insect jewelry

Sunny droplets of amber enclose mysterious shadows. Clasped in a sterling embrace, they dance beneath lustrous pearls. Guillermo works with silver mined in Taxco to create these lovely earrings.

.925 Sterling silver

When used in jewelry, amber beads can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.

Amethyst crowns the serene visage of a mystical prince. Carved from bone, the mask is set in sterling silver. Balinese designer Buana flanks the medallion with amber to create an exquisite bracelet.

.925 Sterling silver

When used in jewelry, amber beads can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.

Mexico's Guillermo Arregui designs a luminous choker of arresting beauty. It is cast of sterling silver and centered by a glowing amber gem. Crowned with an iridescent pearl and peridot, the pendant glistens with tumbaga, a gold and copper alloy developed since pre-Hispanic times.

.925 Sterling silver

When used in jewelry, amber beads can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.

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.

With their pale flower motif and contrasting red gems, Ayu Ary's hoop earrings are a good reason to show off. The Balinese artisan hand carves the flower from natural bone before fashioning a sterling silver insert where a faceted garnet gemstone nestles in a bezel setting.

Kwangen are special Indonesian offerings to the local gods and goddesses comprised of flowers, Chinese coins and other objects inserted in conical containers made from banana leaves. Balinese artisan Eka Devi designs these Kwangen-shaped dangle earrings with sterling silver and amethyst gemstones that are truly one-of-a-kind.