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Charles Darwins favorite butterfly

MATERIAL: Sterling silver, polished glass and sustainably farm raised butterfly wing.
SPECIES: Asterope leprieuri (Charles Darwin Butterfly) from South America.
SIZE: Wing area 1” tall x ¾” wide for oval (1” diameter for round)

Includes sterling silver chain, fabric jewelry bag and interesting natural history information about represented species. Handcrafted by an entomologist in San Francisco Bay Area.

Description

Carry the beauty of Charles Darwin’s favorite butterfly with you everyday. This double sided, beautiful pendent features the enchanting charm of the Callitheea philotima butterfly. The Charles Darwin necklace is also available as a single side butterfly wing necklace.

The butterfly wing is secured in a sterling silver and glass pendant that is reversible because it hangs from a pivoting bail. The domed glass on the front and back protects the wing and displays its amazing beauty. See a butterfly in my shop that you want made into jewelry, just ask!

REVERSIBLE:
front: sage green, black with hint of red
back: deep dark blue with a lighter blue

MEASUREMENTS:
The wing area of the pendant measures about 1″ long x 1/2″ wide (29 x 21mm). Comes with sterling silver chain.

CARE AND CLEANING:
Sterling silver and glass can be polished with soft cloth. Pendants are water resistant but NOT waterproof. Please remove before showering or swimming.

SAFE ORIGIN:
A have a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology that focused on insects and care deeply about the environment. A majority of my specimens I use are raised on butterfly farms around the world and are NOT collected from the wild.  These farms raise butterflies for live flying butterfly exhibits, museums and collectors.  These farms can work as an important conservation tool by giving underprivileged populations a source of income and reason to protect rainforest habitat (where most butterflies are raised). Learn more about butterfly farming.

Additional information

Brand

Bug Under Glass

Necklace type

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Chain Options

16" Sterling Silver Chain, 18" Sterling Silver Chain, 20" Sterling Silver Chain, 24" Sterling Silver Chain

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL US ORDERS

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
–  Insect Displays cannot be shipped abroad (or to Canada).
–  Jewelry ships for $13 to any country outside of USA.

SHIPPING TIME:
–  Most orders ship next business day, but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
–  I will notify you when item(s) ship.

RETURNS:
–  If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt.
–  Recipient is responsible for return shipping.

CARE OF INSECT DISPLAYS:

• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.

CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:

• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.