Episode Details

 

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 

    Long broach of fly etched in wit cut glass 

Moth with skull necklace in bronze/brass 

    Mother-in-law sterling handmade fly, received for Christmas 

Jennifer-made lanternfly fancy Fulgorid necklace pendant 

      Jennifer-made Weta    

Jennifer-made mosquito pendant 

Jennifer-made termite, grasshopper, and ant pendant 

    Jennifer-made earwig earring