Morpho Butterfly Antique Pin Brooch

・Product Number: NA05MB2 ・Material: Main Body / Brass (K18 matte gold plating) ・Size: 21.6mm (height), 30.4mm (width), 1.8mm (depth) ・Weight: 4g The pin catch has been changed to silver. ■ The Making of Morpho Butterfly Accessories... Known as the most beautiful butterfly in the world, and even called a "living jewel," the Morpho butterfly... In the early 19th century, Queen Victoria of England, captivated by its beauty, commissioned many artisans to create jewelry using Morpho butterfly wings. Some of these pieces can be seen in museums today. However, the technology of the time made it difficult to preserve their eternal brilliance, and most have deteriorated. The naturama artisan encountered the Morpho butterfly in a museum. "Could this beauty be transformed into accessories?" The stunning color of the Morpho butterfly's wings is not due to pigment, but to the intricate structure reflecting light. Thus, even the slightest crushing or contact with oil can cause the wings to lose their color and turn black. However, to create accessories from the delicate wings of the Morpho butterfly, it is necessary to protect and coat them, which presented immense challenges in production. After numerous failures, repeated trials, and much deliberation, naturama's Morpho butterfly accessories were finally completed. Using a unique technique, a gap is created between the wing and the resin, preventing the resin from directly permeating the wing. As it is not exposed to air, the wings will not degrade. However, as these are delicate materials, please note: avoid pressing strongly on the resin part. If the gap between the wing and the resin is crushed, light will no longer reflect, and the wings may turn black. The resin material also has drawbacks, such as being sensitive to high temperatures. However, by understanding these precautions, the beautiful blue of the Morpho butterfly can be enjoyed for a long time, almost semi-eternally. Furthermore, should the wings become crushed and lose their color, naturama's Morpho butterfly accessories can have their wings replaced, so you can rest assured. ■ The Legend of the Morpho Butterfly Morpho butterflies inhabit jungles, but their beautiful wing colors are only visible from high above. It remains a mystery why the Morpho butterfly has such conspicuous colors, risking predation by birds, when flying high in the sky. In contrast to their beauty, their undersides are brown, making them very difficult to spot in the dark jungle. Finding one is said to bring great happiness due to its difficulty. There is a film based on the true story of a Canadian boy, diagnosed with a brain tumor and given only a short time to live, who embarked on a journey to catch a Blue Morpho butterfly with his own hands as his last hope. Titled "The Blue Butterfly of Heaven," he overcame hardships and fulfilled his dream. Afterwards, his brain tumor miraculously disappeared. Looking at the beautiful, radiant blue, one can believe in such miracles. We wish to bring happiness to those who wear our creations. With this sentiment, we craft naturama's Morpho butterfly accessories. We would be overjoyed if you could experience this wonder. *Usually, insect wings are written as 翅 (chì) in Japanese. However, for clarity in explanation, we have used 羽 (hane) here.