These earrings are for the bold, the unhinged and those who just don't give a f*** Twice the length of the medium tails; you will be able to hear them chime and shimmer with ever step. Made with nickel and lead free metals. Either sterling silver plated or 14k gold plated. They are made by hand and with care; none are ever made exactly the same.The beetles are given a natural habitat to live in, then once they die most of the wings will naturally shed or molt. I believe wearing them lets people remember the beautiful creatures, even after death. If the beetles are happy, I believe that they have more beauty to share as well!!The wings are real Green Jewel Beetle shells, their color is 100% natural and they are in the same family as the Egyptian Scarab. The sun will not fade their color, nor will water damage them. Beetle wings have been used for centuries by Indian civilizations, as well as the more ancient Egyptian cultures. The wings were cut into tiny various shapes, or in whole, so that they could adorn a range of objects; from garments and clothing, to canopies and book-covers, and of course...jewelry. They have even been sewn into tapestries and in archways of sacred temples and spaces. Their reflective properties were admired because they were seen as a means to ward off evil spirits. It was also believed that the supernatural quality of the iridescence was to bring good luck to the wearer and protect those whom you love.The iridescent vibrancy of their wing covers is created by the refraction of light. Due to the lightweight material these earrings are both easy to wear as well as comfortable.
