Tulip 18K Gold Sapphire, Amethyst Necklace

Jewelry designer Bibi van der Velden describes her pieces as “miniature sculptures.” Cast from 18k rose and yellow gold, this stunning necklace features a parrot tulip adorned with blue and pink sapphire and amethyst gemstones, a blackened sterling silver ant and an opal cabochon at the center. The gold maggot along the chain is symbolic of nature’s inevitable decay.