Arthro-Pod EP 171: Glittering, Golden, Insect Jewelry with Jennifer Gordon
Description
Hello bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, the gang meets up with top tier guest Dr. Jennifer Gordon to learn about insects and their use in jewelry. Jennifer is an entomological consultant, her business is called Bug Lessons, but she also has a wonderful hobby of seeking out insect themed jewelry, particularly that of a Victorian vintage. Tune in and learn all about this fascinating cultural entomology topic as we learn about how pieces of insects may end up in jewelry, what insects symbolize when crafted this way, and how you too could hunt some down on your own!
Stick pin with
Chrysomelid beetle carapace <o:p></o:p>
Long broach of fly
etched in wit cut glass <o:p></o:p>
Moth with skull necklace in bronze/brass <o:p></o:p>
Mother-in-law
sterling handmade fly, received for Christmas <o:p></o:p>
lanternfly fancy Fulgorid necklace pendant
Jennifer-made Weta <o:p></o:p>
mosquito pendant
Jennifer-made termite, grasshopper, and ant pendant <o:p></o:p>
United States
