Hornet Ring

The Murder Hornet is one of the most hostile insects known to man, wreaking havoc on bees and decimating entire hives with its powerful venom. Despite this spectre of death, bees are able to defend themselves against this ominous creature by swarming the invading hornet. As one bee makes the ultimate sacrifice, the entire hive converges on the distracted Murder Hornet, creating a ‘bee ball’ that cooks the hornet alive. This demonstrates the bravery, resilience, and indominatability of bees, a creature we have long admired and embodied in the jewelled bees we have made for decades.

The terror of the Murder Hornet, combined with the inspiring story of the bees, gave rise to this limited edition of 3 Hornet Rings. Replacing the hornet’s abdomen—its means of destruction—with diamond is a means of reclaiming its power and transforming it into a vehicle of beauty. Working with preserved Murder Hornet specimens, our skilled artisans created a wearable masterpiece that showcases the hornet’s fierce yet captivating form and the crisp, defined facets of the diamond.