$300.00
One-of-a-kind item: expect slight variations in color and detail
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Great Orange Tip Butterfly Earring (Anteos menippe) captures the luminous beauty and warmth of the tropics. Inspired by the Great Orange Tip butterfly, this piece features soft yellow wings brushed with brilliant orange at the tips — a celebration of sunlight, vitality, and transformation. Each earring reflects the harmony of nature and fine craftsmanship, blending organic beauty with timeless design.
Explore more radiant creations in our Butterfly Earrings Collection — jewelry handcrafted from real preserved wings and designed to honor the artistry of the natural world.
This great orange tip butterfly earring glows with natural color, pairing the butterfly’s golden-yellow base with its vivid orange accents. Each preserved wing is sealed under crystal-clear resin and set in 14k gold vermeil (2.5 microns) over sterling silver, ensuring lasting luster and durability. Light and luminous, it adds warmth and movement to every ensemble — perfect for those drawn to symbolic, nature-inspired luxury.
Each handmade earring is crafted with ethically preserved butterfly wings collected after their natural life cycle. Our artisans shape, polish, and finish every detail by hand, transforming ephemeral beauty into a wearable piece of art. The design balances refined metalwork with organic form — making every pair one-of-a-kind, just like the butterfly that inspired it.
The Anteos menippe, known as the Great Orange Tip butterfly, belongs to the Pieridae family and is native to Mexico and South America. Its large, sunlit wings represent renewal, transformation, and the energy of the tropics. The yellow and orange palette is said to embody joy, optimism, and vitality – qualities that inspired the creation of this great orange tip butterfly earring. National Geographic: Monarch butterfly facts & photos National Geographic: Monarch Butterfly Facts
The Great Orange Tip butterfly has long been seen as a messenger of light and transformation. Its vivid orange tips resemble the sunrise – a symbol of new beginnings and creative awakening. Wearing this earring is a reminder of resilience, warmth, and the beauty of growth. It is a piece that transcends fashion, inviting you to carry a fragment of nature’s radiance wherever you go.
Approx. W: 1 in | L: 2 in | H: 2.5 in | Weight: 2.75 g
All findings and gemstones are high-quality precious and semi-precious metals of 14k gold filled or heavy 2.5 micron 14 karat gold vermeil over sterling silver unless otherwise specified.
All our materials and organics are ethically and sustainably sourced. Small business, supporting small businesses.
Dermatologist verified. Allergen free. Ethically sourced.
Please reach out for any inquiries: to fashion any piece as a clip-on and to request diamond upgrades.
