Preview: The Art of the Insect

Insect motifs were a strikingly popular theme in Victorian jewelry, reflecting the era’s fascination with nature, symbolism, and the exotic. Butterflies and dragonflies often represented transformation and the soul, while beetles and bees symbolized immortality, industriousness, and renewal. These delicate creatures were created in enamel, gold, and gemstones, blending scientific curiosity with romantic sentiment, a hallmark of Victorian design.