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Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm (3mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.
Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).
Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, double-sided design.
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The Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) is a striking and sizeable arachnid, with females typically measuring 20–40 mm in body length, while much smaller males measure just 5–7 mm. It has a silvery-grey to cream-brown abdomen, a darker carapace with pale markings, and long legs banded in yellow and black.
These spiders construct large orb webs, sometimes exceeding a metre in diameter, using silk that gleams golden in sunlight. They inhabit diverse environments—from open forests, woodlands, and mangroves to gardens and coastal shrublands—across Australia. Their webs may feature protective “barrier” layers on one or both sides to help defend against bird strikes and can also include silk-wrapped prey stored like a pantry. Golden Orb-weavers remain in their webs both day and night, repairing or rebuilding them as needed.
Both sexes may coexist on the same web, with males often positioned at the edges awaiting mating opportunities. Although their bite can cause mild stinging, they are considered harmless to humans. Widespread and adaptable, this iconic spider is currently classified as Least Concern.
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- Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.
- Remove for sleep or exercise.
- Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.
- Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.
- Handle with care.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.
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- Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur.
- Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.
- Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.
