Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly (Front View)
Anyhoo, this lovely charm is a splitter bead to be used in a necklace. Now, I do not own a Trollbeads Fantasy Necklace. However, I do have this lovely teardrop moonstone pendant that works really well with it.
The butterfly's simple lines really appeal to me. I was also very pleased to see that the detailing of the butterfly eyes were much more pronounced than shown in the stock photo.
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| Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Stock Photo | Back View |
If you look at the Butterfly from the side you will see that the taller wing side (Left) has a wider "A" shape than the shorter wing side (Right). This is important to note as you might be able to push a bracelet end in one side but not necessarily be able to get it through the other side.
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| Left and Right Side View | Bottom and Top View |
Dimensions: 15 mm wide (along necklace)
5mm wide (middle of two wings), 13 mm tall on the "Left/Tall" side
4 mm wide (middle of two wings), 11 mm tall on the "Right/Short" side
You'll note that the bottom ring opening is not perfectly circular. Horizontally on the picture the hole is about 4 mm wide and 5 mm high.
The bottom/depth is 10 mm from front bottom wing to back bottom wing.
The opening at the top measures 4 mm in the middle.
** Measurements are based on my not so scientific ruler and eyeball.
Markings: You can see the Trollbeads metal stamp 925S (Sterling silver) and LAA on the inside bottom of the Butterfly wings.
Now as this charm was designed for a necklace, if you were to use it on a bracelet, I would not recommend sliding it through the center of the wings. This is because the top wings of the butterfly are larger and as such, is top heavy. The charm would flip upside down. Not really an attractive look.
Although, if you have a Trollbeads bangle, then I think you wouldn't have to worry about the Butterfly flipping upside down. I don't own one so I can't confirm for sure. If you do choose to wear it that way, be aware that the bottom of the butterfly will be quite visible to you as it flares out there.
I've also worn it that way on my Novobeads Silk Wrap. As shown below.
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From left to right: Novobeads Key Lime Mini CZ Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Novobeads Pink Lemonade Mini CZ Worn on Novobeads Wild Rose Silk Wrap
Disclosure: I was not given any gold for writing this post. I did however receive samples of the Novobeads Wild Rose Silk Wrap, Key Lime Mini CZ and Pink Lemonade Mini CZ. Everything else, I either looted off mobs or bought with my own gold.
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Another way to wear it would be by sliding it through the thorax of the butterfly making it seem as if the Fantasy Butterfly is flying around the bracelet.
Front and Side Views
| From left to right: Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide Trollbeads Unique Translucent Flower Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Trollbeads Unique Translucent Spinner Bead Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide |
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I also enjoy wearing the Fantasy Butterfly sort of like a dangle, by hanging it by a single wing.
Front and Side Views
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From left to right: Trollbeads Purple Wave Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Pandora Morning Butterfly Lavender Trollbeads Small and Beautiful Unique Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide Trollbeads Purple Wave |
Pro: Versatile necklace splitter charm that can also be used on a bracelet.
Pro: Fits my Pandora Bangle, so it might fit other competing charm bracelets as well.
Con: Alas, it does not fit my Pandora Single Leather Bracelet.
| From left to right: Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Pandora Morning Butterfly Lavender Pandora Circle of Love Bangle Clasp Of course since I don't have clips on this bangle, the charms will slide around and not always be in this particular configuration. |
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Con: It's a bit on the pricey side, since you could probably purchase 2 glass beads for what you spent, but it is a decent size charm.
Conclusion: This is my first Trollbeads silver and I am glad that I chose it. I'm fond of flowers, fairies and butterflies and I am very sure this charm will get a lot of use. As a matter of fact, I am wearing it right now on my necklace as I type. This is definitely a recommended charm especially since it can be used on the bracelet so prettily too.
One last set of pictures of my Fantasy Butterfly. Just a very simple combo with a single bead, that reminds me of a ladybug even though it really isn't a ladybug bead.
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From left to right:
Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide Trollbeads Fantasy Butterfly Trollbeads Unique Novobeads Grooved Anchor Slide |
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