real dragonfly wing necklace dot tailed dragonflies tourmaline sapphire silver chain on wax form

Real Dragonfly Wing Necklace - Dot-Tailed Dragonflies - Tourmaline Sapphire Silver

$170.00
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real dragonfly wing necklace dot tailed dragonflies tourmaline sapphire silver chain on wax form

Real Dragonfly Wing Necklace - Dot-Tailed Dragonflies - Tourmaline Sapphire Silver

Real dragonfly wing necklace. A customer favorite design mimicking the real dragonfly wing's original formation. This necklace is made from carefully preserved real dot-tailed whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta) dragonfly wings, faceted green tourmaline, blue and clear tundra sapphires, silver chain, with a sterling silver spring ring clasp, cut to 18". The green and blue stones evoke dragonfly embodiment. The intricate black veining preserved across the real dragonfly wing is subtle design perfection.

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.

$170.00

Every specimen had a life worth knowing.

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Jewelry-grade Bio-epoxy

A highly specialized, sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based resins. Formulated with plant-based, bio-derived and waste-stream materials, it contains more than 30% renewable content. Material sources include soy, pine, or cashew nut shell liquids. Jewelry-grade bio-epoxy offers high clarity, low toxicity, and excellent durability, making it a preferred choice for crafting sustainable heritage quality art, while reducing reliance on petroleum-based products. VOC free. Crystal-clear finish with a high-gloss, glass-like sheen. Superior non-yellowing (UV resistant) properties, tensile strength, adhesive properties, and impact resistance, compared to traditional petroleum-based epoxies. Includes HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers) to prevent yellowing. Waterproof.

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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Sterling Silver

.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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Brass

A distinctive metal with a bright luster, and high corrosion resistance, especially against air and water. Brass is a natural germicidal metal that can eliminate bacteria, viruses and micro-organisms on contact. Malleable enough to form and machine easily, yet sturdy enough to hold its shape well.
Brass may leave a green or blue stain on the skin due to its reaction with sweat, which is non-toxic and easily washed off.
Brass colors range from deep red (high copper) to bright gold (standard mix) and silvery-white (high zinc/nickel). Colors are controlled by adjusting the copper-zinc ratio, and adding elements to change hue, strength and corrosion resistance.
Red Brass (Reddish-Gold): Contains roughly 85% or more copper and less than 15% zinc.
Yellow Brass (Golden-Yellow): Contains approximately 60-70% copper and 30-40% zinc.
White Brass (Silvery-White): Contains higher amounts of zinc or added nickel.
Antique Brass (Dark Brown/Black): Achieved through chemical treatment (patination) or natural aging.

A conduit for positive energy that has the ability to clear the path for courage, growth and the stimulation of personal truth. Brass is often used to attract wealth and prosperity, and in rituals to ward off negative energy. It is believed to boost the immune system.

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Sapphire

A precious gemstone from the corundum family, sapphires are renowned for their high durability and vibrant color range. While typically associated with blue, it comes in every color except red, which is classified as ruby. Both sapphire and ruby are second only to diamonds in hardness. Sapphires frequently have 'silk' (fine needle-like inclusions), which sometimes produce six and twelve ray star effects (asterism).

Known as the 'stone of wisdom' symbolizing loyalty, strength, integrity and mental clarity. Primarily aligned with communication and self-expression, sapphires are slo known for lending intuition and insight.

Color-Specific Meanings:
Blue: Mental focus, order, and calm.
White: Crown chakra opening, spiritual clarity.
Yellow: Prosperity, creativity, and intellect.
Pink: Resilience, emotional healing.

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Tourmaline

Famously known as the “electric stone” due its ability to generate a charge when heated (pyroelectricity) or pressured ((piezoelectricity). Tourmaline is known as the “rainbow gem” as it exists in almost every color. It’s a dichroic stone exhibiting different colors when viewed from different angles. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate mineral with a trigonal crystal system. Watermelon tourmaline is a rare and highly coveted variety of elbiate tourmaline, distinguished by it concentric color that forms as rings of pegmatite green, white and pink, resembling a watermelon.

Known as 'receptive stone' for fostering empathy, understanding and emotional balance. Black tourmaline is especially helpful for grounding and neutralizing negative energy. Pink tourmaline is an enhancer of love, joy and harmony. Watermelon tourmaline is a 'super-activator' of the heart-chakra, known as the 'stone of reconciliation', it fosters compassion, reduces anxiety and helps heal emotional wounds.

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