18K yellow gold over sterling silver Bee pin is worn in both Women’s and Men’s fashion. Created in 925 sterling silver and then plated in yellow 18K gold in a high mirror polish, with lustrous craftsmanship and luminosity, it is worn as either a tie pin or a lapel pin. It measures 1 3/8 inches wide by 3/4 inches high by 5/8 inches deep. The bee is suspended on reverse with a base metal pin and clutch closure.
Symbolism:
The “Bee” is representative of the extended Whitney family, and the hive as symbolic of the Whitney Museum, a home for artists and art lovers;
the real beehive located on the rooftop of the Whitney Museum produces “Flora” honey, which “sweetens” the art world and our daily lives.
Care instructions: Store jewelry in the velveteen pouch provided with your order. Remove jewelry prior to bathing, exercising, cleaning, swimming, gardening, and applying hair and body products. Gold Plating is applied to the silver. Do not use abrasives when cleaning the gold plating. Jewelry can be wiped with soft cloth and diluted dishwashing soap and water only.
Made in New York
SKU G1029