Amethyst

Amethyst is a natural gemstone which occurs in a range of purple hues. From light lavender all the way through to very dark purple. Amethyst is said to have properties which bring energies of stability, peace, calm, balance, courage, happiness and inner strength. Helps meditation, telepathy and psychic abilities.

Blue Lace Agate

Blue lace Agate is a natural gemstone which is a light pastel blue with distinctive patterns of white or pale lines like layers of a cake. Its properties are a nurturing and supportive stone, neutralising anger, infection, inflammation and fever. It de-stresses bringing peace and happiness.

Botswana Agate

This natural gemstone is characterised by its contrasting banding. It ranges in colour from pale grey through brown, purple and black. It's distinctive markings makes each piece a work of natural art and a one of a kind masterpiece. It enhances creativity, imagination and positive energy. Works gently to bring clarity and stability. Aids in releasing depression.

Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia is a man-made gemstone and is often called a diamond simulant due its brilliance and diamond like look. It comes in most colours of the rainbow including clear. If you keep this stone clean it is difficult to tell it from a real diamond.

Black Onyx

Onyx is a natural gemstone which also comes in a variety of colours, but the most popular for jewellery is black. It's properties include relieving stress, balances male/female polarities, enhances emotional balance and self-control and promotes higher inspiration.

Prehnite

Prehnite is natural gemstone of translucent pale green to white colour. What makes this gemstone unique is the dark brown and black flecks and inclusions of Rutile. There are also often fissures and internal fractures which make this another gemstone where each piece is different. Phrenite is the gemstone of unconditional love. It enhances precognition and inner knowing, brings calm, peace, protection and harmony.

Rainbow Moonstone

This natural gemstone is a milky white, but the more prized rainbow variety exhibits flashes of colour in the light. It is said to have a gentle and calming energy. Strengthens intuition, creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Brings balance and harmony.

Rose Quartz

This pale pink natural gemstone is often called "the love stone", its energy promotes love, gentleness, forgiveness, tolerance and heals the emotions.

Turquoise

Turquoise is a natural stone which has been valued through the ages. It comes in 2 main colours, light blue and pale blue/green. It has a reputation to be able to attracts money, success and love. Heals and relaxes the mind and spirit.

Laban Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pens

Laban is a world renown brand of finely crafted writing instruments. These ballpoint pens are made of sterling silver, some with black lacquer and set with cubic zirconia. The craftsmanship is truly spectacular. The are a practical gift as well and use a standard Parker type refill.

Sterling Silver and stainless steel Men's jewellery

We carry both Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel jewellery for men. The Sterling Silver men's collection features solid silver and has that rich look today's man appreciates.
The stainless jewellery is very robust and hard wearing. It is not easily scratched and does not tarnish.

Body Jewellery

Butterfly Silver do not provide a piercing service. We do however, provide a large selection of quality body jewellery for after your piercing. Always use a professional and reputable piercer for best results.

Body jewellery sizes are explained on our Body Jewellery page.

None of our body jewellery is made from Base Metal or "Fashion" metal. These metals are normally brass, pewter, copper and numerous others which are then plated with another metal such as Rhodium. These "Fashion" metals do not offer long lasting hypoallergenic properties and can break down easily and cause infection.

The only metals we use in our body jewellery are surgical steel, sterling silver or Titanium. These are clearly marked in our product descriptions.

For safe body jewellery always ask what the metal is before you purchase.

Tungsten

What is tungsten?
Tungsten is a natural element which is (W) on the periodic table of elements. The W stands for Wolfram, which is the name of the mineral that tungsten is derived from.

Tungsten is the hardest metal, being nearly 4 times harder than Titanium. Its hardness is second hardest material on earth, diamond being the hardest. This is why tungsten can only be scratched with a Diamond, making it virtually scratch proof.

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal at 3422 c

What is tungsten carbide?
Tungsten in its purest form is very brittle. A pure tungsten ring - if dropped - can quite easily shatter. To prevent this carbon is added.

Is tungsten hypoallergenic?
Tungsten carbide is 100% hypoallergenic and allergy free and will not produce skin irritation or discoloration. Tungsten does not react to sunlight, salt water, chlorine or sweat.