Taiwan Endemic Species Western Greenish-blue Sapphire Prehnite Painted Stud Earrings (Post/Clip-on)

Taiwan is home to 27 species of the *Celastrina* butterfly family, remnants of the ice age. They inhabit only the misty forests of mid-to-high altitudes. When their wings are closed, they reveal simple shades of gray and brown, but when spread, the wing surfaces shimmer with brilliant metallic hues of green, blue, and pearl, earning them the name "living jewels of the misty forest." The *Celastrina argia* butterfly, also known as the Western Greenish-blue Sapphire, exhibits distinct color differences between males and females. This design is inspired by the male butterfly, with silver powder brushed onto the wings, creating a fluttering sparkle with every movement. Wing dimensions are approximately: Width: 1 cm Length: 2.3 cm These are handcrafted earrings, with elements drawn from original hand-painted watercolor art. The decorative dangling stone is prehnite, attached to the post, so it will hang behind the earlobe. A postcard of the original watercolor painting will be included with your purchase (please refer to the 4th image). You may choose between clip-on or post earrings (please refer to the 3rd image). Please feel free to inquire if you have any questions. Thank you.