The long and rich history of jewelry design begins with the tradition of ancient civilizations burying the dead with their most beloved and expensive possessions. Some historians believe that humans began ornamenting their body with jewels and decorations of various sorts before ever considering clothing as a functional necessity. Simply put, we, as humans, like to use elements from the natural world to make ourselves look and feel more special and more beautiful.
From acorn earrings to leaf pendant necklaces, the world of nature jewelry seems like an obvious step in the evolution of human decoration. We see things we admire in the natural world, and we want to add those things of beauty to our repertoire. Artists have enjoyed using precious metals, natural dyes, ground stones, and precious gemstones to replicate the stimulating colors, light, and reflections found in nature for centuries.
It's no wonder that nature-inspired jewelry continues to be a popular choice for those who wish to decorate their bodies. From artist Michael Michaud, who designs ornate and lifelike replicas of different plants found around the world in bronze and precious gemstone, to La Contessa, a jewelry line dedicated to creating unique and whimsical homages to flowers, insects, and various wildlife, the nature jewelry collection at Wildlife Wonders celebrates the human love of nature in a broad range of stunning pieces.
