Georgette Quam: Coral/Jet Ladybug on Turquoise Leaf

Quam  The ladybug’s body is carved from rich red coral, smooth and polished to a soft luster. Its warm, organic hue perfectly captures the bright, unmistakable coloring of a real ladybug, symbolizing good luck, protection, and renewal. Adorning its coral back are inlaid black jet dots, precisely placed and slightly recessed into the surface. These dots are bold and glossy, giving the piece a lifelike charm while enhancing the ladybug’s delicate, jewel-like appearance. Its tiny eyes are inlaid with turquoise, glowing against the red and black with vibrant blue light. Though small, these turquoise eyes bring life and presence to the insect, making it feel watchful and whimsically alert. Beneath the ladybug rests a leaf carved from turquoise, shaped with gentle curves and etched veins to mimic the organic detail of a real leaf. The turquoise in sky blue hue, lending depth and texture to the base. The leaf cradles the ladybug naturally, as if the insect had just landed there, sunning itsel