Some species of praying mantis are known for their habit of eating a male after they mate with him. Talk about an independent woman! My Praying Mantis Hoop Earrings pay homage to these fierce, beautiful creatures with a praying mantis pendant that I carved and sculpted meticulously by hand. The mantis holds onto the connector ring with her front limbs! The gold Praying Mantis Earrings feature a solid bronze mantis charm on 14k gold-filled huggie hoop earrings. The silver Praying Mantis earrings feature a solid sterling silver mantis charm on sterling silver huggie hoop earrings. Both versions are nickel-free.