Historic Bee Necklace | Iridescent
Based on a historic Pewabic design, our charming bee necklace makes the perfect accessory. During the Great Depression, Pewabic Co-Founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton pivoted her focus to small vessels and jewelry that directly inspired our current collection.
Animal forms such as this were created for consignment, primarily to a gallery in New York during World War II. This Pewabic classic has buzzed its way right into our hearts! May your sunny days be as sweet as honey.
Iridescent Glaze
Many consider the Iridescent glaze to be Pewabic's most important contribution to ceramic art. Through trial, error, and sheer persistence, Mary Chase Perry Stratton developed her first successful Iridescent glaze in 1906. Establishing the formula and stabilizing the firing process took another three years. Our Iridescent pieces require a third firing and a process called fuming. Vegetable oil is injected into the kiln to create extraordinary, one-of-a-kind effects.
Rebel Nell
Pewabic is excited to partner with Rebel Nell to create our ceramic necklaces. Once our pendants are handcrafted by Pewabic artisans, they are taken to the creative designers at Rebel Nell who finish the process by adding sterling silver, adjustable chains.
Started in 2013, Rebel Nell‘s mission is to provide employment, equitable opportunity, and wraparound support for women with barriers to employment through their jewelry designs. This is achieved through close partnerships with Detroit 501(c)(3) nonprofits COTS and T.E.A.
- Necklace chains are adjustable up to 28" long in sterling silver
- Handcrafted in Detroit
- Pendants are individually hand-pressed in porcelain and glazed by Pewabic artisans
- Pewabic logo stamped on back
- Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one of a kind
- In hand-painted, historically-inspired Iridescent