Courtney Denise Lipson
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Blue Morpho Butterfly
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Blue Morpho butterflies get their blue color not from pigmentation, but from the way the wing tiles refract light. Butterflies can be “gynandromorphs”—that is, animals that contain both male and female cells. In these butterflies, the trait manifests on the wings as a patchwork of colors and patterns, borrowed from both sexes.
I made one earring with female coloring and one with male. There is a bit of interference blue in the grout, so that in certain light it flashes metallic blue, like the real butterflies.
Earrings are 2.25" long, including hooks
Micro-mosaics
Micro-mosaics
Inlaid glass beads and polychrome grout in precious metals.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Items in store will ship within 1-3 business days. For custom orders I will contact you regarding time frame, typically, allow 4-6 weeks unless you've requested a rush order, which may result in a rush fee. Free shipping is provided within the US via US Mail: Priority Mail Insured with Delivery Confirmation. If you request expedited shipping, I will quote additional charges....contact me for details.
I will accept returns on unworn, undamaged, unaltered items within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange at my discretion. Return shipping charges are the buyer's responsibility, and insurance is recommended. Contact me prior to making a return.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
After wearing, wipe jewelry with a clean, soft cloth to remove oils and light tarnish. Periodically, you may clean the jewelry with mild soap, cool water and a soft bristle brush, but do not immerse in water. Do not wear micro-mosaics while swimming or showering. The metal portions may be cleaned with a polishing cloth impregnated with polishing compound, being careful not to get the compound on the micro-mosaics as it may discolor them.
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