INSECTS (Butterflies, Moths)

The karner blue butterfly is endangered due to the loss of its foodsource, the wild lupine, or lupinus perennis. Due to the efforts of school children replanting this native wildflower, the karner blue is making a come-back. These Karner Blue Butterfly Earrings are a tribute to this special butterfly, and to the efforts of these children. The earrings are handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and carefully hand-painted. They measure 7/8" x 7/8" and are light as....what else?...a butterfly.

Karner Blue Butterfly Earrings

$48.00

The karner blue butterfly is endangered due to the loss of its foodsource, the wild lupine, or lupinus perennis. Due to the efforts of school children replanting this native wildflower, the karner blue is making a come-back. These Karner Blue Butterfly Necklace pays homage to this special butterfly, and to the efforts of those children. The butterfly is handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and carefully hand-painted, then sealed with a protective coat of resin. It measures 7/8" by 7/8" and is strung on a 16" Sterling chain. It would also work on an 18" chain. Let me know in the notes if you would prefer the longer length.

Karner Blue Butterfly Necklace

$48.00

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

Luna Wing Earrings

Luna Wing Earrings

$84.00

Monarch Butterflies are one of the wonders of our world. Their migration spans thousands of miles and is nothing short of a miracle. Milkweed is the only food source for their caterpillars. These earrings pay tribute to this special relationship. They feature newly hatched monarch caterpillars consuming their first meal. The earrings are hand crafted out of Sterling and the fine silver caterpillars are colored with glass enamels. They measure 3/4" by 1 3/4" not including their handmade Sterling earring wires. They are light and comfortable to wear and are the perfect gift!

Milkweed Leaf with Monarch Caterpillars

$144.00

One of the seven natural wonders of the world is the monarch butterfly migration. Both the individual monarch butterfly and its caterpillar stage are critical components of this miracle on earth. These earrings pay homage to both phases of the monarch's existence. I make them both out of jeweler's brass and Sterling and carefully hand-color each one, finishing them with jeweler's resin for depth and durability. They measure 7/8" wide x 1" tall, not including the earring wires. They are light and fun to give and to wear.

Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar Earrings

$54.00

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. These Monarch Butterfly Earrings are a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. They are handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and then carefully handpainted. They measure 7/8" x 7/8" and are light as a butterfly.

Monarch Butterfly Earrings

$48.00

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. This Monarch Butterfly Necklace is a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. It is handcrafted from jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and then carefully handpainted, and finished with a coat of protective resin. The butterfly measures 1" wide by 3/4" tall and is strung on a 16" chain. It would also work on an 18" chain. If you would prefer the longer one, let me know in the notes.

Monarch Butterfly Necklace

$48.00

Because our world can use all the monarchs it can get, the Monarch Caterpillar Necklace has arrived. The monarch butterfly population has dropped significantly over the last ten years, but this year was more promising than any of the last five. What happened to help to turn around this icon of the natural world? No one knows for sure, but awareness of the issue is no doubt key. And wearing monarch-themed apparel, either in butterfly or caterpillar form, helps to raise this awareness. And then there is the fact that both stages of this butterfly are beautiful and fun to wear. This necklace is 18" long. The caterpillar itself, along with its supportive stick, is 2.5" long 1.75 tall, including the dangling milkweed leaf. The chain is Sterling Silver, and the caterpillar is lacquered and painted brass, along with Sterling embellishments. I have carefully painted the caterpillar, and the protected it with various protective clear coats, topping it with a bullet-proof, shimmery resin coat. This necklace is the ultimate tribute to monarch butterflies.

Monarch Caterpillar Necklace

$164.00

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

$54.00

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. This Mourning Cloak Necklace pays tribute to this favorite butterfly. It is fabricated out of Sterling silver and jeweler's brass, and carefully hand-paint and sealed a protective coat of resin. The butterfly measures 1" wide by 3/4" tall and is strung on a 16" Sterling chain. It would also work on an 18" chain, and if you would prefer that, let me know in the notes. The necklace is a tribute to a very special butterfly.

Mourning Cloak Butterfly Necklace

$48.00

Orange Sulphur Butterflies are found across North America. They are a lovely summer butterfly. These earrings are a tribute to them. They are hand crafted out of lacquered jeweler's brass and Sterling and carefully hand-colored. They measure 3/4" wide by 3/4" tall, not including the Sterling earring wires, and float lightly as they are worn. They are the perfect gift for you or a friend!

Orange Sulphur Butterfly Earrings

$54.00