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I’m bugging out.
Last week, when I put out a call for (and subsequently spotlighted) cicada jewelry, I received a number of submissions featuring scarabs. And they were
way too good not to share.
Textured scarab charm in yellow gold, $1,595; Always Aleda
Scarab ring in 18k white gold and enamel with lapis lazuli and 0.51 ct. t.w. diamonds, $3,880; Bare Fine Jewelry
The scarab is actually a family of beetles of many different varieties. There’s the june bug, which is a massive insect I have vivid memories of from my childhood. The Japanese beetle, an invasive creature accidentally introduced to the United States in the early 1900s that has the reputation of being a major pest by all standards. The dung beetle, which, if you’ve ever had the opportunity to see it in action, is as gross as it is cool as hell (this is also the beetle worshipped by ancient Egyptians). And the rhinoceros beetle, which is gorgeous to look at, and also a wee bit scary.
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Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’re checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt to glean shareable tips and tricks for doing business and living as well as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
Today we hear from twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, designer and operations director, respectively, of the New York–based statement jewelry line Lizzie Fortunato.
JCK:
What a crazy year you two have had, between the pandemic and becoming moms within a week of each other last summer!
[Lizzie gave birth to daughter Ruby and Kathryn gave birth to son Johnny last July.]