Beetle Ornament - Life-size retailer Earwig Beetle Figurine - Sterling Silver Insect Ornament - Wildlife Jewellery by Emma Keating

This Sterling Silver Beetle retailer Ornament is modelled on the common Earwig. This is the perfect piece of insect jewellery for Entomologists, Agronomists, Animal lovers and Nature lovers.

DESCRIPTION

925 Sterling Silver. Makers Mark, polished and oxidised.
27mm x 10mm approx.
Packed in a black gift box with black velvet insert.
Handmade in the UK by Emma Keating.

ORDER LEADTIMES

I aim to keep a small stock of each item at all times. Stock items are dispatched within 3 days of order.
Should an item be out of stock or made to order, leadtime is normally 3-4 weeks.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Free delivery within the UK.
I send all items by registered mail to ensure that they are delivered safely.

PLEASE VISIT MY SHOP

I make a variety of Nature inspired Jewellery, from Beetles to Scorpions and Frogs.
Visit my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?ref=search_shop_redirect

OTHER BEETLES AND EARWIGS I MAKE

Earwig Earrings:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/699127958/insect-earrings-pair-of-earwigs-or?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1

Earwig Pendant:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/710700508/beetle-necklace-sterling-silver-earwig?ref=shop_home_active_19&frs=1

Other Ornaments
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EmmaKeatingJewellery?listing_id=699127958&ref=related§ion_id=19162723

INSPIRATION

It might never have occurred to me that earwigs were the perfect subject for jewellery, were it not for a fortunate conversation. At my regular arty street market, Best of Faversham, I do much more chatting about weird creatures than trying to sell jewellery! One such conversation happened to be with a topfruit agronomist*, who had an unusual respect for earwigs. Having spent my childhood picking apples in my family's orchard and sticking fingers into unseen earwiggy crevaces, I had to ask why. He explained how they are vital for pest control in apple orchards and how, despite appearances, they are very maternal. My misgivings for these quirky beasts instantly gave way to admiration – and I leapt at the chance to model one. And so my earwig earrings were born (or earwig earwings, as I like to call them!).

So now, when my topfruit argonomist is presiding over his apple competitions, he has his little silver earwig lapel pin to help him. And, for me, it is genuinely the piece that brings the biggest smile to my face when someone buys one. A kindred fascination with the bizarre, maybe?

*Specialist in fruit grown from trees, e.g. apples, pears, etc.