Jade-colored Monarch chrysalis replica, art glass and 24k gold

Jade-colored Monarch chrysalis replica, art glass and 24k goldGlass Monarch chrysalis with 24k dots in a giftbox with optional 14k gold filled chain. I've been studying the Monarch chrysalis for over 20 years. It's been an awe inspiring challenge to try to recreate what nature does so beautifully. I make each glass chrysalis one at a time in the flame of a torch, adding pure 24k gold while it's still semi molten. I use a caliper so each piece measures out at no more than 1" and no less than 15 16", for that is

Glass Monarch chrysalis with 24k dots in a giftbox with optional 14k gold-filled chain.

I've been studying the Monarch chrysalis for over 20 years. It's been an awe-inspiring challenge to try to recreate what nature does so beautifully. I make each glass chrysalis one at a time in the flame of a torch, adding pure 24k gold while it's still semi-molten. I use a caliper so each piece measures out at no more than 1" and no less than 15/16", for that is how they measure when I raise them every summer. All pieces are kiln annealed and set on a 18" 14k gold-fill bail and chain.

A large number of my customers like to compare their necklaces to a real chrysalis, holding them up to the Monarchs they so carefully raise and release. With such high expectations, it's very important to me to meet or exceed them. These pieces are filled with meaning and care. This is a gift that's guaranteed to make your loved one or yourself absolutely thrilled.