Doesn’t this beetle look real?
It is!

The iridescent and intense green is the actual color of this rare piece of Victorian jewelry. Lightweight and delicate, this Scarab beetle has been preserved, lives on today as pin and rests on a light gold frame. Few have survived into the 20th or 21st century. When wearing this beetle beauty as a pin, don't hug anyone...when you can.

At RY Private Collections, we’re slight crazy for the critters in our world and encourage you to search through our collections for your favorite critter. And if you have more questions about this critter or any other one you discover, get in touch!

Read more on the Victorian’s interest in insects at this link.