LAURALEE HUTSON TRAPPED MOTH NECKLACE - The enameled butterfly is done in the basse taille method of laying transparent enamel over fine silver which in this piece is hammered to give it the texture seen through the enamel. It is hinged to conform to the neck at each joint. Clasp is hand made.

Sterling silver, fine silver, garnets, enamel; 17", pendant is 2" X 3" X 0.25"; hand fabricated.