Jewelry Inspired (and Designed) by Nature

Jewelry Inspired (and Designed) by Nature

One week til Glitter Day! Here’s a story full of sparkle to start the countdown.

The larva of the caddis fly (or casemaker fly) is known for constructing dense sheath-like cocoons from whatever materials it finds on the floors of streambeds, as a form of protective camouflage. In 2007, artist Hubert Duprat gave a lucky bunch of larva some bits of precious metal and gemstones to work with, and they made themselves look absolutely fabulous! Only trouble is, now they won’t be camouflaged anywhere, except maybe some wealthy miser’s hoard.

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