Among the highlights of this set is the Papillon de nuit (Moth) brooch, inspired by the mysterious elegance of the night butterfly. Its body is outlined in custom-cut diamonds, while its wings are crafted from gray-and-white mother-of-pearl. Each piece of mother-of-pearl has been carefully matched and selected to replicate the moth’s soft, diffused iridescence. Artisans then hand-engrave the delicate wing veins and accent the wingtips with black lacquer dots and baguette-cut diamonds, creating a subtle yet layered interplay of texture and light.
The Bourdon (Bumblebee) brooch celebrates one of nature’s essential pollinators. Larger and rounder than the honeybee, the bumblebee’s plump, furry form exudes irresistible charm. Boucheron’s craftsmen sculpt its body in white gold, pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds that mimic soft, downy fur. Onyx stripes lend graphic contrast, while its gossamer wings — fashioned from ultra-thin crystal and mother-of-pearl — shimmer with an ethereal transparency. Ingeniously, a hidden sliding mechanism beneath the abdomen allows the piece to transform seamlessly from brooch to ring, a playful touch that captures the Maison’s inventive spirit.
The Scarabée rhinocéros (Rhinoceros beetle) brooch depicts one of the strongest insects on Earth, capable of lifting 850 times its own weight. Its body, legs, and horns are rendered in white gold set with diamonds, while its outstretched wings are made of mother-of-pearl, framed in white gold and black lacquer to emphasize their veined structure. Most remarkable of all, the elytra (wing covers) are carved from crystal, whose magnifying effect reveals the intricate craftsmanship beneath. A hidden mechanism at the abdomen enables this creation, too, to convert into a ring with a simple touch, exemplifying Boucheron’s ingenuity and technical mastery.
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The Lucane (Stag beetle) brooch portrays Europe’s largest beetle — revered as a symbol of strength and authority. The entire piece is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, with subtle black lacquer outlines defining its silhouette. The result is a design that feels both pure and powerfully graphic. Pressing the concealed diamond button beneath the abdomen releases a safety lock; a gentle squeeze of the antennae then transforms the brooch into a ring, adding a mechanical, almost toy-like delight to the act of wearing it.
Finally, a miniature trio — the Abeille (Bee) ear clips, Coccinelle (Ladybug) brooch, and Mouche (Fly) brooch — completes the ensemble, illustrating a microscopic ecosystem of interdependence and connection. Despite their small size, each piece is crafted with breathtaking precision: the insects’ wings are composed of overlapping layers of crystal and mother-of-pearl, capturing their iridescent translucency; onyx and black lacquer recreate the bee’s stripes and the ladybug’s spots, while white gold and diamonds bring a luminous vitality to this miniature celebration of life.
