Silver Medium Queen Bee Pendant Necklace

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Castro Smith

Silver Medium Queen Bee Pendant Necklace

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Statement-making with its intricate, hand-carved details and symbolic design, this Castro Smith necklace is the perfect take on the traditional silver pendant. The circular sterling silver pendant has been meticulously engraved with a crown and bee on its front and beehive, flowers and sun on its back. It hangs from the center of the sterling silver chain.

total length : 20" : sterling silver
sterling silver pendant : 1 3/8" x 1"
sterling silver spring ring clasp

Castro Smith Jewelry

EAST LONDON - Castro started training as a painter and printmaker and his work is inspired by history, myths and biology. He studied with one of the largest engraving firms RH Wilkins to learn his technique, 'seal engraving', which goes back to ancient times. A seal is always engraved in reverse and is much deeper than traditional two-dimensional hand engraving with a third or fourth dimension added which is deeper and finer and takes much more time to achieve. He uses his knowledge of engraving to create contemporary pieces and to experiment with European and Japanese engraving techniques.