Weevil Drop Earrings
Weevil Drop Earrings
Weevil Drop Earrings
Weevil Drop Earrings
Weevil Drop Earrings

Weevil Drop Earrings

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Meekz Contemporary Jewellery
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$250.00
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WEEVILS!!!

Introducing the Botany Bay Weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis), which is common in south-eastern Australia.
These are a smaller style earring, are super lightweight, have 2 x 3 dimensional curved shells that wiggle, and have an intricate hand-cut body with long legs.
They are approximately 50mm tall and 30mm wide including the shepherd hook.
Featuring a hand painted teal body, this beetle captures my love of weird and wonderful insects. The weevils' long snout is so fascinating and reminds me of an elephant.
Made from recycled copper, sterling silver, stainless steel, and paint pen, these earrings are the 3rd design in my new collection.

 

Jewellery Care:

Here are some ways to keep your Weevils 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.

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