Blue and Black Papilio Ulysses Swallowtail butterfly necklace silver wing pendant in size XXL.
Blue Swallowtail butterfly wing necklace silver pendant measures 1.25 inches wide by 2.50 inches long from the top of the bail to the bottom of the frame.
The Papilio Ulysses Swallowtail butterflies are collected after dying naturally at the end of their full-life cycle in the equatorial rain forest. The delicate butterfly wings are skillfully prepared and set in sterling silver by Peruvian crafts people. The butterfly wing fragment is set between two thin sheets of glass-like resin and framed in a silver alloy. Some of the butterfly wings have patterns that differ from side-to-side, making them reversible, such as this Blue Swallowtail. This environmentally-sensitive program provides income for local families while encouraging conservation and a sustainable lifestyle.
Since this butterfly jewelry is made from natural wings, it is unique and some color variations occur. Availability is not always consistent due to the nature of the product. Butterfly pendants are durable and the colors will remain vibrant, however it is best to avoid exposure to water.
Peruvian shamans wear and prescribe butterfly and moth wings to easily facilitate transformation and transition. Helps issues around release, loss and grief.
Greek mythology associates the goddess Psyche with the butterfly, the beautiful mortal princess bride of Eros that was granted immortality by Zeus. Butterfly wing jewelry is worn to invite a muse for writers and painters.
Brazilian shamans wear butterfly wings to invite higher beings' assistance. It is seen as an important energetic tool for enlightenment.