insect jewelry

The Maya worshiped bees, thought they symbolized fertility and granted them their own god named Ah-Muzen-Kab. The buzzing insects' starring role in Mexican history is highlighted by artisan Rosa Rojo, who specializes in jewellery inspired by pre-Hispanic stories and legends. She crafts the most delightful sterling silver bee button earrings that feature delicate openwork accents and a combination finish.

Flora Maria captures the spirit of freedom and transformation of dragonflies in this delicate pair of earrings. She handcrafts two dragonfly shapes from 925 sterling silver and decorates them with a pair of cylindrical amber beads and two small round amethysts.

Due to the natural, organic origin of amber, please expect slight variations in colour and size. Since amber is a solidified resin, there may be remnants of plants and insects fossilized within — which only proves its authenticity.

Flora Maria was born into a family of jewelers and decided to continue with the family craft after studying architecture.She currently runs her own workshop and enjoys mixing contemporary designs with traditional techniques in her pieces.

Polka-dotted copper wings are topped with sterling silver curled antennae on this handcrafted pair of stud earrings. Made by artisans in Mexico, each pair is a sweet accessory that buzzes with the delightful charm of the insect world.

The monarch butterflies are a marvelous sight to behold as they winter over in certain isolated parts of central Mexico. Western Mexico-based artisan Edith Orozco pays her tribute to the colourful fluttering insect with this papier mache red heart pendant necklace featuring hand-painted images. The necklace is completed with a knotted cord.

A buzzing bee plays the starring role in this breathtaking wrap ring crafted from sterling silver featuring a combination of polished and oxidized finishes. Mexican artisan Rosa Rojo's designs always reference her country's history and legends, which is why she chose the bee as the motif for this enchanting ring to pay homage to the Mayas, who worshiped the insects as a symbol of fertility.

The tenacious spider weaves a web using her eight, articulate legs in unison. It's no wonder she can put up those beautiful, geometrically shaped webs that are there one day and gone the next. Thai artisan Jantana depicts the often unseen insect in these dangle earrings. Using 925 sterling silver, the artisan shapes the pair and adds watchful eyes. Each earring is given a luxurious brushed-satin finish.

You do not want this ladybug to fly away. Many people think they bring good luck. The Del Toro Family of Mexico creates this charming ladybug-themed sterling silver ring with natural amber for colour.

Due to the natural, organic origin of amber, please expect slight variations in colour and size. Since amber is a solidified resin, there may be remnants of plants and insect fossilized within — which only proves its authenticity.