Gold, tiger’s eye and enamel bee pendant “Melina”

Description

This new TransfÓ or transformation signed ÓNÍSÌ PARIS is an old brooch from the nineteenth century in 18 carat gold transformed into a pendant. Decorated with a bee motif set with a 0.8 carat tiger’s eye cabochon, while its abdomen is decorated with an enamel pattern evoking the stripes of the bee. A unique piece with strong symbolism.
Length: 1.8cm without X 2.2cm with
Weight: 2.1g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: Throughout cultures and eras, bees have symbolized the harmony, diligence, and interconnectedness of life, recalling the deep relationship between humanity and nature. In ancient Egypt, they were associated with royalty and the divine, often depicted as messengers of the gods and symbols of immortality. In Greek mythology, bees were linked to the goddess Artemis and the nymph Melissa, embodying the concepts of community and fertility. In Celtic folklore, bees were seen as mediators between the human world and the spirit realm, signifying wisdom and transformation.