Richard Yazza has a gift for turning silver into movement, and this extraordinary butterfly ring is one of his most imaginative creations.
Handcrafted in sterling silver, the butterfly is richly dimensional, with deeply hand-stamped wings that create incredible texture and light. At its center rests a vivid natural turquoise cabochon, flanked by hand-cut Mediterranean coral accents and finished with delicate pink shell eyes that give the butterfly remarkable personality.
What truly sets this piece apart is its sculptural construction. The butterfly’s antennae rise gracefully from the body, while the wings and elongated lower wing create the impression that it has just landed for a fleeting moment. It’s a ring, but it feels like a tiny piece of kinetic art.
The wide, hand-stamped sterling shank balances the dramatic top beautifully, making this a substantial statement piece that remains surprisingly wearable.
Details
- Artist: Richard Yazza (Navajo)
- Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise, Mediterranean coral, pink shell
- Motif: Sculptural butterfly
- Construction: Hand-fabricated and hand-stamped sterling silver
- Hallmarks: Richard Yazza, Sterling
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural patina
Eric’s Note
Richard’s butterflies have always stood out to me because they aren’t delicate—they’re powerful. There’s a confidence to his silverwork that makes the butterfly feel like a guardian rather than something fragile. I love that contrast. It’s a reminder that transformation isn’t always soft. Sometimes it takes strength to grow wings.
Richard Yazza has a gift for turning silver into movement, and this extraordinary butterfly ring is one of his most imaginative creations.
Handcrafted in sterling silver, the butterfly is richly dimensional, with deeply hand-stamped wings that create incredible texture and light. At its center rests a vivid natural turquoise cabochon, flanked by hand-cut Mediterranean coral accents and finished with delicate pink shell eyes that give the butterfly remarkable personality.
What truly sets this piece apart is its sculptural construction. The butterfly’s antennae rise gracefully from the body, while the wings and elongated lower wing create the impression that it has just landed for a fleeting moment. It’s a ring, but it feels like a tiny piece of kinetic art.
The wide, hand-stamped sterling shank balances the dramatic top beautifully, making this a substantial statement piece that remains surprisingly wearable.
Details
- Artist: Richard Yazza (Navajo)
- Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise, Mediterranean coral, pink shell
- Motif: Sculptural butterfly
- Construction: Hand-fabricated and hand-stamped sterling silver
- Hallmarks: Richard Yazza, Sterling
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural patina
Eric’s Note
Richard’s butterflies have always stood out to me because they aren’t delicate—they’re powerful. There’s a confidence to his silverwork that makes the butterfly feel like a guardian rather than something fragile. I love that contrast. It’s a reminder that transformation isn’t always soft. Sometimes it takes strength to grow wings.
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