"Cairns Birdwing Butterfly" Small Earrings
Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s most eye-catching, well-loved butterflies and moths.
Our statement jewellery is designed in Cairns, and crafted using eco-friendly materials. We celebrate the natural beauty of the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and the wildlife on our doorstep, creating unique original designs that you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for gifts, souvenirs or eco-friendly options for your own wardrobe, The Jungle Collection offers elegant, sophisticated designs, that showcase Australia’s unique biodiversity and wildlife.
Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s most eye-catching, well-loved butterflies and moths.
Our statement jewellery is designed in Cairns, and crafted using eco-friendly materials. We celebrate the natural beauty of the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and the wildlife on our doorstep, creating unique original designs that you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for gifts, souvenirs or eco-friendly options for your own wardrobe, The Jungle Collection offers elegant, sophisticated designs, that showcase Australia’s unique biodiversity and wildlife.
Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s most eye-catching, well-loved butterflies and moths.
Our statement jewellery is designed in Cairns, and crafted using eco-friendly materials. We celebrate the natural beauty of the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and the wildlife on our doorstep, creating unique original designs that you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for gifts, souvenirs or eco-friendly options for your own wardrobe, The Jungle Collection offers elegant, sophisticated designs, that showcase Australia’s unique biodiversity and wildlife.
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Dimensions: 2.5cm x 3cm (4mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.
Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).
Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.
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The Cairns Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera Euphorion) is the largest of all Australian Butterflies, with a wingspan of up to 25cm. These large butterflies fly elegantly and gracefully through the rainforest. The male butterfly showcases striking iridescent green and black wings. Though less colourful, the female Cairns Birdwing Butterfly is larger than the male. Cairns Birdwing Butterflies have a relatively short lifespan, only living as a butterfly for 5 weeks. The caterpillar feeds on several species of native Aristolochia vine, which is toxic. Cairns Birdwing Caterpillars are immune to these toxins, which they store in their red spines. This Darth Vader-like colouration signals they’re toxic and shouldn’t be eaten by predators. The Cairns Birdwing Butterfly is a recognisable and celebrated butterfly across Far North Queensland, symbolising the beauty and fragility of the rainforest.
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- Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.
- Remove for sleep or exercise.
- Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.
- Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.
- Handle with care.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.
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- Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur.
- Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.
- Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.
