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Real Cicada Wing Necklace - Green Turquoise - Gold

$145.00

Real Cicada Wing Necklace - Green Turquoise - Gold

Name: Real Cicada Wing Necklace - Green Turquoise - Gold
Brand: Isms Butterfly Conservation Art
SKU: BNKLHOBGTG
Price: 145.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Real Cicada wing necklace. Made from professionally preserved Northwestern Leafhopper wings (Osbonellus borealis). A statement necklace that embodies beauty, flight and taking up space, with timeless style. The 18K gold on steel paperclip chain brings this necklace to 21" length, plus a 2" extension allowing up to 23". Can easily be clasped shorter. A body inclusive versatile design.

The wings have been preserved through an intricate process leaving them 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.

$145.00

Every specimen had a life worth knowing.

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