Insectarium, by Officine904

Meet the artist behind Insectarium, Silvia Pavanello, on December 7 in the Museum Store, and learn more about the process and passion that goes into each piece of jewelry. Jewelry available for purchase, custom orders may also be placed.

Officine904 is a creative atelier founded in Tuscany. As part of the atelier, Insectarium was born as an artistic jewelry project that pays tribute to the world of insects: creatures often overlooked, yet vital to the balance of nature. Each specimen is faithfully recreated in its morphological and chromatic details.

All pieces in the collection are handcrafted in Tuscany using the ancient technique of lost-wax casting, followed by meticulous finishing, chiseling, and enameling. The enamels are applied by hand, one brushstroke at a time, layer upon layer, to capture the iridescence and vividness of real insects.

Insectarium is available exclusively in the United States at HMNS.