Praying Mantis Charm Sterling Silver | Made in USA

The Praying Mantis — cast in solid .925 sterling silver and proudly Made in USA through traditional lost-wax casting.

Each piece begins as a hand-sculpted wax model, encased in investment plaster, and burned out at 1,350 degrees before molten sterling silver is poured at over 1,640 degrees Fahrenheit. A centrifugal caster generates roughly 50 G's of force to push molten silver into every fine detail — a 6,500-year-old technique dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome.

The praying mantis — named for its distinctive folded forelegs that resemble hands in prayer — is one of the garden's most fascinating predators. This charm captures the mantis in its characteristic stance, triangular head tilted and forelegs raised.

Comes with a sterling silver jump ring attached and ready to hang from a charm bracelet, necklace chain, or pair of ear wires for instant earrings. Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who connects with the praying mantis — birthdays, holidays, or just because.