Handmade copper & sterling silver earrings featuring a pair of curious, peeping weevils. These weevil earrings makes the perfect gift for the bug lover in your life. Perfect for science teachers, gardeners, entomologists or entomology students -- any insect lover that can appreciate the sheer cuteness of weevils.

While having the distinction of being among the most adorable insects on the planet, they are also among the most destructive. Decimating crops like cotton & corn, weevils are the farmer's nemeses for sure. But they're still really, really cute, so you can't be that mad at them.

After preparing the art for this design, I used an acid bath to etch the artwork deep into the copper plates. The copper plates and sterling silver components were then soldered together using good, old-fashioned silversmithing techniques . The completed earrings were then hand patinated, then polished and finally, the copper was given a coat of sealant to preserve its gorgeous, bright copper glow.

These are made-to-order, so please allow 2-3 weeks for completion.

Earring base (copper) height: .625 inches (1.6 cm)
Total earring height: 1.375 inches (3.5 cm)

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All of my jewelry items are shipped in certified eco-friendly, recycled, biodegradable and fully-recyclable packaging — including the jewelry boxes. No plastic bubble mailers, no plastic baggies and no poly organza bags will be used for shipping your order. AND a portion of your order will be donated to help protect invertebrates & their habitats ❤️

*This shop is located in the USA. If you are placing an international order, please note the following: additional fees may be charged by *your country* in the form of customs fees &/or taxes when your order arrives. You will be responsible for these additional fees/taxes. If this is a concern, please make sure to check http://importcalculator.com prior to placing your order. Please also note, when placing an international order, that you will need to allow for more time to receive your order. Some countries may take up to 4 weeks to clear your order through customs and deliver it to you.

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