Butterfly lovers, Chinese legend ring in sterling silver

“The Butterfly Lovers” — a ring that embodies, in silver, the fusion of an ancient Chinese legend. Its design depicts two butterflies eternally bound together, their silhouettes merging in a tender embrace. Their gazes, intense and passionate, lose themselves in each other’s light, capturing the very essence of love. This union is exalted by two superimposed discs, like a modest veil preserving the intimacy of their passionate kiss. Every detail is meticulously engraved, capturing the delicacy of their bodies and the subtle grace of their wings.

This ring carries within it an ancient story — a legend that has echoed through the centuries.

Zhu Yingtai was the daughter of a wealthy family. Finding it unjust that she could not attend school like her brothers, she disguised herself as a boy to study. At school, she discovered not only knowledge but also love. There, she met Liang Shanbo, with whom she formed a deep friendship. Over the three years they studied together, their bond grew stronger. For Liang, the affection was purely that of friendship. But Zhu, now becoming a woman, gradually fell in love with her companion.

Unfortunately, Zhu had to return home at her father’s request, without having the chance to explain everything to Liang. Their separation was painful, but she made him promise to come visit her. When Liang finally did, Zhu revealed her true identity. Liang realized he had lost precious time and decided to unite with her forever by asking for her hand in marriage. But what he did not know was that Zhu’s father had already promised her to a nobleman. Heartbroken, Liang died of despair.

On her wedding day, Zhu sailed by boat toward her future husband’s home. As she passed near the tomb of Liang, a fierce storm arose, preventing her from continuing. When she learned that her beloved’s grave was before her, she wept bitterly, crying out for the tomb to open. In an instant, the ground gave way beneath her feet, and Zhu threw herself in to join her lover. When the storm subsided, two butterflies emerged from the tomb and flew together toward the heavens.

Thus, “The Butterfly Lovers” transcends the simple status of a jewel to become a symbol of eternal love — a moving reminder of the power of the bond that unites two souls destined to be together for all eternity.

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Length on phalanx: 1.14 in (2.9 cm).

Production time: 5 business days before your order is shipped.

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

Tags : butterfly, insect, entomology, romantic, legend, miracle, eternity, destiny, passion, story, friendship, lover, love, China, Chinese, Asia, Asian, encounter, soul, loyalty, freedom, metamorphosis, poetry, myth

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