Real Butterfly Wing Necklace - Common Jay Butterflies - Pearl Zircon Sterling Silver

$140.00

Real Butterfly Wing Necklace - Common Jay Butterflies - Pearl Zircon Sterling Silver

Name: Real Butterfly Wing Necklace - Common Jay Butterflies - Pearl Zircon Sterling Silver
Brand: Isms Butterfly Conservation Art
SKU: PNGDFPLZCS
Price: 140.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Real butterfly wing necklace. Made from carefully preserved Common Jay butterfly wing (Graphium doson) in a versatile shade of grey toned blue, with the velvet soft white of many and more pearls. Zircon detailing reflects and unifies the soft blue grey. This conversation piece gives heritage conservation vibes, for those with a refined taste for what defines precious. 18" sterling silver rolo chain with sterling silver spring ring clasp.

The real Asian butterfly wing has been preserved through an intricate process leaving it waterproof and similar in wear and care to eyeglass lenses, while retaining the delicate edges through meticulous artist skill.

All wings are ethically sourced from and for conservation.

Handmade by artist Holly Ulm in Brainerd, MN.

$140.00

Every specimen had a life worth knowing.

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Bio-epoxy is seen as a preservation and amplification binder for the properties of the natural elements it's bonded to. It acts as a 'lock' holding these energies steady, while preserving and grounding them.

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.925 sterling silver is a durable, high-quality alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This offers a brilliant white metal luster, while gaining hardness. Pure silver is too soft to maintain form easily without copper.
In folklore silver is associated with warding off evil and supernatural creatures.
In many cultures it's historically used as a token of good luck, prosperity, healing, or protection.

Known as an amplifier of energy, silver is believed to enhance the properties of other gemstones. Historically regarded as a shield against negativity, silver is considered a “cool” energy for soothing anxiety. Enhances communication.

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A durable metal for daily wear comprised primarily of iron mixed with chromium (13-30%), nickel to reduce brittleness, and molybdenum to increase corrosion resistance. The chromium oxide outer layer is self-healing, and repairs itself if scratched, preventing long-term corrosion. Depending on the grade and treatment, it can be slightly magnetic.
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The only gems created by a living creature (mollusks) that are also cherished for their un-cut beauty. Known to symbolize purity, wisdom and wealth. They are composed of a nacre, which consists of calcium carbonate (aragonite) platelets held together by an organic binding agent called conchiolin. A pearl forms when any irritant (not just a grain of sand) triggers the mollusk to secrete nacre, layering it over the irritant. When rubbed against the teeth, natural pearls feel slightly gritty, whereas fake ones feel smooth.

Regarded as “Stones of Sincerity” believed to promote harmony, inner peace and calmness. Promoted for anxiety and self-acceptance. Closely linked to the moon and water, divine feminine energy, fertility and nurturing. Thought to ward off negativity and bring wisdom to the wearer.

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A highly brilliant gemstone, this zirconium silicate occurs in a variety of colors. Known for its high refractive index (brilliance) and strong dispersion (fire). The tetragonal crystal system form short, stocky, four-sided prisms with pyramidal ends. Its strong birefringence (double refraction) makes back facets appear doubled, a key identification feature. Zircon is a popular alternative to diamonds, and often confused with cubic zirconia.

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