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14kt Yellow Gold Bumblebee Pendant

$199
When enjoying the world's beautiful wildflowers, we must thank the bumblebees. Our 14kt yellow gold pendant celebrates these prized pollinat…

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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Made With Purpose

Pendant bail types vary in function, aesthetics, and chain compatibility in ways that affect the finished piece significantly. Wire loops are simple and low-profile. Tube bails distribute weight across a horizontal chain pass. Bail clips and hinged bails allow for easy chain changes. Decorative bails integrate into the pendant's design rather than sitting above it. Knowing the differences makes pendant and chain pairing decisions easier.

Industry Insight

Bail and bale describe the same fitting. The American trade favors "bail," while British usage leans toward "bale." The difference between them is geographical rather than technical, as the two spellings describe the same loop through which the chain passes.

A Storied Heritage

The bee carries a hefty amount of symbolic history as far as jewelry motifs are concerned. It started as markers of royalty, industry, and immortality in ancient Egypt and Greece, served as Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial symbol and is currently used by major jewelry houses as an emblem of craft and creative energy. These layers of association make a piece of bee jewelry a more considered choice than its scale might suggest.

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