Ordinary stamped iron sheets cannot support three-dimensional dramatic tension. We tried various methods and eventually adopted the ancient lost-wax casting technique, pouring high-temperature molten alloy into molds to cast a stiff, robust solid metal torso.

The metal appears bright silver after demolding, and we treat it with special chemical agents for deep oxidation and hand polishing.

After several hours of repeated wiping, the metal surface finally develops an enchanting black gunmetal color.

Big factories discard them because of their irregular shapes, but in our eyes, each zircon chooses even sizes to set the edges of the insect frame, or the mineral-like chitin shells.

On both sides of the head, blood-red gemstones serve as the eyes.

The wings are entrusted to experienced artisans, who hand-set hundreds of tiny sparkling fragments.

When light shines through, the dark metal, pure pearls, dazzling fragments, and alluring red gemstones intertwine, and the visual clash of coldness and splendor reaches its peak at that moment.

A brooch should not just be a static display item; it is functional equipment worn on the body.

When you receive this brooch and hold it in your hand, feeling its hefty weight of 32.5 grams, you will understand that what you own is far more than a simple item; it is a segment of time frozen, a mysterious totem that belongs to you.

It is waiting for its host. Are you ready to open your own insect specimen drawer?
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Currently, humans have named and described approximately over 1 million insect species. However, scientists estimate that the total number of insects actually existing on Earth may be between 5 million and 10 million, which means that more than 80% of the incredible insects are hiding in tropical rainforests, remote mountains, or unknown corners, waiting to be given Latin names by humans.

Although in strict biological classification, spiders, scorpions, and ticks belong to the class Arachnida rather than Insecta (insects have 3 pairs of legs/6 legs, spiders have 4 pairs of legs/8 legs), in avant-garde fashion, more legs can be seen as more aggressive.

Visual tags:

liquid metal joints, long legs, aggressiveness, forbidden beauty.

Known species:

400,000+ species (one in every four animals on Earth is a beetle!).

Core members:

Rhinoceros beetle, stag beetle, scarab beetle, dung beetle, longhorn beetle.

Visual traits:

Heavy armor, geometric symmetry, metallic sheen, substantial texture. Retro and extremely prosperous, like the shells of jewel beetles and metallic beetles, they inherently have a natural liquid metal luster. Combined with aged black gunmetal and metal gears, it is a perfect steampunk artwork.

Known species:

160,000 - 180,000.

Core members:

butterflies, moths.

Visual tags:

hollow filigree textures, mottled scales, symmetrical wings, mysterious aura. Very suitable for dark Gothic or light luxury styles. In mysticism, moths carry a strong sense of fate and a mysterious tone. If the complex patterns on their wings are inlaid with tiny diamonds, the visual impact is extremely powerful.

Known species:

150,000+ species.

Core members:

Wasps, bees, ants, parasitic wasps.

Visual features:

streamlined waist, sharp functional vibe (stinger), semi-transparent membranous wings. The body structure of wasps and mechanical ants carries a strong streamlined functional aesthetic. Their segmented abdomens and slender waists are physical forms highly favored in modern deconstructivist jewelry.