symbol for wealthy ruling families.  In India, the peacock symbolized love and beauty.

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