Papilio Lorquinianus Albertisi Glass Pendant
Product Code A_S017$ 298.35
Only 1 in stock
The wing is meticulously set in a custom-made, sterling silver frame using hand-cut glass and is then engraved with the year of manufacture.
Butterfly Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Real butterfly wing set in glass
- Sterling Silver setting
- Frame engraved with logo and year of manufacture
- 45cm/17.71″ Sterling Silver chain included
- Comes in a luxury gift box lined with velvet
- Certificate of authenticity containing the name, a photograph and country of origin of the butterfly
- Because this is a natural product, there may be small imperfections in the wing which contributes to its character
- Handmade in South Africa
Wing: 52mm/2.04″ (excluding bale)
Chain: 45cm/17.71″
About the Pendant
A real butterfly wing encased in glass and set in a sterling silver frame. Both sides of the wing are visible and the back is completely different to the front. The side of the frame is engraved with the year of manufacture, making it the perfect gift for a special occasion.
The iridescent nature of this butterfly’s wing is caused by light refraction on tiny scales on the surface of the wing. The iridescent green and blue you see is in fact an optical illusion!
Where do the butterflies come from
The butterflies are sourced from an organisation that manages conservation programs all over the world. Agricultural development has caused the natural habitat of a lot of butterfly species to become threatened, and their populations started dwindling. Conservation programs were therefore started to enable farmers from third world countries to keep the rain forests on their land intact, while still providing a livelihood that paid better than monocultural crops. The breeding program enables thousands of butterflies to be bred sustainably. A small portion of the butterflies are caught and sold, and the money generated from the sales ensures that the tropical forests, which are vital to their survival, are preserved. Click here to learn more.
The symbolism of butterflies
Overwhelmingly, cultural myth and lore honour the butterfly as a symbol of transformation because of its impressive process of metamorphosis. This truly special piece of jewellery will metamorphose into an heirloom, causing hearts to alight generation after generation.
All pieces are made to order and will take up to 7 working days to complete before shipping. Click here to learn more about our shipping options.
This is a delicate piece of jewellery that will benefit from careful handling. Please follow the care instructions to maintain it’s shine and colour for years to come.
The pendant is not waterproof. Care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture, as this will damage the wing. Do not apply moisturiser and perfume close to the wing. When not worn, store in a cool dark dry place to preserve the colour for years to come. Polish with a dry silver polishing cloth. To ensure the longevity of your pendant, we highly recommend that you add one of our Sterling Silver polishing cloths to your order.
