Animal magic.

Championed by fashion and jewellery power houses over the last few years not to mention being a Victorian favourite, the animal accessory trend is still going strong. Just to clarify, I’m not talking miniature dogs in handbag here, I’m talking intricately detailed, jewel encrusted creatures. These are a few of my current favourites. Even Karl Lagerfeld (you might not have recognised him under the uncharacteristically bright clothing 😉 ) approves.

I couldn’t resist adding some classics from Maroquinaris Zoologicae by Billie Achilleos for Louis Vuitton from early this year. So cute!!

Is that a giant bee on your tie Mr Lagerfeld?

Theo Fennell Bee necklace

Theo Fennell lizard earrings

Incredible Boucheron snake necklace by Harumi Klossowski

Boucheron’s Cypris black sapphire and diamond ring and earrings.

Antique gem-set bee brooch c1869 – sold through Christies in 2008

Not technically animal jewellery but close enough. Louis Vuitton

Maroquinaris Zoologicae by Billie Achilleos for Louis Vuitton