Jewel Beetle Elytra Ear Cuffs

These ear cuffs are made with real jewel beetle "wings"! The wings come come in two main colors, each of which has an iridescent sheen and changes color depending on angle and light. The copper wings will also appear various shades of maroon, bronze, and gold. The Indigo wings will also appear various shades of green, purple, and royal blue. These ear cuffs can be made in silver or gold metal. These cuffs can be stretched or pinched to accommodate many ear shapes and sizes and provide the most comfort possible to the wearer.

Elytra are the hard, often colorful shell that opens to reveal their wings underneath. Jewel beetles are abundant in many areas. This variety like to climb to the treetops of forests to mate, shortly after which they die and fall to the forest floor. People collect these insects and in many areas cook and eat them. In many areas of the world the elytra are saved and used in jewelry and costume making. They are a similar durability to balsa wood and their color will not fade since it comes from reflecting light rather than pigment.