Amidst the flash and glamour of the modern fashion world, not to mention the hard exterior of the metropolis that is New York City (where I call home), it’s easy to fail to see and appreciate the beauty of nature.
I think that’s why I’m so enthralled with intricate jewelry designs inspired by the complexity that nature embodies. I always appreciate unique jewelry and right now I’m especially intrigued by pieces that replicate insects, snakes and all of the creatures that would usually have me screaming in terror.
In my search to find the most impressive and intricate arthropods I found that so many of these designs contain Champagne Diamonds. And why not? Champagne Diamonds epitomize nature with their warm and earthy color palette. They are the perfect medium to bring these designs to life. Here are some of my favorites.
I love these Roberto Coin Scorpion Earrings. The dark cognac color of the diamonds give the earrings a mysterious depth which provide just the right tinge of danger - a true testament to the insect they are meant to embody.
Here, Champagne Diamonds come together to capture one of nature’s creatures in Ileana Makrid’s beautiful Beetle pendant. I especially love how the chain is made of steel. The juxtaposition of the warm natural color diamonds with the hard steel is something I love to see.
I even found insect designs on the fashion runway. They appeared in a major way in Lanvin’s Spring 2011 collection where Alber Elbaz incorporated insect accessories in almost all of his looks.
I can’t say for sure that his designs contained diamonds but for the champagne color palate used in this beautiful shot below I had to feature it.