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Snakes, birds, and bugs are all the buzz this summer.
This butterfly brooch by Buccellati is one of the 20 jewels highlighted in the latest Style File celebrating bugs, birds, snakes, and more.
Cicadas have been buzzing throughout the Southeast and Midwest this summer after trillions emerged in the spring.
Cicadas, however, aren’t the only things making noise this season.
The Las Vegas trade shows had a buzz of their own with slithering and flying critters filling jewelry showcases.
Snakes are an iconic and timeless symbol represented in jewelry, and they are as popular as ever this season. So too are birds, butterflies, and other bugs and creatures.
These jewelry styles are whimsical and fun and bring joy to jewelry lovers everywhere.
Cicadas, however, aren’t the only things making noise this season.
The Las Vegas trade shows had a buzz of their own with slithering and flying critters filling jewelry showcases.
Snakes are an iconic and timeless symbol represented in jewelry, and they are as popular as ever this season. So too are birds, butterflies, and other bugs and creatures.
These jewelry styles are whimsical and fun and bring joy to jewelry lovers everywhere.
Angara Jewelry 18-karat rose gold diamond butterfly bypass ring ($2,439)
Anthony Lent 18-karat yellow gold serpent ring with diamonds ($2,990)
Buccellati 18-karat yellow gold butterfly brooch in yellow and white gold with pearls, sapphires, tourmalines, peridot, and diamonds (price upon request)
Cece Jewellery 18-karat yellow gold, enamel, and diamond “Adventurer” pendant on chain ($5,568)
Cicada platinum and 18-karat yellow gold brooch with opals, emeralds, and diamonds (price upon request)
Gurhan one-of-a-kind bee cocktail ring in 24-karat yellow gold with crystal from the “Antiquities” collection ($9,800)
Harwell Godfrey scarab pendant in 18-karat yellow gold with smokey topaz, moonstone, and champagne diamonds ($11,995)
Jacquie Aiche 14-karat yellow gold and diamond coiled snake multi-waif ring ($7,425)
Just Jules vintage watch face pendant with watermelon tourmaline butterfly wings in 14-karat gold from the “Time Flies” collection ($3,500)
Le Vian dragonfly ring featuring chocolate and nude diamonds set in 14-karat honey gold ($2,148)
Lito Fine Jewelry 18-karat white and yellow gold earrings with London blue topaz and diamonds ($12,530)
Lydia Courteille butterflies ring in 18-karat yellow gold with enamel, sapphires, and diamonds (price upon request)
Misahara “Petal Butterfly” ring with a blue sapphire center, diamonds, and small blue sapphires set in 18-karat rose gold ($11,000)
Modern Moghul “Bade Gahana” pendant in rhodium-plated sterling silver, gold vermeil, emeralds, tsavorite, and diamonds ($4,000)
Oak and Luna snake hoop earrings in 18-karat gold vermeil with green cubic zirconia ($125)
Picchiotti snail pendant in 18-karat white gold with diamonds, cabochon emeralds, and onyx (price upon request)
Phillip Gavriel sterling silver and 18-karat white gold snake medallion tag necklace with diamonds and tsavorite ($390)
Suzanne Kalan bold pastel small butterfly studs with sapphire baguettes and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,000)
Sydney Evan 14-karat yellow gold and diamond snail studs ($685)
Yael Designs amethyst and 14-karat yellow gold necklace with ruby and diamonds ($3,386)
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