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Gold bumblebee pendant necklace with white cultured pearl, diamond accents, ruby bands
Gold bumblebee necklace with pearl center and pink gemstone body, worn on neckline
Gold bumblebee pendant necklace with white cultured pearl, diamond accents, ruby bands
Gold bumblebee necklace with pearl center and pink gemstone body, worn on neckline

C. 1970 Vintage 6mm Cultured Pearl and .78 ct. t.w. Diamond Bumblebee Necklace with .40 ct. t.w. Rubies in Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold. 16.5"

$5,695
C. 1970. What's the buzz? It's this charming bumblebee necklace from our Estate collection of unique treasures! A luminous 6mm cultured pear…

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Stone Story

Chromium impurities within corundum absorb certain wavelengths of light and transmit red, producing ruby's characteristic color. The same element in beryl transmits green, producing emerald. Fine ruby's color is the direct sensory result of that trace element's interaction with the host crystal.

A Storied Heritage

The bee has done a remarkable amount of symbolic work across history. It represented immortality and royalty in ancient Egypt and Greece, served as Napoleon's imperial emblem, and is now a recurring motif in today's jewelry, signaling creative energy. For a creature that size, it carries a disproportionate amount of meaning, which is part of the appeal.

Heritage & History

Since 1952, Ross-Simons has been helping people find jewelry they love. More than seventy years of that work builds a specific kind of knowledge: what matters, what lasts, and what keeps customers returning across generations.

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