These earrings feature the copepod Acontiophorus scutatus. There are over 12,000 species of these aquatic crustaceans. To learn more about the original image and the jewelry piece, please visit BlueBeehiveStudio.com.

The earrings began as large sheets of copper that has been cut, sanded, and hole punched into the final shape. The metal then undergoes various stages before enamel is applied, including a vigorous washing and coating one side with clay before the first side is enameled. After the first side is enameled (which becomes the backside of the earring), the front side is prepped again for multiple layers of enamel. Lastly, the final image was printed using colored glass on a special transfer film. This film was then cut to shape, and soaked and transferred to the enameled piece. Fired over 7 hours, the image is fused onto the piece. After another sanding and washing, a Sterling silver ear wire, darkened with a patina, is attached.


Each piece is created by hand and therefore will vary slightly.

All my jewelry will arrive in a gift box for your convenience.

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All my jewelry will arrive in a kraft gift box for your convenience. If multiple pieces are ordered, items may be combined into a single box. A gift receipt is sent with each order (it does not show the value of the purchase).

Please note that all monitors display color a bit differently, and I try to best to capture the true color of the piece.

Care: Common sense is best when wearing and storing your unique piece of jewelry (i.e. don’t wear it into the pool or shower with it). Like all things in life, if you use proper care, it will last for a long time!