Orb weavers make up a huge family of spiders, with 3122 different species worldwide! They make beautiful, sticky round webs, hence the name "orb."
This particular species is the golden silk orb weaver, also known as the banana spider. She is female, with some females being at least nine times the size of males.
Each spider is carefully plated in copper so that you can see all of the fine details of her hairy legs and pedipalps (the tiny appendages that look like antennae or pincers). Her abdomen has been replaced with a section of real preserved spiderweb, perfectly matching her name.
Each spider is ethically sourced, meaning they are never harmed or killed for my work. They are collected after their natural death and carefully preserved. Preserved spider webs are made using only abandoned webs, and never collecting the entire web at once.
This piece measures about 3.75 inches long and comes on a 20-inch antiqued copper chain. If you would prefer a different length of chain or leather cord, please include a note at checkout.
All electroformed jewelry includes a copper care sheet as well as a jewelry polishing cloth to keep your piece looking its finest.