black-winged dragonfly near Luang Prabang, Laos

There were so many different dragonflies in Laos. These ones with black wings looked like black orchids tumbling in the breeze. Below is a necklace inspired by these beauties. The pendant was purchased in Luang Prabang and is typical of Laotian-style silver work:

silver dragonfly made in Laos with green peacock pearls

close-up of silver dragonfly from Laos

dragonfly in Luang Prabang

silver jewelry components purchased in markets in Laos and Cambodia