Joie de Vivre jewelry

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The Death's-Head Hawkmoth gets its name from the skull-like mark on its thorax. This marking led many to view the moth as an ill omen -- a device of evil spirits even -- and its large size (3"-5") and tendency to squeak when disturbed can be alarming. Yet, hawk moths are not harbingers of death; instead, they are experts at finding sweet-smelling flowers after dark, like the rare Queen-of-the-night cactus blossoms and members of the nightshade family, like Datura, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and tobacco. This 17" necklace features a detailed death's head hawkmoth in bronze, suspended on thin silver curb chain and fastening with the snap of a sterling silver magnetic clasp. The clasp is flanked by two Czech glass beads and the curb chain is doubled. A good gift for someone who appreciates moths and the natural world.

Cost: $52.00 USD

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Length: necklace - 17"

Materials:

  • bronze death's head hawkmoth pendant
  • Czech glass beads
  • sterling silver components
  • sterling silver-filled curb chain and sterling silver magnetic clasp

Care & cleaning: Clean with warm soapy water and avoid chemical or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft jewelry polishing cloth to clean tarnish appearing on metal.

The materials in this necklace are robust to tugs and pulls from most activities. As with all beaded jewelry: do not let young toddlers chew on it.

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This 17" pendant necklace wears best with higher necklines and thinner materials.