Insects are all too common in nature, but they have also recently been buzzing around the runways of top designers such as Lanvin and Tory Burch, making gilded versions of the creepy crawlers — and flyers — the “it” jewelry of the season.
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1. Hop Stop
A simple gold-plated grasshopper on a resin pendant turns this necklace into a showstopper jewel. $275 at Tory Burch, 797 Madison Ave.
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2. The Bees' Knees
Mother Nature’s honey makers inspired this detailed gold-plated amethyst ring, $98 at raffinenyc.com.
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3. Pin Ball!
Add this grasshopper number to your winter wardrobe for a quirky take on the trend. Find this KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane crystal pin for $75 at jcpenney.com.
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4. Flying with Dragons
Any jacket will turn instantly chic with the addition of this embellished Lucite, ruthenium and crystal dragonfly brooch. $325 at alexisbittar.com.
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5. Scary Scarabs
A scarab-embellished leather cuff will add a little edge to any outfit — while keeping evil away. $120 at heatherbelleco.com.
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6. Spidey Sense
This eight-legged Heidi Daus crystal cuff will have heads turning with its striking stone. $199.95 at hsn.com.
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7. Sweeter Than Honey
Instead of dull studs, try these bee-utiful Parisian jeweled earrings. $95 at store.metmuseum.org.
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8. Gem Dandy
Who knew mixing a scarab beetle with gemstones — in this necklace — could look so good? $40 at riverisland.com.
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9. Fly High
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Lanvin completes its runway look with this covetable dragonflybrooch . Find it for $1,592 at matchesfashion.com.