Morpho menelaus, South America

Each captured flight pendant is hand-made by the designer with vintage glass and hardware. All pieces include a unique specimen ethically sourced from sustainable aviaries around the world that are working to build local economies & combat deforestation by maintaining the natural habitat.

The "Captured Flight" Pendant Collection is a coincidental shared artistic vision between Adrianne Helton and her grandfather 40 years in the making. His love of butterflies and appreciation for their beauty inspired him to find a way to display the butterfly in its entirety by enclosing them in hanging glass. Prototyping challenges led the project to be way-laid until decades later when Helton approached her grandfather with a similar idea. With their creative abilities combined, they were able to fully realize their dream & share it with others.