Objet d'art: The Psyche

Psyche silver orb pendant, engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, resting on a dark background. British jewellery designer, hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
Psyche (n.): the soul or spirit; the archetypal journey of transformation…

One of my favourite and most detailed pieces to date, this restored antique orb is engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, each individually drawn and engraved onto the bottle as though gently landing to rest.

The butterfly is a timeless emblem of the soul and transformation, a traveller journeying from the earthly plane to the next. The moth, drawn toward light, represents the longing for growth and transcendence. Together, they reflect the psyche: many souls, one journey.

The orb shape evokes wholeness and continuity, a miniature world in your hand. Suspended from a delicate beaded trace chain, it can be worn as a pendant or kept as a miniature talisman. It may also function as a reliquary to hold a small amount of ashes of a loved one.

This piece sold during my pre-release, but I couldn’t resist sharing the intricate detailing and craftsmanship of this extraordinary object.

Detailed close-up of the hand-engraved butterflies and moth on a restored antique silver orb pendant. British jewellery designer, hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
Psyche silver bottle pendant necklace on a delicate beaded trace chain, engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, wearable keepsake and reliquary for ashes or hair. Hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
Psyche silver bottle pendant necklace on a delicate beaded trace chain, engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, wearable keepsake and reliquary for ashes or hair. Hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
Psyche silver bottle pendant necklace on a delicate beaded trace chain, engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, wearable keepsake and reliquary for ashes or hair. Hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
Psyche silver bottle pendant necklace on a delicate beaded trace chain, engraved with four butterflies and a single moth, wearable keepsake and reliquary for ashes or hair. Hand engraver, Emily Proudfoot jewelry.
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