Chrysalis necklace gold
Description
I conceived and fabricated the gold chrysalis necklace as a bridge between the animal and the mineral worlds. The facets of the cocoon refer to the intricate shapes found in the wings of the butterflies and cicadas but also to a raw quartz crystal.
I found amusing to find out that the very word "chrysalis" comes from the Greek "chrysos" that means gold because on the cocoon of many butterflies (including the famous monarch), we see beautiful gold dots on the surface and it is quite mesmerizing to find gold in the fauna. You will see here a picture of monarch cocoons with these gold dots I took during my visit of the Butterfly Conservatory exhibit at the Museum of Natural History in NYC.
The gold chrysalis is also a symbol for change and transformation. The journey it embraces from the caterpillar stage to the full blown butterfly beauty carries a deeper empowering meaning about trust in our own capacity for metamorphosis and growth through the different cycles of our life.
As each butterfly is unique, each gold chrysalis necklace is unique so pick your favorite combination of 4 enamel colors and also the length of the chain you would like your precious cocoon to dangle on.
If you are more inclined to wear silver, a sterling silver version is also available here. Since I make every chrysalis from scratch, you can request custom colors, to get in touch just fill out the contact form there.
Material
Shipping and return
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Measure your neck circumference
- Stand up straight, relax your shoulders.
- Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the narrowest part of your neck, just below the Adam's apple.
- Keep the tape snug but not tight and parallel to the ground
Find out your necklace length
Length will depend on your neck size and your preferred necklace fit, as outlined below:
- Small: neck size between 12.5 and 13.5in (31.8 to 34cm).
- Medium: neck size between 13.5 and 14.5in (34 to 37cm).
- Large: neck size between 14.5 and 15.5in (37 to 39cm).
Other factors to consider
- Every necklace comes with a 2" adjustment chain in addition to the length you selected.
- Chest size: avoid having a pendant falling just between the breasts.
- Height of the pendant to add to the avorall fall point of the chain.
- Type of collar worn with the jewelry and style preference.
NOTE: if your size is not part of the product's options, please select the size closest to it and write what your required size should be in the order notes before placing your order.