CHRISTMAS BEETLES!!!
My cute little Christmas beetle is back in a new colour way this Christmas season, and I am super excited to show you all.
They are a smaller-style earring that is super lightweight. They have 2 x 3-dimensional curved shells that wiggle and an intricate hand-cut body with spikey legs.
They are approximately 50mm tall and 25mm wide.
Last year we had the matt green car vinyl body with a slight pearlescent tinge, this Christmas we have a bright reflective gold car vinyl body and also a purple/green/blue colour change option.
Made from recycled and oxidised copper, sterling silver, and car vinyl, these earrings are the 1st design in this new collection.
This beetle captures my childhood memories of Aussie Christmas's surrounded by Christmas beetles.
Jewellery Care:
Here are some ways to keep your Christmas Beetles in great condition!
- Hold your earrings by the shepherd hooks, especially when putting them on and off.
- Try to not touch the vinyl if you can. The beetle's shells are wrapped in car vinyl, which is considered to be highly durable and scratch-resistant, however, it could still be marked.
- Avoid getting them wet. It's best to avoid wearing your earrings in heavy rain or in the shower, as the copper and sterling silver hooks can discolour.
- Keeping them clean... avoid using alcohol based products on your earrings. Use a microfiber cloth or soft cloth. The copper body layer has been oxidised (a black patina added to the surface). This can rub off overtime so cleaning should be kept to a minimum to prolong its longevity. Should you wish to have them re-oxidised if the patina has worn away, just contact me and I can arrange this service.
- Store them safely. All Meekz Contemporary Jewellery come in their own gift box which will keep your earrings clean and protected.