Moth Specimen in Frame Earrings

Moths are fascinating creatures who are essential to our ecosystem and the subject of intrigue and admiration in both scientific and cultural contexts. .They have evolved to be masters of camouflage and their wings patterns are varied and beautiful, even framed and displayed as works of art. That is what inspired these earrings. Detailed laser-cut gold moth charms hang central inside a diamond-shaped frame with a tiny moonstone bead. These statement earrings are very lightweight and so pretty on. The perfect accompaniment to your Spring and Summer wardrobe. Total drop length is 3" with gold-plated brass ear wires.

There are over 160,000 known species of moths, far out-numbering the 17,500 species of butterflies. Moths are often active at night, pollinating many nocturnal flowers and they are a symbol of transformation, mystery and the delicate balance of life and death in some cultures