Gold, ruby, diamond and pearl bee pendant “Mellona”

Description

This new TransfÓ or transformation signed ÓNÍSÌ PARIS is an old brooch from the nineteenth century in 18 carat gold transformed into an adorable pendant. Decorated with a bee motif set with a 0.2-carat brilliant-cut ruby in a chiseled gold bezel setting, its wings are each set with a 0.01-carat rose-cut diamond and its abdomen is formed by a pearlescent oval-cut 0,2 carat pearl. A unique piece to be worn on a fine gold chain.
Size: 1.6cm with bail X 1.3cm without
Weight: 0.68g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Throughout civilizations and centuries, bees have embodied harmony, perseverance, and the sacred connection between all living things, testifying to a deep connection between man and nature. In ancient Egypt, they were associated with royalty and the divine, considered messengers of the gods and symbols of eternity. In Greek mythology, they appear alongside the goddess Artemis and the nymph Melissa, representing fertility, community, and purity. As for the Celtic traditions, they saw in the bee an intermediary between the worlds, bearer of wisdom and transforming energy.