Arthro-Pod EP 171: Glittering, Golden, Insect Jewelry with Jennifer Gordon

  Hello bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, the gang meets up with top tier guest Dr. Jennifer Gordon to learn about insects and their use in jewelry. Jennifer is an entomological consultant, her business is called Bug Lessons, but she also has a wonderful hobby of seeking out insect themed jewelry, particularly that of a Victorian vintage. Tune in and learn all about this fascinating cultural entomology topic as we learn about how pieces of insects may end up in  jewelry, what insects symbolize when crafted this way, and how you too could hunt some down on your own!     Stick pin with Chrysomelid beetle carapace      Long broach of fly etched in wit cut glass  Moth with skull necklace in bronze/brass      Mother-in-law sterling handmade fly, received for Christmas  Jennifer-made lanternfly fancy Fulgorid necklace pendant        Jennifer-made Weta     Jennifer-made mosquito pendant  Jennifer-made termite, grasshopper, and ant pendant      Jennifer-made earwig earring  Jennifer-made mantis earrings     Jennifer-made made chunky ring with ant      Tie pin with small insect      Stick pin with fly      Bee from Sears in Kokomo Indiana      Cute little gold bee with Hosenthal      Midcentury bee jewelry Questions? Comments?  Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app!If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!