WINGS (Moth, Butterfly, Insect)

"I told you that we could fly, 'cause we all have wings, but some of us don't know why".....but we keep wondering....

The White Mountain Fritillary is a very special species of butterfly. Fritillaries are found around the world, but this one is only lives above 4000 feet and in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains of NH. Because of the short season there, its life cycle spans two years. These earrings pay tribute to the butterfly. I make them out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and apply a variety of media to hand-color them, including a final coat of jewelry resin to protect them. They measure 1 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light to wear and make great gifts!

White Mountain Fritillary Wing Earrings

$72.00

The Twelve-spotted skimmer is a dragonfly that is found across North America. It is distinctive in that its wings have contrasting spots of black and white. These twelve-spotted skimmer wing earrings are a tribute to such a special creature. I fabricate them out of Sterling silver wire, and then use a technique that I developed to create translucency in jewelry. I add the spots, layer on protective resin, et voila, they are ready to fly. They measure 1 1/4" long by 3/8" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light as a dragonfly to wear and make the perfect gift!

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Wing Earrings

$64.00

Blue Pansy Butterflies are yet one more example of the exquisite beauty of the natural world. These earrings are a tribute to them. They are handcrafted out of Sterling, jeweler's brass, carefully selected and applied color, and sealed with resin for durability. The necklace is 20" long, and can be adjusted to be worn shorter. It is light and colorful, and fun to wear and to give.

Blue Pansy Butterfly Necklace

$145.00

Blue Pansy Butterfly Wing Earrings are a celebration of an incredible butterfly. They are handmade from Sterling and jeweler's brass. Their color comes from carefully chosen and applied pigments and color washes, highlighted with quality Austrian crystals, and finished with resin for durability. They measure 7/8" wide by 1 1/4" tall without the earring wires. They are light and colorful, and fun to wear and to give.

Blue Pansy Butterfly Wing Earrings

$124.00

What's not to love about earrings that provide lift to the day? These Golden Wing Earrings are carefully handcrafted out of Sterling wire which is has three layers of transparent jeweler's resin applied, embellished with gold ink and decorations. The result is striking and uplifting earrings that dance lightly when worn. They measure 1.5" tall x .75" wide not including the earring wires. They are lovely to wear and light as feathers.

Golden Wing Earrings

$96.00

Glasswing butterflies are yet another amazing facet of our natural world. Their wings are often clear, with perhaps minimal color, which allows them to blend in with their environment. The butterfly here is the Pink-tipped Clearwing Satyr (Cithaerias pireta). I have come up with a technique that allows me to add translucence to jewelry. This allows me to pay homage to clearwing butterflies. I carefully add small amounts of color to the wings which are then resined twice for durability. I hand fabricate them out of Sterling wire, and they are light and fun to wear. They measure 1" tall by .75" wide, not including the Sterling earring wires.

Glasswing Butterfly Wing Earrings

$96.00

Hummingbird moths are found around the world. Their wings are often clear, and move so quickly that they are mistaken for hummingbirds as they flit from flower to flower. These earrings are inspired by hummingbird moths. I make them out of Sterling silver and use transparent resins to capture the clarity that the moths have. I carefully apply metallic pigments and embellishments that are inspired by the moths. I believe that we all have wings, and wearing these is a reminder of this.
These earrings measure 1.25" without the earring wire. They are very lightweight and fun to give and to wear. They arrive on a product card in a gift box.

Hummingbird Moth Wing Earrings

$96.00

Dragonfly Wing Earrings

Dragonfly Wing Earrings

$64.00

Spanish Moon Moth Earrings

Spanish Moon Moth Earrings

$96.00

Luna Wing Earrings

Luna Wing Earrings

$84.00