Insect Wing 101

(shown above, butterfly farm in Costa Rica)

 

Did You Know

All the insect wings I use in my jewelry pieces average about a 30 day natural life cycle. 

Sustainably and Ethically Sourced

Your new piece of jewelry has been ethically-sourced from sustainable insect farms & sanctuaries around the world.

No harm ever comes to any insect I use in my jewelry. They live free for the entirety of their brief lifespans. They are then gathered to be sold to collectors and artisans (like me), who get the honor of immortalizing their gorgeous wings in these beautiful jewelry pieces.

Butterfly/insect farming aids in the preservation of forests around the world. It supports the safety of natural habitats, as well as encouraging growth of native plants and flowers for pollinators in those regions, rather than clearing land for a cash crop.

Your purchase not only supports artisans like myself, but also small family farms around the world operating insect farms and sanctuaries as a sustainable, humane, and earth-friendly source of income.

Care Of Your Jewelry

Your jewelry should not get wet. Please remove your jewelry when showering, swimming, etc, to preserve the delicate nature of the wings/botanicals.

I mainly use hypoallergenic stainless steel for all the metal in my jewelry pieces. I choose it for its skin compatibility, superior durability, and resistance to tarnishing. All gold jewelry is 14k gold plated over stainless steel unless otherwise noted.