Imperial Bee Pendant
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The bee has signified industry and royalty for centuries; this one is 0.8" of it. Built on 92.5 sterling silver under heavy 22k gold plating, its wings and body set with ruby-red and clear glass crystals embedded flush into the metal, never glued.
It comes ready to wear on a fine gold-tone cable chain. Hand-set means no two bees carry their red identically, which is exactly the point of a piece made one at a time.
- The Motif
- A Royal Bee, detailed with delicate wire-work legs and segmented wings.
- The Palette
- A striking contrast of Ruby-Red (body) and Clear Crystal (wings) against warm gold.
- The Technique
- Flush stone-setting. The stones are embedded flush into the metal channels, not glued.
- The Material
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base (Precious, durable, and hypoallergenic).
- The Plating
- Heavily coated in 22k Gold for a rich, heirloom finish.
- Dimensions
- Approx 0.8" wingspan (Delicate but noticeable).
- Chain
- Includes a fine gold-tone cable chain.
Delicate Parts: The legs are fine wire work avoid snagging them on loose-knit sweaters.
Storage: Store flat in the Gullye dust bag.
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days by FedEx Ground. Most U.S. orders arrive 3 to 7 business days after you order. Your tracking follows the moment it leaves us. Should it ever need to come home, you have 30 days from delivery.
The story
The challenge here is the anatomy. A bee is not a solid block; it is segments and fine legs. Ratan uses the channel-setting technique to create the body, embedding ruby-red glass stones into the central channel to form the thorax.
But the true skill is in the wings. He sets clear crystals into the brass frames to mimic the transparency of real insect wings. The legs are added last tiny gold wires soldered with extreme care so they look delicate but hold strong.
It is a tribute to the hardest worker in the animal kingdom.
Float like a butterfly. Work like a bee.
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Gullye finds its soul in the forgotten lanes, where quiet hands shape beauty that the world often overlooks. We bring these stories forward not as relics of the past, but as living treasures meant to be cherished.
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Imperial Bee Pendant
The bee has signified industry and royalty for centuries; this one is 0.8" of it. Built on 92.5 sterling silver under heavy 22k gold plating, its wings and body set with ruby-red and clear glass crystals embedded flush into the metal, never glued.
It comes ready to wear on a fine gold-tone cable chain. Hand-set means no two bees carry their red identically, which is exactly the point of a piece made one at a time.
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Gullye makes sculptural pieces by hand, in small editions, with master artisans in Jaipur.
The specification
Water: Keep this piece dry to protect the gold plating on the brass.
Delicate Parts: The legs are fine wire work avoid snagging them on loose-knit sweaters.
Storage: Store flat in the Gullye dust bag.
In confidence
Is each piece handmade? Yes. Every piece is made and finished by hand, so slight variations occur — they are part of its character.
What if it is not right? Returns are easy within 30 days, no questions asked.
The Bee is a master builder. Master Jeweler Ratan approached this piece with the same engineering mindset.
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