As it so happens, however, Texas native and jewelry designer Lela Rose brings a truly unique aesthetic to the world of butterfly designs. Rose is a graduate of the University of Colorado. She also attended the much famed Parsons School of Design in New York City. She launched her Lela Rose collection in 1998 — it was not jewelry, but rather consisted of dresses, jackets, and separates.

However, this soon evolved into jewelry which often went with her clothing pieces. For example, the Butterfly Necklace was designed to be paired with a simple and elegant summer dress. It is polished brass with black and olive cabochon, as well as crystals.