"Honeybee" Ancient Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory Sterling Pin or Pendant

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Fossilized Walrus Ivory Bee Pin or Pendant

The pin's soft colors are a combination of rich mixed metal sterling silver and 14k gold fill accents combined with earthy fossilized ivory. The ivory is hatched and then inked to give the honey bee his tell tale stripes, and its coloring will vary from piece to piece. The wings are also etched with simple and almost graphic veining, drawing the eye.

The honey bee's body is carved from fossilized walrus ivory, which is some 500 to 3,000 years old. Its coloring is the result of centuries buried underground where minerals stain it the cream to deep cocoa shades we see today. Native peoples gather the fossilized walrus ivory for carving, sale, and trade. It is an important part of their indigenous economy and a prized addition to fine jewelry pieces such as this ivory pin.

The honey bee's welfare is now threatened and his future uncertain. Declining honey bee populations in recent years have all of us concerned. It is our hope that our silver bee jewelry will not only provide endless days of beauty for the wearer but also raise awareness for the honey bee's plight and perhaps inspire conservation efforts. Our jewelry honors the bee for the irreplaceable role he plays life as we know it.