The Bee Necklace features a high-relief bee with wings outstretched. The hand-painted iridescent glaze gives it black stripes and a black head while the rest of the bee features the gold Blush Iridescent glaze. The bee is smooth and shiny and its wings are attached to the silver chain.
Up close, the bee's iridescent glaze is reflective, making the colors change depending on the lighting.
The bee necklace is held up against a black painted brick wall.
The Bee Necklace features a high-relief bee with wings outstretched. The hand-painted iridescent glaze gives it black stripes and a black head while the rest of the bee features the gold Blush Iridescent glaze. The bee is smooth and shiny and its wings are attached to the silver chain.
Up close, the bee's iridescent glaze is reflective, making the colors change depending on the lighting.
The bee necklace is held up against a black painted brick wall.

Iridescent Bee Necklace | Hand-Painted

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Based on a historic Pewabic design, our charming bee pin is the perfect spring accessory. During the Great Depression, Pewabic Co-Founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton pivoted her focus to small vessels and jewelry that directly inspired our current collection. Animal forms such as this were created for consignment, primarily to a gallery in New York during World War II. This Pewabic classic has buzzed its way right into our hearts! May your sunny days be sweet as honey.

Many consider the Iridescent glaze to be Pewabic's most important contribution to ceramic art. Through trial, error, and sheer persistence, Mary Chase Perry Stratton developed her first successful Iridescent glaze in 1906. Establishing the formula and stabilizing the firing process took another three years.

Today our Iridescent pieces are fired somewhat similarly, though with safer materials. It requires a third firing and a process called fuming, when vegetable oil is injected into the kiln to create the extraordinary one-of-a-kind effects.

 

  • Necklace chains are approximately 18" long in sterling silver
  • Handcrafted in Detroit
  • Pendants are individually hand-pressed in porcelain and glazed by Pewabic artisans
  • Pewabic logo stamped on back
  • Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one of a kind
  • In Hand-Painted Iridescent glaze