Tulip and Ant 18K Gold, Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Choker

Jewelry designer Bibi van der Velden describes her pieces as “miniature sculptures.” Cast from a mix of 18k white, yellow and rose gold, this open-ended choker features a stunning tulip and stem design embellished with opal, moonstone, and blue, orange and yellow sapphire gemstones. Note how the trail of blackened sterling silver ants appears as though they're crawling around the neck, some holding seed pearl “eggs” in their mouths.