Throughout history, humans have established a multitude of symbols that cover a wide range of purposes. Those purposes can range from the powerful symbols of religion to the simpler ones, like the first milk tooth a mother keeps to remind her of her child’s youth.
One of those simple representations is the symbolism of the butterfly. When we think of butterflies, we create in our mind images of large colorful wings, flowers and nectar, or unusual flight. But most of the time, we think of the transformation of the caterpillar through metamorphosis into a butterfly.
In non-technical terms, we tend to see this process as a “new life”, a “rebirth”, or a “new beginning”. These are the main symbolisms of the butterfly.
Those symbolisms are what make gifting a crystal butterfly figurine so unique and important. We all go through various stages in our lives that can be celebrated as
a “rebirth” or “a new beginning”. You can celebrate one of these stages with a friend or family member by giving a crystal butterfly.
When a family moves into a new home, they are, in effect, starting anew. When someone is promoted to a higher level job, new responsibilities come along with the position. When a young couple marries, they begin a new life as one. Someone who escapes death from an accident or illness has a new lease on life. These are just a few of the many stages that can be recognized with a crystal butterfly figurine. A few well-chosen words on the gift card will help make the gift important and meaningful.
The question you might ask yourself is “Why a glass butterfly?” The answer is simple. A butterfly made of most other materials would not match the elegance, quality, or beauty of glass. Nor would it have the clarity and brightness that we value so much. That sparkle captures attention and will stimulate memory and the meaning of the event for which it was given.
Crystal has its own level of symbolism. For hundreds of years, the crystal has been the symbol of purity and social position. It was the material preferred by kings, nobility and artists. Perhaps the combination of crystal with a butterfly will acquire its own meaning for our time period.
The symbolism of a gift crystal butterfly will not go unnoticed. It will always be obvious to the recipient and meaningful in that person’s life. The combined symbolism of crystal and butterfly can be very powerful.