Bee Necklace | Iridescent
Based on a historic Pewabic design, our charming bee necklace is 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!
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.
Today our Iridescent pieces are fired somewhat similarly, though with safer materials. It requires a third firing and a process called fuming, when vegetable oil is injected into the kiln to create the 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 Blush Iridescent glaze