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For millennia, men and women have covered themselves in the
symbols of insects and animals. Originally in animistic
religions, the skins, bones and teeth of animals killed were not
prized merely as trophies. They were believed to have talismanic
powers.
It is believed by many that even insects have mythological
qualities which can be transferred to those who wear their
symbol. Ladybugs are well known as a symbol of good luck. Bees
are seen as symbolic of a thriving community or club.
Butterflies are of course the ultimate symbol of rebirth. In the
Egyptian culture, images of scarab beetles have been worn as
powerful religious symbols for literally thousands of years.
Dragonflies are considered lucky for some, and a symbol of
dream-time for others. Grasshoppers represent nobility and
prosperity. A praying mantis is seen as a sign of spiritual or
physical stillness. And even spiders have their good points: in
insect symbolism, they are considered signs of fruitful
endeavors and quick fame and fortune.
Insect jewelry makes a lovely and elegant way to wrap
yourself in good fortune. Brooches have come back in style with
a vengeance and are a wonderful way to display a cheerful
dragonfly, butterfly, or little ladybug on one's shoulder. Hats
have made a similar comeback, meaning that you could pin a bee
to your bonnet. In sparkling gold, silver, platinum, or in
precious and semi-precious stones, insect jewelry will never
cause you to say, "Shoo Fly!" |
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