88 Butterflies from the Peruvian Amazon

Red Butterfly Wing Jewelry

The butterfly wings showcased in these unique artisan jewelry designs are collected naturally in the Amazon rainforest. Locals collect the delicate wings of expired butterflies from the rainforest floor, and offer them in the markets. Artisans include these natural works of art in their handcrafted jewelry designs, preserving a piece of the rainforest forever. The wings in this particular collection are from the "88 Butterfly," named for the natural figure eight designs on its wings. These butterflies are very small, so many of these pieces include more than one wing, making them compositions of nature's art.