Butterfly wings play an important role in regulating a butterfly’s body temperature. By absorbing the sun’s energy, they are able to heat their wings. In comparison to paler butterflies, darker butterflies are able to heat up and cool down faster. They are also better at tolerating higher temperatures. With increasing temperatures due to climate change, paler butterflies have an increased risk of heating up too much and perishing. Butterfly numbers are already declining in various countries.
These earrings showcase the beauty and fragility of butterflies and are a reminder of how precious nature is.
The sterling silver is ethically sourced and has been imprinted with real dragonfly wings. The butterfly wings and sapphire are also ethically sourced.