Honeycomb Jewelry – Fossilized Ivory and Citrine Silver Bee Necklace

Our silver bee necklace on honeycomb places the hand carved bees in their home environment, the hive. The hive is a miraculous place. There the bees create the honeycomb from wax, quickly heating each circular cell and causing the molten wax to flow into the hexagonal shape we all know so well. The bees do this with the efficiency we attribute to this genus, creating a structure that is as strong as it is geometrically stunning.

The beehive itself has been used as a religious symbol throughout history, and the hexagon with its six sides can be seen to symbolize harmony, truth, and balance. Our designers chose citrine for this piece of honeycomb jewelry because of its honey-like color and because it is believed to hold the properties of personal power and good fortune. Our bee jewelry is created to commemorate the intrepid and selfless bee as well as empower its owner with a sense of community, diligence, and strength.

The bees’ bodies are carved from fossilized ivory – specifically fossilized mammoth ivory that is over 10,000 years old. The mammoth tusk lies in the earth or in permafrost for millennia before being uncovered. Its variety of creamy tones makes it a lovely addition to any jewelry art piece, and it tells an ancient story of a bygone era. Ancient mammoth ivory is prized for its history and its unique earthen look that beautifully complements our sterling silver settings.