These Scarab Beetle are from exotic locations, where they are commonly collected after their natural demise. They are immortalized by a special microtaxidermy process that preserves their natural color and texture. No lacquer, varnish, coating or color enhancements of any kind is used. Nothing will stick to the shell and it is extremely durable, stable and sterile. The shell is actually an exoskeleton called an elytra, and is composed of chitin, a polysacharide similar to cellulose.

Jewel Scarab Beetles are tougher than pearls, amber, opal or emerald and they should be treated with the same care. Do not bathe, shower or swim with them or allow them to rub against other jewelry. Avoid any chemicals, abrasives, impacts, and temperature extremes.

Jewel Beetles are reliquaries (sacred relic containers) and contain Power Point Powder^TM.

Beetles are the epitome of diversity. They were here 500 million years ago and will be here 500 million years more. As masters of evolutionary adaptability, each generation is capable of genetic variation. They thrive everywhere, every climatic zone and every habitat on earth; in the air, water, sand, ice, and underground. There is nowhere they cannot live, and nothing they cannot eat. With over a million different species, every fourth species of animals is a beetle. So prolific, they outnumber or outweigh all other life on Earth. They can be any size, shape or color. In their life cycle they go through four stages of complete metamorphosis. They are the major decomposter and the major pollinator, there by being at the extremes of life itself. Some of their other diverse talents include: Excretion of chemicals for medicines, elixirs, toxins; bioluminescence; the rarest condiments, and as cuisine. As a resource they are sustainable and renewable for farming and harvesting. A great alternative for burning rain forests.

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