Real Emerald Beetle Pin jewelry With a guide to outlining

With a guide to outlining and shading

she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in “Snow White”) and the hallucinogenic angel’s trumpet to laurel

since the skeleton of the animal was composed primarily of cartilage

calligraphy-like patterns

Real Emerald Beetle Pin jewelry With a guide to outliningThis pin is crafted from an actual beetle (Sternocera Aequisignata) from the forests of Northern Thailand. The beetles die after reproducing, and are then fashioned into pins. Considered good luck, they are traditionally worn by Thai hilltribes. The outer wings of the beetles are lightweight and surprisingly durable, making this a practical fashion accessory. Size: 1. 6" x 0. 9" x 0. 6"