Cicada Queen

Do you know the legend about cicadas? They say they are the souls of poets who cannot keep quiet, because they never wrote the poems they wanted to. -John Berger

This 17-year cicada specimen was collected after its natural death. It has been carefully preserved and electroformed in 100% copper with a filigree crown and accents, and a purple and white crystal replacing its abdomen (possibly morado opal). 

**This piece is discounted because the stone was damaged during the electroforming process. It has been polished and sealed.**

Cicadas are symbols of immortality and transformation - a reminder to move through change and life transitions with ease and grace rather than fear and resistance. Spirit quartz is known as a stone of harmony, helping to create peace in any situation. 

The wingspan of this cicada measures 2.75 inches across, 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.