Papillon de Nacre Mckella Necklace

A butterfly of mother-of-pearl—its wings carved to the iridescence of moonlit tides—rests like a secret metamorphosis on a whisper-fine chain of 18k gold-plated stainless steel. This piece celebrates the natural wonder of genuine nacre; the material is not a flat white, but a living landscape of milky creams, soft pinks, and silvered blues that shift with the angle of light. The silhouette captures the fragile beauty of a butterfly in mid-flight, serving as a timeless talisman for the soul’s capacity for growth, change, and freedom.

Framed in a slender rim of warm gold, the organic gemstone is protected without being obscured, creating a subtle "halo" effect where the metal warms the cool tones of the shell. The pendant floats on a barely-there chain, appearing to hover against the skin. The golden frame cradles the nacre in quiet flight, each facet catching fugitive gleams like dawn on a hidden Riviera. Ethereal yet eternal, this pendant is transformation distilled into radiance, a whispered rebirth worn close to the heart, perfect for the woman who embraces her own evolution with grace.