INSECTS (Butterflies, Moths)

There are many things to get excited about in life. Just ask whirligig beetles! I love how they cluster and play bumper-cars-without-the-bumps on pond and stream surfaces. These stud (aka "post" earrings in my youth, one day I'll get used to the new word..) earrings are made out of Sterling. I carefully etch the subtle patterns that those little silvery flashy beetles sport. They are a tribute to the little whirling dervishes that spin circles in the sun, going nowhere fast and seemingly enjoying every second.

Whirligig Beetle Post Earrings

$58.00

Who doesn't love woolly bear caterpillars? In addition to being cute, (they prefer the French "chouette"), they are the essence of resilience, hibernating during the winter and then pupating in the spring, before hatching into the lovely Isabella Tiger Moth. This hibernation in larval form is why they may be the last and first caterpillars seen before and after the winter, acting as crawling "book-ends" to our cold season. They are also generalists, meaning that they are not fussy about their diet, consuming various different greenery. These earrings are a tribute to this stalwart caterpillar (they prefer the French "surprenant"). I fabricate them out of Sterling silver and lacquered jeweler's brass, and carefully hand-paint them, finally sealing them with a coat of jewelry resin. The caterpillars measure 7/8" x 7/8", and the total length with earring wires is 1 3/8".

Woolly Bear Caterpillar Earrings

$72.00

Damselfly or dragonfly? This necklace could be a tribute to either, but leans towards a damselfly, with its slender body. It is handmade out of Sterling silver and colored with tinted reflective resins. It measures 1 1/4" tall by 1" wide and floats on a Sterling chain that is 18" long. It is the perfect gift for anyone who would rather be outside!

Damselfly Necklace

$64.00

The White Mountain Fritillary is a very special species of butterfly. Fritillaries are found around the world, but this one is only lives above 4000 feet and in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains of NH. Because of the short season there, its life cycle spans two years. These earrings pay tribute to the butterfly. I make them out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and apply a variety of media to hand-color them, including a final coat of jewelry resin to protect them. They measure 1 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light to wear and make great gifts!

White Mountain Fritillary Wing Earrings

$72.00

The Julia Butterfly, Dryas iulia, is a brush-footed butterfly. Its range is from Brazil to the southern US. It is often seen in butterfly houses, and perches on people sometimes. It is a lovely orange butterfly with color variation between individuals. These earrings are a tribute to this butterfly. They are fabricated out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and carefully handpainted and then sealed with a coat of protective resin. While hanging, they measure 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" long, not including the Sterling earring wires. They move gently while worn and are as light as a butterfly.

Julia Butterfly Earrings

$58.00

The White Admiral Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis, is a butterfly that is found in many parts of North America. It is actually the northern presentation of the species, the southern one being the Red-Spotted Purple, another favorite that I make, also. In areas where they overlap, various hybrids are common. Both butterflies are a joy to encounter. These earrings measure almost 1" wide by 1" tall, not including the Sterling earring wires. They are fabricated out of Sterling and lacquered jeweler's brass and carefully hand-painted. They are light and comfortable to wear and make great gifts!

Red Spotted Purple Butterfly Earrings

$56.00

The White Admiral Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis, is a butterfly that is found in many parts of North America. It is actually the northern presentation of the species, the southern one being the Red-Spotted Purple, another favorite that I make, also. In areas where they overlap, various hybrids are common. Both butterflies are a joy to encounter. These earrings measure almost 1" wide by 1" tall, not including the Sterling earring wires. They are fabricated out of Sterling and lacquered jeweler's brass and carefully hand-painted. They are light and comfortable to wear and make great gifts!

White Admiral Butterfly Earrings

$56.00

The mourning cloak butterfly is special in that it hibernates, allowing it to emerge on those early warm spring days, and then go back into hiding when the temperature drops again. It is a butterfly with a rich appearance, a lovely chocolate brown with a silvery gold border lined with blue spots. These Mourning Cloak Butterfly Earrings pay tribute to this favorite butterfly. I fabricate them out of Sterling silver and jeweler's brass, and carefully hand-paint each one. They are sealed with a protective coat of resin. The measure almost 1" wide by 1" tall not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light as a butterfly's wing to wear, and make great gifts.

Mourning Cloak Butterfly Earrings

$56.00

The Twelve-spotted skimmer is a dragonfly that is found across North America. It is distinctive in that its wings have contrasting spots of black and white. These twelve-spotted skimmer wing earrings are a tribute to such a special creature. I fabricate them out of Sterling silver wire, and then use a technique that I developed to create translucency in jewelry. I add the spots, layer on protective resin, et voila, they are ready to fly. They measure 1 1/4" long by 3/8" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light as a dragonfly to wear and make the perfect gift!

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Wing Earrings

$64.00

Dragonfly Wing Earrings

Dragonfly Wing Earrings

$64.00

What's not to love in a luna moth? They are one of nature's most magnificent creatures. These Luna Moth Earrings are a tribute to the real thing. They are handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and carefully handpainted. They measure 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", and are light as a luna wing.

Luna Moth Earrings

$64.00

Bee and Hive Earrings are the buzz! They are handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and carefully hand-painted. Crystal beads add sparkle and movement. Their size is 3/4" x 1 1/4".

Bee and Hive Earrings

$58.00