The Bee

Name: Ethical Bee jewellery - Hairy Growler - The Bee
SKU: treesculpture201608
Price: 148 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

Bee jewellery handmade, handcrafted and completely recycled from old out of circulation coins. Each piece is ethically made in Cambridge England

The Bee

Brief Summary…

Deep Roots collection ( previously Tree of Life collection)
Recycled Coins: Silver shillings , Bronze thrupney~bit & Copper Victorian half pennies
Hand carved delicate bee details using traditional hand tools.
Hand cut from coin with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
Free engraved initial on reverse upon request.
Symbolism – hard work, community, interconnectedness, the potential for both creation and destruction
Optional Chain: Sterling Silver. Recommend : Finesse, Flourish or Omnia
Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
Size : 16mm
Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

*** Other charms in the pictures such as oak leaves, acorns are to illustrate the various looks and combinations. They are available separately within the collection. ***

SKU: treesculpture201608 Categories: DEEP ROOTS, FLOWERS & FRIENDS, PENDANTS, THE NATURAL WORLD, TWENTY26

£148

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

(3 customer reviews)

Available

Choose your Bee

Tiny initial on the reverse ?

Necklace selection

Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord

Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord

Wee charm on silver hook? (if silver chain is chosen)

Style of wee charm on hook (if silver chain is chosen)

Little felt polishing pad

Felt polishing pad (+£2)

A little more detail…

The honeybee can represent a multitude of interconnected concepts: hard work, community, interconnectedness, and even the potential for both creation and destruction depending on the context. It can symbolize a powerful collective intelligence, efficient organization, and the delicate balance of ecosystems, mirroring both the strengths and vulnerabilities of complex systems.

Order and Labor:Bees are renowned for their structured society and tireless work ethic. This can be translated into tech symbolism as a representation of algorithms, automation, and the organized processing of information.

Community and Cooperation:The hive is a model of communal living, where each bee has a specific role and contributes to the collective good.

Interconnectedness:Bees are vital for pollination, connecting different parts of the ecosystem.

Potential for both Creation and Destruction:Honey is a symbol of sweetness and nourishment, representing the beneficial outcomes of AI like automation and efficiency. However, bees can also sting, and their presence can be linked to disruption or even danger.

Spiritual and Symbolic Meanings:Across cultures, bees have been associated with spirituality, wisdom, and even divine communication. In AI, this could be interpreted as the search for meaning and understanding within complex systems, or the potential to reveal new insights about the world.

Resilience and Adaptation: Bees are incredibly resilient creatures, able to adapt to various environments.

Nature’s Wisdom:Bees are a powerful symbol of nature’s intelligence and intricate systems. This can be used to highlight the beauty and complexity of natural processes.

“Fame is a Bee” by Emily Dickinson: This poem uses the bee as a metaphor for fame, highlighting its fleeting nature and potential for both pleasure and pain.
Fame is a bee. (1788)
BY EMILY DICKINSON

Fame is a bee.
It has a song—
It has a sting—
Ah, too, it has a wing.

3 reviews for The Bee

Rated 5 out of 5

Louise (verified owner) – 9th March 2018

A little beeuty!

I love my little bee, it’s perfectly formed with incredible detail. Packaged so well, each layer you unwrap is a delight. Love receiving my HG parcels…the contents are always a delight!
Rated 5 out of 5

GJR5A97y&PSU (verified owner) – 27th July 2019

I discounted this little piece, until I saw this item on the Hairy Growler stall. The detail on this piece is incredible and it is a beautiful piece. You won’t be disappointed.
Rated 5 out of 5

Emily Adams (verified owner) – 12th September 2024

I love my little bee so much. It’s the perfect size. It was packaged well and arrived pretty quickly. I love that it came with the coin it was cut from too . Thanks ♡

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NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen). The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

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Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various. Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style. These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it. Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.

Size Guide

Claire Usen 1 month ago

Exceptionally talented, skilful maker! Created a very special personalised 50th pendant for my dear friend. Customer service and delivery A*

Tina Pearce 2 months ago

Im a long time lover of this unique jewelry and bought these bracelets as a retirement gift for myself! Hey, a girl gotta love herself right. Beautiful as always

Thank you

Rob Cook 5 months ago

This is the second piece I've had made for my partner and absolutely love it. This one was special as it was for her 60th and Les was super helpful when we caught up with him at the Cambridge art and craft market.
The craftsmanship put into his pieces is fantastic and this lovely sixpence ring is beautiful. Thank you.

Karen Cater 6 months ago

I ordered a Silver Oak tree branch and a bronze acorn to add to my little copper oak leaf. I am absolutely thrilled - they look so good together, and I am going to carry on collecting Hairy Growler nature themed charms/pendants to add to my 'Flourish' chain. Like on a traditional charm bracelet, each reflecting a moment in my life, given by my most beloved people, to wear every day, as an amulet that grows with the years.
I love the little extra charms (an acorn and a heart, and, once, the coin from which my leaf was cut) that arrived with each of the orders. The presentation, in a zipped pouch, and beautifully wrapped, is excellent. Such personal and thoughtful touches!
Thank you, Hairy Growler, for a beautiful piece of jewellery with a touch of history, and lots of soul.

The Bee

The Bee