Lovely miniature frame featuring a Dogbane Beetle, or Chrysochus auratus from Java. Teeny tiny metallic green beetles, with hints of orange, red & blue. These specimens are fascinatingly beautiful, and must be seen in person to fully appreciate their color!
Also a piece of silver from upcycled broken jewelry, .925 silver and cubic zirconia jewel.
Measures almost 3 inches around with a stand in the back for your displaying convenience.
No insects are ever harmed to create my jewelry they are either found naturally deceased or come from Insect Sanctuaries which actually help maintain the species and their habitat. Here they are allowed to live out their full lifespan and are collected post-mortem so that their beauty can live on. In fact native people (Malaysia, Indonesia, Papa New Guinea etc..) are encouraged to raise insects other then cut down the land for cash crops.