Earrings inspired by the South American swordtail butterfly Chorinea octavius: gold wires turn into wing veins and the eponymous extremely elongated sword-like hindwing appendages; backless plique-à-jour enamel — into transparent wing surfaces; ruby cabochons — into characteristic red markings. Painted enamel and gold accents deliberately depart from the naturalistic model. Miniature mechanisms, concealed within tassels of diamond briolettes, allow for gentle movement. one of a kind