Shiny Bug Collection: Inspiring Victorian Bling of Yesteryear

Some insects can’t help but sparkle in plain sight.  With colors so brilliant that during the Victorian period, when Natural Science was all the rage, insects inspired jewelry. Perhaps a pair of wasp earrings? Maybe a spider mourning broach? 

This collection celebrates the insects that bedazzled Victorian fashion. From dragonflies to blue scarab beetles, these insects dazzled and held sentimental meaning for the wearer. This collections explores the insects and their significance during the Victorian Period.