Real Papilio Zalmoxis Butterfly Wing Oval Necklace

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★ I handcraft each of these shimmering blue butterfly wing necklaces from a REAL Papilio Zalmoxis Butterfly wing! (read more below for how I ethically obtain the wings!) Each wing is embedded under a large 1.2" x 1.6" magnified glass cabochon. The butterfly wing is then set in your choice of black finish (as pictured) or silver finish and hung on your choice of a short 18" or long 30" chain. Upgrades to Sterling silver chains are also available!

The Giant Blue Swallowtail, also known by its scientific name "Papilio Zalmoxis", was named after the sky god "Zalmoxis" of the ancient Gatae tribes (Indo-European tribes that once inhabited the land that is now known as Romania & Bulgaria). This butterfly has a wingspan of 6 inches and is the second largest swallowtail butterfly.

Each necklace will arrive in an custom gift bag with literature on the species of butterfly and a free die-cut sticker or magnet!

*NOTE* No Butterflies are harmed in the making of my jewelry! All butterflies are raised on butterfly farms and sanctuaries and allowed to live their full lifespan, which averages about 1 month, and then collected and sold so that their beauty can live on! Butterfly Farming actually helps to preserve rain forests and also assures the survival of natural butterfly habitats. Native people are encouraged to grow plants and raise insects opposed to clearing land for cash crops. I am a member of and donate to the Rainforest Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Rainforest and the many species that live within it, including the Blue Morpho Butterfly!