Beetle Ornament - Sterling Silver Shieldbug Beetle Figurine - high quality Life size - Handmade Wildlife Jewellery by Emma Keating

This Sterling Silver Beetle Ornament is modelled on the Bronze Shieldbug or Stinkbug (Pentatomidae). This is the perfect piece of insect gift for Entomologists, Agronomists, Animal lovers and Nature lovers.

Note: Some photographs show the legs “tucked-in” – the ornament has the legs extended.

DESCRIPTION

925 Sterling Silver. Makers Mark, polished and oxidised.
15mm from head to the tip of the shield
Fully modelled and detailed front and back
Packed in a black gift box with black insert.
Handmade in the UK by Emma Keating.

ORDER LEADTIMES

I keep a small stock of each item. Stock items are dispatched within 3 days.
Should an item be out of stock or made to order, leadtime is 3-4 weeks.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Free delivery within the UK.
All items sent registered mail.

PLEASE VISIT MY SHOP

I make a variety of Nature inspired Jewellery, from Bees to Beetles and Frogs.
Visit my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect

OTHER INSECTS AND ORNAMENTS

Stag Beetle Ring
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/697935096/stag-beetle-ring-female-stag-beetle-life?ref=listings_manager_grid

Stag Beetle Ornament
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/280832778/stag-beetle-ornament-sterling-silver?ref=listings_manager_grid

Other Ornaments
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=19162723

INSPIRATION

This is the original design for this piece. The shieldbug ornament was modelled for a collector of life-sized insect ornaments. She had a particular fascination for shieldbugs – so I duly modelled one for her. In researching the piece, I discovered that there are an amazing array of shieldbugs – or stink bugs as they are also known. I chose as my subject the Bronze Shieldbug for it's more rounded abdomen with speckled-type markings around the base. I then discovered that they make really nice subjects for jewellery for nature-lovers. Once finished, I realised the depth of affection felt for this strange creatures – particularly gardeners. I have even found several people on Instagram focussed solely on shieldbugs!

Shortly after completing it, I was rewarded for my efforts by a visit from high quality the more common green shieldbug. While camping, one dropped onto our tent from a conker tree and appeared in no hurry to leave. That is why I pair my shieldbug earrings with horse chestnuts. What was fascinating was that when you placed a finger close to the shieldbug, it tipped its shield towards your finger by way of defence.