Large Camouflage Leaf Insect Brooch

An especially clever form of camouflage, the leaf insect mimics the color and appearance of a leaf in high-detail with their wings and legs. Females can even even mimic the veins of a leaf. Some species will even include holes or mottled coloring.

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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.

Jewelry box included